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Island Light: Sun's Out

A dinghy awaits the next trip.
A dinghy awaits the next trip.
Tim Johnson
A dinghy awaits the next trip.
A dinghy awaits the next trip.
Tim Johnson
Reflections on Lagoon pond.
Reflections on Lagoon pond.
Tim Johnson
Reflections on Lagoon pond.
Reflections on Lagoon pond.
Tim Johnson
Deep in the woods of Chilmark.
Deep in the woods of Chilmark.
Tim Johnson
Deep in the woods of Chilmark.
Deep in the woods of Chilmark.
Tim Johnson
Out for a paddle.
Out for a paddle.
Tim Johnson
Out for a paddle.
Out for a paddle.
Tim Johnson
A pair of Sunfish ready for a sail.
A pair of Sunfish ready for a sail.
Tim Johnson
A pair of Sunfish ready for a sail.
A pair of Sunfish ready for a sail.
Tim Johnson
Kids enjoying the final seasons of Shenandoah.
Kids enjoy the final seasons of Shenandoah.
Tim Johnson
Kids enjoying the final seasons of Shenandoah.
Kids enjoy the final seasons of Shenandoah.
Tim Johnson
The Alabama is in fashion.
The Alabama is in fashion.
Tim Johnson
The Alabama is in fashion.
The Alabama is in fashion.
Tim Johnson
A busy beachfront in Edgartown.
A busy beachfront in Edgartown.
Tim Johnson
A busy beachfront in Edgartown.
A busy beachfront in Edgartown.
Tim Johnson
Soft light in Trinity church.
Soft light in Trinity church.
Tim Johnson
Soft light in Trinity church.
Soft light in Trinity church.
Tim Johnson
Political action in five corners.
Political action at Five Corners.
Tim Johnson
Political action in five corners.
Political action at Five Corners.
Tim Johnson
Ocean park crowds.
Ocean park crowds.
Tim Johnson
Ocean park crowds.
Ocean park crowds.
Tim Johnson
Leaving the lagoon for lobsters.
Leaving the lagoon for lobsters.
Tim Johnson
Leaving the lagoon for lobsters.
Leaving the lagoon for lobsters.
Tim Johnson
Lifting up at Mid Island Auto.
Lifting up at Mid Island Auto.
Tim Johnson
Lifting up at Mid Island Auto.
Lifting up at Mid Island Auto.
Tim Johnson
Pedaling hard in Katama.
Pedaling hard in Katama.
Tim Johnson
Pedaling hard in Katama.
Pedaling hard in Katama.
Tim Johnson
A serious ride.
A serious ride.
Tim Johnson
A serious ride.
A serious ride.
Tim Johnson
Loving every mile.
Loving every mile.
Tim Johnson
Loving every mile.
Loving every mile.
Tim Johnson
Summer is all about the outdoor activities.
Summer is all about the outdoor activities.
Tim Johnson
Summer is all about the outdoor activities.
Summer is all about the outdoor activities.
Tim Johnson
A dinghy awaits the next trip.
Reflections on Lagoon pond.
Deep in the woods of Chilmark.
Out for a paddle.
A pair of Sunfish ready for a sail.
Kids enjoying the final seasons of Shenandoah.
The Alabama is in fashion.
A busy beachfront in Edgartown.
Soft light in Trinity church.
Political action in five corners.
Ocean park crowds.
Leaving the lagoon for lobsters.
Lifting up at Mid Island Auto.
Pedaling hard in Katama.
A serious ride.
Loving every mile.
Summer is all about the outdoor activities.

It seems wrong to describe the end of July like the beginning of a roller coast ride — that slow motion, upward climbing, anticipation building moment when the cars inch their way to the top of the first hill. After all, isn’t July full of heat and hurly-burly, of action and activity?

Yes, but it’s got nothing on August — the month when the motor truly kicks in and there is no turning back.

So savor these last bits of July, here on the way to the top of the roller coaster of summer. Because soon, August is coming to take you for a ride.



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