Festival Fun | Enjoying Stonesteps Beach | Hooded Oriole: 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.

• 'Gary From Spongebob' Surfaces In Lamorinda: Photo Of The Day
• Zucchini Blossom = Great Day In The Garden: Napa Photo Of The Day
• Enjoying Stonesteps Beach: Photo Of The Day
• Meerkat At The San Diego Zoo: Photos Of The Day
• Rabbit Roams La Mesa Park: Photo Of The Day
• Duck On Nesting Box: Photo Of The Day
• Chalk Art At Cardiff School: Photo Of The Day
• Sunflowers In The Sun: Photo Of The Day
• Tiger At The San Diego Zoo: Photos Of The Day
• Lovely Hooded Oriole In Ramona: Photo Of The Day
• Under Imperial Beach Pier: Photos Of The Day
• Magical Sweetwater Reservoir: Photo Of The Day
• Swimming At Santee Lakes: Photo Of The Day
• Patrick The Great In Cardiff: Photo Of The Day
• Sunset Reflected In Carlsbad: Photo Of The Day
• Captivating Sunset Over San Francisco Bay: Photo Of The Day
• Glowing Sunset At Quarry Lakes: Photo Of The Day
• Great Blue Heron Near Sabercat Creek Trail: Photo Of The Day
• Turkey Chicks Explore Central Avenue: Photo Of The Day
• K-9 Veterans Memorial Dedicated At Coast Guard Base: Photo
• Pigeon Point Lighthouse Set Amongst The Flowers: Photo Of The Week
• First Ever Fremont Asian Heritage Festival: Photo Of The Day
• Rainbow Over Lake Elizabeth: Photo Of The Day
• Artichoke Harvest In San Leandro: Photo Of The Day
• Shaded Park Bench On A Hot Day: Photo Of The Week
• Patio Fountain On A Sunny Day: Photo
• Why Did the Geese Cross The Road? Photo Of The Week
• Are These For Me? Photo Of The Day
• Sleepy Kitty Curls Up For a Nap: Photo Of The Week
• Avian Convention At Pillar Point Harbor: 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:

• Chalk Art Sky | Sublime Marin County | Colorful Kayaks: CA In Photos