Island Light: Gentle Fog, Before the Summer Rush
Daffodils bloom near Ocean Park benches awaiting weekend visitors.
Daffodils bloom near Ocean Park benches awaiting weekend visitors.
Oak Bluffs bandstand stands sentinal in early morning fog.
Oak Bluffs bandstand stands sentinal in early morning fog.
East Chop pier seems to float on water as sun tries to break through.
East Chop pier seems to float on water as sun tries to break through.
Island Home prepares to depart Vineyard Haven.
Island Home prepares to depart Vineyard Haven.
Pastel Tashmoo reflections are study in pink and blue.
Pastel Tashmoo reflections are study in pink and blue.
Chilmark stream bubbles along through greening Island countryside.
Chilmark stream bubbles along through greening Island countryside.
Menemsha fishing nets are packed away until next outing.
Menemsha fishing nets are packed away until next outing.
Horseshoe crab perched along shore by Quitsa boat landing.
Horseshoe crab perched along shore by Quitsa boat landing.
Gay Head Lighthouse shines her beacon through pea soup.
Gay Head Lighthouse shines her beacon through pea soup.
Late afternoon quahauggers search for evening's dinner.
Late afternoon quahauggers search for evening's dinner.
Sun sets on another May day over Sengekontacket Pond.
Sun sets on another May day over Sengekontacket Pond.
The week leading up to Memorial Day is busy in many ways. Businesses rush to ready their stores, contractors hustle to finish projects, and towns hurry to welcome the expected visitors. But off the beaten path you may find peace and solitude. Photographer Timothy Johnson headed out with his camera to record quiet, gentle fog and a time to meditate before the hurly burl of summer.