Skyline At Sunset; Dramatic Shoreline; LA Painted: CA In Photos

CALIFORNIA — From its beaches to its deserts and mountains, from its lakes and forests to its small towns and big cities, there's just so much to see in California! And we got to thinking: Why not share the photos we receive, and see elsewhere, with you?

Thanks to several Patch readers who've been very busy lately with their cameras, we're able to share the below photos taken across the state. Take a look at this week's "California In Photos" for glimpses of daily life and scenery up the coast in Northern California and down the coast in Southern California.

• Sunrise In The Mt. Diablo Foothills: Photos Of The Week
• La Jolla Shores Beach Bonfire: Photo Of The Day
• Santa Margarita River: Photo Of The Day
• Anna's Hummingbird: Photo Of The Day
• Palomar Mountain Tom Turkey: Photo Of The Day
• Whale Watching At South Ponto Beach: Photo Of The Day
• Sun Sets Over Downtown San Diego: Photo Of The Day
• Camping At South Carlsbad State Beach: Photo Of The Day
• Acorn Woodpecker In North County: Photo Of The Day
• Black-Headed Grosbeak: Photo Of The Day
• Spring Has Sprung: Photo Of The Day
• Sunrise Fog In Murrieta: Photo Of The Day
• Dreamy Palm Desert Skies: Photo Of The Day
• California Poppies: Photos Of The Day
• Tree-framed Golden Gate Bridge: Photo Of The Day
• Lassen Volcanic National Park: Photos
• Flowers And Ferries: Photo Of The Day
• Blooming On Alameda Point: Photo Of The Day
• Dramatic Shoreline Park: Photo Of The Day
• Great Blue Heron In Lake Elizabeth: Photos Of The Day
• Cloudy Morning: Photo Of The Day
• Squirrel Stare Down: Photo Of The Day
• Bug Art: Photos Of The Day
• Christmas in Springtime?: Photo Of The Day
• Pelicans In Alameda Creek: Photos Of The Day
• New Artist Mural At Farmers Market Newsstand: L.A. Photos Of Week

It's Your State, It's Your Shot!

It's your turn, photographers. Whether you're an amateur, a professional, an Instagrammer or just the one who always has their phone or camera ready so as not to miss that perfect shot, we're excited to view and share your work. If you have an awesome photo of nature, breathtaking scenery, kids caught being kids, a pet doing something funny or something unusual you happen to catch, we’d love to feature it here on Patch.

We’re looking for high-resolution images that reflect the beauty that is California and that show off your unique talents. Share your best photos with Patch and your work could be featured in your community as well as in this weekly collection of California in pictures. Email your submissions to autumn.johnson@patch.com. Be sure to include your name, the city, location of the photo and date.

Did you miss our most recent "California In Photos?" It is worth another look:

• Wild Lilac; Great Blue Heron; Cotton Candy Skies: CA In Photos