Scenes From Martha's Vineyard: October 2018
Wild turkeys make a run for it in the West Tisbury Cemetery.
Wild turkeys make a run for it in the West Tisbury Cemetery.
Swans perform a fly by.
Swans perform a fly by.
Cape Pogue calm under blue October skies.
Cape Pogue calm under blue October skies.
Groundsel rings Eel Pond in Edgartown.
Groundsel rings Eel Pond in Edgartown.
October light shines on Inkwell Beach benches.
October light shines on Inkwell Beach benches.
Renovations are finished at the Hancock House at Quansoo.
Renovations are finished at the Hancock House at Quansoo.
Summer Camp in October.
Summer Camp in October.
A congregation of egrets take over West Basin in Aquinnah.
A congregation of egrets take over West Basin in Aquinnah.
Dawn breaks over Lucy Vincent Beach.
Dawn breaks over Lucy Vincent Beach.
Farm Pond marsh and Wood Island dressed in their fall colors.
Farm Pond marsh and Wood Island dressed in their fall colors.
Skipper gets a fresh coat of paint in the off season.
Skipper gets a fresh coat of paint in the off season.
Entering Woods Hole harbor with Nobska Light behind.
Entering Woods Hole harbor with Nobska Light behind.
Last night trying their luck at the derby Saturday at Edgartown Light.
Last night trying their luck at the derby Saturday at Edgartown Light.
Wine reds and russet color hydrangeas in October.
Wine reds and russet color hydrangeas in October.
Sunset at Quitsa landing and all is good.
Sunset at Quitsa landing and all is good.
Even the clutter at Menemsha is picturesque.
Even the clutter at Menemsha is picturesque.
Endless summer (when the weather cooperates) at Squibnocket.
Endless summer (when the weather cooperates) at Squibnocket.
Penikese island.
Penikese island.
Whether watching the sunset at Lobsterville or the sunrise at Lucy Vincent, whether casting at Edgartown Lighthouse or viewing Devil's Bridge from Gay Head Light, Islanders know October is one of the prettiest months and gives them yet another excuse to celebrate the matchless joys of the Vineyard.