Island Light: Down Island
Many varieties of boats fill Tisbury's port in August.
Many varieties of boats fill Tisbury's port in August.
Summer reflections turn straight lines wavy in Vineyard Haven harbor.
Summer reflections turn straight lines wavy in Vineyard Haven harbor.
Vineyard Haven grand lady shows her patriotism.
Vineyard Haven grand lady shows her patriotism.
Serenity on a Tisbury porch.
Serenity on a Tisbury porch.
Taking in the view at West Chop.
Taking in the view at West Chop.
Lantern room of West Chop Light has guided mariners for decades.
Lantern room of West Chop Light has guided mariners for decades.
Daytime in Ocean Park is center of activity for family fun.
Daytime in Ocean Park is center of activity for family fun.
The family that quahaugs together, stays together in Sengekontacket.
The family that quahaugs together, stays together in Sengekontacket.
Looking at Katama Farm across a summer colored field of Queen Anne's Lace.
Looking at Katama Farm across a summer colored field of Queen Anne's Lace.
Lone dinghy bobs and dips in the ocean off East Chop.
Lone dinghy bobs and dips in the ocean off East Chop.
Blue, orange and green as sun sets over East Chop Light.
Blue, orange and green as sun sets over East Chop Light.
And as sun sets and the Vineyard Haven Band plays, families march around the bandstand.
And as sun sets and the Vineyard Haven Band plays, families march around the bandstand.
A trip up-Island is worthy anytime, but down-Island has many charms of its own. Photographer Tim Johnson spent the week prowling the busiest towns searching for quiet beauty.