Read F8 - The My Final Photo Newsletter

Soup for Shelter selections

Soup for Shelter selections

Two women sort through a table of soup bowls fashioned by Columbus Academy students for the Soup for Shelter fundraiser at Otterbein University for Westerville Habitat Partnership. My Final Photo for Dec. 8, 2017.

Leaf vacuum professionals

Leaf vacuum professionals

Westerville crew runs one of the city leaf vacuums along a neighborhood street clearing away collections of leaves raked to the curb. My Final Photo for Dec. 7, 2017.

Clearing away fall

Clearing away fall

Jeweler Bill Morgan uses a battery-powered blower to clear leaves from inside and in front of his store in Uptown in what he says is continuing battle as the wind whips around the corner of his State and Main building. My Final Photo for Dec. 6, 2017.

Ready for Christmas in the wings

Ready for Christmas in the wings

A Generations Performing Arts Center dancer stands in the wings waiting for her cue to enter the stage during dress rehearsals for there weekend Christmas performances. My Final Photo for Dec. 5, 2017.

With a little help from friends

With a little help from friends

Four passengers push a disabled car through the State and College intersection in Uptown as a fifth runs alongside. My Final Photo for Dec. 4, 2017.

The cow, the moon, and the bank

The cow, the moon, and the bank

The bovine weather vane at the top of US Bank building in Uptown Westerville is silhouetted against the full moon shining through a thin cloud layer Sunday night. My Final Photo for Dec. 3, 2017.

Full moon for the holiday star

Full moon for the holiday star

The near full moon slightly obscured by a cloud bank rises behind the star atop the holiday tree in the courtyard at city hall. My Final Photo for Dec. 2, 2017.

Wrapping Uptown in Wreaths

Wrapping Uptown in Wreaths

A city electric worker plugs in the lights wrapped into one of the wreaths being placed on street light poles in Uptown Westerville before Friday night’s tree lighting. My Final Photo for Nov. 30, 2017.

Combining art and Rosé

Combining art and Rosé

A group of artists and wine enthusiasts combine their talent in the Sip & Sketch night out with the Arts Council of Westerville at Meza Wine Shop in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for Nov. 29, 2017.

Up on the rooftop

Up on the rooftop

A brick mason surveys his position and movement on the roof of an East College house as he makes repairs to its chimneys. My Final Photo for Nov. 28, 2017.

New courtyard for an old tradition

New courtyard for an old tradition

City workers install the Christmas tree in the renovated courtyard in front of city hall. My Final Photo for Nov. 27, 2017.

Yasser Booley exhibit at Frank Museum

Yasser Booley exhibit at Frank Museum

South African photographer Yasser Booley talks with museum visitors during a reception at the Frank Museum following his popup photo gallery in Uptown Westerville at the completion of his sabbatical at Otterbein University. My Final Photo for Nov. 26, 2017

Sunset over the winter farm

Sunset over the winter farm

The sun sets behind a farmhouse on a ridgeline along a country road near Hartford, Ohio. My Final Photo for Nov. 25, 2017.

Rather be fishing than shopping on Black Friday

Rather be fishing than shopping on Black Friday

A fisherman who appears to rather be fishing than shopping on Black Friday surveys the condition of one of his poles along the shore of Hoover Reservoir near the Walnut Street boat ramp. My Final Photo for Nov. 24, 2017.