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| Oak Bluffs Channel |
It
has been a very busy summer. We have enjoyed mini-vacations
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| Abby and Grayson at Mayfair Farm, Harrisville NH |
In New Port
Rhode Island, Lake Morey Vermont as well as a lovely Independence Day family
gathering with Jeremy and his significant other Gina and, of course, Abigail
and her newly minted husband, Grayson. In addition to working on the
images and blogs from all these activities.
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Future Studio
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I have been finishing the design of
my 2019 New England Reflections Calendar and working with our builder Jason on
the layout and facilities of my new studio/man cave. Susan is so
enthusiastic about getting me and my stuff out of the house that she actually
agreed that I should convert a portion of our barn into my photographic escape.
I get a studio and she recovers an upstairs guest room.
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| Sounding Edgartown |
Amid
all this hustle, Susan and I just returned from a couple of days on Martha’s
Vineyard where the focus was on some serious relaxation. We spent two nights
at our good friends Connie and John’s Vineyard retreat. We relaxed at the
beach, explored the quieter corners of the Island and ate exceptionally
well.
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| East Chop Light |
On previous visits to the Vineyard, I have always felt pressure to run about
seeking the classic shots especially around the magic golden hours. My
goal on one trip was to photograph all five of the islands lighthouses.
This time I relaxed and shot whatever came my way. There were still
plenty of wonderful images to be found.
To the Beach
Leaving
our car behind, we took the Island Queen from Falmouth to Oak Bluffs and spent
the first afternoon relaxing at the beach. With temperatures in the mid
90s at home, we were quite comfortable sharing the ocean’s edge with the
scavenging sea gulls.
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| The Atlantic Edgartown Ma |
Edgartown
Dinner was at the Atlantic in Edgartown –
expensive, but great food and gigantic portions. We all brought home
provisions for lunch the next day. The evening was warm and beautiful,
great weather for a stroll along the waterfront.
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The Atlantic Line
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| Evening Launch, Edgartown Ma |
West Tisbury
The
next day we explored some of the less congested back roads. Even on one
of the busiest weeks of the season, it was possible to find quiet roads, away
from the craziness of the seaside towns.
Menemsha
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| Menemsha Traps |
Finally, we ended up in
Menemsha. This little fishing village is one of my favorite corners of
the Vineyard, It is a great place to shoot active fishing and lobstering
vessels among all the lines and lobster traps. It is also one of the best
places to buy fresh seafood - and we did. Dinner was a quiet gathering of
local friends at John and Connie’s house.
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| Sea Bass Fillet Menemsha |
The
next day, we had time for peaceful walks through the Scrub Oak forest before
heading to Oak Bluffs and the cruise back to Falmouth.
We
had a lovely time on the Vineyard. It was a chance to relax before the
hectic excitement of the big family holiday.
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Falmouth Channel
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I
have added more images from our trip to my growing collection in my
Jeffrey
Newcomer
Leaving
our car behind, we took the Island Queen from Falmouth to Oak Bluffs and spent
the first afternoon relaxing at the beach. With temperatures in the mid
90s at home, we were quite comfortable sharing the ocean’s edge with the
scavenging sea gulls. 
We
had a lovely time on the Vineyard. It was a chance to relax before the
hectic excitement of the big family holiday. 
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