Scenes From Martha’s Vineyard: January 2024
Slough Cove sunset.
Slough Cove sunset.
Great horned owl.
Great horned owl.
The arch at Lucy Vincent Beach has since collapsed.
The arch at Lucy Vincent Beach has since collapsed.
Dusting of snow at Granary Gallery.
Dusting of snow at Granary Gallery.
South Beach sunset.
South Beach sunset.
Peregrine falcon soars in Vineyard skies.
Peregrine falcon soars in Vineyard skies.
Pansies bloom in winter in an alcove in the Lucy Vincent cliffs.
Pansies bloom in winter in an alcove in the Lucy Vincent cliffs.
Remnants of Highland Wharf remain at East Chop Beach Club.
Remnants of Highland Wharf remain at East Chop Beach Club.
Sunday’s storm brought waves through the Menemsha channel.
Sunday’s storm brought waves through the Menemsha channel.
Sengie bare trees.
Sengie bare trees.
Tugboat Thuban and Shenandoah in Vineyard Haven fog.
Tugboat Thuban and Shenandoah in Vineyard Haven fog.
Two sailboats ride out the winter by the Edgartown Lighthouse.
Two sailboats ride out the winter by the Edgartown Lighthouse.
Short-eared owl searches Katama for food.
Short-eared owl searches Katama for food.
Chappy breach closed again during latest storm.
Chappy breach closed again during latest storm.
Camp Ground porches in winter.
Camp Ground porches in winter.
Quiet time of the year at Chappaquiddick Beach Club.
Quiet time of the year at Chappaquiddick Beach Club.
Out walking, we see our own breath in the air and appreciate something essential about what it means to be alive. Somehow this season even reminds us of the dance of darkness and light, as the days grow longer and sunset, not starlight, becomes the sky’s accompaniment to the drive home from work.
We’ll settle for a brisk walk, and then a mug of hot coffee by the woodstove, and the sweet sensation of returning warmth.