17 Incredible California Photos Shared On Patch In 2017

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 2017 prove there is still so much to see in California. Thanks to our 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 17 photos we have been honored to share on California Patch sites this year, you'll find images of: the California super bloom; a Sturgeon moon scene; wildlife large and tiny; stunning Northern California sunflowers; a surreal sunset over a Southern California mountain range; a city at the end of the rainbow; and much more. When viewing each photo, be sure to click on the associated link to read scene-setting details.

17 Incredible Photos Taken In California In 2017

1. Super Bloom: California Wildflowers In All Their Splendor

2. The End Of The Rainbow: Photo Of The Week

3. A Family's First Air Show: Patch Photos Of The Week

4. Jaw-Dropping Sunset Photos Above The Pass: Photos Of The Week

5. Calming Forest Symmetry: Photo Of The Week

6. Thirsty Hummingbird: Sonoma Co. Photo Of The Week

7. Beautiful Coast At Terramar Beach In Carlsbad: Photo Of The Week

8. Santa Monica Pier Sees The "Sturgeon" Moon: Photo Of The Week

9. Beautiful Waterfall On Bill Williams Trail: Photo Of The Week

10. Bald Eagles Building Nest: Photos Of The Day

11. Sunflowers Stun At Sunset: Dixon Photo Of The Week

12. Dreamy View Of Golden Gate Bridge: Photo Of The Day

13. After The Fires: Sonoma County Photos Of The Week

14. My Laguna 2017 Photo Contest Winners Announced

15. Heroes Head Home: Sonoma Co. Photo Of The Week

16. Three Amigos: South Bay Photo Of The Week

17. Beach To Shipping Port: Visions of Alameda

More Amazing Photos Shared On Patch In 2017

• Majestic Clydesdales|Painted Sunsets: This Is Calif. (In Photos)
• Flaming Fall Foliage; Fun On Ice: This Is Calif. In Photos
• Vibrant Sunsets; Stars At Film Fest; This Is Calif. (In Photos)
• Honoring Veterans; Remembering Fires: This Is Calif. (In Photos)
• Adorable Baby Squirrels; Stunning Sunset; Neighborly Gesture: This Is Calif. (In Photos)
• Kickin' It With Cops|Eclipse Gazing|Scenic Lake: This Is Calif. (In Photos)
• Hometown Hero Honored; Sunrise With A Friend; Walking In Wildflowers: California In Photos
  
• Sea Lions At Sunset; 'Sturgeon' Moon; Back To School: California In Pictures
• Incredible California Photos: Playful Dolphins; Handsome Bald Eagles; Stunning Sunsets
• California In Pictures: Patch Photos Of The Week
• Amazing California Photos: Whale Gives A Show; Sunflowers Stun; Milky Way Embraced

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.

Photo collage credit: (Top left) Thomas Ormsby; (Top middle) William Auyeung; (Top right) Allie Evans, courtesy city of Laguna Beach; (Bottom left) Steve Doxey; (Bottom middle) John McCullough; (Bottom right) Frank Waters.