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

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

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Onto Calm Waters

Onto Calm Waters

A paddleboarder works his way to the open waters of Hoover Reservoir from the small inlet at Red Bank Marina late Wednesday afternoon. My Final Photo for May 8, 2024.

Third of Five Floors

Third of Five Floors

The Galaxy, a multi-use apartment and business project being built on Ikea Way adjacent to Top Golf, has reached the third floor of five floors of apartments being built in the first phase of construction. My Final Photo for May 7, 2024.

Wetland’s Lilies

Wetland’s Lilies

Wetlands Lilies – Warm weather brings the first showing of water lilies in the wetland at Highlands Park. My Final Photo for May 6, 2024.

Cinco De Mayo Shade

Cinco De Mayo Shade

A man sits in the shade of a maple tree while his family fishes the waters of Alum Creek just below the dam at Alum Creek Park North in Westerville. My Final Photo for May 5, 2024.

Not The Droid They Were Looking For

Not The Droid They Were Looking For

A pair of Stormtroopers attempt to detain a suspected Rebel Alliance Droid during a brief break from inspecting vehicles at the Westerville Parks Drive-Thru Droid Checkpoint at the Community Center Saturday, May 4th. My Final Photo for May 4, 2024.

Uptown Grime Removal

Uptown Grime Removal

A set of awnings is sprayed with water to remove debris and grime after they were power-washed Friday on West College Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for May 3, 2024.

Father and son Afternoon Fishing

Father and son Afternoon Fishing

Father and son prepare their fishing gear for a late afternoon outing at Red Bank Park at Hoover Reservoir. My Final Photo for May 2, 2024.

“Peace” At Last

“Peace” At Last

An Amish Originals worker surveys the completed “Peace” mural on the side of the furniture store’s building in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for April 29, 2024.

Empty Hook

Empty Hook

A fisherman retrieves his empty hook for rebaiting while fishing below the low-head dam at Alum Creek Park North Wednesday afternoon. My Final Photo for October 30, 2024.

Pie Face Scrunch

Pie Face Scrunch

An Otterbein student scrunches her face just before getting a paper plate of whipped cream from a donor who made a cash contribution to Children’s Hospital as part of the Otterthon Trunk or Treat event on campus Tuesday evening. My Final Photo for October 29, 2024.

Sparkling Water Fishing

Sparkling Water Fishing

Two fishermen sit on the spit of land that once was Walnut Street, now uncovered by low water levels in Hoover Reservoir, as a third angler configures his lures from a boat. My Final Photo for October 28, 2024.

Sunrise Over Highlands Fields

Sunrise Over Highlands Fields

Sunrise brightens the morning across the fields at Highlands Park and the surrounding neighborhood with Hoover Reservoir as a backdrop. My Final Photo for October 27, 2024.

Alum Creek Golden Sunset

Alum Creek Golden Sunset

The setting sun throws its golden light through the twin maple trees growing on the bank of Alum Creek below the spillway in the park on West Main Street. My Final Photo for October 26, 2024.

Maximum Maxtown View

Maximum Maxtown View

Roofers lay new asphalt shingles on the steep incline over the Kroger store on Maxtown Road. My Final Photo for October 25, 2024.

Hoff Woods Fall Sunset

Hoff Woods Fall Sunset

The afternoon spills shadows across the ball fields at Hoff Woods Park. My Final Photo for October 24, 2024.