Ocean, Skies On Fire; Pastel Pacifica Sunset: 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.

• Sun Rises In Stunning Fashion: Benicia Photos Of The Day
• Mr. Yogi Squirrel In 'The Sequel': Martinez Photo Of The Day
• Smoky Marin County Sunrise: Photos Of The Day
• Scenic Sunday Hike In Novato: Photos Of The Day
• Smoky Santa Venetia Sunset: Photo Of The Day
• 'Ocean On Fire': San Diego County Photo Of The Day
• Wildfire-Orange Skies Over Marin County: Photo Of The Day
• Smoky, Orange Skies Blanket Marin County: Photo Of The Day
• Smoke-Filled Evening In Marin County: Photo Of The Day
• Glowing Orange Sun Over The Pacific: Photo Of The Day
• Venice Beach Sunset At The Waves: Photo Of The Day
• View Along The Bike Path In Marina Del Rey: Photo Of The Day
• Lake Merritt Meditation: Photo Of The Day
• Dashing Duck: Photo Of The Day
• Orange-Tinted Smoky Skies: Half Moon Photo Of The Week
• Stunning Pacifica Sunset: Photo Of The Week
• Mission Viejo Morning: Orange County Wakes To Smoky Sunrise
• Summer Sunset In Murrieta: Photo Of The Week

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:

• Smoky Skyline; Best Kept Secret; Fire Crews Thanked: CA In Photos