A winter ritual caught the attention of Sharon Hermanns who submitted this photo of several smiling trees on the 200-400 block of Forest Avenue. After almost every snowfall, trees are seen wearing grins made of snow at the handiwork of a mysterious elf.

If you've taken some great photos in Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park, share them on the reader submitted photo blog. Email your photos, along with a brief description and where the photo was taken, to evan@oakpark.com.