Read F8 - The My Final Photo Newsletter
Grasshoppers Running
One of the Grasshopper Running Club groups burst from the starting line during a Columbus Running Club-sponsored children’s event at Otterbein’s cross country track, located next to the community center. No one stayed still, as the club’s trainers and accompanying parents joined in each set of laps around the track. My Final Photo for April 30, 2025.
Uptown Danger Zone
A tree service removes the last of three mature trees from a property on East Main Street after recent storms caused falling limbs to damage the house. My Final Photo for April 29, 2025.
Hydrant Testing Water Flow
Rusty water pours from a fire hydrant on North West Street as the city begins its annual testing program, checking valves for proper function and ensuring strong water flow. My Final Photo for April 28, 2025.
Community Gardening Begins
Gardeners have begun preparing their community garden plots, taking advantage of cool spring temperatures to till the ground for later planting. My Final Photo for April 27, 2025.
Good Medicinie Bubbles
Ralph, Good Medicine Productions’ pet dog and a favorite performer, blows bubbles into the crowd gathered to watch 10 Silly Things in 20 Silly Minutes at Generations Performing Arts as part of Uptown Westerville’s Art Hop. My Final Photo for April 26, 2025.
A Bag Of Free Trees
A man accepts a plastic bag containing free trees he selected from Russell Tree Service during Arbor Day celebrations Friday in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for April 25, 2025.
Blue Skies and Calm Waters
Blue skies, calm waters, and a warm spring sun greet a fisherman trolling along the shallow edges of Hoover Reservoir at Red Bank Park.
Rummikub and Relaxation At Hoover
Players at the Hoover Reservoir Red Bank shelter share laughs and strategy during a lively game of Rummikub, mixing sunshine, numbers, and friendship at their regular game play time on a perfect spring afternoon. My Final Photo for April 23, 2025.
Convocation Honors
Otterbein students use chalk to write accolades offered to students at the Honors Convocation set on Wednesday at Roush Hall. My Final Photo for April 22, 2025.
Roof Over The Galaxy
A roofer moves along the ridgeline of a walkway on the roof of one of the Galaxy at Polaris apartments as the complex begins pre-leasing the project on Ikea Way. My Final Photo for April 21, 2025.
First Sail In Ohio
Wearing one of his favored floppy-brimmed straw hats, Eric Miller prepares his SCAMP sailboat for its first sail in Ohio waters after purchasing it in Tampa and having it transported north. My Final Photo for April 20, 2025.
More Hands Off Protests
A couple wearing Harvard sweatshirts and carrying hand-lettered signs cheer on others gathered in Uptown Westerville Saturday to protest the policies of President Trump and Elon Musk. My Final Photo for April 19, 2025.
Quiet Casts at Hoover Reservoir
Framed by trees and softened by rain, visitors to Red Bank Park spend a calm afternoon fishing along the edge of Hoover Reservoir. My Final Photo for May 30, 2025.
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
First Responder’s Response
Westerville police officers and firefighters salute from the Polaris Parkway bridge as the procession for Morrow County Sheriff’s Deputy Daniel Weston Sherrer travels to Mt. Gilead. Deputy Sherrer was killed in the line of duty earlier this week. My Final Photo for May 28, 2025.
Fishing in the Rain
A family casts their lines into the water during a quiet afternoon rain along the shoreline near Hoover Dam. My Final Photo for May 27, 2025.
Flags Folded in Remembrance
U.S. Army Vietnam veterans fold Field of Heroes flags before presenting them to individuals who purchased them in remembrance of a military member during the Memorial Day weekend event.
Field of Heroes Sunset Solemnity
Martin Williams plays “Taps” to conclude the day at Sunday’s Field of Heroes in Westerville. My Final Photo for May 25, 2025.
Memorial Concert
The Westerville Symphony performs a concert of patriotic music at the Veterans Memorial, located several hundred feet from the Field of Heroes flags at the sports complex. My Final Photo for May 24, 2025.