We are polluted with noise, just think back to the last time the power whet out and how the silence was deafening, you could hear every little noise the house made, the sound of each branch gently brushing against the side of the house, or the sound of the person next to you breathing.  When was the last time you were deep in the woods or high upon a mountain top and listened to the trees and grasses russling in the wind, the insects buzzing, and the birds singing?

This reference photo came from Mc Donald Park between Abbotsford and Chilliwack.  It is known to the many astronomers in the area as a "Dark Sky Park"  one of the few places in our area where the sky isn't polluted by light. It is nestled up against Sumas Mountain, the mountain itself acting like a huge amphitheather, blocking off the light of Abbotsford to the west, Chillwack to the east and Mission city to the North. 

24" x 36" Acrylic on canvas