Read F8 - The My Final Photo Newsletter
St. Paul Sunday Morning – May 30, 2021
Cloudy skies, brisk winds, and low temperatures greeted parishioners for early Sunday Mass at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Westerville. My Final Photo for May 30, 2021.
Wandering Wetland Wonders
MAD Scientist's Mark Dilley, left, helps a young explorer discover the amphibian and fishes of the Highland Wetlands during the annual Wetland Workshop Saturday morning. My Final Photo for May 29, 2021.
Proper Honors Preparations
Members of the Westerville American Legion post set out flags for veterans at Otterbein Cemetery, one of two local cemeteries they care for on Memorial Day weekend. My Final Photo for May 28, 2021.
Pool Polishing
The main slide at Highlands Aquatic Center gets polished and a fresh coat of wax as the city parks department prepares to open the pool Saturday after missing last year due to the pandemic. My Final Photo for May 27, 2021.
Highlands Highlight
One of the large collection of blooming lilypads sits along the eastern shoreline of the wetlands at Highlands Aquatic Center. My Final Photo for May 26, 2021.
Harvest On The Hill
Duane Yarnell bales hay along the edge of the hill at the rear of his farm on Africa Road. My Final Photo for May 25, 2021.
Painted Turtle Quartet
Four painted turtles sun themselves on denuded trees cleared of bark from the rough waters at the Alum Creek Dam in Westerville. My Final Photo for May 24, 2021.
First Hay Cut Of 2021
Duane Yarnell mows hay behind his barns and just above the large field recently planted with corn. My Final Photo for May 23, 3021.
First Summer Market
The first Saturday Farmers Market opened behind city hall to warm temperatures, a large number of vendors, and a crowd eager to see the market begin another year of summer treats. My Final Photo for May 22, 2021.
Keeping The River Flowing
A city electric worker helps remove the broken impeller pump that provides water flow in The River at Highlands Pool when its bearings failed during testing for the pool's opening next weekend. My Final Photo for May 21, 2021.
along The Nature Path
Viburnum blossoms grace the edge of the path leading to the wetlands at Boyer Nature Preserve in Westerville. My Final Photo for May 20, 2021.
New Shortcut
The new extension of Lyra Drive from Gemini Place to East Powell Road is nearing completion creating a connector to Powell Road from Polaris mall. My Final Photo for May 19, 2021.
Change Of Venue
A truck drives past a freshly painted lane change arrow on South State Street where the curb lane is changed to parking near a new apartment complex, coHatch, and a brewery. My Final Photo for June 19, 2023.
Early Kick-Flip Learning
A toddler gets assistance from father and brother to learn a standard skateboarder’s trick, the kick-flip, during Old Skool Skateshop’s Father/Child skate around and competition Sunday. My Final Photo for June 18, 2023.
Fruitful Market Shopping
A woman chooses a basket of blueberries from among the fruit choices at a farmer’s table during the Saturday Farmers Market in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for June 17, 2023.
Snapping Turtle Showdown
A snapping turtle snagged in one of the traps set to catch frogs, toads, and fish is shown to kids who also searched for frogs, toads, and fish at Frog Friday at Highlands wetlands Friday night. My Final Photo for June 16, 2023.
Sycamore Trail Stonework
A stonemason places stones onto the main sign marker at the edge of Sycamore Trail, the newest Westerville park being built at the corner of Polaris Parkway and Africa Road. The park highlights Westerville’s role in the Underground Railroad and includes a shallow, stream-like water feature, the Big Dipper star constellation, information panels, and an installation representing the North Star. My Final Photo for June 15, 2023.
STEM Summer Camp At Wetlands
Students from the STEM Summer Camp at the Ohio State Marion campus investigate flora and fauna on a field trip to the wetlands at Highlands Park. My Final Photo for June 14, 2023.
Documenting The Daredevil
A mother uses her phone to take a photo of her daughter climbing in one of the bald cypress trees at the Highlands wetlands. My Final Photo for June 13, 2023.