Great Horned Owl | Rock Art | Whales In Monterey Bay: 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.

• UC Davis Mural Unveiled At Napa Winery
• Relaxing Under The Ramona Sun: Photo Of The Day
• Lizard Hiding In The Dirt: Photo Of The Day
• The Spirit Of Imperial Beach: Photo Of The Day
• Safeway Celebrates Grand Reopening In Walnut Creek
• Bridge To Oceanside Pier: Photo Of The Day
• Hiking North County: Photos Of The Day
• Jacaranda Trees In Balboa Park: Photo Of The Day
• Stunning La Mesa Sunset: Photo Of The Day
• Dragonfly Flying Around Santee: Photos Of The Day
• Lovely Little Hummingbird: Photos Of The Day
• Entertainment At Art In The Village: Photo Of The Day
• East County Sky: Photo Of The Day
• Duck Pedal Boat: Photo Of The Day
• Great Horned Owl Caught On Camera: Photo Of The Day
• Pretty Pink Flowers At South Carlsbad State Beach: Photos Of The Day
• Whales Feeding In Monterey Bay: Photo Of The Week
• Honeybee Stuffs Pollen Pouches: Photo Of The Day
• Full Rainbow Over Fremont Hills: Photo Of The Day
• Meteors Over The Central Coast: Photo Of The Week
• Moody Sunrise At Lake Elizabeth: Photo Of The Day
• Views From The Berkeley Marina: Photos Of The Week
• Bounty From The Garden: Photos Of The Day
• Rock Art On The Albany Bulb: Photos 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:

• Galaxy Gazing | Egret In The Wild | Stunning OB Sunset: CA In Photos