Island Light: Quiet Moments
A quiet moment on the Oak Bluffs waterfront.
A quiet moment on the Oak Bluffs waterfront.
Una sets up the outside dining area at the Sand Bar.
Una sets up the outside dining area at the Sand Bar.
When the sun goes down, it's selfie time on the fishing pier.
When the sun goes down, it's selfie time on the fishing pier.
Porch party on Ocean Park displays some colorful fashion.
Porch party on Ocean Park displays some colorful fashion.
Timeless house on the corner of Dennis Alley Park in Oak Bluffs.
Timeless house on the corner of Dennis Alley Park in Oak Bluffs.
Backyard flora and fauna in Vineyard Haven.
Backyard flora and fauna in Vineyard Haven.
Meandering stairway leads down to Makonikey.
Meandering stairway leads down to Makonikey.
Split rock at Makonikey welcomes birds and adventurous climbers.
Split rock at Makonikey welcomes birds and adventurous climbers.
Zenet enjoys the weather with a game of tennis at Tashmoo.
Zenet enjoys the weather with a game of tennis at Tashmoo.
Aquinnah's master fishing guide in his home port of Menemsha.
Aquinnah's master fishing guide in his home port of Menemsha.
Another bluefish heading home to the grill.
Another bluefish heading home to the grill.
Sunset, and the fish are jumping at Sengekontacket.
Sunset, and the fish are jumping at Sengekontacket.
The Island in the early morning is a different place this time of year - quiet, still, foggy at the edges, washed clean of any summer resort merrymaking from the night before. The neighborhoods will stir and slowly fill with a colorful assortment of summer residents, tourists and workaday Islanders. Soon the beaches will be dotted with vacationers seeking cool, salty refuge.