Read F8 - The My Final Photo Newsletter
Golden Hour at Highlands Wetlands
A woman crosses the bridge at Highlands Wetlands, walking into the late afternoon sun as the cypress trees display their vibrant fall colors.
Sky Show Over Yarnell Farm
A lone starling breaks from the flock silhouetted against storm clouds behind power lines at Yarnell Farm on Wednesday evening. My Final Photo for November 5, 2025.
Practice Session
As the sun sets behind them, members of the Otterbein Marching Band rehearse on the sports field on North West Street. My Final Photo for November 4, 2025.
No Left Turn?
A Westerville police officer directing traffic steps around a car that wanted to turn left onto County Line Road from State Street, ignoring that his vehicle had blocked the left-turn lane while a crew worked to replace and repair the traffic signal system, which was turned off at the busy intersection.
Snapshot of the Season
Best friends pose for a photo taken with a point-and-shoot digital camera by the mother of one of them, framed by the golden colors of fall at the Alum Creek Park North Dam. My Final Photo for November 2, 2025.
Perseverance on Display
Two women sell handmade dolls and decorative trees in the main hallway by the student lockers at Westerville North High School during the Mark Twain Craft Bazaar. Above them, a banner reading “Perseverance,” one of the school’s core values, underscores the spirit behind their craft.
Autumn Angler
A lone angler steers his boat in a crossing pattern on Hoover Reservoir, trolling for the perfect catch on a crisp autumn afternoon. My Final Photo for October 31, 2025.
Rock Candy Halloween
One family found a creative way to hand out Halloween candy by placing it in the gaps of a stone wall along the sidewalk in front of their home. My Final Photo for October 30, 2025.
Pumpkin Difficulties
A young girl struggles to balance a pumpkin chosen on Wednesday at the Scout Pumpkin Sale at the Masonic Temple in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for October 29, 2025.
Out With The Old Power
AEP linemen transfer high-voltage lines from an aging utility pole to a new one along 3C Highway just north of Westerville on Tuesday. My Final Photo for October 28, 2025.
Cooper Road Repairs
An asphalt crew reshapes the curve on Cooper Road, laying down a fresh base layer to repair damage caused by speeding vehicles cutting the turn too hard. My Final Photo for October 27, 2025.
Autumn Calm at Red Bank
Bright autumn light filters through the golden maple leaves at Red Bank Park, casting deep shadows across the ground as two fishermen enjoy a quiet afternoon along the reservoir’s edge. My Final Photo for October 26, 2025.
Cleaning Before Closing
A worker cleans the doorway rug at Deja Vu, a women’s clothing consignment shop in Uptown Westerville, at closing time after snow tracked in during the day melted. My Final Photo for December 16, 2025.
Cleaning For The Custard
Whit’s Frozen Custard owner Joe Schirtzinger shovels snow and ice from the sidewalk outside his Uptown Westerville shop. My Final Photo for December 15, 2025.
Yarnell Winter Sunset
The setting sun casts a deceptively warm glow on the Yarnell Farm barns as temperatures linger in the low teens following a snowstorm. My Final Photo for December 14, 2025.
Ready For The Snow
Parents and their teenage daughter, dressed for a warmer indoor activity, stand ready to cross State Street as the first snow begins to fall in Uptown. My Final Photo for December 13, 2025.
Loving The Living Nativity
Children gather around the sheep and manger at the Church of the Messiah’s living nativity outside the church. My Final Photo for December 12, 2025.
After the Snow Melted
A pair of children’s woven gloves lies wet, flat, and abandoned in an Uptown parking lot after the latest snowfall melted. My Final Photo for December 11, 2025.
Mannequin Gathering
Mannequins sit in the front window of what once was Stone & Sparrow, as painters refresh the interior to be Little Sparrows Boutique, a new store focused on babies and pets. My Final Photo for December 10, 2025.