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These 8 Incredible Instagram Photos Capture The Pure Beauty Of Northern California

Published Jul 12, 2016

Written by 

Meg Archer

As the saying goes, "a picture is worth a thousand words," and these amazing photos speak volumes when it comes to the sheer beauty of California.

Thank you to Wayne Howell, manager of the ViewsFromCalifornia Instagram page, for sharing these stunning snaps celebrating California. To see more, check out @ViewsFromCalifornia!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BGw41yaxZJ-/?taken-by=viewsfromcalifornia

https://www.instagram.com/p/BGmkKbZRZLd/?taken-by=viewsfromcalifornia

https://www.instagram.com/p/BGj_urARZNh/?taken-by=viewsfromcalifornia

https://www.instagram.com/p/BGiaf-BRZAh/?taken-by=viewsfromcalifornia

https://www.instagram.com/p/BGf1msBxZNW/?taken-by=viewsfromcalifornia

https://www.instagram.com/p/BGe1TkpRZLk/?taken-by=viewsfromcalifornia

https://www.instagram.com/p/BGlBQZ-xZGF/?taken-by=viewsfromcalifornia

https://www.instagram.com/p/BGdCgGERZEW/?taken-by=viewsfromcalifornia

ViewsFromCalifornia has some amazing photos...it was hard to even pick these ones to feature! Head over to the Instagram page to see other incredible shots (and submit your own) taken in California!

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