Island Light: July Begins
Pick your spot on the beach, the water is wonderful!
Pick your spot on the beach, the water is wonderful!
The crew smiles at the Chilmark Church lobster roll dinner.
The crew smiles at the Chilmark Church lobster roll dinner.
Bottom paint gets attended to on Vineyard Haven waterfront.
Bottom paint gets attended to on Vineyard Haven waterfront.
Chilmark ferns frond up after this week's rain.
Chilmark ferns frond up after this week's rain.
Squid Row lives up to its name as jiggers get lucky.
Squid Row lives up to its name as jiggers get lucky.
Morning has broken over Gannon and Benjamin boatyard.
Morning has broken over Gannon and Benjamin boatyard.
Cruise ship makes her rounds through Vineyard Haven harbor.
Cruise ship makes her rounds through Vineyard Haven harbor.
Vineyard Haven oak lifts its branches to welcome the warmth of the sun.
Vineyard Haven oak lifts its branches to welcome the warmth of the sun.
Sun sets over West Chop as East Chop onlookers bask in the late afternoon light.
Sun sets over West Chop as East Chop onlookers bask in the late afternoon light.
The bunting, pin wheels and top hats are put away for another year and the hamburgers, hot dogs and potato salad are safely in the fridge. The Vineyard celebrated another Independence Day with patriotic fervor and today the sun is shining and beaches await. Time to enjoy the Island in her natural splendor. Join photographer Tim Johnson as he searches out what makes the Vineyard so unique.