For our latest Shutterbug Photography Contest, The Tennessee Magazine asked our readers to send us images that use the composition technique of “Rule of Thirds.” Nashville Tennessean staff photographer Lacy Atkins was our guest judge and with our staff sifted through nearly 1,000 entries to find the winners.
A strong composition is just one element to making a successful photograph. These winning photographers used the rule of thirds to make dynamic images of their subjects. Each winning image combines the elements of strong subject matter, good composition and interesting lighting.
We thank everyone who sent photographs for the contest. Be sure to view our finalists here.
Professional Winners
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- FIRST PLACE, PROFESSIONAL “Skogafoss,” Renee Lowery, Fairview, Middle Tennessee EMC
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- SECOND PLACE, PROFESSIONAL “Boneyard Beach,” Renee Lowery, Fairview, Middle Tennessee EMC
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- THIRD PLACE, PROFESSIONAL “Hecita Head,” Jim Jennings, Hendersonville, Cumberland EMC
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- HONORABLE MENTION, PROFESSIONAL “Winter Wonderland,” Trenton Wallace, Franklin, Middle Tennessee EMC
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- HONORABLE MENTION, PROFESSIONAL “Annabelle Grace,” Susan Smith, Hendersonville, Cumberland EMC
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- HONORABLE MENTION, PROFESSIONAL “A Great Smoky Mountain Milky Way,” Michael Caldwell, Nolensville, Middle Tennessee EMC
Adult Winners
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- FIRST PLACE, ADULT “Shadow,” Shelly Rosenberg, Springfield, Cumberland EC
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- SECOND PLACE, ADULT “Farm Friends,” Kristy Watts, Portland, Cumberland EMC
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- THIRD PLACE, ADULT “Cat Head Scratch Biscuits,” Julia Cole Hulsey, Greenbrier, Cumberland EMC
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- HONORABLE MENTION, ADULT “I See You,” Jay Williams, Spencer, Caney Fork EC
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- HONORABLE MENTION, ADULT “Mmm & Hum,” Benito Romanach, College Grove, Middle Tennessee EMC
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- HONORABLE MENTION, ADULT “Joska’s Baby Goats,” Stuart McAlister, Franklin, Middle Tennessee EMC
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- HONORABLE MENTION, ADULT“ Winning the Championship,” Kim Carlisle, Fayetteville, Fayetteville Public Utilities
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- HONORABLE MENTION, ADULT “Dune Walk,” Daria Greenlee, Talbott, Appalachian EC
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- HONORABLE MENTION, ADULT “ Summer Breeze,” Jim Jayroe, Newbern, Gibson EMC
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- HONORABLE MENTION, ADULT “Male Pileated Woodpecker” Janice Tomanek, Brentwood, Middle Tennessee EMC
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- HONORABLE MENTION, ADULT “Reelfoot Lake at Dusk,” Tharon Snuggs, Troy, Gibson EMC
Junior Winners
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- FIRST PLACE, JUNIOR “Little Cowboy,” Rebecca Finchum, Strawberry Plains, Appalachian EC
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- SECOND PLACE, JUNIOR“ A Peep into the Past,” Emmaline Figura, Baxter, Upper Cumberland EMC
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- THIRD PLACE, JUNIOR “Riverbank Schoolhouse,” Laura Jenkins, Rogersville, Holston EC
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- HONORABLE MENTION, JUNIOR “Evening Wings,” Joshua Osborne, Dover, Cumberland EMC
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- HONORABLE MENTION, JUNIOR “Welcome Home, Soldier,” Chandler Hough, Mooresville, NC, Appalachian EC
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- HONORABLE MENTION, JUNIOR “Me and My Kitten,” Jade Young, Roan Mountain, Mountain EC
