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Island Light: Warmth of the Sun

Watching the sky turn from blue to orange from the coolest spot on the Island, Philbin Beach.
Timothy Johnson
Watching the sky turn from blue to orange from the coolest spot on the Island, Philbin Beach.
Timothy Johnson
Olsen Estrella with his prize catch at Duarte's Pond in West Tisbury.
Timothy Johnson
Olsen Estrella with his prize catch at Duarte's Pond in West Tisbury.
Timothy Johnson
Relaxing morning spent in Oak Bluffs' Post Office Square.
Timothy Johnson
Relaxing morning spent in Oak Bluffs' Post Office Square.
Timothy Johnson
Summertime, and the living is easy in the Camp Ground.
Timothy Johnson
Summertime, and the living is easy in the Camp Ground.
Timothy Johnson
Neil Howl feels the warmth of the sun and cool ocean breezes off Squibnocket.
Timothy Johnson
Neil Howl feels the warmth of the sun and cool ocean breezes off Squibnocket.
Timothy Johnson
Old time charm seen above at the Wesley Hotel in Oak Bluffs.
Timothy Johnson
Old time charm seen above at the Wesley Hotel in Oak Bluffs.
Timothy Johnson
Deep greens and blues are the colors I choose.
Timothy Johnson
Deep greens and blues are the colors I choose.
Timothy Johnson

It happens every year. You can feel the weather change. The nights become cooler and you pull a blanket out for the bed. But the days, and the warmth of the sun still remain. Look up and feel it on your face after your morning swim and take advantage of these last few weeks of August.



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