A walk: Moshup Beach and the Cliffs of Gay Head, Aquinnah, Martha's Vineyard

A September walk, on such a beautiful day as today, exactly one year ago, along the beach beneath the Cliffs of Gay Head, Aquinnah.

Approaching Moshup Trail to walk the short distance to Moshup Beach.

Moshup Beach, Aquinnah

The multi-colored cliffs of Gay Head

The rocky shore and waters of the westernmost point of the island, Aquinnah

Approaching the headlands of the cliffs, at the confluence of the Atlantic Ocean and the Vineyard Sound.

A cairn on the beach - artistic expression or affront to the natural shore?

The Gay Head Light stands above the beach

A boulder for gathering, along the shore

The rocky shore, at the headlands.

Cairns positioned at the base of the cliffs

Along Moshup Trail, returning from the beach.