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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
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Max Roach
The Max Roach Trio Featuring The Legendary Hasaan (1965)

Three-Four vs. Six-Eight Four-Four Ways
youtu.be/4pYqbRGZXxE

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #MaxRoach #HasaanIbnAli #ArtDavis
The image shows a vinyl record album cover for "The Max Roach Trio featuring the legendary Hasaan." The design features a split-color layout with yellow borders and a central image of two musicians—one standing and one seated at a piano—rendered in a green-tinted and red-tinted photo collage style. The text prominently displays the album and artist names, along with the Atlantic Records logo. The album is on a small wooden stand placed on a desk or table, with a rustic brick wall in the background, some decorative items like ceramic drums on the left, and a green glass bottle on the right.
February 1, 2026 at 12:29 AM
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October Farm Riverfront

#Nature #Photography #Landscape #Art #Winter #ConcordMA #Thoreau
Concord River A snow-covered trail winds through a quiet forest, with footprints marking the path. Evergreen trees mix with bare branches, and a small arch of orange leaves hangs over the trail. Sunlight filters through the trees, casting shadows on the crisp white snow, while the sky above is a bright, clear blue.
January 31, 2026 at 1:53 AM
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Miles Davis
The Complete Live at the Plugged Nickel 1965

So What
youtu.be/0ZQpbtoIomE

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #MilesDavis #WayneShorter #HerbieHancock #RonCarter #TonyWilliams #TeoMacero
The photo shows a box set titled Miles Davis: The Complete Live at the Plugged Nickel 1965. The cover is mostly black with a subtle image of Miles Davis playing a trumpet, rendered in a sepia silhouette. The text is minimalist, with part of the title in white and the words “complete live at the” in green. It is displayed upright on a wooden stand, with a rustic background featuring a brick wall, ceramic mugs with blue patterns, a green glass bottle, and a wooden surface.
January 31, 2026 at 1:33 AM
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Hapgood Wright Town Forest

#Nature #Photography #Landscape #Art #Winter #Snow #ConcordMA #HenryDavidThoreau #RalphWaldoEmerson
Mill Brook A snowy forest scene with tall, leafless trees casting long shadows across the bright white snow. The sky is clear and blue, and sunlight filters through the branches, creating a peaceful winter atmosphere. In the background, there are some evergreen trees adding touches of green to the landscape.
January 29, 2026 at 2:02 AM
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Miles Davis
Sorcerer (1967)

Masqualero
youtu.be/wqK2ddK2vkY

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #MilesDavis #WayneShorter #HerbieHancock #RonCarter #TonyWilliams #MoFi
The photo shows a vinyl record of Miles Davis' album Sorcerer displayed upright on a wooden stand. The album cover features a close-up side profile of a woman's face against a muted background. Across the top of the cover, there is a pink banner with the text "ORIGINAL MASTER RECORDING." The title “Sorcerer” and the artist's name, “Miles Davis,” are printed in pink in the top left corner. Behind the record, there are ceramic cups with blue patterns, a glass lamp, and a handwritten note on a table under warm lighting.
January 29, 2026 at 1:41 AM
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Farrar Pond

#Nature #Photography #Landscape #Art #Winter #FarrarPond #LincolnMA
A narrow path winds alongside a wooden fence, where patches of snow mix with dry leaves on the ground. Bare branches reach over the walkway, while tall evergreens stand in the background. A frozen pond reflects the bright blue sky scattered with white clouds, and long shadows stretch across the trail in the crisp winter sunlight.
January 24, 2026 at 2:31 AM
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Paul Chambers
Whims of Chambers (1957)

Whims of Chambers
youtu.be/ZrtC3DdGPp8

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #PaulChambers #KennyBurrell #HoraceSilver #PhillyJoeJones #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #BlueNote
The photo shows a vinyl record on a wooden stand, with a yellow-tinted cover featuring a man outdoors holding a large upright bass in a park-like setting. The album is titled Whims of Chambers by the Paul Chambers Sextet, featuring Donald Byrd, John Coltrane, Kenny Burrell, Horace Silver, and Philly Joe Jones. The Blue Note label and catalog number 1534 are printed at the bottom. The background includes a wooden table, a brick wall, a decorative green glass lamp, and a pair of painted ceramic drums.
January 24, 2026 at 2:03 AM
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Fairhaven Bay

#Nature #Photography #Landscape #Art #Winter #ConcordMA #HenryDavidThoreau
Fairhaven Bay A narrow dirt trail winds along the edge of a partially frozen lake, bordered by tall, leafless trees. The ground is covered in a mix of red-brown fallen leaves and patches of snow, while the lake stretches out to the left under a blue sky with scattered clouds. Branches hang low over the icy water, and sunlight filters through the trees, casting warm tones on the forest floor.
January 20, 2026 at 2:56 AM