Sun Plunges Beyond The Ocean | Annual Parade Illuminates: 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.

• 'Pelicans In Flight:' Carlsbad Photo Of The Week
• Natural Beauty In Walnut Creek: Photos Of The Day
• Whooo Is Hiding In This Tree? Photos Of The Day
• San Ramon Light Parade: See Winners, Photos
• Guy Fieri, Celebrity Chefs Raise Over $1.5M For Maui Recovery, Relief
• Photos: Tri-Valley Veterans Day Parade & Concert
• Willow Tree By The Lake: Photo Of The Day
• Photos: Dublin Celebrates Trunk Or Treat
• Photos: Trunk Or Treat Hits Livermore
• Tailgating Before The Game: Photo Of The Day
• Sun Plunges Behind The Pacific Ocean At Davenport: Photo Of The Week
• Paragliders Soar Over Mission Peak: Photo Of The Day
• Sunset Over Crown Harbor: Photo Of The Day
• Hummingbird Drinking On Feeder: Photo Of The Day
• Fall Colors At Orchard Park: Photo Of The Day
• Elegant Terns Dress Up The San Mateo Shoreline: Photo Of The Day
• Peaceful Scene Along The American River: Photos Of The Day
• Christmas Cactus Blooms Early In Fremont: Photo Of The Day
• Pre-Game Ceremony At Heart Health Park: Photo Of The Day
• Buddy Recharging His Solar Power: Photos Of The Day
• Turkey Perched On A Rooftop: Photo Of The Day
• Gardening With Nature - Free Garden Tour & Seed Giveaway: Photos
• Summer And Autumn Tomato Harvest: Photos Of The Day
• Annular Eclipse Over Lake Elizabeth: Photo Of The Day
• Green Tomato Preserves From The Garden: Photos Of The Day
• Fremont Gardening: What To Do In Your Yard In November
• A Sunny Day At Monterey Bay: Photos Of The Week
• Spooky Alameda Halloween Decoration
• Halloween Sunflower Harvest: Photo Of The Day
• Hummingbird Selects The Perfect Flower: Photo Of The Day
• Cute Squirrel Sploots In Alameda Tree: Photo Of The Day
• Magical Moments In Old Town: Photos Of The Day
• Clouds Painted By The Sunset: Photos Of The Day
• Bountiful Harvest To Share With Neighbors: Photo Of The Day
• Paraglider Soars Above The Hills: 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:

• Fall Vineyards | Bright Autumn Leaves | Dazzling Sunset: CA In Photos