Kevin J. Hotter, 2017 (California, USA)
Thank you all!! For what, you may ask? Well, just about everything. From supporting my blog. To sharing your thoughtful words. To providing positive feedback and encouragement.
But most of all – thank you for being genuine, and kindhearted friends.
Creative expression is truly where the magic lives. Whether it’s to escape, or to reach a higher plane of existence. Nothing compares to unleashing the art that resides within.
Kevin J. Hotter, 2017 (California, USA)
Recently, someone asked me why I enjoy performing stand-up comedy. My reply was simple – making people laugh brings me joy. Jokes are my way of processing life. Truly, humor is my preferred method of connecting with others. It’s how I break down the artificial barriers between us.
And the same can be said about my photography. Sharing an image that brings a smile to my face, and yours. Well, that’s a beautiful thing.
Kevin J. Hotter, 2017 (California, USA)
Happy New Year!! May you all have an amazing 2018. I really mean that. I hope happiness and love fills your world 🙂
Kevin J. Hotter, 2017 (California, USA)
Kevin J. Hotter, 2017 (California, USA)
Kevin J. Hotter, 2017 (California, USA)
Kevin J. Hotter, 2017 (California, USA)
Kevin J. Hotter, 2017 (California, USA)
Kevin J. Hotter, 2017 (California, USA)
Kevin J. Hotter, 2017 (California, USA)
Kevin J. Hotter, 2017 (California, USA)
Kevin J. Hotter, 2017 (California, USA)
Kevin J. Hotter, 2017 (California, USA)
Kevin J. Hotter, 2017 (California, USA)
Kevin J. Hotter, 2017 (California, USA)
Kevin J. Hotter, 2017 (California, USA)
Kevin J. Hotter, 2017 (California, USA)
Categories: Inspiration, Photography
Kevin Hotter 
Beautiful photos, they are gorgeous 🙂
Best regards
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Thank you!! Nice to meet you 😁👍🏼
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Thank you very much, I am very pleased 🙂
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Fantastic photos Kevin so uplifting ..thank you for sharing!
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Thanks Agnes! Nice to meet you. 😁
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Hello Kevin. Those are beautiful pictures. I loved the one with the gull in it as it reminded me of ‘Finding Nemo’ You have certainly been to many gorgeous places. Thank you for sending them to me. Happy New Year to you and your family. 🙂
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Hi Debbie!! Thank you! It’s great to hear from you! Funny about Finding Nemo. The area in which I photographed is located near the inspiration for Finding Nemo’s location. So, there ya go!! Happy New Year to you and your family Debbie!
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Thinking of you guys in California! I hope you are not anywhere near the mudslides x
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Hi Barbara, thanks for checking. The mudslides are located about an 1.5 hours from us. We actually go to that area quite often, as it’s quite beautiful. It’s really sad about the devastation. I send my condolences to all those who lost loved ones.
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You definitely had some winners last year in my book. It will be interesting to see what you come up with this year.
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Thank you 🙏 Appreciate your support!
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Excellent indeed, Keep spreading your light 2018 🙂 ❤️
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Thank you so much! 😊
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Awesome gallery, Kevin!
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Thank you, Dina! Happy New Year 🎈🎆
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Most definitely some fine photographinosity!
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Thank you! 😎
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Happy New year, Kevin!! May 2018 be your best year ever (New York, here you come!) 🙂
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Hi Dorinda! Thank you! Yes, NY here I come. 🙂 I hope that 2018 brings you a plethora of joy, peace and success! Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year Kevin! Wishing you, Ellen and the kids all the best for the new year. Your photos are amazing! Thank you for sharing! We hope to visit family in the LA area this year, I will send a note so we can connect! Peace & Happiness MB
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Hi Mary-Beth, so nice to hear from you! That would be awesome if we all connected on your trip to LA. Thanks so much for the kind words. Happy New Year!! 🙂
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Woooow!!!😍😍
Happy New Year, Kevin!!!
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Hi Marina, thank you!! Happy New Year!!
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Thanks for the, like, on Elm Drive Images, Formula 1 Race Start, Kevin. AND HAPPY NEW YEAR !
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Happy New Year, Dan!
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An absolutely stunning photographic collection! 🙂 Looking forward to even more this year.
Wishing you and yours a Happy New Year and all the best for 2018. 🙂
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Thank you!! I hope 2018 is an amazing year for you and your loved ones. And, one more thank you for being such an awesome blogger friend!!
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haha Thank you so much! And the same to you too 🙂 Here’s to a great 2018!
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👍🏼😎
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Happy New Year to one of my first and favorite blogger friends!
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Thanks, Mitch! The feeling is mutual. Happy New Year, bud!
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Exquisite photos, Kevin. A wonderful way to celebrate the best of 2017 and welcome in the new year. May the new year bring you and your family, beauty, peace and joy. ❤
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Thank you so much, Carol! I appreciate the kind words (as always) and the continued support of my work 🙂 May 2018 bring you love, peace and joy!
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Hi Kevin! 🙂 I enjoy seeing your photos too. Thanks for sharing them. And I hope you and your family have a wonderful New Year! 🙂
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Thanks, Arlene!! Great to hear from you. Hope you have an amazing 2018. Happy New Year!!
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You are welcome, Kevin. 🙂 I enjoy hearing from you too. Thanks for the wishes for an amazing 2018. I hope this year will be a better year for me than last year was. I hope you have a Happy New Year too! 🙂
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Here’s to an amazing 2018 for the both of us!!! Thanks for being such a great blog friend!!!
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Yes, I will second that! 😀 You are welcome. You are a wonderful blog friend too, Kevin. I appreciate your friendship. 🙂
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Thank you, Arlene!! That’s so nice of you to say! I appreciate yours, as well.
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You are welcome, Kevin. That is good to know. Thanks. 🙂
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Wonderful photos, Kevin. My favorites of yours are always of the Central Coast (my old stomping grounds). Looking forward to more in 2018! – Marty
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Hey Marty, thanks buddy! Looking forward to reading your witty posts. Happy New Year!
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All gorgeous images.👏👍
Happy new year.
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Thank you, Imelda! Happy New Year 🙂
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Dreamy, drifty photos, Kevin…I feel the warmth and love from them all. Wishing you and your family a wonderful New Year, Kevin…it’s been a joy to view your posts this past year and thank you for popping by my blog.
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Hi Annika, always great to hear from you. And thank you for the awesome support over the years. We’ve definitely become friends! Happy New Year! See ya next year lol
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Stunning! I like the bridge most
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Thank you!! Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year, you’re welcome
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All these pictures make me feel cozy and warm my heart! Happy New Year, Kevin, and all good things in 2018 🙂
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Hi Michele, that’s so nice to hear! Thank you 🙂 Happy New Year, and I hope 2018 brings you all the happiness in the world!
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Stunning photographs, Kevin! The twisted tree is something, and the sunsets! Wishing you and your family a happy New Year!
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Hi Inese, thank you for the kind words!! That tree was just laying on the ground in Balboa Park, a wonderful (and huge) park in San Diego. It really caught my eye. Thanks for appreciating that image. Same to you and your family – Happy New Year!! 🙂
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Thank you! 🙂
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Thank you!! Have a great time in the UK!! 🇬🇧
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I really enjoy watching those amazing shot , especially the sunset . Happy new year
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How’s it going, Ledgardo? Thanks man!! Happy New Year. 🙂
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I’m ok here now in Winchester , U.K. Thank for showing those amazing shot you have . Happy new year
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Awesome pics – still love the fallen twisted tree. Wishing you and your family a fantastic 2018 with many laughs!
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Hi Barbara, me too – I love that funny looking tree. Thank you so much for supporting my blog throughout the years!! Happy New Year!!
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Amazing how you caught these great moments Kevin! The photos are breathtaking! Love your creative work! Wishing you and your family a joyful year ahead!
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Thank you so much, Isabelle! Your kind words are really appreciated!! Love your creative work, too. All the best for you and yours in 2018. See ya next year!! 🙂
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They are some great pictures . Happy new year.
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Thanks, dude! Happy New Year 🙂
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Looking forward to more blogging magic from you in 2018!
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Thanks, Andrew! That’s cool of you to say. Happy New Year.
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And thank you, Kevin, for sharing the Californian dream through your photos. Always making my heart smile. I wish you and your family all possible blessings for the new year!
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Thank you, Erika!! Always great to read your positive comments. Have a wonderful day, and Happy New Year!! All my best to you and your family.
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Thank you very much, Kevin!! 😊
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Great photos! Hope you have a Happy New Year full of comedy and connections 😉
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Thanks Kathy! Happy New Year!! See ya in 2018! 😎
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Kevin, your photos are truly works of art. They should be in a gallery or magazine. You capture nature at it’s best. Love your blog, you reach deep into your soul and have a wonderful way to express yourself. Thank you for a bit of peace you bring to me personally. Wishing you and Ellen a wonderful, successful 2018 with you beautiful children.
Love to all
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Hi Linda, I really appreciate your thoughtful and kind comment. It means a lot to me. Thank you!!! Hope all is well in MA. Give my best to Dick. Happy New Year 🎊🎈🎆
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Almost all these shots have an unusual quality, a certain something…wait, I’ve got it! Sunshine!! Color!! Looks beautiful, a great year of vivid images. 2018 is gonna be Great!
Best wishes for the new year to you and your family!! 🙂
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Thanks, Robert! Always appreciate your sharp and witty comments. Happy New Year man. See ya in 2018.
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Great photography and blog. Wishing you and your beautiful family a great year ahead filled with smiles, new experiences, more photography and best of all LOVE!
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Thanks Alex! Great to hear from you. Looking forward to when you guys next visit! Sending my love to your family. Happy New Year!
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Lovely photographs, Kevin 🙂 Wish you a happy new year 🙂
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Thank you, Rekha! Happy New Year 🙂
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Great post Kevin. Amazing photography! Happy New Year. All the best bud 😎
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What’s up Lee! Thanks dude!! Happy New Year!
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Magnificent photos. Joy. We all need it. All the best for 2018
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Hi Lyn, thank you so much! You too – all the best for 2018!
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Great shots and keep it up in 2018
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Thanks, man!
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Thanks for these lovely images of 2017 and have a great new year… jc
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Thanks, JC!! Appreciate the support over the last few years. Happy New Year!
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Have a great 2018 and keep posting these awesome images! They really take you to another place!
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Thanks man! Same to you. Keep up the great poetry. 🙂
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Thanks for your wonderful and positive post. I love the way you state that to make people laugh gives you joy. Great outlook on life.
Your photos are stunning and so many of them are like a full poem in themselves.
Just keep on being you and have a wonderful New Year.
Miriam
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Thank you so much, Miriam. I love your comments. Always so warm, and heartfelt. Thank you!! Happy New Year! 🙂 🙂
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Your thoughts are lovely and your photos are amazing! Such colors! Best wishes for all goodness in the year to come. Thank you Kevin! 😊
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Hi Suzanne, thank you for the kind words!! I appreciate all your support in 2017. Looking forward to seeing what 2018 has in store. Happy New Year!!
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Hi Kevin:
Thank you for your NY wishes! Enjoy hearing from you & your beautiful photos are so appreciated! All the best to you & family! Happy 2018!
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Hi Carolyn, nice to hear from you!! Thank you so much for your kind words. Happy New Year to you and your family. 🙂
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Have a great New Year, Kevin, and thanks for your continuing interest in Elm Drive Images.
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Thanks, Dan! You too bud – Happy New Year!
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Those are some seriously amazing photographs! Don’t know what equipment you use or what you are doing, but I hope I get to that level one day! Happy New Year to you and yours. 🙂
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Wow, thank you for such an amazing compliment!! Your work is great! I enjoy your photographs. Especially because the images are so different than my shots of the West Coast and Southwest. Happy New Year to you and all your loved ones (and even the people you don’t like haha). See you in 2018!! 🙂
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Thanks, Kevin! 🙂
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Happy New Year Kevin. I love your blog and your photographs of California. I just recently returned to the West, I sorely missed California, I’ve visited several times (one of those annoying Arizonans that come to cool off, LOL) and have some pretty wonderful memories of my travels there. I look forward to reading your content and seeing your photographs in the new year. It is refreshing to be connected to someone who is truly authentic and seems to be a pretty happy guy.
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Hi Laura, thank you so much! Yeah, I try my best to be positive. I guess the more we think happy thoughts, the more likely great things will happen. I enjoy your blog as well. 🙂 Glad we have connected here on WP. Happy New Year!!
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I’ve been away from the blogging world, but I’m glad I caught this post of your best photos. They look great.
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Hey Eric, thanks man! 🙂
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Happy New Year, sweetie!! I look forward to another year filled with love, joy and creativity! May 2018 the best year yet to come. Can’t wait to see what 2018 has in store and to spend quality time with you and the family all over beautiful California and the rest of the world. xxx
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I couldn’t have said it any better!! Thank you for always supporting my imagination, and for being the greatest wife in the world. Love you!
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Best wishes for 2018!
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Thank you! Same to you!! 🙂
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