In your September photos, sunlight performs captivating tricks: making rainbows appear in the mist, brightening leaves in the understory, and pulling an afternoon shadow across a well-organized log landing. As you click through this gallery, look for light cupped in an upturned mushroom cap and woven into ripples on the surface of a stream. You will find silhouettes and surprising shapes as well.

We’re now looking for October 2017 photos that relate to northeastern forests. These could be images of plants, wildlife, weather, forest management, wood processing, educational activities, recreation, art, landscapes, or events. To submit your photos, please use the form below. Thank you!

Submission Deadline for the October Gallery: Monday, October 23, 2017