Read F8 - The My Final Photo Newsletter
Messiah Rehearsal
The Westerville Symphony has a dress rehearsal at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church for its Sunday evening performance of Handel’s Messiah in the church’s sanctuary. My Final Photo for December 7, 2024.
Diesel-Powered Sleigh
Santa stands in his diesel-powered bucket truck sleigh after overseeing the holiday tree lighting in front of city hall Friday night. My Final Photo for December 6, 2024.
Almost Ready For Lighting
A city parks worker pulls strings of LED lights around one of the limbs about halfway up the tree installed on the lawn at city hall for Friday night’s “Parade of Lights” and tree lighting ceremonies. My Final Photo for December 5, 2024.
Library Game Night
Westerville Youth Services Librarian Matt G. explains a new video game interface to four of the youngsters who gathered for Power Up Video Game Night at the library, where four players at a time quickly adapted to the four-player game before switching places with other players waiting for their turn. My Final Photo for December 4, 2024.
Christmas Fashions
City of Westerville staff wearing their Christmas fashions pose for a photo before the last city council meeting for the year when standard business attire is shed for the once-a-year more festive designs. My Final Photo for December 3, 2024.
Winter On The Patio
Icicles envelop the hanging vines at Jimmy Vs as below-freezing temperatures turn the spray from the water wall in the patio into a frozen masterpiece of winter’s sudden turn. My Final Photo for December 2, 2024.
Uptown Scrooge Celebration
The cast of Uptown Scrooge celebrates at the end of one of the chapters of a slightly modified Christmas Carol performance at Java Central on the first day of weekend performances through Christmas week. My Final Photo for December 1, 2024.
Losing The Afternoon At Work
Kenny Stiegele begins his afternoon at Triple Play Card Shop, watching the Buckeyes begin a losing effort against Michigan at Ohio Stadium. My Final Photo for November 30, 2024.
Uptown Black Friday
A trio of shoppers carrying bags from Uptown merchants crosses State Street during late afternoon traffic on Black Friday. My Final Photo for November 29, 2024.
Thanksgiving To Christmas Window
The front window of Westerville Antiques shines bright with its Christmas decorations as the sun sets on a cloudy, cool Thanksgiving Day. My Final Photo for November 28, 2024.
Pre-Thanksgiving Christmas Tree
Mother and daughter search for the perfect tree in shape, size, and price to decorate for their home for Christmas from the tree lot at Glengary Shopping Center in Blendon Township. My Final Photo for November 27, 2024.
The Safest Ladder For Lights
A firefighter uses the secure safety of the ladder truck to attach holiday lights to the front of Station 111 on West Main Street. My Final Photo for November 26, 2024.
Walking the Dogs At Hoover
Sisters walk their dogs along the frozen shoreline of Hoover Reservoir, taking advantage of moderately cold temperatures and low wind. My Final Photo for January 16, 2025.
Staying Warm In Double-Digit Cold
Theodore Marshall closes their eyes as they wait to cross State Street in the slight warmth of the setting sun, using earphones for music and ear protection, as well as a heavy scarf to protect against double-digit temperatures in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for January 15, 2024.
Yarnell Snow View
The Yarnell Farm barns and silo are partially obscured by afternoon snow showers that preceded much lower temperatures. My Final Photo for January 14, 2025.
Sharp Home Winter Moon
Sunset falls on the Sharp Home on Africa Road as the full moon rises over the gazebo and the field behind the historic house. My Final Photo for January 13, 2025.
Sunset Sledding
A sledder races down the steep slope at Alum Creek Park South, heading for the icy ramp at the bottom to squeeze in a few runs before sunset on Sunday. My Final Photo for January 12, 2025.
Father’s Snowman Memorial
Shawn Corkrean, left, and Aidan Valentine shove sticks into a snowman and create arms for the snow memory at Sharon Woods Park of Corkrean’s outdoorsman father, who recently died. My Final Photo for January 11, 2025.
Generational Sledding
Grandmother and grandchild enjoy a ride down the small hill at Alum Creek North despite the snow being compacted to ice, making the ride faster and more exhilarating than a typical sled ride. My Final Photo for January 10, 2025.