Sunday, February 28, 2010

March 1 Daily Winner - Richard Graves

There are no birds at our bird feeder this morning and here is why: a very hungry Red Shouldered Hawk was present. Actually there were two, plus a Sharp Shinned. Taken by Richard Graves, Henry County, February 27, 2010.

March 1 Honorable Mention - Richard Graves

Secluded Red Shouldered Hawk watching our bird feeder this morning. Taken by Richard Graves, February 27, 2010. 

March 1 Honorable Mention - Richard Graves

Red Shoulder Hawk moving to another limb for a better look, talons in focus, and sharp. Richard Graves, Henry County, February 27, 2010.

Saturday, February 27, 2010

February 27 Daily Winner - Richard Graves

Yellow Rump Warbler basking in the sun in the TNWR, Henry County, taken by Richard Graves.

February 27 Honorable Mention - Richard Graves

The telling view of why this is a Yellow Rumped Warbler. Taken by Richard Graves, TNWR in Henry County, February 25.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

February 25 Daily Winner - Richard Graves

Opossum, foraging for food in a field in Henry County, typically sleeps during the day. Taken by Richard Graves, February 24.

February 25 Honorable Mention - Richard Graves

Beaver dam update: destroyed by blasting on February 23, 2010. Lets see how long the beaver takes to replace it. The dam was the third place picture last month. Taken by Richard Graves, February 24.

February 25 Honorable Mention - Richard Graves

Part of the dam is in the road as a result of blasting. Taken by Richard Graves, February 24.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

February 24 Daily Winner - Deborah Turner

You can root for your favorite team or fly the colors of Tennessee with the birdhouses available at the htel gift shop at Paris Landing. Photo by Deborah Turner.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

February 22 Daily Winner - Stephanie Parker

This old tree and pretty grasses on Volunteer Drive across from Paris Elementary may be one of the most photographed sites in town, and rightfully so. Taken by Stephanie Parker, February 18.

Saturday, February 20, 2010

February 20 Daily Winner - Debbie Canady


"Winter Morning Walk." This picture was taken Friday morning when this doe walked up beside the deck in the backyard just outside Paris on Hwy 69S, by Debbie Canady.

February 20 Honorable Mention - Traci Shepherd

Even the cats are enjoying the warmer weather! Taken on Feb 19, 2010, by Traci Shepherd on Country Club Road.

Friday, February 19, 2010

February 19 Daily Winner - Don Nichols

This coyote was on the prowl as he came across my backyard on Thursday morning. Picture made by Don Nichols on February 18.

February 19 Honorable Mention - Sheila Stigall

A hawk that lives in the woods behind my house takes a look around after taking a drink in our pond in Sunnyside. Taken by Sheila Stigall on February 18, 2010.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

February 18 Daily Winner - Deborah Turner

With the weather taking a turn for the better, it could be a good time to stop by the gift shop at the Paris Landing State Park hotel and pick up a walking stick along with the European-style badges commemorating your hike at the park. These are available at most state parks these days and are a great way to remember your jaunts. Photo by Deborah Turner.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

January Monthly Snap It Winner and 2009 Photo of the Year

Snap It! PHOTO OF THE YEAR!

Donnie Carson
of Paris,Tennessee, is 2009's Snap It! winner of the year for his photo Eiffel Tower at Night, which captured 31.6% of the vote.

Congratulations, Donnie!

Second place for the 2009 PHOTO OF THE YEAR goes to Danny Veazey for his photo Cleaning Out Mother's Attic with 24.6% of the vote.



Third place goes to Jean Owens of Paris,Tennessee's Mule & Colt photo, with 18.9% of the votes.


Snap It! JANUARY 2010 Monthly Winners

Sheila Stigall of Paris,Tennessee, is January's Snap It! winner for her photo Puffed Up Sparrow, which took top prize with 19.9% of the vote.

Congratulations, Sheila!

Second place goes to Traci Shepherd for her photo of Three Kids Playing in the Snow with 17.6% of the vote.

Third place goes to Debi Hart's Beaver Dam on the TN National Wildlife Refuge photo, with 9.6% of the votes.


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 gracethe 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 debturner@gmail.com.

February 17 Daily Winner - Deborah Turner

The gift shop at the Paris Landing hotel is rife with wonderful items like these colorful, nature-blended candles. Photo by Deborah Turner.

Monday, February 15, 2010

February 15 Daily Winner - Traci Shepherd

Happy Valentine's Day to "ewe"! Photo taken on Harmon Road by Traci Shepherd on February 13, 2010.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

February 13 Honorable Mention - Bretta Gore

Snow begins to fall on the downtown square in Paris last week. Photo by Bretta Gore.

Friday, February 12, 2010

February 12 Daily Winner - Richard Graves

Freezing for a Reason........Dinner. Picture of Heron taken in TNWR, Henry County, by Richard Graves, February 11, 2010.

February 12 Honorable Mention - Richard Graves

Resident Bluebird waiting for its house to be cleaned. Taken by Richard Graves, Henry County, February 11, 2010.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

February 11 Daily Winner - Donnie Carson

Blue skies contrast with the freshly fallen snow and this pond on Springhill Road Photo by Donnie Carson taken on the afternoon of February 9th.

February 11 Honorable Mention - Richard Graves

A very special winter resident, a Ruby Crowned Kinglet, photographed in the afternoon sun. About 4 inches long, a little larger than a Hummingbird. Taken by Richard Graves, February 10, 2010, in the TNWR, in Henry County.

February 11 Honorable Mention - Tiffany Carson

Snow on the pine trees. Taken by Tiffany Carson in Paris, Tennessee.

February 11 Honorable Mention - Richard Graves

A Horned Lark looking for food under the snow in the TNWR. Taken by Richard Graves, February 10, 2010, Henry County.

February 10 Daily Winner - Tim Williams

"They have been waiting all year... " Taken on Castleton Cove in Paris by Tim Williams. 

February 10 Honorable Mention - Sheila Stigall

Fountain grass and holly berries covered in snow against the dark, snowy morning sky. Photo taken by Sheila Stigall on February 9, 2010, at Sunnyside Estates. 

February 10 Honorable Mention - Don Nichols

The cold 24 degree weather, with a much colder wind chill and snow on the ground, didn't stop these 2 guys from going Crappie fishing late Tuesday afternoon at the Paris Landing Marina. Don Nichols.

February 10 Honorable Mention - Nancy Melton

The sun peeping through the clouds and tree this morning, Feb. 9 on Oakbrook Dr. by Nancy Melton. 

February 10 Honorable Mention - Freddie Cole

Fire plug, taken on Currier St. in Paris. February 9, 2010, by Freddie Cole. 

February 10 Honorable Mention - Richard Graves

Mrs. Cardinal patiently waiting to get to the feeder. Taken by Richard Graves, February 9, 2010, Henry County.

February 10 Honorable Mention - Richard Graves

A Northern Flicker wondering how to get something to eat, typically a ground feeder. Taken by Richard Graves, February 9, 2010, Henry County. 

February 10 Honorable Mention - Johnnie Bickerstaff

OH, BRRRRR!!! Made today in my front yard in Buchanan, by Johnnie R. Bickerstaff. 

February 10 Honorable Mention - Joy Sweatt

More Winter of 2010 in Buchanan taken February 09, 2010, by Joy Sweatt. 

February 10 Honorable Mention - Joy Sweatt

More Winter of 2010 in Buchanan taken February 09, 2010, by Joy Sweatt. 

February 10 Honorable Mention - Joy Sweatt

Winter of 2010 in Buchanan taken February 9, 2010, at 8:46 a.m. by Joy Sweatt. 

February 10 Honorable Mention - Rick Owens

"Blizzard of 2010." Cardinals sit amid snowy branches, by Rick Owens.

February 10 Honorable Mention - Shannon McFarlin

Snow covers the creek on Ogburn Street Tuesday morning. Shannon McFarlin photo. 

February 10 Honorable Mention - Dick Levesque

Taken this morning. Four inches and still falling. The dogs love it! By Dick Levesque.

February 10 Honorable Mention - Dick Levesque

Snowy morning by Dick Levesque. 

February 10 Honorable Mention - Dick Levesque

The snow continues to fall... by Dick Levesque.

February 10 Honorable Mention - Richard Graves

And the Flag is still there. Taken February 9, 2010 by Richard Graves, Henry County.

February 10 Honorable Mention - Rick Conger

Snow cover Viburnum in the Conger garden on Greenacres Dr in Paris. Taken by Rick Conger. 

February 10 Honorable Mention - Dixie Lovett

The welcoming committee at Williams Lake, by Dixie Lovett.

February 10 Honorable Mention - Ray Harding

This morning's snow highlights a gate and fountain on Walnut Street, by Ray Harding.