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Wisps of hair fly around a woman’s head as strong winds tug at her braided ponytail while she waits to cross State Street in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for February 28, 2025.

A kayaker battles wind and a thin layer of ice while circling portions of Hoover Reservoir for an afternoon workout. My Final Photo for February 27, 2025.

A hawk lifts off from a light pole on Collegeview after several tense moments studying a nearby field for prey. My Final Photo for February 26, 2025.

Warm weather, accompanied by light cloud cover, brings welcome relief to Westerville as clouds drift over the Holmes Hotel in Uptown. My Final Photo for February 25, 2025.

A fisherman drops his favorite lure into a hole in the partially frozen pond at Heritage Park, hoping to retrieve more than just a cold lure. My final Photo for February 24, 2025.