“Vivid Life” (Los Angeles, California)
Hello Friends! Here in Southern California – it’s still summer. And it will be. For a while.
In fact, it’s crazy hot right now! Get this. In my town – today’s high is 111°F (44 °C ). Yes – that’s right. Let that sink in.
It’s like living on the surface of the sun. haha 🙂
“Estuary Escape” (Ventura, California)
But, despite the heat. I always make time to enjoy nature. It always soothes my mind. And sparks my creativity.
Here are some photos I snapped in and around Los Angeles. Hope you enjoy the images.
Have a wonderful day! 🙂
“Hollywood Peacock” (Los Angeles, California)
“Outer Space” (Los Angeles, California)
“Towering” (Los Angeles, California)
“Surreal Sunshine” (Ventura, California)
“Blue Elegance” (Los Angeles, California)
“Butterfly Effect” (Los Angeles, California)
“Palms of Hyper-color” (Los Angeles, California)
“Neon” (Los Angeles, California)
“Strawberry Cactus” (Los Angeles, California)
Categories: Inspiration, Photography
Kevin Hotter 
Beautiful photos…the colors are amazing.
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Thank you so much! Pleasure to meet you. 🙂
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Kevin, spectacular images! I look forward to more!
And thanks for following my blog!
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Hey Michael, thanks man! Appreciate the kind words.
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Amazing nature
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Totally. Thanks for the comment, Edyta! 😎
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That’s super hot! Like living in Arizona. Thank goodness for the ocean and swimming pools. Love the photos.
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Totally – having the ocean nearby is key! We head there a lot. Sometimes there’s a 35 degree difference. All within 40 miles. Crazy! Thanks for the kind words, Michele! 😊
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Yep. Just flew home from L.A. yesterday.
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Nice. 🙂
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These are such beautiful photos! The palms look quite psychedelic! x
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Thank you!! I agree, very psychedelic. Paying homage to my favorite band – Pink Floyd. Nice to meet you! 😎
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As always, your colors are Hotter. Love these.
–MaryGo
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Nice! Thank you! 😎
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Amazing, beautiful photos! You never let me down. It’s still summer here as well, high 90’s with little chance of cooling anytime soon. Too be honest, I love it!
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Hey Shell – great to hear from you!! Thank you 🙂 Yeah, I love warm weather. Especially because I grew up in the Northeast, so I’ve experienced the extreme cold. I will take the heat anytime over that! Have a great day! 🙂
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Such bright summery captures, so beautiful! 🙂
I cannot imagine 44C!! The hottest we’ve had here in CT has been 40C – and that was waaay too hot!
Do you have a breeze at all?
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Hi, and thank you! The heat wave snapped yesterday, thankfully. Actually, we live in a valley, and we do get some crazy wind. But, during this heat wave, the breeze was minimal. It was tough, but it’s okay. Overall, I cannot complain with all the warm sunshine we receive year-round. Are you vacationing now in Scotland? I have never been, but would love to go there.
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I think if you have a little breeze then excessive heat is bearable – almost! 🙂
I was visiting family in the UK for 5 weeks, but am back in SA now. I’m going through my many photos and my posts lag behind somewhat! 😀
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Kev, you really have such an eye for things. The technicolor is so vivid. Really love the blue elegance. Always thrilled to see your posts! Happy Sunday my friend!
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Thanks, Lennon! I really appreciate your kindness. I like the blue elegance too. 🙂 Always thrilled to hear from you!! Have a great week!
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Mesmerizing captures.
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Thank you, Jyotirmoy!
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You always have those amazing pictures .what kind of flower is that yellow color? Do you know that banana heart is my favorite vegetable when they cook with vinegar , coconut milk and chile. Now I’m craving for that banana heart.
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Thanks, Ledgardo! The yellow flower? I have no idea. haha My father-in-law lives in Holland, and has an amazing garden (good enough to be in a magazine about gardens). I will text him the photo and see if he knows. That’s cool about the banana heart. Sounds tasty. I will have to try. 🙂
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You can try at any Filipino restaurant in Los Angeles .
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Wow beautiful pics!
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Thanks, Brittany! 🙂 Have a great day!
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You’re welcome! You as well! 😊
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Just stunning; superb as always Kevin!!!
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Hi Rashmi! Thank you so much. Your support is really appreciated. Have a wonderful day!! 🙂
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Very beautiful photos, Kevin 🙂
Here where I live in Spain, we have also had warm weather for long time. Rain the last days, which took the temperatures down, but the sun should be back from today again. I haven’t had it so warm this year, as you have now, which I feel grateful for, that is just too much.
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Hey Irene! Thank you for the sweet comment. I agree – this heat is too much. The kids have to play inside, because the heat is overpowering. At some point yesterday, my car’s temperature gauge read 119 degrees!! How are you feeling? Hopefully, your recovery is moving along nicely. You are in our thoughts here in the Hotter household. 🙂
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Hi Kevin. When I arrived to Spain 5 years ago, I came from a Danish Summer to two heatwaves in the first month in Spain. We had up to 46 degrees Celsius and it was really terrible.
I feel better day by day, but I do fight some with my health. I have controls to secure, that I don’t get ill by the same bacteria, as hit me last time. This will go on for years, but also keep my health in better control.
Thank you for your kind thoughts to all of you 🙂
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You are more than welcome! Have a wonderful weekend! 😎
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Thank you Kevin and wish you and your family a beautiful weekend.
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Lovely photographs, Kevin 🙂 44degree centigrade? Ouch! May be you can send a degree or two here, it’s pretty chilly and rainy here.
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Thank you Rekha! 😎No problem – we will send you 5 degrees. Celsius or Fahrenheit. Your choice. Lol Appreciate the comment. Have an awesome day!
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Beautiful! As always! xxxx
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Thanks, Ellie! xxxx
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Wow!
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YIkes!! That’s sizzling hot! The photos are gorgeous and what fantastic scenery and wildlife around you – I’d head out too but probably in the cooler morning or evening air. Here we had a drop in temperature over one day from 24 to 14 – boohoo…I don’t like this Autumn feeling just yet! Wishing you many sparkling creative moments! 😀😀
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Hey Annika! Great to hear from you. 😁 Thanks for the kind words. We are heading up the coast for a trip next week. Temps are cooler. And the scenery is supposedly amazing. I’ll make sure to take lots of photos! Enjoy your week and the change in seasons. 🍁
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Great pictures! I love being surrounded by nature, too, when writing.
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Hey Angie! Totally. Music does it for me too. I listen to music (mostly Pink Floyd) when I write scripts. 🙂 Great to hear from you!
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I wish music worked for me. It does sometimes, but only classical music. For some reason, I need a view of nature and peace and quiet when writing. You’re lucky Pink Floyd works for you! 🙂
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Again you give us such beauty through your pictures. My favourites this time is ‘Vivid Life” and “Surreal sunshine” . How I agree with your u that nature heals and inspires.
44C though, I would wilt…….
Miriam
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Hi Miriam, thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate your thoughtful comment. Yes, the heat is stifling. Lots of air conditioning. But, it cools off at night. So, that is a huge positive. 🙂
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Kevin: Very nice work.
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Thanks, Dan!
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great colors!
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Thanks, Michael!
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I like the lively colors in your pictures.
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Thank you, Imelda. 🙂
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Love the pictures. Looks like that heat is moving north and those here in NorCal will soon be ‘enjoying’ the heat too. Stay cool.
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Hey Andrew, thanks for the kind words. You too – keep cool. Have a great day! 🙂
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Pretty dazzling album! Really like the hyper-color palms. But wow, 111°!!
Tomorrow night it should be 46° in Washingtonville. 🙂
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Thanks, dude! Washingtonville. Nice. 46, huh? People around here would hide in their homes or wear huge winter coats. Very dramatic. lol
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Beautiful photos! Come East. It’s in the 70’s here. Fall is in the air!
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Hi, thank you so much. Funny, I was born and raised in New York. I do miss the east coast energy sometimes. And, those amazing Autumn days and evenings. Thanks again!!
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You’re welcome! I spent my younger days in Brooklyn, then moved to NJ. Still here 🙂
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Phenomenal pics, Kevin!!
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Hi Cher, thank you. Nice to hear from you!
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Beautiful photos and that is sizzling toasty…ok hotter than hades.
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Thank you! Nice – you even managed to include my last name in your description – Hotter. lol Appreciate your kind words!
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Ha ha ha yes you did but one doesn’t know now if your bragging or complaining 🙂
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haha, Little of both. Humility sprinkled with confidence. Gets me through this wild ride called life. 🙂
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As it should. Stay well.
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Thanks – you as well! 🙂
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