Whale Of A Tail | Grinch Sighting | New LA Mural: 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.

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• Wine Country Sunset: Photo Of The Week
• Latino Heritage Lives On In New Mural: L.A. Photos Of The Week
• Snowy Egret In Flight: Photo Of The Day
• Elf Shares His Seat: Photo Of The Day
• All Aboard For Napa Holiday Lights Tour: Photos Of The Week
• Golden Clouds Reflected In The Lake: Photo Of The Day
• Sailboats Floating In The Fog: Photo Of The Day
• Cotati Easy Rider Spreads Holiday Cheer: Photos Of The Week
• Rays Of Hope: Photos Of The Day
• Rainy Sunrise: Photo Of The Day
• Treat Boulevard Turkeys: Photo Of The Day
• Guava-Pink Clouds: Photo Of The Day
• A Whale Of A Tale: Long Beach Photo Of The Week
• South Bay Lifestyle: Redondo Beach Photo Of The Week
• Waves And Pier: Hermosa Beach Photo Of The Week
• 'Snow Day' Family Fun At Marin Country Mart: PHOTOS
• Service Starts At New Larkspur, Novato SMART Stations: PHOTOS
• New SMART Station Opens In Larkspur: PHOTOS

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:

• Crazy Big Waves; Blazing Leaves; Views Of Catalina: CA In Photos