An unquiet America
Christine January 30th, 2010
Audio ecologist Gordon Hempton speaks wisely about America’s vanishing quiet places, and how our lives can be enriched by listening to the silence. “Besides spending time away from the damaging noise impacts present at our workplace, neighborhoods, and homes, we are given the opportunity not only to heal but discover something incredible—the presence of life, interwoven!”
My photos from the west coast – Lake Ozette and Cape Alava Trail Loop July of last year.
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These places hold the noise I like to hear. Beautiful shots.
Blessings for our quiet spaces. I could feel the hush of quiet in your tree picture especially. I think it’s time to go outside and feel it here, as well…
You know I crave these silent spots. Such beauty and peace in your photos, Christine. (But…why is my word “obtuse?”)
I love the quiet places. The article says that ‘there are fewer than a dozen places of silence—areas “where natural silence reigns over many square miles”—remaining in America, and none in Europe’. What a shame that is!
Beautiful and serene photos, Christine.
Hi Christine, living in a city all my life I do appreciate the peace and tranquility of parks and the outdoor. The only regrets was not being able to spend more time out at all the wonderful parks in America except when I was in Arizona (Grand Canyon) and truly enjoyed the space out there.
I love America
Beautiful shots, Christine–
And gently challenging words–
Light and noise pollution are doing damage that we can’t even yet begin to assess…
sometimes, now that there is no longer mining on the mountain above us, our neighborhood is wonderfully quiet. Especially during and after a snow, when no one is driving within a mile of us. We can hear the trees creaking under the snow.