December 31 Daily Winner - Shannon McFarlin

The remnants of last weekend's snow were still evident on the front steps of Grove Tower in Paris, but won't be for long, as temperatures continue to rise. Shannon McFarlin photo.

December 28 Daily Winner - Donnie Carson

Snow on the banks of the creek running through Johnson Park. Photo by Donnie Carson.

December 28 Honorable Mention - Dick Levesque

Our back deck with the snow falling Sunday morning. Some of our feathered critters lining up for breakfast...Cardinal and some Juncos. Dick Levesque, Puryear.

December 28 Honorable Mention - Shannon McFarlin

Whitehall Circle in Paris in the midst of the snowstorm Sunday morning. Shannon McFarlin photo.

December 28 Honorable Mention - Shannon McFarlin

The home of Ray and Noragene Harding on Walnut Street in Paris is all decked out for the season. Shannon McFarlin photo.

December 28 Honorable Mention - Jean Owens

There is a seed buried under all this snow!! Photo taken by Jean Owens on Guthrie Road.

December 28 Honorable Mention - Richard Graves

“Peace” Freddy the Finch is all tired out from delivering presents last night in Henry County. Taken by Richard Graves.

December 27 Daily Winner - Richard Graves

Merry Christmas to all in Henry County. Taken by Richard Graves, Christmas Morning in Henry County.

December 26 Daily Winner - Shannon McFarlin

Downtown Paris, Christmas night, 2010. Like a picture postcard. Shannon McFarlin photo.

December 24 Daily Winner - Richard Graves

Various Hawks add to the beauty of Henry County, especially this time of the year. This hawk is a Red Tailed. Taken by Richard Graves, Hwy 79, Henry County.

December 24 Honorable Mention - Richard Graves

This Hawk is showing why it is a Red Tailed Hawk. Taken by Richard Graves, Henry County.

December 23 Daily Winner - Kristi Canchola

Mr. Tenderlow (Ten Below) waves hello to a new Christmas. Photo by Kristi Canchola.

December 22 Daily Winner - Pam Conger

Whimsical...nonsensical... slightly surrealistic. Photo by Pam Conger.

December 21 Daily Winner - Jean Owens

Mr. Jack Frost. Photo taken on 641 South by Jean Owens.

Snap It! Photo of the Month for November 2010

Alda Blakemore's New Calf is this month's Snap It! winner.

Congratulations, Alda!

Coming in second is Cardinal's Thanksgiving Meal by Donnie Carson.

Third place goes to Mary Lacey's Snowbound Kitties.

Here are the winners:

This picture was taken Saturday afternoon on the Alsup farm in Buchanan by Alda Blakemore. The baby calf was only 4 hours old.


...and give us this day our daily bread....a bird enjoys his food from one of our feeders. Happy Thanksgiving. Photo by Donnie Carson.


Best of the Thanksgiving weekend: “Clark, do you think we should go out?” Photo by Mary Lacey.

SNAP IT! is designed to bring attention to the beauty of Henry County and to the talented photographers who enter the competition.

MyParisMagazine.com invites all amateur photographers to send in
horizontal snapshots from Paris-Henry County. One photo per day will be picked by staff to grace the front page of our web site. At month's end, readers will vote among the daily pics for Photo of the Month. Twelve finalists will vie in December for the coveted position of photo of the year! Send your photo to
snapit@myparismagazine.com.

Full Snap It! submission guidelines.

December 20 Daily Winner - Donnie Carson

Paris Landing State Park entrance, all lit up for the holidays. Many more lights in the park make for a pleasant drive through. Photo by Donnie Carson.

December 18 Daily Winner - Shannon McFarlin

Santa Clause arrived in style on the front of the city fire truck for Santa's Last Blast in Paris Friday night, escorted by the sheriff department's new Hummer and a city police cruiser. Shannon McFarlin photo.

December 17 Daily Winner - Mary Lacey

Are You Awake Clark? Photo of Presto and Clark by Mary Lacey of Paris.

December 16 Daily Winner - Rick Conger

Gifts under the Christmas tree on the front porch of Rick and Pam Conger.

December 15 Daily Winner - Kristi Canchola

Glittery homemade tree ornament by Millie Brewer, taken by her mom, Kristi Canchola of Paris, proves that some things that glitter are worth more than gold.

December 15 Honorable Mentions - Katie Martin

Katie Martin of Crescent, PA, sent this photo from yesterday morning of red berries against the snow. Someone saw the pic on facebook and suggested she share it on SNAP IT. Although it can't qualify for the contest, it's nice to hear from new friends!

December 14 Daily Winner - Shannon McFarlin

Dusk on Manley Street in Paris. Shannon McFarlin photo.

December 14 Honorable Mention - Shannon McFarlin

Icicles tell the tale of -1 wind chill temps in Henry County. These
were found on Park Street, Paris. Shannon McFarlin photo.

December 13 Daily Winner - Chuck Raymer

A picture from my back yard of Nan Robbins' barn at 2 p.m. Sunday. Chuck Raymer.

December 13 Honorable Mentions - Jean Owens

Hanging on in the wind & snow storm! Photo taken on Guthrie Road by Jean Owens.

December 13 Honorable Mentions - Richard Graves

Mr. Cardinal taking a nap after a nice meal. Peace be with you too. Taken by Richard Graves, Henry County, December 12.

Merry Christmas from Mr. Cardinal. Brrrrrr Taken by Richard Graves, Henry County, December 12.

Mr. Cardinal posing for a picture. Taken by Richard Graves, Henry County, December 12.

December 11 Daily Winner - Richard Graves

A Belted Kingfisher on patrol in Henry County. Taken by Richard Graves, December 10.

December 10 Daily Winner - Gordon Raistick

Sailing day tomorrow! Picture taken by Gordon Raistrick, December 9.

December 9 Daily Winner - Shannon McFarlin

Beautiful stained glass image inside the Grace Episcopal Church in
Paris. Shannon McFarlin photo.

December 8 Daily Winner - Gaines Hedges

New Chinese and Sushi restaurant sign shines in downtown Paris. Photo by Gaines Hedges.

December 7 Daily Winner - Jean Owens

Nature's Christmas decoration at Paris Landing Inn. Photo by Jean Owens.

December 6 Daily Winner - Donnie Carson

It's holiday time for the birds too! Photo taken in our back yard by Donnie Carson.

December 6 Honorable Mention - Shannon McFarlin

Dusk arrives at the rear of the Paris Landing Inn in Buchanan, Tenn. Shannon McFarlin photo.

December 4 Daily Winner - Gordon Raistick

Winter morning color in Springville, TN taken by Gordon Raistick.

December 3 Daily Winner - Donnie Carson

Sunset off of Springhill Road. Photo by Donnie Carson.

December 2 Daily Winner - Matt Byars

A trio of Chrysanthemum blossoms show off before winter on Krista Cove in Paris. Photo by Matt Byars.

December 1 Daily Winner - Shannon McFarlin

A very happy cat. Tyson rolls around in his driveway on Park Street. Shannon McFarlin photo.

November 30 Daily Winner - Shannon McFarlin

The early morning sun makes a perfect backdrop for the Lakewood School walking trail Monday evening. Shannon McFarlin photo.

November 29 Daily Winner - Mary Lacey

Best of the Thanksgiving weekend: “Clark, do you think we should go out?” Photo by Mary Lacey.

November 29 Honorable Mention - Shannon McFarlin

A llama contemplates his fans at the petting zoo at North Pole Family Fun Day in Paris on Friday. Shannon McFarlin photo.

November 27 Daily Winner - Shannon McFarlin

Tourists from Wisconsin have their picture taken on the Scott Fitzhugh Bridge section at Paris Landing State Park, against a perfect blue sky. Shannon McFarlin photo.

November 26 Daily Winner - Shannon McFarlin

A bird's nest is silhouetted against the darkening sky on Park Street in
Paris. Shannon McFarlin photo.

Two Thanksgiving Day Winners - Marion Graves & Donnie Carson

...and give us this day our daily bread....a bird enjoys his food from one of our feeders. Happy Thanksgiving. Photo by Donnie Carson.

Thanksgiving Cactus blooming just in time. Photo by Marion Graves, Henry County.

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 24 Daily Winner - Pat Palmer

Bluebirds sharing a bath, taken at backyard birdbath in Buchanan, TN by Pat Palmer.

November 23 Daily Winner - Gordon Raistrick

His morning splendor. Taken by Gordon Raistrick Springville, TN.