Lightning Strikes Over The Pacific + Lake At Dusk: 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.

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• Geometry In The Bright October Sun: Photos Of The Day
• Chillin' In The Shade: Photo Of The Day
• Blazing Morning Sky Over Mission Peak: Photo Of The Day
• Forever Chasing Light Rays: Photos Of The Day
• Lake Elizabeth At Dusk: Photo Of The Day
• October Flowers: Photo Of The Day
• Peaceful Morning: Photo Of The Day
• Lightning Strikes Over The Pacific Ocean: Photo Of The Day
• Monarch In The Peninsula: Photo Of The Day
• Lighthouse Along The Cliff's Edge: Photo Of The Day
• Photo Of The Week: Majestic Mount Tamalpais
• White-Faced Ibis At Santee Lakes: Photos Of The Day
• Stunning San Diego Sunset: Photos Of The Day
• Dragonfly At Santee Lakes: Photo Of The Day
• Stormy Monday: Photo Of The Day
• Overlooking The Lagoon: Photo Of The Day
• Fall Sunrise In Carlsbad: Photo Of The Day
• Saturday Sunset In La Jolla: Photo Of The Day

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:

• Glowing Lighthouse + Dragonfly Steals The Show: CA In Photos