“Colors Aplenty” (California’s Central Coast)
Hello Friends! It’s been way too long since I’ve posted something. I’ve missed conversing with you all. Hope everyone is doing great. 🙂
“I am a rock, I am an island” (California’s Central Coast)
Recently, my wife and I took our three-year old daughter, and 8-month old son on a mini road trip up the California coast to a region called Big Sur. This immaculate 85-mile stretch of wild, pristine coastline has been dubbed the “greatest meeting of land and water in the world.”
“The Sun and Mist” (California’s Central Coast)
We barely scratched the surface with our visit (as you would expect with two small kids.) So, my photos only reflect a small portion of the vast wilderness. Nevertheless, I hope you enjoy the images as much as I enjoyed taking the photos. Have a wonderful day!
“Magnificent Silence” (California’s Central Coast)
“Surreal Moments” (California’s Central Coast)
“A Dream Fort” (California’s Central Coast)
“If we could stay here forever…” (California’s Central Coast)
Categories: Inspiration, Photography
Kevin Hotter 
Lovely pictures! California is on my short list of US travel destinations.
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Thank you, Nora! Pleasure to meet you. 😎
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This was a gorgeous revisit to a fabulous place in your company, Kevin. Lovely to have a look through your lens!
All the best for you and your family,
Dina
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Hi Dina! Pleasure to meet you. Thank you so much for the kind words. 😎
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You are welcome! 🙂
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Kevin: Thanks for the, like, on my, The Apprehenshive Blue Jay, at Elm Drive Images.
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Kevin: Thanks for the, like, on Artie the curious Squirre at Elm Drive Images. The New Year came and went while I was counting sheep. Went to bed @ 9PM. Some genius did blow off a huge bunch of M80s or Cherry Bombs about 10 PM and almost blew the wife and I out of Bed.
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Haha. Wow, that must have been pretty startling! Happy New Year, Dan!
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Super pics, and gorgeous colours! And many thanks for the follow on my blog! 🙂
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Thank you, Jude!!
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Kevin, these photos are exquisite! Big Sur was possibly one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. I hope to return some day.
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Hi Kathy, thanks for the kind words! I agree – really beautiful place. Happy New Year!
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Wishing you a happy New Year! 🙂
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Thank you! Happy New Year!
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Wow really beautiful
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Hi Edyta! Thanks for the comment. Happy New Year! 😊
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Happy New Year!
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Thank you! 😊
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Hi Kevin! 🙂 Thank you for liking “The Witch’s Well” and “Wild Turkey Wandering.” Fantastic photos! Some of California’s beaches and coastal areas are magnificent. Big Sur must be even more impressive to see in person. Happy Holidays to you and your family! 🙂
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Thanks Arlene!! Nice to hear from you. Merry Christmas 🎁🎄!
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You are welcome. 🙂 I hope you had a Merry Christmas too, and I hope you will have a Happy New Year too! 🙂 I am still trying to get used to the idea that 2017 is just a few days away. The time seems to pass by too quickly these days.
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Thanks Arlene! Totally agree. Time is flying by. It’s really crazy how the years are just piling up, and that it is going to be 2020 in 3 years. Sounds like Science Fiction. haha. Happy New Year!
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You are welcome, Kevin. I did not think that 2020 is only 3 years away until you mentioned it, and the year 2020 does sound like it could be a sequel to 2001: A Space Odyssey. Where are the jet packs that we are supposed to have by now? 😀
Best wishes to you and your family in 2017 🙂
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I have a jetpack! You don’t? haha I am sure in my kids’ lifetime, there will be some amazing advances in science. Hopefully though, the advances will bring humans together, and help bring some more stability to this world. Happy 2017!
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Oh well, we can’t have it all. 😀 I think you are right, and I hope the scientific advances are positive ones too. Once again, Happy New Year, Kevin! 🙂
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Great photos, thanks for visiting my blog
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Thank you, Annabel! Happy Holidays 🙂
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Happy Christmas to you too.
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Absolutely beautiful!
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Right on! Thanks! Pleasure to meet you 😀
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Absolutely stunning scenery. Some of these beaches look very like we have here in Cape Town 🙂 I’m glad you and your family managed a holiday and you got to take some beautiful photos. 🙂
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Thank you! I think Cape Town has a lot of geographical similarities to California (from what I’ve read on the internet). It was a very nice trip. We like introducing our kids to the wilderness, and help them develop a respect and fondness for nature. How’s summer going?
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I think it is more important than ever nowadays, to get the kids out of the house and away from technology for a while, to see and appreciate the natural world. 🙂
Summer is hotting up, but as it is much cooler than last December (38C most days then) I can’t complain! 🙂
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Happy Holidays! 🙂
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And Happy Holidays to you and your family too 🙂
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Thank you!
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Beautiful images, Kevin!
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Thank you, Inese! 🙂
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Amazing… have a wonderful holiday…
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Thanks! Very kind of you to say. Happy Holidays!
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Ah, takes me back! 32 years ago my wife-to-be and I spent the afternoon in Big Sur and then became officially engaged at spot half an hour away on Monterrey’s 17 Mile Drive. https://mitchteemley.com/2016/09/15/something-wonderfully-wrong/
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Nice! 😎👍🏼
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Those amazing picture to watch especially the color. Thank for sharing .
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No problem, Ledgardo! Thanks for the kind words!
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Hi Kevin, it has been a while :-). Stunning pictures. Paradise. Have a wonderful life with your family 🙂
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It truly has been a while, you are right. Thank you so much for the kind words and the continued support! Happy Holidays!!
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Happy Holidays! 🙂
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Good to see you, Kevin! Hope all is fine. I heard a lot of Big Sur but never made it there yet. What you share with us is gorgeous. So much beauty here on earth! Thank you very much for this!
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Erika!! Wow, it’s so nice to hear from you. Been a while. Yeah, you should definitely check out Big Sur at some point. Take at least a week to do it. So much to see and do. Thanks for the sweet thoughts, and kind words! Hope life is treating you well….
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It is so long ago indeed. I was pleased seeing you posting again, Kevin! I will definitely make Big Sur a point in my plans once I am able to leave my beloved SoCal. Thank you for this amazing teaser, Kevin. Huge hugs to your whole family and enjoy Christmas with your new family member 😊
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Thanks Erika! I wish you and your family a healthy and happy holiday season! Frohe Weihnachten 🙂
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Haha… Danke!
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Gorgeous pictures! And congrats on your new son! I bet he’s just as adorable as his sister. Has it been that long since you’ve posted? Or are you that good at keeping ‘secrets’!? 🙂
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Hi Angie! haha, no it hasn’t been that long. I think I may have mentioned my little dude before. His name is Flynn. 🙂 Thanks for the congrats and kind words! Yes, he is adorable. And, if I did not share the news before, my bad. I was hiding him from the internet for a little longer – he has a lifetime of the world wide web to deal with haha. Thanks again!
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No worries, Kevin. I was just poking fun. 🙂 You’re right, little Flynn has a lifetime of internet to deal with. I can see why you’d want to keep him away from it for a while. Congrats again!
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Thanks Angie! Great to hear from you! 😊
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Always a pleasure speaking with you, Kevin! Have a great weekend!
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Thanks Angie!! You too! 😊
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Thanks!
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It is hard work to have toddlers, so understandable, that you don’t find time to post so much, Kevin. Really a beautiful place, as you visited, I could use days there, just enjoying the view and maybe come a little closer to the see 🙂
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Thanks Irene! Yeah, it was really such a beautiful location. We may take the kids camping there at some point in the near future. Always awesome to hear from you! Hope you are doing excellent.😊
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Good to see you after a long time Kevin; great post as always:)
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Hi Rashmi! Thank you! It’s nice to be back. 😎
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Beautiful pictures. I’m probably late on saying congratulations on your new son. I’ve missed seeing your amazing pictures and am happy to know all is well. I am sure life has been busy doing more than changing those diapers. A happy time for your family, I know.
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Hi Gay, thank you so much for the congrats and kind words! Yes, all is well. We are busy and tired, but extremely grateful to have such happy and healthy children. They mean the world to me. Really nice to hear from you. Hope you and your family are doing well. Have a wonderful holiday season!
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Wonderful photos, as usual. Your photo of the Dream Fort shows that you still can see the world through the eyes of a little boy.. A gift indeed. Your enthusiasm for all the beauty that God has given us to admire and appreciate is inspiring. Always enjoy your trips and keep the photos coming!
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Thank you! I try my best to view the world from a sense of wonderment and innocence. It is not easy sometimes, that’s for sure. But, when I visit places like Big Sur – I am amazed at the beauty that the world has to offer us. 🙂
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Colours aplenty, and I am a rock, I am an island were two of my favourite pictures! Thanks for sharing Kevin! You have a wonderful eye for creating magic in a photo! Blessings, Barbara xxxx
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Mine too! I guess that’s why I put them up top. Didn’t realize it, until your comment. Thanks Barbara….that is very sweet and kind of you to say! So nice to hear from you. Be well, my friend. 🙂
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Beautifully captured, Kevin. Great set and keep em comin!
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Hey Dan! Thanks buddy! Good to hear from you.
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I swear waiting for you to post something is like waiting for the finale of Breaking Bad or something. That’s a big compliment by the way because I love that damn show! Extraordinary photo’s. I want to be there NOW! Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing with us!
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haha! That is a VERY big compliment. Thank you! I love that show too. Yeah, it is a beautiful place. Soooo much to see. We barely saw any of it. Had to change too many poopie diapers. We will go back though!! Thanks so much for always being such a great supporter!! Always great to hear from you.
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It was a beautiful trip! Hope to be back there with you guys soon. Amazing nature and beautiful pictures as always! x
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Thanks Ellie! xxx
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Absolutely stunning photos… thanks, Kevin. 🙂
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Hi Iris! Nice to hear from you. Thank so much for the kind words!
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Hi Kevin, you’re most welcome! 🙂
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Beautiful photos, Kevin! 🙂
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Thank you, Carol! 🙂
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