Read F8 - The My Final Photo Newsletter
Dog Walking At red Bank
A man strolls through Red Bank Park with his dog, soaking in the bright Sunday sunshine and the gentle breeze. My Final Photo for March 2, 2025.
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
Winter Roofers
Roofers work into the winter sunset, installing shingles on a new home at Tussic and Oxbow in Genoa Township. My Final Photo for February 22, 2025.
Scattergories Of Friday Night Fun
A foursome, including one person recovering from surgery, plays Scattergories while listening to artists performing at open mic night at Java Central in Uptown.
An Antique Bat
Westerville Antiques owner Luke Ernst holds the bat that flew into the store on Monday, soaring through every room on the first floor until it was finally trapped. My Final Photo for February 20, 2025.
The Answer Is You
When asked if I’d yet made My Final Photo for the day I responded “Not yet. Maybe you’ll be it,” when they poised for what became the photo of the day. My Final Photo for February 19, 2025.
Bubble Joy
A youngster shares the joy of popping bubbles blown by a street performer at Fourth Friday in Uptown Westerville with his mother. My Final Photo for July 25, 2025.
The Paddling Sailor
A foil sailor paddles back to shore on Hoover Reservoir after the wind died Thursday afternoon. My Final Photo for July 24, 2025.
Wetlands Wondering
Silhouetted by the setting sun, a bee moves from flower to flower in the Highland Park wetlands in Westerville, gathering nectar in the warm evening light. My Final Photo for July 23, 2025.
It’s a Seven Kinda Day
Carrying a gold number seven balloon, a woman walks through late-afternoon sunlight in Uptown Westerville as another relaxes on a bench surrounded by summer blooms. My Final Photo for July 22, 2025.
Ready For Asphalt
A construction worker levels and compacts the ground in Hanby Alley on Monday as crews prepare to lay asphalt beginning Tuesday. My Final Photo for July 21, 2025.
100th Birthday Greetings
World War II Army veteran Linus Losh, who recently turned 100, thanks sisters for presenting him with handmade birthday cards during a reception at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church on Sunday morning. My Final Photo for July 20, 2025.
Best Seats In The House
Two Adirondack chairs were set out Saturday afternoon in what their owners believed was the best spot for Sunday evening’s The British Invasion concert at the Alum Creek Park amphitheater. My Final Photo for July 19, 2025.