Heart-Framed Sunset; Famous Bridges; Marin In Blue: 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.

• Rainbow Ends At Dixon Pot Of Gold: Photo Of The Week
• A Sunset Heart? Bird? Angel?: Photo Of The Day
• A World-Famous View: Photo Of The Day
• Sweet Egret Makes Its Way Up Hill: Photos Of The Day
• As Skies Seemed 'Apocalyptic': Photos Of The Day
• Hummingbird Mid-Drink & Tongue Out: Photo Of The Day
• Cooling Off At Lappert's: Palm Desert Photo Of The Day
• Gorgeous Mori Point Sunset In Pacifica: Photo Of The Week
• Stunning, Night Sky In Pacifica: Photo Of The Week
• Gorgeous, Blue Sky In San Mateo: Photo Of The Week
• Blue Skies Over Hog Island: Marin County Photo Of The Day
• Picture-Perfect Sunrise: San Diego County Photo Of The Day
• Picture-Perfect Sunrise In Marin County: Photo Of The Day
• Exploring Waterfront Park: San Diego Photo Of The Day
• Orange And Red Skies Blanket Marin, Bay Area: Photos Of The Day
• Majestic Mount Tamalpais: Marin County Photo Of The Day
• Scenic Oceanside Harbor: Photo Of The Day
• A Palm-Framed, Smoky Sunset: Desert Photo Of The Day
• Lush Hiking View: Photo Of The Day
• Rainbow Palette Of Flowers: Photos Of The Day
• Rocky Shoreline: Photo Of The Day
• San Francisco From Afar: Photos Of The Day
• Twilight From The Freeway: Photo Of The Day
• DaVito Ranch At Sunset: Photo Of The Day
• Sabercat Creek Trail: Photo Of The Day
• Sabercat Creek Trail, Take 2: Photo Of The Day
• Kiteboarding On The Bay: Photos Of The Day
• A View To Love: Photo Of The Day
• Cactus Shows Off Flowers: Photo Of The Day
• Blue Skies Return To Walnut Creek: Photos Of The Day
• Blue Skies Over Central Park: Photos Of The Day
• Common Weed, Uncommonly Beautiful: Photo Of The Day
• Spooky Desert Sky: Palm Springs 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:

• Footprints In The Sand; An Owl's Eyes; 'Angry' Fog: CA In Photos