
Kevin J. Hotter (California, 2016)
Dear Friends 🙂 Thank you all for your support, thoughtful words, and overall kindness this past year. When I started this blog over two years ago, I really had no clue as to where it would lead. Well, now I know. It has led me to all of you – my awesome and genuine friends from across the globe.

Kevin J. Hotter (California, 2016)
As we embark upon 2017 – please continue to be true to yourself, and always find a way to rise above the negativity, noise and distractions. If you accomplish that, you’ll be able to see, appreciate and savor all of the beauty that our world has to offer.
Oh, and of course — laugh. All the time!
Peace. Love. Kindness. 🙂
Here’s a roundup of all your favorite photos from 2016. Happy New Year!!

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BONUS PHOTO (#17) The below shot was taken from the bike path behind my house. 🙂

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I don’t know what software you use but these photos are all N.1!
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Thank you! I appreciate that! Also – I like your use of single letters. 😉😎
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Nice
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Very beautiful! I really love your colors.
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Hey Michael, thank you so much!! Your artwork is awesome. Very talented!
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Amazing pictures! I love the colours.
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Thank you!! 😎
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Kevin: Thanks for the, like, on my, “A Snowy Morning.”
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Beautiful blog! I’ve just nominated your blog for the One Lovely Award. Congrats!! ❤ ❤ Link: wp.me/p5ULkf-3aV
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Thank you so much Kelley! A pleasure to meet you 😎👍🏼
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Anytime! Pleasure to meet you as well! Cheers! 🙌🏻☀️
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Kevin: Thanks for your, likes, on Elm Drive Images. Always appreciated!
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No problemo, Dan! Happy to support. 🙂
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Your photos are beautiful, Kevin, and your consistently supportive presence in the blogosphere is a gift to all. Thank you for sharing beauty and kindness. ❤
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Wow, Carol, thank you so much for the kind words! I really appreciate it. With so much negativity in this world, I try my best to spread a positive vibe. It doesn’t always work, especially, if I am cranky that day haha. But, honestly, it really gives me pleasure to make others laugh and smile. Have a wonderful weekend. 🙂
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Thanks for the, like, Kevin on my, Elm Drive Images, post about re-starting a Facebook Business Page.
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Don’t you just love California? Beautiful photos! Happy New Year!
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I sure do 🙂 Thank you for the kind words! Happy New Year!
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Kevin, thank you for this beautiful retrospective and a positive message! Happy New Year to you and your family!
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Hi Inese! Thank you! Happy New Year to you and your loved ones. 🙂
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Thank you!
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Happy New Year Kevin and your photos are still very amazing and beautiful 🙂
Wish you and yours a wonderful new year.
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Happy 2017 Irene!! Thank you for your amazing and continued support! I wish you a healthy, happy and successful year. 😊
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Thank you very much Kevin – also for your support 🙂
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Incredible! Best wishes for a great 2017 Kevin!
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Hi Rashmi, thank you so much! May your 2017 be filled with happiness and success. All the best to you and your family. 🙂
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Hey happy new year!! Have a great one
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Thank you, Vishakha! Happy New Year my friend from Pune 🙂
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Happy New Year, Kevin! I wish you and your family all the best! It has been a pleasure talking with you on WordPress. If we’re ever in SoCal again, we’ll have to say hello! Cheers, Angie.
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Thank you, Angie! Happy New Year! Yes, please let me know if you guys are in SoCal. We’d love to meet you all in person! Cheers to 2017!
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🙂 Cheers!
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What a spectacular collection of photos. 🙂
Happy New Year to you and yours 🙂
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Happy New Year! And, of course, thank you for the continued support. Here’s to a terrific 2017!
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You are very welcome.
Yes, here’s to a great 2107.
Happy New Year. 🙂
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Your pictures inspire me to appreciate the beauty of nature. Happy New Year ! 🙂
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That’s very kind of you to say. I love hearing that! Thanks, and Happy New Year!
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Your pictures and the color are really amazing that some company can use your skills to promote their product. And like your style of taking picture . Thank for sharing .
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Hey Ledgardo! That’s really nice of you to say. Thanks man! Happy New Year! Cheers to 2017!
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Best wishes for 2017, Kevin and happy photography! 🙂
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Hello Iris, thank you! Best wishes to you as well. May your 2017 be filled with much joy!
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These are truly an awesome collection of photos! Thanks for resharing!
Have a wonderful New Year, also! 😋
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You and your’s have a great New Year, Kevin. Looking forward to seeing your work in 2017.
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Thanks Dan! Happy New Year!
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Have a great New Year… The photos are awesome!
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Thank you so much for the support over the past couple of years!! Happy New Year 😎
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Kevin, All the best for 2017, for you and your family. – Benny
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Thanks Benny! Nice to hear from you. Give my love to the family. Happy New Year! I’ll let Ellen know you commented on my blog! She’ll love it 😊
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Very cool shots!! as always!! Happy new year to the Hotter family! see you guys soon hopefully! ❤ Homeyra
Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone
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Homeyra! Thanks for the kind words. Yes, we will be seeing you soon. Happy New Year to you and Parviz. 🙂
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The harbor has got to be my absolute fav!
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You have great taste, if I do say so myself lol. Yeah, that was quite a beautiful location – Channel Islands National Park. Stunning landscape. Thanks for the positive comment☺
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Peace and love. Happy new year!
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😊 Have a spectacular 2017, Pam!
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Happy new year! I am sure we’ll visit California again this spring.
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Thank you Pam!
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Love all the pics! Wishing you and your family a fantastic 2017. I’m in North Queensland for new year with dear friends and have a new camera!
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Hi Barbara! Thank you! That’s awesome. Looking forward to seeing some photos taken with your new camera. Happy New Year to you and your family.
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All the best for 2017
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Thank you! Same to you! 😎👍🏼
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Happy New Year!! Cheers to 2017 Kevin 🙂
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Cheers, Jen!! Here’s to a successful 2017!!
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Remarkable photographs!… Wishing you an excellent 2017 🎶😀🎶
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Great to hear from you! Very kind of you to say😊. Happy New Year! See you next year 🙂
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Happy New Year, Kevin 🙂 Keep the laughter and beauty going. All the best in 2017.
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Thanks so much Michele! I will do my best! Wishing you a healthy and extremely happy 2017!
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Happy New Year, Kevin. Love your photos, and these were a great year-ending post (particularly the rotting wooden trailer one). – Marty
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Thanks Marty! I really like that photo too. The photo was taken on an island, which once housed a busy sheep farm. Happy New Year!
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Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos. All the best for 2017! 😊
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And, thank you for the support! Have a great weekend, and a spectacular 2017!
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These photos are my introduction to you and they are just amazing! Truly exquisite.
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Wow, thank you!! A pleasure to meet you. Have a great weekend! Looking forward to a great blog friendship!
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Thank you for sharing the photos again, Kevin! I recognize one photo from my own memories. The one taken on the coast walk in Laguna Beach! Thank you for awakening beautiful memories. Happy New Year to you and your family!
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Hi Erika! You are totally right, that’s exactly where the photo was taken. What a great area — Laguna Beach! Always really nice to hear from you. Happy New Year from the Hotters to the Kinds! 🙂
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I love that area. Every time I am in California I am walking there down to the center. Yes, it always makes me smile when I see showing up, Kevin! Have a great year all of you ☺🎉🍀🐖
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Wonderful photos!… and many thanks for checking out my posts, very much appreciated. All the best for 2017!
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Thank you, and it’s been a pleasure viewing your work. Happy New Year!
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Love the Channel Islands and your photos are all magnificent!
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Hi Cindy! That’s so kind of you! You are an amazing photographer, so I really appreciate your thoughtful words. May your 2017 be awesome!
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All the best for 2017! Looking forward to more great shots.
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Thank you so much for being such a loyal supporter! Happy New Year!!
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Happy New Year! May 2017 be an awesome one!! Love these pics!
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Thank you, El! xxxx
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