A Show Of Nature's Brightness: California 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.

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• Solar Eclipse From Danville: Photo Of The Day
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• Solar Eclipse From San Ramon: Photos Of The Day
• Our 2 Seasons: Contra Costa Photos Of The Day
• Jeepers Peepers: Lamorinda Photo Of The Day
• An Apple A Day: Concord Photo Of The Day
• Getting His Goat Closeup: Photo Of The Day
• Morning Clouds Reflected In Lake Elizabeth: Photo Of The Day
• Treat Time From Visiting Family: Photo Of The Day
• Roses Flourishing In October: Photo Of The Day
• This Way To The Sunset: Photo Of The Day
• Tower Bridge Glows During The Golden Hour: Photos Of The Day
• Flaming Sunrise Ignites Sky Over Elk Grove: Photo Of The Day
• Peaceful Waves Lap The Shoreline: Photos Of The Day
• .Solar Eclipse From Pleasanton: Photo Of The Day
• Solar Eclipse From Pleasanton Part 2: Photos Of The Day
• Sunset At Dini's Bistro: Photo Of The Day
• Pair Of Red-Shouldered Hawks: Photo Of The Day
• Solar Eclipse From Pleasanton Part 2: Photos Of The Day
• Santee Succulents: Photos Of The Day
• View From Atop Mount Helix: Photo Of The Day
• Colorful Oceanside Sunset: Photos Of The Day
• Caterpillar In Poway Backyard: Photos Of The Day
• 'Little Garden Friend': Photo Of The Day
• View At Paradise Point Resort: 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:

• Sactown Sunrise| SF Skyline | Encinitas Bird Of Paradise: CA In Photos