Frank Teger: Been visiting MV for about 15 years, This particular year, my Goal was to be in the moment every minute of this day, I wanted to start the day off by catching a SUnrise and end the day watching the sunset in Menemsha. Staying in Katama allowed me to get up early enough before the sun came up over Edgartown

Frank Teger: Been visiting MV for about 15 years, This particular year, my Goal was to be in the moment every minute of this day, I wanted to start the day off by catching a SUnrise and end the day watching the sunset in Menemsha. Staying in Katama allowed me to get up early enough before the sun came up over Edgartown http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19201.jpg #gallery50b6da85112e21710d78b44f2cc8a8a3 Sarah-Elisabeth Midboe: The moon over Aquinnah on an October night. Taken with my Canon Powershot http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19202.jpg #gallery4752b5db56ec5b58b152a68318581f6b Sarah-Elisabeth Midboe: Clouds over Gayhead Light http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19203.jpg #gallerya3b2e0d095b2d7155d1b7739488f9ff1 Summer Land: From stealing the ring at the Flying Horses to waiting for the planes to land at Katama Airfield, This particular photo really captures the essence of the vineyard through the eyes of a child. As the two brothers gaze at the plane, you can feel their imaginations soar; triggering nostalgia for anyone who has grown up on the vineyard. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19204.jpg #gallery27649dc46ea499041457767a5a703073 Micahel Godin: Sunrise in Edgartown in September while I was watching the contestants trying to catch The Big One for the fishing derby. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19205.jpg #gallery78bb5a712e87e38a04a4109d5456e54a Michael Godin: Sunset at Lucy Vincient Beach http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19206.jpg #gallery6be2c7d9b4beb7e867114e4d9d25bfed Eric Sheerer: Sitting on a bench along Seaview Ave. in Oak Bluffs. We were observing this storm that was passing to the south of the Vineyard, a storm that had earlier caused major damage in our hometown of Hershey, PA. The contrast of thunderclouds and near full moon was breathtaking! This was shot with a Fuji camera. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19207.jpg #galleryf5d523734ce2ac76ad9215bd0f87c376 Addy Conrad: Back to Basics!A NW native home surrounded by NW native plants and wildlife habitat. Eco friendly and unique. Creative inspiration appeals to the "eye" of the beholder by appealing to all aspects of their soul. This is a living place, more than a garden, more than a pool, more than a stream. It invokes peace while everything grows. Seasons change to a sacred pace. Here is a small area to find the earth's pulse. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19208.jpg #galleryffb5597397de30f24dfafbf479c92861 Jim Peterson: This is a shot I took in Edgartown as my family shopped in town. I took this with my Canon Rebel T1I. To me this is a very serene view and I like the contrast between the deep blue sky and the white boats. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19209.jpg #galleryba32ac4781099e7ffe65f42e3cdf3d34 Jim Peterson: This picture was taken in Vineyard Haven with my Canon TiI camera. The colors and contrast in this photo help to make it visually appealing. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19210.jpg #galleryfbc73ee8f22e7cbf9e2b7883ce7516bb Wendy Gardner: This photo was taken with an Olympus digital camera at the 2010 Agricultural Fair. My younger daughter is an accomplished knitter and she is patiently teaching me, sometimes consulting by phone from her college dorm. We were drawn to the vibrant colors and varied textures of this yarn, a shared mother/daughter moment. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19211.jpg #gallery7a0e10e1357075a0fa685382abb8b462 Julie W. Handfield: I was waiting for ferry in OB when I noticed a formation of the clouds that resembled the shape of the island of MV! http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19212.jpg #galleryad409abd19cd473d128eaab4f69f0daf Julie W. Handfield: Sunrise shot taken enroute from WH to VH. I like the silhouette of the ferry against the colors of the sunrise http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19213.jpg #gallery23e140a848564d0d992c874d4cea766b Joan Caulton: This photo was taken in the fall on the beach at Long Point. I was looking for shadows and got the bonus of sand sculpted by the grass blowing in the wind. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19214.jpg #gallerycd12c5f7eafb7e784382eb8e307d4ae0 Joan Caulton: This photo was taken along the Gay Head Moraine Trail in Aquinnah during October. The reflections in the water of tress and sky are crystal clear. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19215.jpg #galleryccf9fa222512910e68363adb0510adf4 Paul S. Teller: I took this shot during the annual fireworks show on August 20, 2010. Let's face it--I got lucky. I love how symmetrical the shot is, and how the fireworks could look like a dead dandelion or an anemone or snakes on Medusa's head. A true explosion of light! http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19216.jpg #galleryf6bb6d65c8c39c685424a156838f6853 Paul S. Teller: I took this at sunrise from our rental house overlooking Vineyard Haven Harbor. After this shot, I took back all the mumblings I said about my wife for waking me up at sunrise. The colors are 100% natural--how glorious! http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19217.jpg #gallery842af58fcd81687f10b5c099e49ec699 Tina Miller: This was taken this past October. My son's 8th grade class had their British exchange class here for the week. We wanted to give them a iconic Vineyard experience, so on this beautiful calm day at Quuansoo we has a bonfire with 25 boys and girls from West Tisbury School and Bridgewater school in England http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19218.jpg #gallery61bd5a9f9bb389ac9cbcc5d3f0eeefcc Adam Mignanelli: I have spend many summers visiting good friends on Herring Creek Farm, before my parents purchased their dream home here over a year ago. This farm was partly the convincing moment for my parents to buy, as well as a beautiful setting for many long afternoons and magical nights during hy high school years, up to adulthood. I shot this photo on a bike ride to the beach, stopping to feed the miniature horse that grazed the fields of the farm. The curious pink nose pushed up against the fence was a moment stopped in time. The blur of the whiskers and the sharp rust of the fence gave my composition strength in the split second that I captured on the farm. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19219.jpg #gallerydab9cfb7282558f06d995e4dcbad5b50 Diotima Elaine Vanderhoop: The Aquinnah cliffs and Lighthouse on a late afternoon winter day. I had to wait for just the right moment when the red lamp of the lighthouse came around http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19220.jpg #gallery29dc30ad86f873300d82df7ede9a0441 Diotima Elaine Vanderhoop: Swan riding the waves at Squibnocket Beach. It calmly rode in the gentle surf only to turn back and begin again, clearly enjoying the moment and the beauty as much as I was. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19221.jpg #gallery71fcbae809ac29a498dbe627a7b23b4c Ben Wolkowitz: This boat was in a backwater in Menemsha. To be precise it was off the right side of bridge that you go over to get to the public beach. It was a bright but overcast morning. Amidst all the activity, fishing boats and yachts I was attracted to this quiet area with this humble boat. The bridge railings provided convenient support and I took approximately 25 pictures of this scene over two separate visits. I prefer the light and angle of view on this one. Technically It was shot RAW at focal length 60, 1/80s at f 4.8 with the ISO set at 200. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19222.jpg #gallery6ff2b69d6d2ebf159937c9ec2784ad7e Thomas McAuley: We were enjoying an evening at Menemsha in Marthaâ��s Vineyard and I was watching my brother-in-law taking pictures of his daughter Chloe. I found the silhouette of a father trying to capture his child daughter in time so beautiful I thought I would try to capture him capturing it â�� sometimes even a photographer makes a great subject! http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19223.jpg #gallery5c3b44401b674811b5e8088e1a24e7a5 Paul Marotta: While visiting with a family friend in July 2010, we happened to stop by the Morning Glory Farm Stand one morning for produce and breakfast. The day was beautiful and we were lucky enough to catch a worker high atop the wind turbine on their premises. The photo took very little if any work in photoshop as the day was terrific and conditions just perfect. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19224.jpg #gallerya9fce61a4b740c12085e3de4954089d2 Paul Marotta: We spent a weekend with a family friend in July 2010 and were lucky enough to have just terrific weather. While walking on the beach at Aquinah we came across just amazing stones and clay and rock formations. I shot this with a wide angle 16mm f2.8 Nikon lens on my Nikon D200. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19225.jpg #galleryeab4d8e270ac1c39d4480c835ab0b4de Kate Flaherty: This photo was taken in April 2010 early afternoon from a beach in Aquinnah. I like this because the rainbow appeared after it had drizzled, and the sun came out from behind the clouds. Also, because the rainbow lands on the house. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19226.jpg #gallery3129dfa08dbd19f97ef05cc5753e450b Kate Flaherty: This was taken early in the morning over Menemsha bite; it was my first sunrise. The sun had not yet come over the horizon and I had been waiting for about half an hour at that point. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19227.jpg #gallery44e88d3cdaf008900484f92ba4c6c51b Ronald J Rose: This photo was taken in the Spring on Lagoon Pond. It was about 6am. This was taken from Hines Point. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19228.jpg #gallery2638f62232521dd30dc5bf604a6d23e4 kara shemeth: tashmoo sunset viewing with friends august 5 2010 http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19229.jpg #galleryde646eafb46fad3dd363e893401c2db9 kara shemeth: backyard paradise july 2010 http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19230.jpg #gallery59a4e3a281d5feda1b6b531c65657e89 Julie English: The Vineyard has offered me many wonderful inspiring image opportunities. This view from West Chop was the end of a beautiful day on the Island. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19231.jpg #gallery517f62b2ea7e49d5faf86c104dba801f Colin Whyte: This picture of my grand-daughter, ELizabeth Thompson, was taken this Fall at the Harvest Festival at Morning Glory Farm. It captures the essence of Fall and this delightful little girl. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19232.jpg #gallery93a8ddcf73bbed27cf3904a0c2ea323c Adam Samson: This photo was taken in menemsha. The texture of the shingles and door really caught my eye. The screw as the pull made this shot especially unique to me http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19233.jpg #gallery1231fa0eafd785a21372b550b531205d Adam Samson: This photo was taken in Edgartown near the light house. I liked this setting because it shows picturesque beauty of the vineyard. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19234.jpg #galleryb3b2e5e6e33a19aa35fe31321adc3100 Bob Gates: Our annual trip to Larsen's in Menemsha for cooked lobsters. Reminds me of the wonderful chaos and smells as the lobsters come out of the pots and people wait in the doorway for their names to be called. Canon 5DII, 24mm f/1.4 lens, 1/30 sec at f/4. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19235.jpg #galleryf7c6853c7a4a2291e0c49cad09fb1a30 Bob Gates: Taken at Zack's cliffs beach off Moshup trail. An entire family was lined up on the beach together, but I saw only their umbrellas so I cropped for that. Canon 5DII, Canon 24mm f/1.4 lens, 1/250 sec at f/6.7. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19236.jpg #galleryd53ed6e2576ab89b34c972e6aa731423 Cristen Farrell: This photo was taken on the beach at Menemsha. We had friends visiting and brought them there for the sunset and a picnic on the beach. The kids had a great time of course, and I love the expression in their frolicking sillhouettes. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19237.jpg #galleryb818123d4596c686bf837ce0d839a9af Laura D. Roosevelt: This is a closeup of the door of the East Chop lighthouse, taken with my Cannon G-12. I like it because of its structural simplicity, the fact that it's a color shot containing only whites, grays, and black, and because of the rich suggestiveness/symbollism of a locked door. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19238.jpg #galleryc05901fe338c7b91f5251eb0a62df6e1 Laura D. Roosevelt: This was taken on the Pilot Hill Land Bank trail, with my Cannon G-12. I like it because it isn't immediately obvious what exactly it is; it's almost more like an abstract painting than a photograph. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19239.jpg #gallerye8e7b4901cc10d831bc1de471920b40d George H. Shattuck III: I was fortunate to capture this image at the end a sunrise shoot at Squibnocket Beach one August day last year. The beach had been shrouded in fog all morning but in an instant, the sky opened allowing the illumination of the shore. Happily, I was already set up on my tripod. I quickly turned my attention to the light and captured the moment. The sky closed just as quickly as it had opened and the light was gone... Truly a gift. This image was captured digitally in "RAW" format and converted to B&W in post processing. I added some extra contrast to the image to give the wet sand and fog above more "pop", then cropped the image into square format. www.georgeshattuck.com http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19240.jpg #gallerye8a1b242aebca90cee1f597ce624071a Paul Levy: If you can get a parking place, Menemsha sunsets are the best! http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19241.jpg #gallery62206c3269b796a451de0576902000f9 Paul Levy: There is nothing so tranquil as a sunrise on Squibnockeet Beach! http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19242.jpg #galleryc9c10e15bf0575c599ce161447d0a183 Barbara Berresford: This photo was taken at Lambert Cove Beach on Memorial Day weekend, 2010. It was our grandson's first visit to the beach since he was old enough to walk. I think this picture expresses a lot, even though it is taken from behind. I can sense the wonder and slight apprehension of young Jack, and the protectiveness of my husband, who just lets Jack take everything in. I also like the shadows and the hats! http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19243.jpg #gallerye2de92f7d986a7cc082a605634119514 Dan Gerges: Chair on Katama Bay beach near Windward Road. A weather-beaten chair in the sand, with a typical cedar shake New England house providing the backdrop. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19244.jpg #gallery5fe1a6812b75775c4d2633011b210684 Dan Gerges: I happened on this family and friends at the Edgartown Lighthouse, and grabbed this shot before I was seen, as they were concentrating hard on collecting marine life and inspecting the creatures in their buckets. The mother who is kneeling had reference books to help the kids do on the spot research. A great example of family enjoyment on Martha's Vineyard! http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19245.jpg #gallery98029e602042437f35d7def2c08472fa David J. Toman: My family likes to launch our ancient Boston Whaler on Edgartown Great Pond from an access point of Meetinghouse Rd. and putt-putt to South Beach. On a lovely sunny day in mid-September we packed up the boat with beach things, two nets, and a bucket in case we could catch some crabs. Within seconds of beacing the boat and securing the anchor in the sand my wife and I had each caught a crab. For this photo I used a medium format camera with Kodak Ektacolor Pro 160 film. The sailboat in the background and the simple joy of catching our own dinner give it a timelessness for me that could just as easily have dated from my youth. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19246.jpg #galleryba855911ee51cc2a48d2e6e26659138f Barbara Berresford: In November, we were driving along Moshup Trail after the sun had set. I thought my picture-taking was over for the day, but when we passed the dunes at Philbin Beach and I noticed the figures outlined against the sky, my obliging husband pulled over to let me try to capture the scene. As I was composing the picture, I noticed the pine tree and decided to get it in the frame. I like this picture because, unless you notice the sea in the distance,you could imagine yourself in a desert somewhere in the Southwest. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19247.jpg #gallery72e0c3840cba5439a1fc242c00f275ff Amaru Pareja: This photograph was shot on 120mm film, in Oak Bluffs about a half hour before the sun came up. There was such little light available, I had to use a flashlight to focus, and about a two minutes to expose the negative. This image is the result of an entire week of returning to the location for the right cloud formation. Although it was dark and cold every time, I have not even a hint of regret. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19248.jpg #gallery06f46a725a4bdc070e07b09bb7d05dce Amaru Pareja: Leaving Offshore Brewery one night and seeing how bright the full moon was, I couldn't resist taking a photo before I went home. I had made a mental note to shoot the new OB walkway at steampship and this night was perfect. Plus, it was about 500 yards away! I took my camera out of my car, set it up, and about a half hour later, I had this image to stare at the whole next day. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19249.jpg #gallerycc16c48e00744da59ed285ca9678d5b9 Gregory Carbone: This photo taken at the airport off Katama Road two years ago. My son was mesmerized by the planes and we were really lucky to catch this shot while he was at the fence. Perfect ending to a great breakfast that day! http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19250.jpg #gallery7552663f68b5eba5b1e88899419a4a01 Danielle Bailey: This photo was taken July 4, 2010. I never have watched the fireworks from the Chappy side and this was the first show of the evening...Sunset was so amazing, I will never forget it! http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19251.jpg #gallerya730d98bd8e325260bfc8ba46daeed16 Cindy Packard Richmond: After Earl ate Wasque, the speed limit Trustees of the Reservation sign was buried and within a few feet of the ocean. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19252.jpg #gallery571e646d4ea4d46a8fde33d07167efe5 Cindy Packard Richmond: Happened upon this scene and thought it was a lovely idea. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19253.jpg #gallery5a730579ebe031843c2cda200a47bb67 Michael Wallace: Taken Oct 20, 2010 on my way back to the Island. Sunset on the Steamship walking ramp just before I got into the boat. The ferry is docked in Woods Hole.The Island in the backround is Naushon. I love the reflection of the sunset on the side of the Ferry and the fact that only the people that live here would immediatly recognize that as the ferry. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19254.jpg #galleryabb207957b0abc1d85a7e32ab1c4359c tim coy: Island seal. September 2010. This seal saw me looking at him and decided to put on a show for me. This is only one of twenty I took while he was frolicking near the breakwater. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19255.jpg #gallerya8b428e6575840625955db1842361751 tim coy: My cousin is a martial arts master and one evening she went through her sword routines for me on the beach at Seven Gates Farm. Shot September 2008. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19256.jpg #galleryb61557c54dfb0ba8eaae27760bd98c63 Jerry Murray: South Beach, right fork. Late November, 2010. Taken with a Canon eos Rebel. No special effects. I was with my son, James, and saw this spectacular sunset developing while driving home past the "Triangle" towards VH. I realized I had my camera with me and asked James if he would mind taking a ride to the beach. I am glad he had some free time for me. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19257.jpg #gallery8f7d4d570dd8d2de4e4713dc37719db8 Jim Byrnes: July 4th parade. It captures the spirit of the day; Patriotism, pride and joy. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19258.jpg #galleryf2ee555e877c9bd7239e2a2d4e5c4f25 Jim Byrnes: July 4th parade preparations. The pic captures the feel of red, white and blue. It also captures the question: Where do we sit? http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19259.jpg #gallerydc754039e4ce819027917a58ab573643 Karen Self Osler: "Calm Before the Storm" We were showing the Island to visiting friends in July 2010. While stopped at Menemsha Creek, we noticed the fast-changing sky that indicated an approaching thunderstorm. I like the photo because it typifies how the Vineyard sky often reveals imminent weather changes. I also like the contrasting greys and greens. Shot with a Canon Power Shot SD1000. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19260.jpg #gallery361f984ff0040fbc17be3547788ad9f3 Karen Self Osler: Taken at Morning Glory Farm in the fall, where the colorful display of a bountiful harvest couldn't help but catch my eye. Taken with a Canon EOS Revel XT. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19261.jpg #gallery9220e1b573ac13ab682c3899a3241db1 Carol C. Albers: I was standing on Lake Avenue, looking towards Oak Bluffs Harbor, on the last day of my stay. The rainy blue mood coincided with my sadness at leaving, but the beauty and peacefulness was a perfect conclusion to my birthday weekend on The Vineyard. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19262.jpg #gallery6a7fcebb1365ff225fcd4c5712017153 dragana connaughton: I arrived in M.V. the morning after Hurricane earl came ripping through. The wind gusts were fierce and Great Pond was extremely churned up and agitated. I captured the photo just as the iwnds subsided. I feel the photo captures the serenity, beauty and privacy that is afforded on this magestic island. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19263.jpg #gallery93e06678bf43969ed7f3b3377605aa8c Dragana Connaughton: I am a great lover of all birds but hummingbirds delight me more than any other bird. I had visited my friend a few weeks earlier but did not have my camera with me. I just loved seeing these creatures flitting through her perennial garden. I came back a few weeks later and spent many hours trying to capture this little guy. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19264.jpg #gallery49a0fa0ea45d6c65e0524d65fb737c84 Gertrude "Gee Gee" Barden: "On the Path to Moshup Beach" On this trip to Moshup Beach (8-15-10) I was taking some pictures of the wonderful path that leads from the parking lot to the beach, hoping to use one as a subject for a watercolor painting. Relatives I was with caught up to and passed me as I was taking the pictures, so I included them in some of the shots. In this picture I love the fence and how its curve and the path beckon to the destination and experience that await, which are subtly foreshadowed by the tiny figures already on the beach visible at the upper left of the picture. Although we who walk this path may appear outwardly calm, inside there is a secret excitement, as we know that we are among the fortunate ones on our way to paradise! http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19265.jpg #gallerybb319a954eef4a99b72e60f9b295f123 Gertrude "Gee Gee" Barden: "Paradise Found" On this trip to Moshup Beach (8-15-10)our family group opted to settle down very near where the path from the parking lot ends, rather than continue on down the beach in search of the perfect spot. Our location happened to include a large previously dug hole in the sand a short distance in front of us. This picture was taken shortly after my little grandnephew Oliver discovered the hole and jumped into it, his face and body language clearly reflecting the joyful exultation of the moment. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19266.jpg #gallerydff72a168c5feb11f70978d4dc9d3132 Henry Ehrenberg: These are the charred remains of the Menemsha Coast Guard Boathouse a few days after the fire this summer. I shot it at sunset to grab some firey colors in the sky. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19267.jpg #gallery1ac395bb4e479617b0dd8fe0d4ad4d82 Ben Wolkowitz: Taken on the North Shore within a short walk of the Menemsha Harbor. It had been an overcast day in early September, but late in the afternoon the clouds began to break a bit letting some blue to show through. I like this photograph because the clouds had just broken enough to permit a scatter of the sun's rays over the water while the water and the rocks nearer to where I was standing were still unaffected. I liked the transition in the day. Also the pattern of the clouds, shoreline and rocks seemed to work together whereas from other locations they appeared much less integrated. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19268.jpg #galleryee4bf6db5e976ea9277d22ce248fc76a Carol C. Albers: The vibrant color of the vines on this wall in Vineyard Haven kept drawing my attention on a dreary day. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19269.jpg #galleryee61b754c078f757f61f2422169d6f92 Henry Ehrenberg: This is a shot of a boat overlooking Menemsha Harbor. I used a polarizing filter to catch the sunset in the window and the blue in the sky. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19270.jpg #gallery275612d39c2aacdf7b64836df54b9229 Gary Riedel: Edgartown Lighthouse is one of my favorite subjects to photograph on the Vineyard. Instead of the usual sunrise shot, I tried a different approach with this one. I like the contrast of the dramatic soft clouds vs. the sharp lines of the lighthouse and its window. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19271.jpg #galleryab9fd4aee1ea74d4abd54466385a2d18 Gary Riedel: I took this photo on a late summer afternoon at South Beach. I like the warm tones and natural golden glow of this image. It's a simple shot that gives me a feeling of tranquility that I get while on the Vineyard. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19272.jpg #gallery59ae859cc3d16e746764e141c3577e0b Jim O'Connor: This image was captured on a full moon evening at Lucy Vincent in the fall. I used a wide angle lens and long exposure on a tripod to soften the wave action as well as the reflection of the moon off of the ocean. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19273.jpg #galleryd34e8683df527e3555153d979bcda9cf Amy Keefe: I absolutely love to capture Mother Nature. New England is perfect for doing such, with all four seasons being so extraordinary. This was taken on Nantucket Island and I like it for the bright red color! http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19274.jpg #gallery9a78493f50b3cf15df1b06f57675a14c Amy Keefe: I absolutely love to capture Mother Nature. New England is perfect for doing such, with all four seasons being so extraordinary. This was taken on Nantucket Island and I like it for the bright red color! http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19275.jpg #galleryffa8c1fb530dc6d00fd481666ec3310e Phillip A. Long: Shot-Monday August 6th. 1:00pm This is a sculpture that I balanced called "Circus". Afterwards, I photographed it with a Sony a350 DSLR. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19276.jpg #gallery03b06206b64419da3d036690d99c5eda Phillip A. Long: *this is my second pic entry for the contest. I balanced and shot this one on August 9th. It's called "Family Day". http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19277.jpg #gallery65aaf6fbf016b5f1db30b039bd629efb Paul Doherty: This photo was taken in late August at a property we were renting on Old South Rd. in Aquinnah. I caught this very large and colorful spider out of the corner of my eye. I had to capture a photo of it as I had never seen anything like it before and thought it would make a beautiful photo as it was late afternoon and the light was perfect for capturing its color and beauty. I was very happy with the final shot http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19278.jpg #gallerya6b29f44689a251472222db60d920e6c Donna Kirby Diaz: We were doing our walk arounf the Island. This was taken on South Beach early in the morning heading to Lucy Vincent. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19279.jpg #gallery43a30d90c4430a7de2ec7fc705164403 Donna Kirby Diaz: path heading down to Philbin Beach in the fog http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19280.jpg #gallery7efcd8c929bcbfd5b016c00a711f5759 Albert O Fischer, III: This photo was taken from Philbin Beach on Halloween. Seeing fishing boats heading out to the fishing grounds always move me because I worked on them in the early 1970's, it was a hard and wonderful life! http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19281.jpg #gallerybe6ea238d9be0fc60080a6f8a8188817 Albert O Fischer,III: To me this is Menemsha at it's best, cold and windy with no people, showing off her bright dabs of color through the blowing snowfall! http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19282.jpg #gallery8534faf0b0b4a15ae79f1434ddcb94f1 Lisa Vanderhoop: This is a photo of a 30 foot Basking Shark that had beached itself on Philbin Beach in Aquinnah. Basking Sharks are the second largest fish in the ocean. We happened upon this sonewhat surreal scene while walking with my friend's dog, Senge, a Weimaraner pup. To our astonishment no one else was around and the dog investigating this huge creature gives it an almost otherwordly sense of scale. It was determined later that this had been a healthy male basking shark that had gotten caught in a very strong, turbulent tidal current (during a full moon tide) and just simply got caught in water that was too shallow and couldn't get out. So it basically drowned because it couldn't get enough water over it's gills. A very sad end to such a magestic and gentle giant. This photo was taken with a Nikon D300 camera and Nikkor 18-200mm lens. I like this photo because it just startles you I think, especially because you get the size and scope of the basking shark because the Weimaraner pup is next to it. It's not a sight you see everyday, thank goodness. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19283.jpg #galleryb250fe1a18442054cf3a68d4644cb13b Max Skjoldebrand: One late afternoon, when stopping off at Net Result, Beach Road, Vineyard Haven, the sky suddenly glowed bright pink. I crossed the road to the water's edge in search of a photo opportunity. I saw the ferry coming in framed by the two sailing ships, Shenandoah and Alabama, under the pink sky and took a quick series of shots. This is the one I liked best because of the overall composition and the cloud formation. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19284.jpg #gallery016b493fcc43c162e3e40250430630c8 Mary Jo Cutler: This picture was taken in Vineyard Haven harbor on an early May morning. I used a Panasonic Lumix camera. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19285.jpg #gallery28e920c376a9df80cf0f5970a80945f7 Mary Jo Cutler: I took this picture at Menemsha. The colors were amazing in perfect light. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19286.jpg #galleryb206b111781109301c0da69764842777 Cindy Dolitka: I took this photo in Edgartown at the docks. The aging, rusted bollard itself, as well as the mix of textures between the water, wood and metal was really interesting to me. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19287.jpg #galleryc5ccc8d660132af0b9ca89b1096d51fb Cindy Dolitka: I took this picture in Vineyard Haven while waiting for the ferry. The grouping of similar boats and mast colors caught my eye, their reflection in the water was lucky timing. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19288.jpg #gallery87f8e1e0156138cca3206c48b7098f41 jim O'Connor: Edgartown Lighthouse. 40 second exposure. Love the way it captures the red light, full moon peaking thru the clouds. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19289.jpg #gallery6a4445336e29a1682933b9a7a3aa06a8 Jeff Macholz: This photo was taken at Arrowhead Farm in the early morning hours following a shoot at Lucy Vincent Beach. I was looking for something different to photograph and remembered seeing this farm a few years ago. I like the way the fence curves and leads the eye toward the back of the pasture. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19290.jpg #gallery989f78982634dc53561c1c70e229d226 Jeff Macholz: This photo was taken at Menemsha Harbor after sunset in May 2010. Tripod mounted 70-200mm f2.8 Nikor lens, Nikon D300, 3 second exposure at f3.2, ISO 200. I like the colors and reflections of the cabin lights and the boats on the water. During the exposure a boat moved through the frame creating the ripple in the water, but the boat did not show up in the final image. Image was straightened in CS5. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19291.jpg #gallery8e0421004941cba9a3a903e2443cae69 Glenn Larsen: Picture taken of boats and pilings in Edgartown harbor, using a slight verticle pan to create an Impressionistic image http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19292.jpg #gallerydcacc2b04bdf831ef070af1abeb61d7a Glenn Larsen: The colors are so fabulous on Lucy Vincent beach at dawn, along with the light reflections, different with each wave. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19293.jpg #gallery56613d94c5eec17e84ddc87eb39b72ea Gregory Carter: Foot Prints South Beach, Edgartown, Camera: Nikon D70 http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19294.jpg #gallerya3f66d3a6aab9fa2ad9a6a0cfae58f98 Gregory Carter: Awaken Katama Bay Edgartown Camera: Nikon D70 I enjoy this photograph because it reminds me of the how peaceful it can be on Edgartown Harbor at dawn. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19295.jpg #gallery0104a01d56843d792960e61b15b82b75 Jessica Dillon: Face of the Cliffs: My family and I went for a morning walk along Moshup Beach. I was taking in the beauty and power of this special place, and came across a face sculpted in the clay. I imagined it as a personification of the cliffs, and I liked how the texture of the hair mimicked the texture of the clouds above. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19296.jpg #galleryfcba6537741bf200fd2d7e965afd9770 Jessica Dillon: Quiet Morning in Ocean Park: This photo was taken on a cold, quiet morning in May. I was struck by the lack of people and cars that would fill this same scene in summer. It felt melancholy but serene; the empty park benches were lonely yet inviting. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19297.jpg #gallery45f71a702b70bc7415bcd9fcc790e551 Jeffrey Ciciora: A winter photo taken at Owen Park in February 2010-just kind of happened that the light was perfect late in the day http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19298.jpg #gallery2c0676e88b88ce25cf400559e7f012a0 Jeffrey Ciciora: A winter photo taken at Owen Park in February 2010-just kind of happened that the light was perfect late in the day http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19299.jpg #gallery32b31047bf68aefa8bb491d46a432e8c Joann Frechette: This image was taken late afternoon at the Farm Institute in Edgartown. I used a Nikon D70 with a Lensbaby. The Farm Institute is one of my favorite places on the Vineyard, so I go there often to photograph the animals and farm structures. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19300.jpg #gallery24a2dbfe8f3ac27bfdf453dde5d26c3f Evy Huppert: At dawn on a freezing October day, as the first ferry steams in, the crew of the "Grace" prepares by flashlight to head out the old-fashioned way. A long exposure created ghosts and heightened the already deep blues of the early morning. Taken while attending the Alison Shaw Photo Workshop, and submitted with thanks to Alison. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19301.jpg #gallery8ea4058893eee96e3c4975d904d1c6bb Ethan Stead: Tropical Storm Earl approaches the Island transforming the typical frenzy of Labor Day weekend 2010 into a display of nature's power. The new Oak Bluffs Steamship Authority terminal provides a sense of scale as waves climb the sea-wall. In this image, sea and land are bridged by the ferry terminal serving as the tenuous linkage to the mainland, so easily overpowered by the ocean's might. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19302.jpg #gallery476d47ccb574f051730e1718cdbafd93 Evy Huppert: Sunset on Lucy Vincent during the final days of the Derby. A long exposure and a short camera pan resulted in saturated colors and an abstract impression of a wonderful Vineyard tradition. Taken while attending the Alison Shaw Photo Workshop, and submitted with thanks to Alison. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19303.jpg #gallery4a15fc6d75970e9607efa44697977f2b Max Skjoldebrand: This photograph was taken one December day at West Tisbury Great Pond at Long Point Wildlife Refuge. I like this photograph for the way the light reflects off the water and the frozen shore line and also for the cloud formations in the sky. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19304.jpg #gallery60cf63b263ca6b6955d9bb680cc85ca9 Ethan Stead: Squibnocket dusk: anticipating the next swell. In fading light, my two boys trying their best to extend the perfect beach day before being wrapped in towels and fed sandy hot-dogs. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19305.jpg #gallery57ebf2a2c7d4619e727b0749502eaccb Matthew Quealy: This was taken on a a foggy summer afternoon during a long walk on the beach in Gay Head http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19306.jpg #gallery912dcb7dd52746d40917ed1c6fdb9de5 Matthew Quealy: I took this picture of these three sail boats on a bright summer afternoon off of West Chop. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19307.jpg #gallery7d9b7f6e319f9fa90078c7c61ed9bd19 Bob Donovan: This picture was taken at a farm on Indian Hill Rd the afternoon of the storm which hit us on 12/26/10. I like this photo because it is a reminder of the ever changing and scenic beauty this short span of the road has to offer through the year/season, and time of day. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19308.jpg #gallerycaec785d9e8e4f690ce7d9a4d37cb677 Peter Dreyer: "Home from the Sea" is a quote from Robert Louis Stevenson's Requiem. The photo (c)2004 was taken off Meshacket Rd., somewhere between Road to the Plains and Island Grove. It was shot on 4x5 Kodak T-Max film and printed in a traditional darkroom on 11x14" photographic paper. I like the photo because it shows an old boat not abandoned near the sea, but in an incongruous resting place high among trees and plants. In general, I prefer black-&-white to color photography because I tend toward abstraction, and the absence of color is one step in that direction. Moreover, I prefer working in b&w because I have control over the printing process, which offers interpreting a scene in different ways by cropping as well as highlighting certain details and de-emphasizing others. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19309.jpg #gallery0f8a6c1689a55493677426059495e532 Peter Dreyer: "Edgartown Light with Gull" Standing on the observation deck on Memorial Wharf, I noticed the spilings on a pier below. I thought they would make a good foreground and counterpoint to the white lighthouse. I shot this photo from the backyard of a home on North Water Street after getting permission. I liked the way the gentle curve of the ropes is a counterpoint to the straight spilings, and that the theme of the ropes is repeated by the one on the far left that in a way completes the missing upward curve of the big ropes. The sea gull is an added bonus and it is looking just in the right direction, toward the center of attention--the lighthouse. (The gull took off before I could get another shot.) The photo was shot on 4x5 Kodak T-Max film and printed in a traditional darkroom on 11x14" photographic paper. I prefer working in b&w to color photography because my taste tends toward abstraction, and the absence of color is one step in that direction. Moreover, I prefer working in b&w because I keep control over the printing process, which offers interpreting a scene in different ways by cropping as well as highlighting certain details and de-emphasizing others. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19310.jpg #gallery1683c30db91283155060d1b8a7cb807a Bob Provost: Title: Menemsha Creek If the sunset doesn't look promising at Menemsha Beach I will ofen walk up Basin Road to the Bridge over Menemsha Creek. There is often a few people leaning over the railing on the bridge, looking for any possible activity in the creek. One evening I was rewarded with a Norman Rockwell view of two young children fishing off the bridge. Both are intent on the moment of catching a fish. A breeze softly curled the young girl's dress which added to the urgency of the task. Photo specs: ISO 100; F/ 5.6; 1/200th; Lens FL=46mm http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19311.jpg #gallery5b2a8f2b014bb326fd82ee313704e78c Bob Provost: Title: Lucy Vincent Beach I visited Lucy Vincent Beach the day after a major storm this past October. The surf was exceptionally turbulent which allowed beautiful patterns to form alon the shore as the waves receded back to the ocean. There was a severe problem with over exposure as the sun was quite bright in a cloudless sky. I began to decrease the exposure which dramatically enhanced the appearance of the wave patterns. After a large number of exposures which were not memorable, this particular wave configuration was dramatic in its presentation. Photo specs: ISO 125; F/8; 1/200th (EV - 2 stops); Lens FL = 24mm http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19312.jpg #gallery97cc7b6c7b91cf6b4718df7341c89d20 D. Porter Fraser: Pilot gig, red hull green bottom. Vineyard Haven Harbor on the beach. Picture was taken with a ricoh kr-5 35mm camera with 35mm film. Why I like it: shows the artistry and the workmanship of the vineyard boat builders http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19313.jpg #galleryaf5b61bece62a3ec55e911f3ce5e7857 Nancy Leathe Meyer: A wild winter day in Gay Head http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19314.jpg #gallerya8de36128c9564d44a4b6d66d602e4cd Nancy Leathe Meyer: Fall day; driving by and waited http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19315.jpg #gallery4a1a9329a417db6fc3b2948a687f4457 Elizabeth Browning: "Reflections of Vineyard Haven" Taken ourside of The Black Dog Restaurant. Canon Powershot SD500 Digital Camera. The reflections of the picket fence, the red building, the roses seem to capture so much of the Vineyard flavor. I also liked the peeling paint of the window frame with the new growth of fig vine. It was an unexpected shot after eating lunch at the Black Dog! http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19316.jpg #gallery8010691083622c563813e1f1d85119d6 Iris A. Stein: I stood like a statue next to our hummingbird feeder to capture this beautiful little bird. It was a frequent visitor and I was so happy to capture it in flight. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19317.jpg #gallery44de5c4a29b65e29ca38f99f600921ea Iris A. Stein: I love this wonderful picture of my grandson, William, taken in August at State Beach. You can see the reflections of his grandmother and the colorful umbrella in his sunglasses. Happy! http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19318.jpg #galleryd9ab9cc1bf456f1db82299d1226553e4 Lynn Buckmaster-Irwin: I think it is unique, strange, and beautiful. We love the arboretum and I think of it as our big backyard. Every time you visit, there is something new and fascinating to see..like this magnolia seed pod. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19319.jpg #gallery56705e032d3b13b849ca05bb7799013e Leigh B. Smith: Water is ready for runners at stop on Franklin Street, Vineyard Haven, July 4, 2010. I like helping to hand water to those in Murdick's Round the Chop race yearly July 4th Weekend. The stand is near our house, and I had filled some cups ahead of time. Anticipation! http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19320.jpg #galleryfe05902972a0cee210923aa814be2f23 Judy Oliver: The phot, taken in our yard, shows an antique sled decorated with a red bow and ice skates. The picture was taken the day after the recent December snow storm. It reminds me of happy times spent sledding and skating as a child. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19321.jpg #gallery8945e380613d55b5fc2968c42b1a58fd Skip Yetter: Battle weary Stars and Stripes proudly flying at the scene of the fire ravaged Coast Guard boat house in Menemsha - July 2010. http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19322.jpg #gallery4a7d2be8648d00c3d1090ed4168a5748 Skip Yetter: Photo is a sunset on a buttermilk sky taken with a Nikon D200 camera at Menemsha beach. I like the photo because of the unusual cloud formation and the sun reflected off the "buttermilk residue." http://www.mvmagazine.com/images/photo_contest/19323.jpg #gallery4de7729ea5daf28540ee79b3dca73d19