Read F8 - The My Final Photo Newsletter
Sharon Woods Storm Front
Storm clouds roll in over Schrock Lake at Sharon Woods Metro Park, signaling a shift in the weather as late afternoon sunlight briefly breaks through a thinning patch of sky. My Final Photo for June 5, 2025.
Abandned Eggs
Five turkey eggs sit in an abandoned nest in a hay field, left exposed to the elements after the hay was cut and baled. My Final Photo for June 4, 2025.
Cruisin’ Uptown
Passengers in a Chrysler LeBaron convertible enjoy a late afternoon cruise through Uptown Westerville on one of the warmest days of the year. My Final Photo for June 3, 2025.
Road Hazard
A driver inspects his car after 10 five-gallon buckets of white roofing sealant fell from a truck in front of him at State Street and Maxtown Road, splashing his car and forcing the closure of the intersection into the evening for cleanup. My Final Photo for June 2, 2025.
Audience Onstage
Audience members of all ages joined Attaboy onstage at Alum Creek Amphitheater during the season’s first Sunday Concert in the Park. My Final Photo for June 1, 2025.
Mayor’s Looking For Clues
Westerville Mayor John Haywood, circa 1858, carries out his duties amid Uptown Clue’s thorough—if slightly comedic—murder mystery investigation and resolution Saturday afternoon. My Final Photo for May 31, 2025.
Quiet Casts at Hoover Reservoir
Framed by trees and softened by rain, visitors to Red Bank Park spend a calm afternoon fishing along the edge of Hoover Reservoir. My Final Photo for May 30, 2025.
Wetland’s Beauty
A great egret stands motionless at the Highlands wetlands, watching the still water, its predator profile outlined against the reflections on the lily-covered pond. My Final Photo for May 29, 2025
First Responder’s Response
Westerville police officers and firefighters salute from the Polaris Parkway bridge as the procession for Morrow County Sheriff’s Deputy Daniel Weston Sherrer travels to Mt. Gilead. Deputy Sherrer was killed in the line of duty earlier this week. My Final Photo for May 28, 2025.
Fishing in the Rain
A family casts their lines into the water during a quiet afternoon rain along the shoreline near Hoover Dam. My Final Photo for May 27, 2025.
Flags Folded in Remembrance
U.S. Army Vietnam veterans fold Field of Heroes flags before presenting them to individuals who purchased them in remembrance of a military member during the Memorial Day weekend event.
Field of Heroes Sunset Solemnity
Martin Williams plays “Taps” to conclude the day at Sunday’s Field of Heroes in Westerville. My Final Photo for May 25, 2025.
Alum Creek Concert Draws Fleetwood Fans
An overflow crowd settled into the seats of the Alum Creek Park Amphitheater, spilling onto the surrounding hills and into the woods around the stage. My Final Photo for June 15, 2025.
Daisy Dares to Be Different
An oxeye daisy stands out among the yellow-petaled black-eyed Susans in the pollinator garden at the Westerville Parks and Recreation maintenance building on Westdale Avenue. My Final Photo for June 14, 2025.
Emergency Clearance
A firefighter struggled Friday afternoon to clear a path for Medic 111 at the intersection of Main Street and State Street during an emergency call. My Final Photo for June 13, 2025.
Restoration Complete
The restored doorway and stained-glass windows at the Holmes Hotel received a final inspection after the restoration work was completed Thursday. My Final Photo for June 12, 2025.
Love Written In Stone
A brick engraved with a message of enduring love is set to be returned to its original owner, after it was separated Wednesday from a collection of commemorative pavers removed during renovations to the East Patio at the Westerville Public Library. My Final Photo for June 11, 2025.
Rough Place To Relax
A young girl relaxes on a rock after helping care for a neighbor’s dog during a family walk at Highland Wetlands. My Final Photo for June 10, 2025.
Storm Stalls Sailing Students
Young sailors from the Hoover Sailing Club found themselves navigating under darkening, rainy skies during Monday’s practice session. My Final Photo for June 9, 2025.