Paradise In The City | Sunset, Sunrise Set Fire To Sky: 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.

• Fiery Petaluma Sunset: Photos Of The Day
• The View From Round Top Trail: Lamorinda Photo Of The Day
• Playful Dogs Share A Stick: Photos Of The Day
• Kayak Ready To Launch From The Beach: Photo Of The Day
• Portraits Of Sacramento Zoo Animals: 8 Photos
• Lovely Roses Brighten The Day: Photo Of The Day
• Paradise In The City: Photo Of The Day
• Sunrise Sets Fire To The Sky: Photo Of The Day
• Tower Bridge Adds Architectural Layer To Sacramento Skyline: 5 Photos
• Sunrise Casts Northern Lights-Style Streaks: Photo Of The Day
• Great Blue Heron Gazes At The Water: Photo Of The Day
• It's Too Cold For Old Kitties: Photo Of The Day
• Adorable Pup Goes Shopping: Photo Of The Day
• Peaceful Sunset Over The Sacramento River: Photos Of The Day
• Pacifica Sunset Glows On The Horizon: Photo Of The Day
• Birds Take Advantage Of Peaceful Morning: Photos Of The Day
• Early Morning Sky Over The Peninsula: Photo Of The Day
• Sacramento's Lush Capitol Park Glows In The Sun: 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:

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