Western Pacific 0n 140e
0°N, 140°E · Lesley Tannahill · 2026-03-16
Lesley Tannahill2026-03-16Lesley Tannahill2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Western Pacific Ocean near the equator and east of the Philippines, warm tropical waters meet dynamic atmospheric forces. The moderate wind speed from the northwest creates flowing, directional energy across the composition, while the high humidity and precipitation manifest as layered, translucent washes that pool and blend organically. The temperature anomaly drives an intense color palette of deep oranges and reds against cooler blues, with the substantial pressure gradient creating dense, overlapping forms that suggest the raw power of tropical weather systems.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.