Island Light: Winter Wonderland
White-tailed deer in the white Chilmark woods.
White-tailed deer in the white Chilmark woods.
The Oak Bluffs water department looks like it belongs in a fairy tale.
The Oak Bluffs water department looks like it belongs in a fairy tale.
Bright-colored scallop shells in Menemsha.
Bright-colored scallop shells in Menemsha.
A clear day in Menemsha, in between storms.
A clear day in Menemsha, in between storms.
Steeples of Oak Bluffs rise behind Sunset Lake.
Steeples of Oak Bluffs rise behind Sunset Lake.
A snowman named Olaf, who has a carrot nose and blueberry eyes.
A snowman named Olaf, who has a carrot nose and blueberry eyes.
A stand of pines with a dusting of snow.
A stand of pines with a dusting of snow.
Tank, an Italian mastiff, spends a snow day at the Oak Bluffs dog park.
Tank, an Italian mastiff, spends a snow day at the Oak Bluffs dog park.
Nate Davies poses with friends.
Nate Davies poses with friends.
Bella and Tank frolic in the snow.
Bella and Tank frolic in the snow.
A truck that's seen many winters in Vineyard Haven.
A truck that's seen many winters in Vineyard Haven.
The first snowfall of the season seems magical, as the world transforms with a blanket of white. Then winter settles in and the snow comes more often and lingers, becoming a fact of the season. Pretty soon it is easy to long for warmth and snow-free views, for the day the snow boots are put away and grass can be felt under bare feet. But the winter world has beauty, too, easier to appreciate as each day brings us closer to spring. Take a look at the Island's winter landscape through Tim Johnson's camera lens.