Read F8 - The My Final Photo Newsletter
Keeping The Patio Perky
The patio plants at Jimmy V’s get watered Wednesday, keeping the patio as green and vibrant as possible as the days get shorter and the nights cooler. My Final Photo for September 10, 2025.
Backup Transportation
Strapped down with bungee cords and a dose of hope, a pink-and-blue Power Wheel perches atop a sedan cruising down Collegeview Road, past hay fields mid-harvest. My Final Photo for September 9, 2025.
Visual Patriotic Reminder
An Otterbein student walks across the Main Street bridge, which was decorated with American flags on Monday as part of this week’s 9/11 remembrance. My Final Photo for September 8, 2025.
Dog And Family Day Afternoon
The family dog sits alongside its owners as they enjoy the cool autumn breeze and vibrant clouds drifting over Hoover Reservoir. My Final Photo for September 7, 2025.
Yarnell September Full Moon
A full moon rises behind the weathered red barn and silos at the Yarnell Farm on a late-summer evening, casting a serene glow over the historic farm. My Final Photo for September 6, 2025.
Looking for Home Down West Park
A child’s red play ball rolls and bounces along West Park Street, as if searching for a place to rest for the night. My Final Photo for September 5, 2025.
Explaining “The Crossing”
Retired Westerville firefighter Tom Ullom talks to third-graders from Hanby Elementary about “The Crossing” sculpture in First Responders Park during a field trip tied to their 9/11 studies.
In The Shade For Lunch
Two lunchgoers enjoy the shade of one of Alum Creek North’s largest oak trees, making their meal a bit more pleasant. My Final Photo for September 3, 2025.
Ready For Training
Westerville firefighters receive instructions before beginning a training exercise involving basement and second-floor rescues at a house scheduled for demolition on Africa Road. My Final Photo for September 2, 2025.
Ladder 111 Assist
Westerville Fire Ladder 111 assisted Columbus and Worthington crews in battling a three-alarm fire at an apartment complex on Worthington Galena Road Sunday afternoon. My Final Photo for September 1, 2025.
Sailiing In His Mind
A sailor sits alone at the water’s edge, a gentle breeze brushing past him as he watches other sailors on Hoover Reservoir Sunday afternoon. My Final Photo for August 31, 2025.
Vintage Base Ball View
Members of the Ohio Village Muffins Vintage Base Ball team stand ready for their turn playing in the Ohio Cup competition at the Westerville Sports Field on Saturday. My Final Photo for August 30, 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.
Sidewalk Sunflowers
A bee gathers pollen from sunflowers blooming in a planter outside Asterisk in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for September 19, 2025.