Northern Lights Inspo | Orchids Bloom |Full Lake Sonoma: 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.

• Temecula Valley Balloon And Wine Festival Balloon Launch Delights: Photos
• Flying Over Napa, Lake Berryessa: Photos Of The Day
• 5 Dazzling Photos Of Bay Area Northern Lights
• 'Lake Sonoma Is Full!': Photo Of The Day
• Inspiring Northern Lights Photos From Palo Alto: Photo Of The Day
• 'Pure Magic': Northern Lights Photo From The Marin Headlands
• 2 Fremont Photographers Capture Northern Lights
• Northern Lights From Fremont Home: Photo Of The Day
• The Charming Story Behind This Rose: Photo Of The Day
• Shell Ridge — No Filter Needed: Photos Of The Day
• Breathtaking Orchids In Full Bloom: Photo Of The Day
• Japanese Maple Tree Is A Triumph Of Patience: Photo Of The Day
• Alameda Tree Is Pretty in Pink: Photo Of The Day
• Gardening Brings Daily Joys: Photos Of The Day
• Light Filters Through The Trees: Photo Of The Day
• Farmland From The Air: Photo Of The Day
• Summertime In Golden Gate Park: Photos Of The Day
• A Garden Full Of Beautiful Flowers: Photos Of The Day
• Flowers, Bees And Veggies In The Garden: Photos Of The Day
• Backyard Trail Cam Shows A Busy Deck: Photo Of The Day
• Elegant Japanese Maple Defines Landscaping: Photo Of The Day
• Flowers Dotted Around Alameda: Photos 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:

• Malibu Waterfall | Baby Penguins | Sunset After The Rain: CA In Photos