Read F8 - The My Final Photo Newsletter
Friday Night Tuning
It’s new strings and tuning for two guitars at Music and Arts in Uptown Westerville on a Friday evening. My Final Photo for December 29, 2023.
The Final Vacuum
“The Machine That Sucks” moves through piles of leaves along Cherrington Road as the city’s leaf removal continues through its final weeks. My Final Photo for December 28, 2023.
Uptown Evening Glow
Late afternoon traffic travels along State Street in Uptown Westerville where the city glows in the darkness of heavy cloud cover less than half an hour after sunset. My Final Photo for December 27, 2023.
Time To Move
Two of the collection of clocks at Grandfather Clock Company in Uptown Westerville sit on a bench in the workshop as the company prepares to leave Uptown for a storefront on South State Street. My Final Photo for December 26, 2023.
Christmas Morning – 2023
The Nativity scene sits near the altar beneath the star in the dome of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church on Christmas morning. My Final Photo for December 25, 2023.
Fog-Shrouded Fishing
A lone fishing boat sits in the fog-shrouded still waters off Red Bank Park at Hoover Reservoir on Sunday morning. My Final Photo for December 24, 2023.
Inniswood Christmas
The Inniswood Christmas Tree and six empty chairs sit by the windows of the Innis House on a winter day overlooking the creek that runs through the Metro Park. My Final Photo for December 23, 2023.
End of the Season
Limbs and needles are swept away as the last act of cleanup at the Christmas tree lot at Glengary Shopping Center in Blendon Township as it shuts down for the season. My Final Photo for December 22, 2023.
House Power
Westerville Electric Division workers install power lines that will connect a new house on Easy Walnut to the city grid. My Final Photo for December 21, 2023.
Hoover Level Low
A lone fisherman stands on a narrow slice of land exposed by low water level at Hoover Reservoir. My Final Photo for December 20, 2023.
Deer Pathfinder
Paths forming the shape of a deer cross parts of snow-covered Sharon Woods a day after heavy squalls brought the first coating of snow for the season. My Final Photo for December 19, 2023.
Snow Squall Stroll
Woman and child walk through a thick snow squall after leaving Koble Grill with leftovers Monday afternoon. My Final Photo for December 18, 2023.
Monday In the Park
Seven guitarists, one bassist, a cuatro player, and a drummer gathered on the empty Alum Creek Park North Amphitheater stage for their eclectic bi-weekly performance of plucked string instrument music. My Final Photo for July 1, 2024.
Summer Cumulus
Soft cumulus clouds float across the green field and tree-lined horizon, with overhanging leaves adding a touch of depth to the countryside vista on the sharp Farm. My Final Photo for June 30, 2024.
Eight-String Performance
Gabriel Schick plays his homemade eight-string guitar to demonstrate its unusual sound for listeners in the Uptown Music showroom at Pure Roots in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for June 29, 2024.
3C Anniversary Memories
Vintage motor cars were parked on 3C Highway in front of the Westerville Library during Fourth Friday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of 3C’s completion in the city. My Final Photo for June 28, 2024.
Roofing Uptown’s Newest Turret
A roofer installs metal panels at the peak of the turret on the corner of the new multi-use building on West College, which has four apartments and a restaurant on the ground floor. My Final Photo for June 27, 2024.
Guitar Lake Sunset
The sunset behind the Renaissance Hotel in Westerville is reflected in Guitar Lake, a large holding pond for the Westar development. My Final Photo for June 26, 2024.
Fishing From The Shadows
A lone fisherman sits in the shade of a maple tree as he casts his lines into Hoover Reservoir. My Final Photo for June 25, 2024.