Island Light: Super Bowl Respite
Northeast wind drifts snow across Seaview avenue in Oak Bluffs.
Northeast wind drifts snow across Seaview avenue in Oak Bluffs.
Lone snow goose makes friends in a Middle Road pasture.
Lone snow goose makes friends in a Middle Road pasture.
Sculptural interest with this gnarled oak tree at Felix Neck.
Sculptural interest with this gnarled oak tree at Felix Neck.
Colorful hulls brighten the white and gray scene on Vineyard Haven's waterfront.
Colorful hulls brighten the white and gray scene on Vineyard Haven's waterfront.
Peter Cronig is dressed appropriately for the weather on Main street.
Peter Cronig is dressed appropriately for the weather on Main street.
A northern cardinal adds a dash of red to the monochromatic landscape.
A northern cardinal adds a dash of red to the monochromatic landscape.
Swirling waves pound the south shore of Chilmark at Squibnocket.
Swirling waves pound the south shore of Chilmark at Squibnocket.
Boarded windows on East Chop defend against winter weather.
Boarded windows on East Chop defend against winter weather.
Finger piers in Edgartown Harbor.
Finger piers in Edgartown Harbor.
Snow fence at Lobsterville tries to control shifting sands.
Snow fence at Lobsterville tries to control shifting sands.
Edgartown whaling captain's homes on historic North Water street.
Edgartown whaling captain's homes on historic North Water street.
Low tide at Menemsha Pond reveals Chilmark's jewelry.
Low tide at Menemsha Pond reveals Chilmark's jewelry.
We interrupt today's non-stop New England Patriots news cycle with sights and scenes as February begins on the Vineyard. Even in the starkest days of the year, the natural beauty of the Island is clear. Snow-blanketed gingerbread cottages in Oak Bluffs, the stillness of a quiet Edgartown Harbor, low tide on Menemsha Pond, and the austere beauty of Lobsterville Beach in winter. Take a photographic tour and enjoy a respite from all things Tom, and Bill, and Gronk.