Monthly Assignment October 2026

Fall light on the street

The sun is low, and shadows stretch across the sidewalk. For this shortened Monthly Assignment, you have more than two weeks to show what fall light does to the street. Fall colors, backlighting or a reflection after the rain: you can take this in plenty of directions.

Submit through October 31 · 1 photo per member

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How to approach it

Even at midday, sunlight falls at an angle across building fronts and paving stones. Take a look at where a long shadow ends or where someone walks through a strip of light. An ordinary street corner can suddenly look very different.

Light shines through the leaves of trees along the street. That’s where you’ll find warm fall colors, with people walking beneath or between the trees. Backlighting can also trace a thin rim of light around someone.

As evening approaches, streetlights and store window lights come on during rush hour. There’s still some daylight, and the street is busy. After a shower, that light reflects off the wet pavement. Rain has its advantages.

How does it work?

As a member, you choose one of your own photos on the site and submit it for the Monthly Assignment. Your photo appears in the entries right away, where other members can like it and leave comments. You’ll also get a participation badge on your profile.