Looking Back at 2015: Popular Gazette Photos
This late November shot of the full moon over Lucy Vincent Beach was the most popular photo of the year on the Gazette's Facebook page.
This late November shot of the full moon over Lucy Vincent Beach was the most popular photo of the year on the Gazette's Facebook page.
There's something about full moons. This shot of the late October full moon was the Gazette's most popular photo of the year on Instagram.
There's something about full moons. This shot of the late October full moon was the Gazette's most popular photo of the year on Instagram.
A peaceful late August day at Squibnocket was popular. "Not sure how this could be any more perfect," read one Facebook comment.
A peaceful late August day at Squibnocket was popular. "Not sure how this could be any more perfect," read one Facebook comment.
A yearly favorite: Edgartown Lighthouse adorned for Christmas season, the second most popular photo on the Gazette's Facebook page.
A yearly favorite: Edgartown Lighthouse adorned for Christmas season, the second most popular photo on the Gazette's Facebook page.
This photo of the Chappy ferry making its way through Edgartown harbor with an impromptu ice breaker was the most shared photo of the year on the Gazette's Facebook page.
This photo of the Chappy ferry making its way through Edgartown harbor with an impromptu ice breaker was the most shared photo of the year on the Gazette's Facebook page.
This Facebook photo from April announcing the re-opening of Back Door Donuts received lots of likes and comments. An example: "It's official. Winter is completely over! CAN'T WAIT!!"
This Facebook photo from April announcing the re-opening of Back Door Donuts received lots of likes and comments. An example: "It's official. Winter is completely over! CAN'T WAIT!!"
Photo series of seals spotted in September was a big hit.
Photo series of seals spotted in September was a big hit.
This shot of a summer sunset behind the Oak Bluffs Steamship terminal was a hit on Instagram.
This shot of a summer sunset behind the Oak Bluffs Steamship terminal was a hit on Instagram.
Another hit on Facebook: a stunning July Edgartown sunrise.
Another hit on Facebook: a stunning July Edgartown sunrise.
Ten ladies from Atlanta, Georgia took advantage of all the Vineyard has to offer during their vacation this summer, including jumping off the Big Bridge, and they sent a photo to the Gazette. It received lots of likes and comments on Facebook, and even inspired some to take their own plunge.
Ten ladies from Atlanta, Georgia took advantage of all the Vineyard has to offer during their vacation this summer, including jumping off the Big Bridge, and they sent a photo to the Gazette. It received lots of likes and comments on Facebook, and even inspired some to take their own plunge.
Daybreak over Ocean Park.
Daybreak over Ocean Park.
Otters spotted in October at Priester's Pond had lots of admirers.
Otters spotted in October at Priester's Pond had lots of admirers.
Victorious over Nantucket in the annual Island Cup, the Vineyarders arrive back on the Island to a hero's welcome (and lots of likes on Instagram).
Victorious over Nantucket in the annual Island Cup, the Vineyarders arrive back on the Island to a hero's welcome (and lots of likes on Instagram).
Evening scene from aboard the Island Home ferry in Woods Hole was much-admired on Facebook.
Evening scene from aboard the Island Home ferry in Woods Hole was much-admired on Facebook.
A fall scene at Morning Glory Farm.
A fall scene at Morning Glory Farm.
A classic North Road scene earned lots of praise. Vineyard Christmas photos made up half of the top 10 Gazette Instagram photos of the year.
A classic North Road scene earned lots of praise. Vineyard Christmas photos made up half of the top 10 Gazette Instagram photos of the year.
Instagram followers liked this shot of the Oak Bluffs Harbor aglow for the season.
Instagram followers liked this shot of the Oak Bluffs Harbor aglow for the season.
One more moon photo. This shoot of the full moon in May over the Edgartown Light was the fourth-most liked photo on Facebook.
One more moon photo. This shoot of the full moon in May over the Edgartown Light was the fourth-most liked photo on Facebook.
Full moons, pumpkins, sunsets and Christmas lights. An icy Edgartown harbor and a serene summer day at Squibnocket. The last year on Martha's Vineyard has been faithfully documented by Gazette photographers and contributers, with photos shared every week in the paper, on our website, and on the Gazette's Facebook and Instagram pages.
From seals in September to otters in October, these are some of this year's Gazette photographs that received the largest response from our readers on social media: the most likes, shares, and comments. We look forward to seeing what 2016 brings.