Vibrant Mural; Glowing Sunset; Historic Lighthouse: 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.

• Napa's National Night Out: Photos Of The Week
• Oak Titmouse In Julian: Photo Of The Day
• Sunflowers In Santee: Photos Of The Day
• Beautiful North County Sunset: Photos Of The Day
• Young Hooded Oriole In Ramona: Photo Of The Day
• Old Point Loma Lighthouse: Photos Of The Day
• Allen's Hummingbird In Carlsbad: Photos Of The Day
• Hawk With Its Prey In Ramona: Photo Of The Day
• Summer Meetup At La Jolla Shores: Photos Of The Day
• Beautiful Butterflies In Ramona Garden: Photos Of The Day
• Summer Sunset Over The Docks: Photo Of The Day
• Glowing Sunset At Cabrillo Beach: Photo Of The Day
• Vibrant Mural Brightens Garden: Photo Of The Day
• Piercing Blue Sky Over Quarry Lake: Photo Of The Day
• Bagpipes At Crown Harbor: 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:

• Sunset Mirage; Poppies In June; Golden Gate Bridge: CA In Photos