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20 Incredible Images Of California Shared On Patch In 2020

Reader images taken amid unprecedented times in 2020 serve as a reminder to never take anything for granted.

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Clockwise from top left: Comet Neowise; Selfie Amongs Almond Blossoms; Humpback Whale; Winking Owl; Electric, Bioluminescent Waves; Back Flip At La Jolla Cove; Heartfelt Message; Smoky, Orange Skies
Clockwise from top left: Comet Neowise; Selfie Amongs Almond Blossoms; Humpback Whale; Winking Owl; Electric, Bioluminescent Waves; Back Flip At La Jolla Cove; Heartfelt Message; Smoky, Orange Skies (Collage photo creds: Al Francis; Timothy Hammond; Catherine Werth; Brian Huang; Sergio Thompson; Russell Palacio; Patra Indelicato)

CALIFORNIA — When stay-at-home public health orders went into effect last spring across the Golden State to slow the spread of the coronavirus, we encouraged readers to dig through their camera rolls and share their finds with us.

Amid trying, unprecedented times, the hundreds of photos we've shared on Patch in 2020 reminded us to never take anything for granted.

20 Incredible Photos Taken In California In 2020

1. Selfie Among The Almond Blossoms

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(Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)

2. Bioluminescent Waves Hit The Coast: Photo Of The Day

(Photo by Brian Huang)

3. 'Flying Humpback Whale': Long Beach Photo Of The Week

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(Photo by Timothy Hammond)

4. Respiratory Therapists On The Coronavirus Front Line: Photos

(Photo by Marilyn Clopton)

5. Back Flip At La Jolla Cove: San Diego County Photos Of The Day

(Photo by Sergio Thompson)

6. Winking Owl: San Diego County Photo Of The Day

(Photo by Catherine Werth)

7. PHOTOS: Healthcare Workers Honored In Murrieta During Flyover

(Photo by Joe Fanaselle)

8. Surfing At Sunset: San Diego County Photo Of The Day

(Photo by Paul Gallegos)

9. Blue Skies Over Hog Island: Marin County Photo Of The Day

(Photo by Kamyar Marashi)

10. Moon Over Imperial Beach Pier: Photos Of The Day

(Photo by Paul Gallegos)

11. A Sunset Heart? Bird? Angel?: Photo Of The Day

(Photo by Rachel Saull)

12. Smoky, Orange Skies Blanket Marin County: Photo Of The Day

(Photo by Patra Indelicato)

13. Clouds Open Up Over Marina Del Rey: Photo Of The Day

(Photo by Malcolm Mclean)

14. Hawk Rising: Photo Of The Week

(Photo by Mark Vihtelic)

15. Drink In The Beauty Of Livermore Wine Country: Photos Of The Week

(Photo by Barry Zupan)

16. A Heartfelt Symbol Of Hope: San Francisco Photo Of The Day

(Photo by Russell Palacio)

17. Pink Moon Over Casa Del Mar In Santa Monica: Photo Of The Week

(Photo by Malcom Mclean)

18. Full Rainbow Over Lake, Hills: Photo Of The Day

(Photo by Vikrant Joshi)

19. Carloads Head For Hills To View Comet Neowise: PHOTOS

(Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)

20. Seal Beach Golden Sunset Over Great And Small City: Patch Photos

(Photo by Mike Levitt)

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