Read F8 - The My Final Photo Newsletter
Birthday Splash
Boys take turns showing their best slides in the mud puddle between first and second bases on the Alum Creek Park North baseball field during a break from their friend’s birthday party. My Final Photo for May 17, 2024.
Petting the Pig
A father dangles his daughter over a fence so she can pet a Juliana miniature pig named Hansel at the Spark Preschool end-of-year picnic Thursday afternoon. My Final Photo for May 16, 2024.
Book Time At Alum
Aiva Jacobus relaxes with a book on her hammock strung between two trees lining the driveway at Alum Creek Park North in Westerville. My Final Photo for May 15, 2024.
Overnight Transformer Fire
Burned, charred, and melted sections show the damage to a Westerville electric substation that exploded and caught fire early Tuesday morning. My Final Photo for May 14, 2024.
Temporary Security
Brad Riggs, left, and R L Williamson join sections of temporary chain-link fencing around a portion of the Highlands pool area as they begin installing a taller, more secure fence to prevent people from entering the pool by climbing the fence. My Final Photo for May 13, 2024.
With The Sunday Wind
Sailors took advantage of a northwesterly wind on Hoover Sunday afternoon flying their boat’s spinnakers in the storing, steady wind. My Final Photo for May 12, 2024.
No Watering Needed
Volunteers and shoppers weathered early morning rain for the Westerville Garden Club’s annual sale on the front lawn of the Masonic Lodge on South State Street. My Final Photo for May 11, 2024.
Seedling Sadness
A wilted eggplant seedling is pulled from a tray as volunteers fill tables and shelving with flower plants and vegetable seedlings for the Westerville Garden Club’s annual sale on the front lawn of the Masonic Lodge on South State Street. My Final Photo for May 10, 2024.
Rainbow Umbrella
After late afternoon storms, a pair of fishermen return to the docks at Hoover Reservoir under the umbrella of a rainbow in the eastern sky. My Final Photo for May 9, 2024.
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
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
Wetlands Lilies – Warm weather brings the first showing of water lilies in the wetland at Highlands Park. My Final Photo for May 6, 2024.
Walleye Forever
Lorei Rees holds the 22-inch walleye her husband caught and proudly mounted for display in their New Albany home. She brought the fish to Talbott’s Florist to have it in a casket spray for his funeral on Tuesday when she plans to place it in his casket. My Final Photo for March 8, 2025.
Sipping Coffee, Seeking Wisdom And Sound
A man enjoys his coffee as he begins his Bible study readings at the start of open mic night at Java Central in Uptown. My Final Photo for March 7, 2025.
Farm Shadows Sunset
The late afternoon sun throws shadows across the Yarnell Farm field on a cold, windy winter day. My Final Photo for March 6, 2025.
Ready For Training
A Westerville firefighter walks from his vehicle to join other firefighters for a training exercise at the former Rouch Honda used car lot on 3C Highway in Blendon Township. My Final Photo for March 5, 2025.
Private Rehearsal Stage
A couple practices the moves learned in dance class using the Alum Creek Park Amphitheater as a rehearsal hall. My Final Photo for March 4, 2025.
Safety Check Under Clouds And sun
A roofer checks his safety gear before shifting positions to lay shingles under a cloudy sky. As he moves, the clouds part, revealing the afternoon sun. My Final Photo for March 3, 2025.
Dog Walking At red Bank
A man strolls through Red Bank Park with his dog, soaking in the bright Sunday sunshine and the gentle breeze. My Final Photo for March 2, 2025.