Angie Dye submitted this photo of cousins, Hayden Brixey, Sophie Rabb, Wil Brixey and Brady Keating, after a soccer match. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Mark LaFrancis submitted this photo of his daughter Mary, a member of the Cathedral High School junior varsity soccer team, seemingly uses her hair to swat the soccer ball during a fall soccer tournament in Brookhaven. Her teammates Kate Lee Laird, left, and Emily Hall right, look on. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Paula White submitted this photo of Shelby the dog with Neil White and grandson Tate White. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Keith Benoist submitted this photo of Adam Elliot building the Pygmy “Osprey HP” sea kayak, which was given away at the sixth annual Phatwater Kayak Challenge, on Oct. 13. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Mark Schrock submitted this photo of his grandson Layten Chapman taking a nap after a day of four wheeling . He is the son of DeAnn Lee and Kevin Chapman of Natchez. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Angela Lee submitted this photo of her 6-year-old cat, Sissy Cat Lee. She was selected Miss July on the Cat Channel based on votes. View photo »

Kevin Nations submitted this photo of Tommy McElroy and his wife Angie on Easter. View photo »

Brenda Cantu submitted this photo of Sgt. James C. Foster while stationed at Camp Taji, Iraq. He will be completing his 15 month tour of duty in Iraq in November and will return to his home base in Grafenwohr, Germany. He is the son of Brenda Cantu of Natchez and David Foster of Roxie View photo »

Theresa Graves submitted this photo of Holy Land in Florida. View photo »

Fielding Tucker submitted this photo of a parking sign submerged in water. View photo »

Kevin Strahan submitted this photo he took of the Mississippi River bridge at 2 a.m. View photo »

Robert and Linda Shirley submitted this photo of their grandchildren, Whestley Shirley, Evan Webber, and Pate Shirley on a visit to Disney World with their parents and grandparents. View photo »

Nicki Smith Kennon submitted this photo of her niece, Mackenzie Jean Britt, checking out her Christmas present from her dad. She is the daughter of Steven Britt and Amy Smith Britt of Monette, Ark. She is the granddaughter of Billy and Nelda Smith also of Monette, Ark. View photo »

Charlie and Casey Reeves submitted this photo of their daughter, Avery Grace Reeves. She was born Jan. 21, and weighed only two pounds, two ounces. She now weighs four pounds, one ounce and will be going home from the NICU this week. View photo »

Gary Guido submitted this photo of his cat Bill in a bird house. View photo »

Irene K. Wall submitted this photo of her grandchildren Joseph, Maggie and Abby. They are the children of Laurie and Kelly Wall of Baton Rouge and the grandchild of Kathy M. Brown of Natchez. View photo »

Shana Mitchell submitted this photo of her niece Kaylie and nephew Haydan mud riding. View photo »

D.L. Bergeron submitted this photo of Roy Farmer and Dawn Bergeron ice fishing in Colorado. View photo »

Omar V. Cavazos submitted this photo of Princess giving her mother Hoppy a little boost for a quick drink. View photo »

Sallie Tampley submitted this photo she took with her cell phone through the windshield of her car. The double rainbow appeared over D’Evereux Drive in October. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Mandy Halford submitted this photo of Deven Collier, 7, Dylan Collier, 5, and Catisen DeLasalle, 2, at the Hattiesburg Zoo during their summer vacation. View photo »

Four-year-old Halle Peterman loves hats and is shown wearing her great grandmother Marie Kossum’s old fishing hat. Halle is the daughter of Nick Peterman of Natchez and Emily Guedon Peterman of Church Hill. She is the granddaughter of Bob and Mary Jo Guedon of Church Hill, Leinda Peterman of Natchez and the late Lester “Pete” Peterman of Ferriday. View photo »

Angie Druetta submitted this photo she took overlooking Choctawhatchee Bay in Destin, Fla., after a two day rainstorm had finally subsided. View photo »

Verna Bryant submitted this photo of Sugarman, her chihuahua, enjoying his pizza. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Verna Bryant submitted this photo of Sugarman, her chihuahua, enjoying his pizza. View photo »

Corvet Jackson-McNeal submitted this photo of Isaiah McNeal, son of Paul and Corvet Jackson-McNeal, wrestling a Gator in Orlando, Fla. m. View photo »

Bill Passman submitted this photo of a surfer on St. Kilda Beach in Melbourne, Australia. View photo »

Terry Trovato submitted this photo of Callon employees Melody Fuqua, left, and Tammy Rouse making final preparations to distribute presents for 17 Angel Tree Christmas recipients. This annual Callon tradition of providing gifts for deserving children in the community has been carried out for over a decade. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Trudi Pannell submitted this photo of Katrina and Timmy McKeone touring the battlefield park in Mobile, Ala., while visiting friends over Christmas break. Katrina and Timmy are the grandchildren of Claudell Pannell of Natchez. View photo »

Ricky and Sue Ann Brown submitted this photo of their youngest sons, Cooper and Brett, with their dog, Daisy. Daisy is a survivor of Hurricane Katrina and was living in the Ferriday Animal Shelter when she was spotted by the boys. View photo »

Carol Frank submitted this photo of University of North Carolina archaeology students ‘hooping’ it up in Natchez. Pictured are, front row from left, Suzanne Huffman, Catie Widen and Kellie Merrill; back row from left, Meg Kassabaum, Erin Stevens and Kathryn Hasty. View photo »

Ms. Henrietta James recently celebrated her 101st birthday at Jeffersonian Apartments. Pictured are Supervisor Darryl Grenell, Henrietta James and Mayor Phillip West. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

The family of B.R. Delaughter submitted this photo of him with his granddaughter Mary Katheryne Mascagni at Christmas years ago. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Travis Fulton submitted this photo of dawn on Christmas Eve on Lake Concordia. View photo »

Mike Walters killed this 12-point while hunting on a private ranch in South Texas. View photo »

Dotty Stubbs submitted this photo she took of a crew inflating a balloon during the Great Mississippi River Balloon Race this year. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Olivia David, center, was recently the recipient of a trip to Disney World, donated by the Make a Wish Foundation. The charity is fueled by community donations. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Marie Marks submitted this photo of her grandson Colton and Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville. Colton’s father, Chad Marks, took his son to get his football signed by the Auburn players. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Mary Harris submitted this photo of Glyn A. Harris Jr.’s homemade Halloween costume — a box of popcorn. Harris attends McLaurin Elementary. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Susan Chaney submitted this photo of her dog Queenie. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Yeokena Simpson submitted this photo of her daughter Makayla King. Makayla came into the world in May 2007 at less than a pound. She came home to her family in July and is growing fast. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Flora Mae and Pernell Flowers submitted this photo of themselves, at left, with Charmagre and Blandina Graces from the Phillipines. The Flowers were celebrating their 61st wedding anniversary. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Cynthia Narlock submitted this photo taken from her front porch in Crosby. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Gene and Mary Lou Perkins submitted this photo of their grandchild Marcus Landry Campbell when he was having a bad day. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Edith Loy submitted this photo of the Nathcez police force in the 1950s. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Kim Lindsey submitted this photo of her son Hunter and husband David, who recently went deep sea fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. The pair left port from Biloxi for the 10-hour trip. They caught mostly king mackerel and sharks. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Jim Sanders submitted this photo of himself, at left, with siblings Peggy Sanders Hill, Charlie Sanders and Don Sanders at an August blood drive for Charlie. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

A’Miracle Wesley, right, submitted this photo of her and one of her best friends Ashley Davis, when they were goofing off in her car, playing with the camera. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Carol Goldman submitted this photo of Sarah Abigail “Abbey” Goldman celebrating her Scottish heritage at Historic Dunleith Castle in Natchez. The photo was taken on National Scottish Heritage Day. Pictured from left to right are, Bobby Scott, Goldman and Sidney McCaleb. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Mrs. Herbert Whitehead submitted this photo of a white heron sitting on a large cypress tree on Lake St. John. View photo »

Georgia Smith submitted this photo of her great-granddaughter Vagus Jackson enjoying Easter last year. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Deborah Culbert submitted this photo of herself and husband Clarence when they celebrated their sixth anniversary in Biloxi with best friends Larry and Sharon Williams of Baton Rouge. View photo »

The sweetest pumpkins in the patch at Jefferson Street United Methodist Church's pumpkin display were Arianan, Abigail and Bethany Smith. They are the daughters of Miranda and Brian Smith and the granddaughters of Grace and Wade Smith and Linda and Buddy Emrick. View photo »

Faye Townsend of Vidalia submitted this photo of her granddaughters Sabrina and Brianna Sparks, ages 2 and 3, having a grand tea party. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Henry LeBlanc submitted this photo, taken in 1945, of himself and Conway Aubic enjoying their Christmas presents. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Margaret Lofton submitted this photo of her grandson Clark David Lofton of Hixson, TN. Clark is the son of Michael and Jenna Lofton and the grandson of David and Margaret Lofton of Natchez. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Jessica Bradley submitted this photo of her daughter, Gracie Bradley, shelling peas with her great grandfather, Jimmy Ray Bradley this summer at his house in Fayette. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Catherine Bonnette submitted this photo of her daughter, Joelee Bonnette taking a nap with her Buddy in their favorite chair. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Latanya Tyler submitted this photo of her nephew eating cake at his 1st birthday party. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Dorothy Dew submitted this photo of her granddaughter, Rayna Hathcox with her DARE fishing trophies. Hathcox won first place in her division in the dare fishing tournament again this year. She has fished in the tournament every year since she was three years old. She is the daughter of Gayle and Willie Hathcox of Natchez. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Jenna Parker submitted this photo of her husband Sgt. Hunter Parker with their daughter Ava. Hunter is a police officer for the city of Natchez. He is with the 113th MP Co. of Brandon deployed to Iraq for one year. View photo »

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Milton Rawles submitted this photo of a flag that he and Allen Brown put up every year between their piers on Lake St. John. The flag is suspended on a wire several feet above the water, making a nice reflection. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Esther Jeffus submitted this photo of Snowflake looking at Romeo the bird. Snowflake and Romeo, along with two other birds, are part of the Eden Program at Magnolia House in Natchez. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Smokye Joe Frank submitted this photo of the Pecan Factory shed coming down. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Donna Smith submitted this photo she took of a hummingbird moth feeding in her backyard. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Bessie Jackson submitted this photo of the Saint Francis Class of 1957 celebrating their 50th year class reunion. Participants are Edna Woods Harper, Estelle McQuarters Banford, Y. Z. Ealy, Jonathan Grennell, Eugenia Woods Lewis, Adine Dixon Moore, Bessie Lyles Jackson, Claudia Jackson Johnson, Forrestine Seiferth Barnes and Mary Lee Davis Toles. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Jessica Coffman submitted this photo of Wilhelmina after she won second place in the costume contest at Bark in the Park. She wore a while Elvis jumpsuit with a jeweled starburst on the back. The costume was handmade by Coffman. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Michael Kelley submitted this photo that he took from the Vidalia Landing of the Mississippi Rivre Bridge. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Michael Kelley submitted this photo that he took from the Vidalia Landing of the Mississippi Rivre Bridge. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Dr. Chuck Borum submitted this photo of his youngest daughter Ginny sitting on the kitchen counter next to a 4½ foot rattlesnake he killed in his driveway. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Marie Kossum submitted this photo of her son Hank Kossum with his son Brian Kossum. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Betty Mullins submitted this photo of herself and her sisters celebrating at her house. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Alma Marvel submitted this photo of herself and her husband, the Rev. Clifton Marvel, standing in front of Mayan ruins during their trip to Costa Maya, Mexico. The trip was in celebration of their thirtieth wedding anniversary. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Mary Melton submitted this photo of Mary Morgan Melton and Smokes St. Royal (aka Smokey) after their first place 4-D win at the NBHA 2007 Youth World Championships in Jackson, Ms. Melton won a host of prizes including a championship buckle. Melton is the daughter of James and Mary Lee Melton of Harrisonburg, LA. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Raine Frelich submitted this photo of her daughters, Terri Book and Robin Carruth having fun while taking photos for brochures. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Janis Wisner submitted this photo of her grandson, Faeron Nelson at their Indian Pow Wow. The photo was taken by Nelson’s sister, Fayth Herring. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

This photo was recently submitted of Bryce Harmon, grandson of Gina and Larry Buckley, enjoying an afternoon in the pool. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Tina Floyd submitted this photo of Brandt Pugh, Scotty Floyd, Hayden Newman, Justin Burkley and Christopher Perry mud riding in June 2007. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Brandi Guice submitted this photo of her son Joshua dancing in the rain. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Barbara Robb submitted this photo of her dog, Baxter in his gren cast. Baxter has a broken leg and is miserable. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

This photo was recently submitted of five generations. Pictured from left to right is Great Great Grandmother, Exelena P. Arbuthnot, Great Grandmother, Mary Ann King Matthews, Grandmother, Tracey R. Fleming, Mother, Ashley N. King and newest member of the family, A’Kyah D. King. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Cynthia Smith submitted this photo of her sister Brenda Ketteringham filming a commercial in downtown Jackson, MS. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Sandra Lang emailed this photo of Hayden and Ryan Lindsey with their newborn baby sister Allison Ann born June 6, 2007. Their parents are Rod and Stephanie Lindsey. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

This photo was recently submitted of Mt. McKinley taken from a helicopter at 9,000 feet. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Gayle Anders submitted this photo of Jack Anders swimming with his dog Duke. Jack is the grandson of Mary Catherine Anders and the late Junie Anders. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Renee and Andy Wigginton submitted this photo of their cat Fluffy getting ready for their honeymoon. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Erica Wallace submitted this photo of Takarianna Wallace having a nice drive at the park. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Danielle Wilson submitted this photo of her Shetland Sheep Dogs Bailey and Porter. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Angela Lee submitted this photo of her 1 year old kitty Casper Todd Lee celebrating the fourth of July with his little flag. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Elouise Davis submitted this photo of Liz posing in expensive jewelery. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Libby Faircloth submitted this photo of her children, Morgan and Andrew Mulvihill swimming at their grandmother'€™s house. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Rose Minor submitted this photo of her grandson Johntorian Minor getting his first lesson on taking care of the yard. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Vicky Ratliff submitted this photo taken in Kauai, Hawaii during she and her husband Mike’s 25th wedding anniversary vacation. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Linda Grafton submitted this photo of Cooper Alan Wells enjoying the water on July fourth. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Linda Grafton submitted this photo of Cooper Alan Wells enjoying the water on July fourth. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Hank Zizzi submitted this photo of Sandra Zizzi and Snookums the cat as they settled down for a long winter nap. View photo »

Torri Webber submitted this photo of her kids, Sophie Webber and Kyle Craft on vacation in Destin, Fla. this summer. View photo »

Angie Guillot sent this photo of the Glory Bound Sunbeam Cloggers. Pictured from left to right are, Ashley Barlow, Layla McCall and Emily Guillot. The photo was taken at their dance recital. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Kurt Russ submitted this photo of the Russ and Mayo families having with Congressman Chip Pickering. The photo was taken in Washington, D.C. View photo »

Maxwell Breithaupt submitted this photo of himself with a car he and his late brother, Gahan, built out of scrap metal in 1940. View photo »

Melton King submitted this photo taken of a group of Natchez police officers between 1935 and 1937. Shown on the front row left to right are Mr. Nichols, Mr. Jones, Mr. Roberts, Fred Guice, Mr. Robinson, Omaha Vincent, H.J. Smith, Fred Callender and Louis Stampley. Second row are Mr. Doughty, Ben Couillard, Mr. Doughty, Mr. Cloy, Homer C. King, Mr. Mock, Mr. Worley, Mr. Robinson and Mr. Burns. Top row is Sgt. Gahan, Mayor S. B. Laub and Chief of Police Mike Ryan. View photo »

Dalisa Lewis submitted this photo of her nephew, Je’Kari Corde’ Douglas posing for a photo. He is the son of Anna Douglas. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Marie Flower submitted this photo of her dog GeGe. View photo »

Patti Morris submitted this photo of her 2-year-old grandson, Micah enjoying a watermelon on Fourth of July at his Aunt’s house in Woodville. View photo »

Betty Paul submitted this photo of the Lake St. John Flotilla Small Craft winners. Pictured from left to right are Nathan Franklin, Kelsey Stephens, Stacy Verucchi, Krystle Paul, Ryan Paul, and Wade Linder. View photo »

Annette Mardis sent this photo of a very tall sunflower that she grew. It almost reaches the top of her Martin birdhouse. View photo »

Jessica, Sarah and Allison Hendry pose with the watermelons they grew with the help of their parents Justin and Sheena Hendry of Woodville. View photo »

Ava Sikes of Vidalia took this photo recently of her grandson, Cameron Sikes, playing hide and seek in his bubble bath. View photo »

Ava Sikes of Vidalia took this photo recently of her grandson, Cameron Sikes, playing hide and seek in his bubble bath. View photo »

Bazile R. Lanneau, Jr. submitted this photo of a beauty shop window in the Mexican Pilsen Community in Chicago, IL. He took this photograph on his way to the National Museum of Mexican Art. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Keith Benoit photographed this alligator near Frogmore. View photo »

Pat Junkin submitted this photo of Sarah Katherine Cauthen meeting Crystal the puppy. Belle Junkin is introducing the two. View photo »

Terri Smith submitted this photo of St. Mary Basilica as dark clouds passed over Natchez. View photo »

Ed Field submitted this photo of his grandson Tripp Field and their cousins enjoying a pool in the Florida Keys. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail to yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Peggy Pierrepont submitted this photo of Tommy Ross shucking corn in front of Holder’s Pharmacy. Tommy likes to work outside so he can see what’s happening on Franklin Street. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail to yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Denise Ford submitted this photo of the Class of 1974’s 50th birthday bash. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail to yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Kristy Marshall submitted this photo of teammates Braxton Robinson and Jacob Reese during T-ball season in April. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail to yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Burl Robert’s family submitted this photo of him at the end of this year’s wheat crop. He is pictured with his grandchildren Tanner, Tori and Ty Sinclair. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail to yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Mark Braswell of Ferriday submitted this photo he took on Louisiana 131 just past Whitehall. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail to yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Rita Holland submitted this photo of 11-month-old Lillian Claire Montgomery, daughter of Gray and Emily Koerber Montgomery of Hattiesburg. She is the granddaughter of Jimmy and Melinda Koerber, formally of Natchez. View photo »

Clark Feiser took this photo of the performers from the Natchez Festival of Music at the Plantation Concert at Auburn on May 25. From left to right, in front are David Shenton, Sung-Back Kim and Chery Brendal; back row, Jim Moore and Tynan Davis. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail to yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Bianca Jackson submitted this photo of herself in Italy during an April trip with the Tougaloo College Concert Choir for an international choral competition. She is pictured at the plaza in Rome near the Vatican. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail to yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Ann Thompson submitted this photo of her granddaughter Mary Ella Mangin reacting to her first glimpse of Shamu at Sea World. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail to yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Terri Smith submitted this photo of the band Platypus Rex. The band members are from Natchez but now live in Hattiesburg. The group won second place in the Rock War sponsored by a Hattiesburg radio station. Pictured from left to right are, Byron Aldridge, Ethan Simmons, Byron Zerby, Richard Burke, Josh Hinton and the announcer. Not pictured is Lucas Naff. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail to yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Kathie Blankenstein submitted this photo of sisters Kate and Lillie Vidal Blankenstein of Brandon enjoying a sunset from the bluffs during a visit. The girls are granddaughters of Kathie and Rawdon Blankenstein. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail to yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Preston Godard submitted this photo of cousins Charlotte Thompson, 5, of Pensacola, Fla., and Seth Smith, 6, of Natchez watching expectantly as the surf rolls in on them at Pensacola Beach, Fla. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Ensign William R. McGehee poses for a photo with his grandfather John Williams after his May 18 graduation from pilot training at Vance Air Force Base in Enid, OK. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Lee and Tara McClain submitted this photo of their daughter Carlee giving her older brother Tyler, 9, a good luck kiss. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Adam Elliott took this photo of a frog during his kayak trip down the Mississippi River. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Fannie Case submitted this photo of a Cajun hibiscus. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Shawn Smith submitted this photo of the Morgantown Elementary students performing at a concert this spring. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 North Canal St., or send it by e-mail to yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Sallie Tapley couldn’t resist submitting this photo of her grandson Ayden’s feet in the air while at the park. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Charles Borum submitted this photo of Jewel King, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David King, his daughter Katie Borum, and Shelby Mason, the daughter of Matt Mason and Leigh Anne Mason. The girls were members of the Natchez Markets girls t-ball team. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 North Canal St., or send it by e-mail to yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Brittany Boren, a third-grade student at Vidalia Upper last year, poses with her homegrown cabbage. The students were given cabbage seedlings and a 10-week challenge to grow the largest one. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail to yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Angela Lee submitted this photo of her 8-year-old cat Merrybelle. She was voted the Top Cat on the Cat Channel. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail to yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Jennifer Holmes snapped this photo of the sun setting at Panama City Beach, Fla. last month. If you have a photo you would like to submit to Your Take, drop your photo by The Natchez Democrat at 503 N. Canal St. or send it by e-mail at yourtake@natchezdemocrat.com. View photo »

Joanna Puddister and Dixie Smitherman discover ceramic treasures Saturday afternoon at the Art & Soul Festival in downtown Natchez. View photo »