Snap It!

January 29 Daily Winner - Richard Graves

2011-01-29T08:42:00.003-06:00

Woody has stopped to rest and say goodbye to Snap It. Taken by Richard Graves, January 28.

What a termite does not want to see in Henry County. Taken by Richard Graves, January 28.

January 26 Daily Winner - Dick Levesque

2011-01-27T04:42:00.000-06:00

"Our Winter Wonderland", by Dick Levesque of Puryear.

January 26 Honorable Mention - Donnie Carson

2011-01-27T04:40:00.000-06:00

Everything’s white! Woods, field and creek off Lankford Rd. in Paris. Photo by Donnie Carson.

January 26 Honorable Mention - Rick Conger

2011-01-27T04:38:00.001-06:00

Snowing again.........and ready for Spring! Photo by Rick Conger.

January 26 Honorable Mention - Judith Putnam

2011-01-27T04:37:00.000-06:00

Set of “snow tires” in a yard on Dunlap Street, taken on January 26 at Dunlap and Dale by Judith Putnam.

January 26 Honorable Mention - Dick Levesque

2011-01-27T04:36:00.000-06:00

"Our Winter Wonderland", by Dick Levesque of Puryear.

January 26 Honorable Mention - Tiffany Carson

2011-01-27T04:33:00.003-06:00

Sun rising over the trees this morning on Highway 77, Wednesday, January 26, by Tiffany Carson.

January 26 Honorable Mention - Sallieann Atkins

2011-01-27T04:31:00.003-06:00

“The Paris Express” (like the Polar Express!) on Sproul Heights Road by Sallieann Atkins.

January 26 Honorable Mention - Gordon Raistrick

2011-01-27T04:31:00.001-06:00

Oops! Photo by Gordon Raistrick.

January 26 Honorable Mention - Susan Leuci

2011-01-27T04:30:00.000-06:00

"Snow Laced Trees 2011" Taken on County Home Road in Paris, by Susan Leuci.

January 26 Honorable Mention - Dick Levesque

2011-01-27T04:28:00.000-06:00

"Our Winter Wonderland", by Dick Levesque of Puryear.

January 26 Honorable Mention - Dick Levesque

2011-01-27T04:27:00.000-06:00

"Our Winter Wonderland", by Dick Levesque of Puryear.

January 26 Honorable Mention - Paula Pearson

2011-01-27T04:26:00.000-06:00

Snow weighs down the branches on trees in the early morning of January 26, 2011, at 159 Bradshaw Cemetery Road, by Paula Pearson.

January 26 Honorable Mention - Freddie Cole

2011-01-27T04:25:00.002-06:00

Snow covered barn located beside Setco Automotive on Highway 77. Taken January 26, 2011 by Freddie Cole.

January 26 Honorable Mention - Chris Nienhouse

2011-01-26T22:17:00.002-06:00

My snow covered backyard on Max Drive, by Chris Nienhouse of Paris.

January 26 Daily Winner - Laura Waddey

2011-01-25T20:12:00.000-06:00

Water drop on a solitary bloom. Taken by Laura Waddey of Cottage Grove.

January 24 Daily Winner - Donnie Carson

2011-01-24T07:56:00.000-06:00

Nothing like a “coffee” break on a cold morning! Birds enjoy a snack at one of our feeders. Photo by Donnie Carson.

January 24 Honorable Mention - Shannon McFarlin

2011-01-24T07:55:00.000-06:00

The mirrors were crowded backstage at the Hostess Princess contest in Paris Saturday night as last-minute preparations were made by the contestants. Shannon McFarlin photo.

January 24 Honorable Mention - Tiffany Carson

2011-01-24T07:10:00.001-06:00

Beautiful scenery in our back yard after the snow! Photo by Tiffany Carson.

January 21 Daily Winner - Dick Levesque

2011-01-20T21:21:00.000-06:00

Dinner time at the Levesque's, January 21, 2011. Photo by Dick Levesque.

January 20 Daily Winner - Richard Graves

2011-01-20T21:20:00.000-06:00

Tough day for Old Glory. Taken by Richard Graves, 1/20/11, Henry County.

January 19 Daily Winner - Dick Levesque

2011-01-19T10:37:00.002-06:00

A bouquet of roses for my wife, Judy. Photo by Dick Levesque.

Snap It! Photo of the Month for December 2010

2011-01-18T08:37:00.006-06:00

Richard Graves of Buchanan, Tennessee, is the new Snap It! winner for his photo Christmas Cardinal.

Congratulations, Richard!

Dec 27: Merry Christmas to all in Henry County. Taken by Richard Graves, Christmas Morning in Henry County.

Second place goes to Donnie Carson for his photo Holiday Bird House.

Dec 6: It's holiday time for the birds too! Photo taken in our back yard by Donnie Carson.

Third place goes to Chuck Raymer's photo Snowswept Barn.

Dec 13: A picture from my back yard of Nan Robbins' barn at 2 p.m. Sunday. Chuck Raymer.

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.

January 18 Daily Winner - Shannon McFarlin

2011-01-18T06:52:00.000-06:00

People walk hand-in-hand, singing "We Shall Overcome" at Monday's march from Quinn Chapel AME Church to the courthouse to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Shannon McFarlin photo.

January 17 Daily Winner - Dana Horvath

2011-01-17T08:33:00.000-06:00

Nine-month-old siblings Cleo and Tigger show off their best behavior while looking for a new home. Spayed, rabies shots, and litter trained, they are ready to move in. Photo by Dana Horvath.

January 16 Daily Winner - Kevin Buie

2011-01-14T20:06:00.000-06:00

This was taken on Friday afternoon from outside of my business on Lakeway Circle. Photo by Kevin Buie.

January 14 Daily Winner - Stephanie Parker

2011-01-14T08:31:00.000-06:00

These festive banners just went up in Downtown Paris courtesy of the Downtown Paris Association....a fun, new addition to the landscape. Taken by Stephanie Parker of Paris.

January 11 Daily Winner - Richard Graves

2011-01-11T07:03:00.000-06:00

This little Carolina Wren is looking for some place to be, before the storm. Taken by Richard Graves in Henry County.

January 10 Daily Winner - Sheila Stigall

2011-01-10T14:45:00.003-06:00

Two of the beautiful birds stocking up on seeds before the snow arrives. Photo taken on January 9, 2011, by Sheila Stigall, in Sunnyside Estates.

January 8 Daily Winner - Brenda Evans

2011-01-08T00:10:00.002-06:00

“The Calm Before The Storm” photo taken outside of our business on Lakeway Circle. By Brenda Evans.

January 6 Daily Winner - Richard Graves

2011-01-06T00:26:00.000-06:00

A Pileated Woodpecker, the largest woodpecker in the U.S., visiting Henry County. Taken by Richard Graves.

January 6 Honorable Mention - Richard Graves

2011-01-06T00:25:00.000-06:00

Look closely at the end of Woody’s bill, a beetle for lunch. Taken by Richard Graves in Henry County.

January 5 Daily Winner - Stephanie Parker

2011-01-05T00:24:00.000-06:00

On a bright day in January, these three hikers, along with their pup, were silhouetted against the sparkling water. Photo by Stephanie Parker.

January 4 Daily Winner - Shannon McFarlin

2011-01-04T08:50:00.002-06:00

The woods are lovely, dark and deep at Foundry Hill Community Church campgrounds on Foundry Hill Rd. outside of Paris. Shannon McFarlin photo.

January 3 Daily Winner - Jean Owens

2011-01-03T07:55:00.000-06:00

Snow drop from Jimmy Williams' garden. Photo by Jean Owens.

January 2 Daily Winner - Gordon Raistrick

2011-01-02T07:53:00.001-06:00

Extra, Extra, read all about it! Paris has a used bookstore! Photo by Gordon Raistrick.

December 31 Daily Winner - Shannon McFarlin

2010-12-31T00:29:00.002-06:00

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

2010-12-28T13:13:00.000-06:00

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

December 28 Honorable Mention - Dick Levesque

2010-12-28T13:12:00.000-06:00

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

2010-12-28T13:11:00.000-06:00

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

December 28 Honorable Mention - Shannon McFarlin

2010-12-28T13:10:00.000-06:00

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

2010-12-28T13:09:00.000-06:00

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

December 28 Honorable Mention - Richard Graves

2010-12-28T12:53:00.001-06:00

“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

2010-12-26T23:38:00.000-06:00

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

December 26 Daily Winner - Shannon McFarlin

2010-12-26T10:23:00.000-06:00

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

December 24 Daily Winner - Richard Graves

2010-12-24T09:01:00.000-06:00

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

2010-12-24T09:00:00.001-06:00

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

December 23 Daily Winner - Kristi Canchola

2010-12-24T08:59:00.000-06:00

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

December 22 Daily Winner - Pam Conger

2010-12-22T10:23:00.000-06:00

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

December 21 Daily Winner - Jean Owens

2010-12-21T05:25:00.000-06:00

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

Snap It! Photo of the Month for November 2010

2010-12-21T04:40:00.004-06:00

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

2010-12-20T00:06:00.002-06:00

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

2010-12-18T10:09:00.000-06:00

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

2010-12-17T10:56:00.002-06:00

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

December 16 Daily Winner - Rick Conger

2010-12-16T09:09:00.000-06:00

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

December 15 Daily Winner - Kristi Canchola

2010-12-15T10:59:00.001-06:00

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

2010-12-15T10:58:00.000-06:00

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

2010-12-14T09:53:00.001-06:00

Dusk on Manley Street in Paris. Shannon McFarlin photo.

December 14 Honorable Mention - Shannon McFarlin

2010-12-14T09:51:00.000-06:00

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

2010-12-13T07:32:00.000-06:00

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

December 13 Honorable Mentions - Jean Owens

2010-12-13T07:31:00.000-06:00

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

December 13 Honorable Mentions - Richard Graves

2010-12-13T07:29:00.005-06:00

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

2010-12-10T22:46:00.001-06:00

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

December 10 Daily Winner - Gordon Raistick

2010-12-09T21:05:00.001-06:00

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

December 9 Daily Winner - Shannon McFarlin

2010-12-09T07:07:00.000-06:00

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

December 8 Daily Winner - Gaines Hedges

2010-12-08T08:12:00.003-06:00

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

December 7 Daily Winner - Jean Owens

2010-12-07T08:52:00.002-06:00

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

December 6 Daily Winner - Donnie Carson

2010-12-06T04:10:00.000-06:00

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

December 6 Honorable Mention - Shannon McFarlin

2010-12-06T04:05:00.001-06:00

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

December 4 Daily Winner - Gordon Raistick

2010-12-04T04:21:00.001-06:00

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

December 3 Daily Winner - Donnie Carson

2010-12-03T10:50:00.000-06:00

Sunset off of Springhill Road. Photo by Donnie Carson.

December 2 Daily Winner - Matt Byars

2010-12-02T03:20:00.000-06:00

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

December 1 Daily Winner - Shannon McFarlin

2010-12-01T07:40:00.001-06:00

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

November 30 Daily Winner - Shannon McFarlin

2010-11-30T10:57:00.002-06:00

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

2010-11-29T12:04:00.001-06:00

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

November 29 Honorable Mention - Shannon McFarlin

2010-11-29T08:39:00.001-06:00

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

2010-11-27T10:23:00.000-06:00

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

2010-11-26T06:14:00.001-06:00

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

2010-11-25T07:14:00.005-06:00

...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

2010-11-24T10:13:00.002-06:00

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

November 23 Daily Winner - Gordon Raistrick

2010-11-23T07:39:00.000-06:00

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

November 23 Honorable Mention - Stephanie Parker

2010-11-23T07:37:00.001-06:00

The ginkgo tree on the corner of Jackson and Highland Streets is just magnificent. When it begins to drop its leaves, they will ALL drop within 24 hours, covering the ground with gold. Photo by Stephanie Parker of Paris.

November 22 Daily Winner - Alda Blakemore

2010-11-21T22:37:00.003-06:00

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

November 20 Daily Winner - Rick Conger

2010-11-19T23:11:00.000-06:00

Kousa Dogwood frames Crepe Myrtles blazing in the background. Photo by Rick Conger in the east garden of Rick and Pam Conger.

November 19 Daily Winner - Jean Owens

2010-11-19T07:30:00.000-06:00

Colors of the rainbow!! Photo taken on Jim Adams Dr. by Jean Owens.

Snap It! Photo of the Month for October 2010

2010-11-18T09:31:00.009-06:00

Richard Graves' Praying for Rain is this month's Snap It! winner.

Congratulations, Richard!

Coming in second is Nature's Painting by Jean Owens.

Third place goes to Sallieann Atkins' The Road to Bliss.

Here are the winners:

Please Lord, put some rain in that cloud. Photo by Richard Graves, 9/30, Henry County.

A beautiful natural painting of Nature!" Photo taken on Manleyville Road by Jean Owens.

“The road to bliss.” While walking with my camera looking for spiders, I found the natural beauty of this view had to be photographed. Taken 10-16-10, at around 4:00 p.m. on Sproul Heights by Sallieann Atkins.

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.

November 18 Daily Winner - Shannon McFarlin

2010-11-18T08:02:00.001-06:00

Red trees and glistening green magnolia leaves contrast beautifully with the stark white of the historic J.D.C. Atkins home on Hudson Street in Paris. Shannon McFarlin photo.

November 17 Daily Winner - John Peddy

2010-11-17T08:38:00.001-06:00

Fall leaves look like jewels at Sweetvalley on Kentucky Lake. Photo by John Peddy.

November 16 Daily Winner - Laura Kenworthy

2010-11-16T08:40:00.000-06:00

Fall on Cypress Bay. Taken by Laura Kenworthy.

November 15 Daily Winner - Gordon Raistrick

2010-11-15T08:00:00.003-06:00

Soaring in the early morning sky in Springville, TN. Photo by Gordon Raistrick, Nov. 13

November 15 Honorable Mention - Gordon Raistrick

2010-11-15T08:00:00.000-06:00

My early morning view from Springville, TN. Photo by Gordon Raistrick, Nov. 13.

November 13 Daily Winner - Donnie Carson

2010-11-13T08:38:00.000-06:00

The Paris courthouse surrounded by fall colors. Photo by Donnie Carson.

November 12 Daily Winner - Jean Owens

2010-11-12T08:25:00.000-06:00

Beautiful Gerber Daisy survived the frost and still looking good on Nov.
12. Photo taken on Guthrie Road by Jean Owens.

November 11 Daily Winner - Donnie Carson

2010-11-11T08:36:00.000-06:00

The flag, veterans memorial, and a Christmas tree lit up to shine in the darkness of night. All representative of things to be thankful for on this Veterans day 2010. Photo by Donnie Carson.

November 11 Honorable Mention - Marion Graves

2010-11-11T08:35:00.000-06:00

Hibiscus in bloom. Taken by Marion Graves, 11/10 in Henry County.

November 10 Daily Winner - Mary Ann Gant

2010-11-10T13:59:00.000-06:00

Shrimp fry fragrantly in the pan Wednesday evening at Mary Ann Gant's on Bradshaw Cemetery Road in Paris. Photo by Mary.

November 9 Daily Winner - Shannon McFarlin

2010-11-09T07:57:00.002-06:00

A wind spirit carved into a tree at the corner of Parkhill and Foundry Hill Roads outside of Paris. Shannon McFarlin photo.

November 8 Daily Winner - Stephanie Parker

2010-11-08T08:20:00.000-06:00

Jack Jones Flowers and Gifts/Studio J/Jack's Java glitters during Downtown Paris' Holiday Open House this past weekend. Photo by Stephanie Parker of Paris.

November 6 Daily Winner - Mary Lacey

2010-11-06T21:21:00.001-05:00

Let's have breakfast together at South Willowbrook. Photo taken November 5, 2010, by Mary Lacey.

November 5 Daily Winner - Jean Owens

2010-11-05T09:24:00.000-05:00

A good crop of Hickory nuts for the squirrels this fall. Photo taken on Guthrie Road by Jean Owens.