Hello, Winter!

Happy winter!

Today is the first day of winter also known as the winter solstice. It’s the shortest day and the longest night of the year. That’s because the earth’s axis tilts the North Pole further away from the sun than any other day of the year.

This Picture of the Day, featuring the view of snowcapped mountains from the Seal Beach Pier was uploaded by photographer, “Beergut” to Patch’s new photo gallery feature that allows anyone to share their favorite pictures with the community. Use it to upload breath-taking shots such as this, an action shot from Friday Night Lights, your favorite tacos at Taco Surf or anything else that catches your fancy.