Monarch Caterpillar: Photo Of The Day

EL CERRITO, CA — Monarch butterflies are loved here in California, with people flocking to favored groves where they gather. The monarch caterpillar stage only lasts a few weeks, but John Rowe managed to snap a photo of one in his yard Monday evening. He calls the photo, "Transformation is coming!"

Terrific photo, John — thank you for sharing!

If you have an awesome photo of nature, breath-taking scenery, kids caught being kids, a pet doing something funny or something unusual you happen to catch with your camera, we'd love to feature it on Patch.

We're looking for high-resolution images that reflect the beauty and fun that is Northern California, and that show off your unique talents.

Email it to autumn.johnson@patch.com.

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