January 24 Honorable Mention - Shannon McFarlin

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 18 Daily Winner - Shannon McFarlin

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 4 Daily Winner - Shannon McFarlin

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

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 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 26 Daily Winner - Shannon McFarlin

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

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 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 9 Daily Winner - Shannon McFarlin

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

December 6 Honorable Mention - Shannon McFarlin

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

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 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.

November 18 Daily Winner - Shannon McFarlin

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 9 Daily Winner - Shannon McFarlin

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

October 27 Honorable Mention - Shannon McFarlin

Bad moon rising Tuesday morning over Park Street in Paris, as the severe thunderstorms and tornado warnings were gearing up. Shannon McFarlin photo.