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Island Light: Chappy

Grey seal is ready for its closeup on Chappy's East Beach.
Timothy Johnson
Grey seal is ready for its closeup on Chappy's East Beach.
Timothy Johnson
Soon it was nap time in the warmth of the sun's rays.
Timothy Johnson
Soon it was nap time in the warmth of the sun's rays.
Timothy Johnson
A relic from a different time rusts away in the car graveyard.
Timothy Johnson
A relic from a different time rusts away in the car graveyard.
Timothy Johnson
Cocoa, Nola and Jules have the entire beach to themselves on Wasque.
Timothy Johnson
Cocoa, Nola and Jules have the entire beach to themselves on Wasque.
Timothy Johnson
Due to erosion, fallen trees turn to driftwood on beach.
Timothy Johnson
Due to erosion, fallen trees turn to driftwood on beach.
Timothy Johnson
Osprey pole awaits returning seasonal guest overlooking Norton Point.
Timothy Johnson
Osprey pole awaits returning seasonal guest overlooking Norton Point.
Timothy Johnson
Barnacles hitch a ride on some scallops.
Timothy Johnson
Barnacles hitch a ride on some scallops.
Timothy Johnson
Chappy Ferry is always on time.
Timothy Johnson
Chappy Ferry is always on time.
Timothy Johnson

Follow photographer Tim Johnson as he travels Chappaquiddick in the off-season. Any visit to Chappy is worthwhile, but in March you truly do have the beaches to yourself. (Other than some sleepy seals, that is.)



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