Christmas Tree By The Sea | Award-Winning Backyard: CA In Photos

ACROSS 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.

• 'Thank You, Santa Rosa': Photo Of The Day
• 'Healdsburg, You're Incredible': Photo Of The Day
• Christmas Tree At Cardiff-By-The-Sea: Photos Of The Day
• Robin Feasts On Berries: Photo Of The Day
• Woodpecker On Poway Palm Tree: Photo Of The Day
• Spider Spins Web In Oceanside: Photos Of The Day
• Enjoying The Carlsbad View: Photo Of The Day
• 'Crimson-Leafed Holiday Favorite': Photo Of The Day
• Stunning Santee Sunset Highlights Award-Winning Back Yard: Photos Of The Day
• Cooper's Hawk Is Ready For Al Fresco Dining: Photos Of The Day
• 10 Takes Of Quarry Lakes: Photos Of The Day
• Flock Of Birds Celebrate End Of Year: Photos Of The Day
• Glorious Sunrise Stretches From Horizon To Horizon: Photo Of The Day
• Blissful Morning Over Coffee: Photo Of The Day
• Cheerful Pink Camellias Bloom: Photo Of The Day
• A Peaceful End To The Day: Photo Of The Day
• Pelicans Soar Past The Coastline: Photo Of The Day
• Grandchildren And Pets, Making Life Special: Photos Of The Day
• Short But Intense Rainbow: Photo Of The Day
• Tasty Finds At The Farmers Market: Photo Of The Day
• Tom Turkeys Strut Their Stuff: Photo Of The Day
• Buddy Is Ready For A Rest: 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:

• Pounding Waves | Wine Country Lights Up | Sidewalk Mosaic: CA In Photos