Milky Way | Patriotic Celebrations | Sundown In SoCal: 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.

• Photos: Fourth Of July Parade, 'One Of Napa's Favorite Traditions'
• Photos: Livermore Celebrates July 4
• Photos: San Ramon 4th Of July Celebration Concert, Run San Ramon
• Photos: Over 40K People Attend Kiwanis-Danville Parade
• Waxing Gibbous Moon: Danville Photo Of The Day
• Cooling Off On A Hot Day: Photo Of The Week
• Milky Way Over Lake Cuyamaca: Photo Of The Day
• Dragonfly Flies Over Santee Lakes: Photo Of The Day
• Coastal Rail Trail: Photo Of The Day
• Sun Goes Down Over Carlsbad: Photo Of The Day
• Cactus Flowers: Photos Of The Day
• Sea Turtle At SeaWorld: Photo Of The Day
• Flowering Plant In Spring Valley: Photo Of The Day
• Bullfrog At Santee Lakes: Photo Of The Day
• Breakfast At Swami's: Photo Of The Day
• Watching The Sunset In Carlsbad: Photo Of The Day
• Kites Fly Over Mission Bay: Photo Of The Day
• 'Pleased With The Menu': Photo Of The Day
• Duck Exploring Spring Valley: Photo Of The Day
• Dragonfly At Santee Lakes: Photo Of The Day
• Surfing At Cardiff State Beach: Photo Of The Day
• Pelican Twilight Patrol: 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:

• Day At Lake | Exuberant Sunflower | Imperial Beach Pier: CA In Photos