Paddling, hiking, relaxing and fishing are just a few of the activities our photographers captured for the latest Shutterbug Contest — “Tennessee Summer.” We asked our readers to capture what summer means to them. Our guest judge, The Tennessean staff photographer Lacy Atkins, with our staff sifted through nearly 850 entries to select the winners.

The top photographs combine a grasp of technical fundamentals and the patience it takes to capture the perfect moment. Great lighting, happenstance and timing are all elements that help make these images winners. Each one has essential elements: strong subject matter, good composition and interesting lighting.

We thank everyone who sent photographs for the contest.

Professional Winners

: FIRST PLACE, PROFESSIONAL “Harvey,” Christian Murillo, Decatur, Georgia.

: SECOND PLACE, PROFESSIONAL “Watermelon Summer,” Lindsey Duncan, Manchester; Duck River EMC

: THIRD PLACE, PROFESSIONAL “Millie,” Nathan Garner, Millington, Southwest Tennessee EMC

: HONORABLE MENTION, PROFESSIONAL “Stream No. 3,” Jim Jennings, Hendersonville, Cumberland EMC

: HONORABLE MENTION, PROFESSIONAL “Farm Truck and License Plates,” Angela Faye Stephens, Nashville

Adult Winners

: FIRST PLACE, ADULT “Evening Paddle,” Cierra Woodard, Carthage, Upper Cumberland EMC

: SECOND PLACE, ADULT “Gone Fishin’,” Jim Brazier, Henderson, Southwest Tennessee EMC

: THIRD PLACE, ADULT “How to Fill a Pew on a July Sunday,” Mary Roberts-Young, Sparta, Caney Fork EC

: HONORABLE MENTION, ADULT “I Down, 3 to Go,” Ronald Spitzer, Morrison, Caney Fork EC

: HONORABLE MENTION, ADULT “Snake Doctor,” Teresa Mathias, Alamo, Gibson EMC

: HONORABLE MENTION, ADULT “Last Light,” Courtney Searcy, Jackson

: HONORABLE MENTION, ADULT “Ruby-Throat Hummingbird,” Julie Kirk, Obion, Gibson EMC

: HONORABLE MENTION, ADULT “Hammock Opportunists,” Alexis Toussaint, Rickman, Upper Cumberland EMC

: HONORABLE MENTION, ADULT “She Loves Me … She Loves Me Not,” Kathy Vaughn, Baxter

: HONORABLE MENTION, ADULT “Rainbow,” Isaiah Knowles, Pikeville, Sequachee Valley EC

: HONORABLE MENTION, ADULT “On the Caney” Tammy Clark, Mt. Juliet, Middle Tennessee EMC

: HONORABLE MENTION, ADULT “Bubbles on the Farm,” Teri Rich, Watertown, Middle Tennessee EMC

: HONORABLE MENTION, ADULT “It’s Morning, Mom,” Perry Falcon, Mt. Juliet, Middle Tennessee EMC

: HONORABLE MENTION, ADULT “Hawk Day Spa,” Priscilla Morris, Nashville

: HONORABLE MENTION, ADULT “Dewy Morning,” Cindy Daniels, Cottontown

: HONORABLE MENTION, ADULT “Heads or Tails,” Stephen Wampler, Lebanon, Middle Tennessee EMC

Junior Winners

: FIRST PLACE, JUNIOR “Fishing at Sunset,” Sherye Fults, Altamont, Sequachee Valley EC

: SECOND PLACE, JUNIOR “Puddle Fun,” Piper Shephard, Jackson, Southwest Tennessee EMC

: THIRD PLACE, JUNIOR “Summer on the Farm,” Keira Waldron, LaVergne, Middle Tennessee EMC

: HONORABLE MENTION, JUNIOR “Standing Against the Sun,” Matthew Stoltzfus, Finger, Southwest Tennessee EMC

: HONORABLE MENTION, JUNIOR “Horseback Riding,” Madison Apple, Bell Buckle, Duck River EMC

: HONORABLE MENTION, JUNIOR “Tiny as a Mustard Seed,” Sophia Skelton, Lebanon, Middle Tennessee EMC