Read F8 - The My Final Photo Newsletter
Booted For Homecoming
One Westerville South student wears a boot protecting her injured ankle as she poses with her date and another couple on a bench in Uptown Westerville before going to homecoming at the school. My Final Photo for October 12, 2024.
Golden Hour Silhouette
A lone pedestrian crosses West Main Street through deepening shadows on the quiet street, illuminated by the golden light of the setting sun spilling over the horizon. My Final Photo for October 11, 2024.
Fil-A Finesse
Construction workers align pre-built panels used for the exterior walls of the new Chick-fil-A restaurant being built on Polaris Parkway in Westerville. My Final Photo for October 10, 2024.
Groundhog Gathering
Priests and staff at St. Paul Catholic School on North State Street watch as Westerville Police Officer Jonathan Bagwell leans in to inspect a groundhog before trapping and removing the animal that appeared ill or injured outside the school Wednesday morning. My Final Photo for October 9, 2024.
Tuesday Night Tunes
Guitarists fill the stage room at Java Central with their usual Tuesday evening performance of favored songs. My Final Photo for October 8, 2024.
Afternoon Wetlands Walk
A man walks his dog in the late afternoon sun across the boardwalks spanning the wetlands at Highlands Park. My Final Photo for October 7, 2024.
Quiet At the Creek
A couple sits in the shade of trees on the bank of Alum Creek, where two women hope their baits and fishing skills below the dam will be successful. My Final Photo for October 6, 2024.
Run In Morning Mist
Three runners pass the fog-shrouded Yarnell Farm soybean field below the barns as the sun rises over a low-hanging layer of clouds Saturday morning. My Final Photo for October 5, 2024.
Resting From The Ride
A motorcyclist relaxes in his hammock stretched between trees at the Walnut Street boat ramp entrance at Hoover Reservoir. My Final Photo for October 4, 2024.
Out Of Bounds Fence Painting
The safety fence along Cooper Road at the Westerville Golf Center gets a fresh coat of paint. My Final Photo for October 3, 2024.
Sign Of A Crash
Westerville Police investigate a crash Wednesday when a car turned too wide onto Brooksedge from Schrock and struck the brick sign in the median. My Final Photo for October 2, 2024.
Bridge Over Hoover Reservoir
A woman walks across a culvert section of the old, normally submerged Sunbury Road, which is now exposed because of the low water level at Hoover Reservoir. My Final Photo for October 1, 2024.
Cold Can’t Stop Cookie Sellers
A Girl Scout selling cookies in front of Graeter’s huddles against a wall, attempting to escape the cold wind blowing through Uptown Westerville on Saturday. My Final Photo for March 1, 2025.
Windy Wait
Wisps of hair fly around a woman’s head as strong winds tug at her braided ponytail while she waits to cross State Street in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for February 28, 2025.
Winter Weather Workout
A kayaker battles wind and a thin layer of ice while circling portions of Hoover Reservoir for an afternoon workout. My Final Photo for February 27, 2025.
Hawk Hunting On Collegeview
A hawk lifts off from a light pole on Collegeview after several tense moments studying a nearby field for prey. My Final Photo for February 26, 2025.
Welcoming Warmer Weather
Warm weather, accompanied by light cloud cover, brings welcome relief to Westerville as clouds drift over the Holmes Hotel in Uptown. My Final Photo for February 25, 2025.
Lure For A Cold Catch
A fisherman drops his favorite lure into a hole in the partially frozen pond at Heritage Park, hoping to retrieve more than just a cold lure. My final Photo for February 24, 2025.
Birds Of A Feather …
Three of five birdwatchers agree on where to search for their preferred bird, while the others look in a different direction. My Final Photo for February 23, 2025. https://1l.ink/QXDVP5X