Shaded Fishing

A fisherman sits in the shaded shoreline of Hoover Reservoir, silhouetted against the bright waters still lit by the late afternoon sun. My Final Photo for September 11, 2024.

A fisherman sits in the shaded shoreline of Hoover Reservoir, silhouetted against the bright waters still lit by the late afternoon sun. My Final Photo for September 11, 2024.

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Gazebo Sunrise

Gazebo Sunrise

The abandoned gazebo at the Sharp home sits under dark clouds and newly greened trees at sunrise on a cool Spring morning. My Final Photo for May 15, 2023.

Alum Creek Warrior

Alum Creek Warrior

A young boy strides upstream as he battles imaginary enemies in the shallow waters of Alum Creek just below the low-head dam in Westerville. My Final Photo for May 14, 2023.

Under Blue Umbrella Skies

Under Blue Umbrella Skies

A woman carrying a blue umbrella to keep her dry for morning rain leans into inspecting her options at the Westerville Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale in Uptown. My final Photo for May 13, 2023.

Planting Season

Planting Season

Kevin Scott tills a section of land along Cooper Road, preparing it for planting a new crop. My Final Photo for May 12, 2023.

Slide Spring Cleaning

Slide Spring Cleaning

A work crew spray washes the stairs leading to the slides at Highlands Aquatic Park as the city parks department gets the pool ready for opening in just over two weeks. My Final Photo for May 11, 2023.

Here’s The Plan

Here’s The Plan

City planners use an aerial map of South State Street to show locations for new parking spots planned for the northbound traffic side of the State from approximately Oakland Ave. to Walnut. My Final Photo for May 10, 2023.

Out Of Service

Out Of Service

A power line is removed for replacement with newer cabling between AEP transmission lines and the city’s underground connection to a distribution center at Spring and Walnut. My Final Photo for May 9, 2023.

After School All Stars

After School All Stars

Blendon Middle School students watch their friend jump on the trampoline in her front yard before taking their turn after pausing on their way home after school. My Final Photo for May 8, 2023.

Big Walnut Fishing Dreams

Big Walnut Fishing Dreams

A fisherman tosses his lure into the waters of Big Walnut Creek as it moves past a pile of exposed till about a half mile below Hoover Dam. My Final Photo for May 7, 2023.

Getting the Proper Stance

Getting the Proper Stance

Sports photographer Gil Balden helps a WYBSL player get her bat into position on her shoulders during team and individual photoshoots at Huber Village Park Saturday. My Final Photo for May 6, 2023.

An Ice Cream Treet

An Ice Cream Treet

A young boy enjoys Graeter’s ice cream in the branching crooks of the ginkgo tree at city hall where his father lifted him on their walk Uptown Friday night. My Final Photo for May 5, 2023.

May The 4th With Them

May The 4th With Them

Shadows from a phalanx of Imperial Guard fall on a vehicle being investigated by Stormtroopers at Highlands Pool before dropping off food items for W.A.R.M. on Star Wars Day, May 4. My Final Photo for May 4, 2023.

House Power

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

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

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

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.

Sculpture’s End

Sculpture’s End

A young girl places her finger on a melting ice sculpture in Uptown Westerville to test its surface after warm weather and an overnight rain shortened the life span of the once-a-year frozen attractions. My Final Photo for December 17, 2023.

Buckeye Christmas

Buckeye Christmas

A family makes an extra effort to add to the Christmas cheer with a little Buckeye spirit as they pose for an O-H-I-O photo at the Brutus Buckeye ice sculpture at Jimmy V’s in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for December 16, 2023.

Headed To the Show

Headed To the Show

Ice sculptures destined for storefronts in Uptown Westerville are wheeled from the freezer truck to their ultimate destination. My Final Photo for December 15, 2023.