Violet Sunset; California Poppy; South Bay Surfing: 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.

• Surfing In The South Bay: Photo Of The Day
• Sun Hits The Skyline At Sunset: Photo Of The Day
• Violet Sunset: Photo Of The Day
• Wildlife At Agua Hedionda Lagoon: Photo Of The Day
• The Strand: Photo Of The Day
• Spring In The Succulent Garden: Concord Photo Of The Day
• Springtime In Concord: Photo Of The Day
• Hummingbirds In Ramona: Photos Of The Day
• Walking On The Beach: Photo Of The Day
• Strolling On Moonlight State Beach: Photo Of The Day
• Oceanside Strand: Photo Of The Day
• Wildlife Research Institute: Photos Of The Day
• Ocean Beach Sunset: Photo Of The Day
• Winter Sunset Over Hollywood Palm Trees: Photo Of The Day
• California Poppy In Pacifica: Photo Of The Day
• 'A Host, Of Golden Daffodils': Photos Of The Day
• Glorious Spring: Photos Of The Day
• Daylight To Dusk In Niles Canyon: Photos Of The Day
• Spring In Full Bloom: Photo Of The Day
• A Walk In The Park: Photo Of The Day
• Hummingbird Poses: Photo Of The Day
• Spring Beauty: Photos Of The Day
• Snow-capped Mt. Diablo: Photo Of The Day
• Cloudy Morning At Crab Cove: Photo Of The Day
• First Day Of Spring: Photos Of The Day
• Wintertime At Lassen Volcanic National Park: Photo 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:

• Rolling Hills; Shimmering Coastlines; Rainy Days: CA In Photos