Read F8 - The My Final Photo Newsletter
After Crash Trip Home
From the back seat of a Westerville Police cruiser, I watched as officers began driving me home—my newly paid-off Honda Civic totaled in a crash at State and Huber. My Final Photo for May 4, 2025.
Herbal Essence At Inniswood
A gardener sniffs a basil plant she selected during Saturday morning’s Inniswood Gardens plant sale, where both plants and shoppers braved intermittent rain squalls. My Final Photo for May 3, 2025.
After Dinner Break
A snowy egret rests in a cypress tree after an afternoon of fishing in the wetland waters of Highlands Park. My Final Photo for May 2, 2025.
Yarnell Double Rainbow
A double rainbow arches over Yarnell Farm’s field after an early evening rainstorm moved east and the setting sun created the optical phenomenon. My Final Photo for May 1, 2025.
Grasshoppers Running
One of the Grasshopper Running Club groups burst from the starting line during a Columbus Running Club-sponsored children’s event at Otterbein’s cross country track, located next to the community center. No one stayed still, as the club’s trainers and accompanying parents joined in each set of laps around the track. My Final Photo for April 30, 2025.
Uptown Danger Zone
A tree service removes the last of three mature trees from a property on East Main Street after recent storms caused falling limbs to damage the house. My Final Photo for April 29, 2025.
Hydrant Testing Water Flow
Rusty water pours from a fire hydrant on North West Street as the city begins its annual testing program, checking valves for proper function and ensuring strong water flow. My Final Photo for April 28, 2025.
Community Gardening Begins
Gardeners have begun preparing their community garden plots, taking advantage of cool spring temperatures to till the ground for later planting. My Final Photo for April 27, 2025.
Good Medicinie Bubbles
Ralph, Good Medicine Productions’ pet dog and a favorite performer, blows bubbles into the crowd gathered to watch 10 Silly Things in 20 Silly Minutes at Generations Performing Arts as part of Uptown Westerville’s Art Hop. My Final Photo for April 26, 2025.
A Bag Of Free Trees
A man accepts a plastic bag containing free trees he selected from Russell Tree Service during Arbor Day celebrations Friday in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for April 25, 2025.
Blue Skies and Calm Waters
Blue skies, calm waters, and a warm spring sun greet a fisherman trolling along the shallow edges of Hoover Reservoir at Red Bank Park.
Rummikub and Relaxation At Hoover
Players at the Hoover Reservoir Red Bank shelter share laughs and strategy during a lively game of Rummikub, mixing sunshine, numbers, and friendship at their regular game play time on a perfect spring afternoon. My Final Photo for April 23, 2025.
Joyful Notes
A young child joyfully dashes across a giant floor piano during Fourth Friday in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for September 26, 2025.
Rainbow’s Arc Over Africa
A rainbow appears to land behind the barns at Yarnell Farm on Africa Road after a passing storm. My Final Photo for September 25, 2025.
Red Bank Fishing In Low Water
Three fishermen cast their bait into the small inlet at Red Bank Marina, where evidence of the lower lake level is most obvious for frequent visitors. My Final Photo for September 24, 2025.
Curbs Near Sharp Home
Curbs for the new road passing the historic Sharp House at East of Africa are laid by machine, with construction crews guiding the process. My Final Photo for September 23, 2025.
Blendon Lodge Landscaping
Workers from Miller Landscaping began work Monday, clearing the flower bed around the Masonic Temple in preparation for the Westerville Garden Club’s renovation on Saturday. My Final Photo for September 22, 2025.
Charlie Kirk Memorial
A small crowd gathered in front of City Hall for a memorial for Charlie Kirk, held simultaneously with his funeral service in Arizona. My Final Photo for September 21, 2025.
Timber Try-Out
A young boy operates the grappling arm of a tree service truck to lift a section of tree trunk, with guidance from a professional, during Saturday’s Arborfest at Alum Creek Park. My Final Photo for September 20, 2025.