Full Rainbow | National Night Out | Change Of Command: 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 these pictures taken across the state. Click through the links below to see 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.

• Sunrise Over Smoky Skies: Livermore Photo Of The Day
• First Look At The Cantinas: Taco Bell's Early Retirement Community In San Diego
• Panda-monium Returns To The San Diego Zoo With Pair's Public Debut
• Thank You, Firefighters: Photo Of The Day
• 2 Takes Of A Beautiful Marin Sunset: Photos Of The Day
• Celestial Walnut Creek Rainbow: Photo Of The Day
• Photos: Civil Air Patrol Diablo Squadron Holds Change Of Command Ceremony
• Spectacular Sunset Lights Up Fremont Shoreline: Photo Of The Day
• Beauty And Treats From The Garden In August: Photos Of The Day
• Full Rainbow Arches Over Fremont: Photos Of The Day
• Peaceful Beauty At The Wildlife Refuge: Photos Of The Day
• Beautiful Plants Thriving This Summer: Photos Of The Day
• Photos: Danville Celebrates National Night Out
• Photos: Livermore Celebrates National Night Out
• Photos: Pleasanton Celebrates National Night Out
• Photos: Dublin Celebrates National Night Out
• Photos: San Ramon Celebrates National Night Out

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 California's beauty and 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 or your local Patch editor. Be sure to send us your name and the following information: the photo's date, time and location, and why it was taken.

Did you miss our most recent "California In Photos?" It is worth another look:

• Stunning Sierra Nevada Lake | Christmas Cheer In July: CA In Photos