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19 Incredible California Images Shared On Patch In 2019

IT'S YOUR STATE, IT'S YOUR SHOT: Patch had the honor of sharing many amazing photos this year from across California.

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Al Francis; Stan Angel; Santa Barbara County Fire Department; June Yu; Paul Gallegos; Reece Mitellas; Ritchie Nihei; and Arup Kumar De
Al Francis; Stan Angel; Santa Barbara County Fire Department; June Yu; Paul Gallegos; Reece Mitellas; Ritchie Nihei; and Arup Kumar De (Collage photos courtesy of)

CALIFORNIA — From its beaches to its deserts and mountains, from its lakes and forests to its small towns and big cities, the hundreds of photos we've shared on Patch in 2019 prove there is still so much to see in California. Thanks to many loyal Patch readers who have stayed busy with their cameras all year long, we are able to share this collection of pictures taken across the state.

Among the top 19 photos we have been honored to share on California Patch sites this year, you'll find images of: an amazing lenticular cloud formation next to Mt. Shasta; a Lake Berryessa phenomenon called the "Glory Hole"; vibrant sunsets from vantage points across the Golden State; dangerous wildfires faced by firefighters; a superbloom of poppies as photographed by NASA personnel; the super blood wolf moon eclipse; and much more. When viewing each photo, be sure to click on the associated link to read scene-setting details.

19 Incredible Photos Taken In California In 2019

  1. Dramatic Cloud Above Mt. Shasta: Photo Of The Week
    Photo by June Yu as published on Across California Patch
  2. Poppies Seen From Above: SoCal Super Bloom Wows NASA
    Photo by Jim Ross.NASA as published on Glendora Patch
  3. Scenes From The Cave Fire
    Photo by Santa Barbara County Fire Department as published on Across California Patch
  4. 'Crazy Big Waves': Redondo Beach Photos Of The Week
    Photo by Brenda Cash as published on Redondo Beach Patch
  5. Vintage Festival Lights Up Valley Of The Moon: Photos Of The Week
    Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com as published on Sonoma Valley Patch
  6. Bobcat Hunting Quail: Photos Of The Day
    Photo by Eric Graham as published on El Cerrito Patch
  7. Photographer Wows With Watercolor Sky: Petaluma Photo Of The Day
    Photo by Stan Angel as published on Petaluma Patch
  8. Safe From The Sun: Photos Of The Day
    Photo by Marilyn Waters as published on Rockridge Patch
  9. Beautiful IB! Imperial Beach Photos Of The Week
    Photo by Paul Gallegos as published on Imperial Beach Patch
  10. 'Glory Hole' In All Its Glory: Photo Of The Week
    Photo by Ritchie Nihei as published on Napa Valley Patch
  11. Soaring Blue Angels In Sausalito: Photo Of The Week
    Photo by Viviana Garcia as published on Mill Valley Patch
  12. Photo: Super Blood Wolf Moon Eclipse
    Photo by Arup Kumar De as published on Fremont Patch
  13. Sherbet Sunsets In Santa Monica: Photo Of The Week
    Photo by Reece Mitellas as published on Santa Monica Patch
  14. The Undeniable Beauty Of The Inland Empire: Photos Of The Week
    Photo by James "ShutterJack" Hale as published on Lake Elsinore-Wildomar Patch
  15. Ocean View From Point Los Lobos: California's Photo Of The Week
    Photo by Patricia Perez Berdejo as published on Across California Patch
  16. Amazing Images Taken In, Near Petaluma
    Photo by Tracy Rose Nature Photography as published on Petaluma Patch
  17. Starry, Starry Night: Malibu Photo Of The Week
    Photo by Anne Hambly as published on Malibu Patch
  18. Danville Backyard Beauty: Patch Photo of the Week
    Photo by Kim Dankowski as published on Danville Patch
  19. 'Serendipity' At Cataract Falls: Marin Photo Of The Week
    Photo by Karla Bailey as published on San Anselmo-Fairfax Patch

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.

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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.

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