Great Blue Heron; Stunning Long Beach; Serene Lakes: 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.

• Beach Town Living: Hermosa Beach Photo Of The Week
• Cotton Candy Skies: Redondo Beach Photo Of The Week
• The 5th Annual Wildlife Care Photo Contest Winner!
• 'Feeling Blessed': Palos Verdes Photo Of The Week
• Look At These 6 Stunning Photos Of Long Beach: Photos Of The Week
• North Bay 49ers Fans Flock To Pop-Up Shops
• Grazing Goats Ignore Mt. Tam View: Photo Of The Day
• Blazing Sunset At The Duck Pond: Photo Of The Day
• Lake Merritt Sunset: Photo Of The Day
• Swirling Clouds At Sunset: Photo Of The Day
• Sunset At The National Wildlife Refuge: Photo Of The Day
• Popular Sunset Spot: Photos Of The Day
• Pastel Skies Above Livermore: Photos Of The Week
• Serene Ranch Scene In Livermore: Photos Of The Week
• Great Blue Heron Near Johnson Pier: Photos Of The Week
• Lake Elsinore's Amazing Grace: Photo Of The Week
• Serene Vista: Photos 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:

• Colorful Peacock; Wildlife Hangout; Doggy Bike Ride: CA In Photos