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Flints Pond

#Nature #Photograpy #Landscape #Art #Winter #LincolnMA #HenryDavidThoreau
Flints Pond The photo shows a frozen lake surrounded by leafless trees under a partly cloudy sky. Snow covers the ground and the icy surface of the water reflects a bright, almost white hue. The trees create a dark contrast against the brilliant blues and whites of the winter landscape.
February 17, 2026 at 1:26 AM
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Clifford Brown
Study in Brown (1955)

Lands End
youtu.be/zIctyLmBeXA

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #CliffordBrown #HaroldLand #RichiePowell #GeorgeMorrow #MaxRoach
The photo shows a vinyl record cover for the jazz album Study in Brown by Clifford Brown and Max Roach. The cover features a sepia-toned close-up of Clifford Brown playing the trumpet, with the album title and artist names in white text. Song titles, including “Cherokee,” “Jacqui,” and “Take the A Train,” are listed on the right side. The record is displayed on a wooden stand, with a background including hand drums, a green glass lamp, and a rustic brick wall.
February 17, 2026 at 1:14 AM
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October Farm Riverfront

#Nature #Photography #Landscape #Art #Winter #ConcordMA
Concord River A snow-covered trail winds through a forest with tall trees, some with green needles and others bare except for a few clusters of dry, rust-colored leaves. A fallen log rests at the edge of the path, and scattered branches and twigs peek out from the snow. In the background, a frozen or snow-covered landscape stretches out under a pale sky.
February 15, 2026 at 4:03 AM
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Bud Powell
The Scene Changes (1958)

Crossin' The Channel
youtu.be/GAwDGiI97tA

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #BudPowell #PaulChambers #ArtTaylor #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #BlueNote
The photo shows a vinyl record album displayed on a small wooden stand. The album is “The Scene Changes: The Amazing Bud Powell” from the Blue Note label. The cover is mostly black with a monochrome image of jazz pianist Bud Powell looking down, with a serious expression, and a young child’s face peeking from the right side. The text is in white and yellow, and the word “Stereo” appears at the top. The background features a wooden surface with pottery, a lamp, and a brick wall, giving the scene a warm, cozy, vintage feel.
February 15, 2026 at 3:37 AM
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Emerson-Thoreau Amble

#Nature #Photography #Landscape #Art #Winter #RalphWaldoEmerson #HenryDavidThoreau #ConcordMA
Emerson-Thoreau Amble A snowy woodland with tall, leafless trees casting long blue shadows across the white ground under a bright, clear sky. Pine trees and bare shrubs fill the background, and a fallen log rests among the snow, adding contrast to the colorful winter landscape.
February 14, 2026 at 2:24 AM
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Sonny Clark
Sonny's Crib (1958)

Come Rain or Come Shine
youtu.be/U5OTilpD7Rc

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #SonnyClark #CurtisFuller #DonaldByrd #JohnColtrane #PaulChambers #ArtTaylor #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff #BlueNote
The photo shows the cover of a jazz album titled Sonny's Crib by Sonny Clark. The album cover features a black-and-white photo of a man at a piano, and the title is displayed below in a simple, modern font. The text lists the featured artists: Donald Byrd, Curtis Fuller, John Coltrane, Paul Chambers, and Art Taylor, with the label "Blue Note 81576." The record is standing on a small wooden display stand on a table, next to ceramic items and a lamp, with a brick wall in the background.
February 14, 2026 at 1:59 AM
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Harold Parker State Forest

#Nature #Photography #Landscape #Art #Winter #HaroldParkerStateForest #AndoverMA
Bear Pond A snowy clearing in a forest is surrounded by tall pine and bare deciduous trees. The ground is blanketed in white snow, with patches of dried grass and shrubs poking through. A few fallen branches and logs lie scattered in the foreground. Pine needles frame the view from above, while the horizon shows a dense line of evergreens under a cloudy sky.
February 12, 2026 at 12:08 AM
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John Coltrane
Giant Steps (1960)

Mr P.C.
youtu.be/oHDsywpCHj4

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #JohnColtrane #TommyFlanagan #PaulChambers #ArtTaylor #Mono #RhinoHighFidelity
The photo shows a vinyl record displayed on a wooden stand. The album cover reads “LE GÉANT DU TÉNOR” with “JOHN COLTRANE” underneath in bold letters. There is a black-and-white portrait of John Coltrane looking upward. The album is from Atlantic Records, with the label number 332017 visible at the top. The setting appears to be a cozy space with a rustic brick wall in the background, decorative pottery, and a green glass object to the right.
February 11, 2026 at 11:50 PM
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Pickerel Pond Conservation Area

#Nature #Photography #Art #Winter #PickerelPond #NatickMA
Pickerel Pond The photo shows a snow-covered forest with tall, leafless trees standing among patches of evergreens. A narrow trail winds through the white landscape, flanked by bushes with a few lingering brown leaves. The sky is pale, and the quiet winter scene stretches into the distance, giving a calm and untouched feeling.
February 11, 2026 at 1:53 AM
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Kenny Dorham
Whistle Stop (1961)

Sunset
youtu.be/3_RI86R8S0g

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #KennyDorham #HankMobley #KennyDrew #PaulChambers #PhillyJoeJones #AlfredLion #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #BlueNote
This is a Blue Note jazz album titled Whistle Stop by Kenny Dorham. The cover features a black-and-white photograph of two musicians—one in profile holding a trumpet and the other smiling—against a dark background. The text on the cover lists the featured artists: Kenny Dorham, Hank Mobley, Kenny Drew, Paul Chambers, and Philly Joe Jones. The design includes the Blue Note Records logo at the bottom with a minimalist, classic jazz album aesthetic.
February 11, 2026 at 1:33 AM
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Emerson's Cliff

#Nature #Photography #Landscape #Art #Winter #HenryDavidThoreau #RalphWaldoEmerson #WaldenPond #ConcordMA
Emerson's Cliff A snow-covered forest stretches under a bright blue sky, with tall pine trees casting long, crisp shadows on the white ground. The sunlight filters through the branches, highlighting subtle textures in the snow, while the distant treetops blend into the horizon.
February 10, 2026 at 2:39 AM
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Jackie McLean
One Step Beyond (1963)

Blue Rondo
youtu.be/ySwmACKckjY

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #JackieMcLean #GrachanMoncurIII #BobbyHutcherson #EddieKahn #TonyWilliams #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #BlueNote
The photo shows a vinyl record album on a wooden stand. The album is One Step Beyond by Jackie McLean, released on the Blue Note label. Its cover features a dramatic image of Jackie McLean looking into the distance while standing against a structure with a cloudy sky behind him. The scene is warmly lit by sunlight. In the background, there are decorative ceramic vases, a small green frog figurine, and a translucent sculpture on a wooden surface against a brick wall.
February 10, 2026 at 2:13 AM
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Beaver Pond

#Nature #Photography #Landscape #Art #Winter #Snow #BeaverPond #LincolnMA
Beaver Pond The photo shows a snowy winter landscape with a frozen lake or marsh partially covered in snow. In the foreground, dry grasses and reeds stick up through the snow, creating a golden-brown contrast against the white surface. In the background, leafless bushes and a line of dark evergreen trees fade into the distance as snow gently falls, giving the scene a calm, serene, and slightly hazy atmosphere.
February 9, 2026 at 4:13 AM
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Miles Davis
Relaxin' with the Miles Davis Quintet (1956)

You're My Everything
youtu.be/ekbWB6kBW2I

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #MilesDavis #JohnColtrane #RedGarland #PaulChambers #PhillyJoeJones #RudyVanGelder #PrestigeRecords
The photo shows a vinyl record cover for Relaxin’ with the Miles Davis Quintet (Prestige 7129). The cover has a mustard yellow background with an abstract geometric design of a reclining figure in black and dark brown shapes. The title is printed in bold yellow text at the top left, and the Prestige label number appears on the top right. The record is displayed upright on a small wooden stand, with a rustic brick wall and part of a desk or table in the background. Various objects, including a green glass decoration and a lamp, are visible around it.
February 9, 2026 at 3:53 AM
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Beaver Pond Conservation Area

#Nature #Photography #Landscape #Art #Winter #Snow #LincolnMA
Stony Brook A narrow snow-covered path winds through a thicket of bare, brown branches lightly dusted with snow. Footprints mark the trail, and a soft winter light filters through the trees in the background, hinting at a forested area beyond.
February 8, 2026 at 12:13 AM
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J. R. Monterose
J. R. Monterose (1956)

Wee-Jay
youtu.be/-I2flTvVYYk

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #JRMonterose #IraSullivan #HoraceSilver #WilburWare #PhillyJoeJones #AlfredLion #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #BlueNote #MusicMattersJazz #45RPM
The photo shows a vinyl record cover of a jazz album by J. R. Monterose with Ira Sullivan, Horace Silver, Wilbur Ware, "Philly" Joe Jones, released on Blue Note (catalog number 1536). The cover features a black-and-white image of J. R. Monterose playing a saxophone, wearing sunglasses, and immersed in performance. The top portion of the cover has bold, vintage-style lettering listing the artists and album details. The record is displayed upright on a wooden stand, with a rustic setting in the background, including ceramic mugs, a green glass object, and a handwritten chalkboard sign.
February 7, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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Estabrook Woods

#Nature #Photography #Landscape #Art #Winter #CarlisleMA #Thoreau
Deacon Land A peaceful winter scene shows a snowy forest with bare trees scattered across the white landscape. In the background, tall golden grasses and reeds stand out against the snow, and a line of dark green pine trees rises behind them under a soft, cloudy sky. The setting feels calm and quiet, with no signs of human presence.
February 7, 2026 at 3:26 AM
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Lee Morgan
City Lights (1957)

City Lights
youtu.be/KZr3Zbasm9s

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #LeeMorgan #CurtisFuller #GeorgeColeman #RayBryant #PaulChambers #ArtTaylor #AlfredLion #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #BlueNote #TonePoet
The photo shows a vinyl record album displayed on a small wooden stand. The album is City Lights by Lee Morgan, released on the Blue Note label, catalog number 1575. The cover is predominantly dark with subtle red outlines of city imagery, which is somewhat difficult to see in the dim lighting. The album title and artist’s name are printed at the top in bold yellow and white text. In the background, there are ceramic mugs with blue patterns on the left, a green glass object on the right, and a rustic brick wall behind them.
February 7, 2026 at 1:52 AM
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McDowell / Van Leer Land

#Nature #Photography #Landscape #Art #Winter #LincolnMA
McDowell / Van Leer Land A snowy forest clearing is bathed in warm sunlight, with tall trees casting long, dark shadows across the white ground. Patches of golden grass peek through the snow at the edges, and the bright blue sky is dotted with soft clouds, creating a peaceful winter atmosphere.
February 5, 2026 at 1:22 AM
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Charles Mingus
Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus (1964)

Mood Indigo
youtu.be/j_3-D8t5tKc

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #CharlesMingus #EddiePreston #RichardWilliams #BrittWoodman #DonButterfield #JeromeRichardson #DickHafer #BookerErvin #JakiByard #WalterPerkins #ImpulseRecords
The photo shows a vinyl record on a wooden stand. The album cover features a close-up side profile of a man with a beard, against a warm yellow-orange background. The text on the left side reads “Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus” in bold black letters, along with the Impulse! Records logo at the top. In the background, there is a rustic brick wall, several decorative ceramic drums, and a green glass lamp, along with some other small items on the wooden surface.
February 5, 2026 at 12:05 AM
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Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary

#Nature #Photography #Landscape #Art #Winter #MassAudubon #NatickMA
Indian Brook This photo captures a sunlit winter forest where bright blue skies contrast with the snow-covered ground. Tall trees cast long shadows, while a cluster of branches displays vibrant red leaves that stand out against the white snow and dark green pines. The sunlight filtering through the branches adds warmth and depth to the crisp winter landscape.
February 4, 2026 at 2:50 AM
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Herbie Nichols
Herbie Nichols Trio (1956)

Mine
youtu.be/GbXjQDWbtFA

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #HerbieNichols #TeddyKotick #MaxRoach #AlfredLion #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #BlueNote #TonePoet
The photo shows a vinyl record cover for the Herbie Nichols Trio. The design features the musician's name repeated in alternating black and red text across a white background. At the bottom, there is a black-and-white photo of Herbie Nichols playing the piano, with a small blue rectangle that says "Blue Note 1519." The record is displayed upright on a wooden stand on a desk or table. In the background, there are decorative ceramic drums with blue patterns, a green translucent sculpture, and a brick wall.
February 4, 2026 at 2:33 AM
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Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge - Carlisle Unit

#Nature #Photography #Landscape #Art #Winter #CarlisleMA
River Trail A narrow snow-covered path winds through a winter forest, with bare trees arching overhead and clusters of reddish shrubs lining the trail. Footprints mark the crisp white snow, and the bright blue sky contrasts with the dark evergreens in the distance.
February 3, 2026 at 1:59 AM
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Leo Parker
Rollin' With Leo (1961)

Bad Girl
youtu.be/WUwLnYU-2wg

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #LeoParker #DaveBurns #BillSwindell #JohnnyAcea #AlLucas #WilbertHogan #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff #AlfredLion #BlueNote #TonePoet
The photo shows a vinyl record cover for Rollin’ With Leo by Leo Parker, prominently featuring a close-up image of a musician passionately playing a baritone saxophone under warm, low lighting. The album cover has a red section along the bottom with the title in bold black and white lettering. The background includes a desk with decorative ceramic cups on the left, a small frog figurine on the right, a green textured lamp, and a textured brick wall behind them. The record is displayed upright on a wooden stand.
February 3, 2026 at 1:08 AM
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Fairhaven Cliffs

#Nature #Photography #Landscape #Art #Winter #ConcordMA #Thoreau
Fairhaven Cliffs The photo shows a snow-covered hilltop under a clear blue sky, with sunlight streaming through the branches of a pine tree. Pine needles and cones hang overhead, casting soft shadows on the bright white snow. In the distance, an expanse of green forest stretches to the horizon, giving the scene a natural and peaceful atmosphere.
February 1, 2026 at 3:29 AM