Tropical South America 15s 70w

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Creative Rationale

Over the high Altiplano of Bolivia and Peru, where ancient peaks pierce thin atmosphere at extraordinary altitude, the atmospheric data reveals an otherworldly environment of extreme low pressure and bitter cold temperatures that exist only in the planet's most elevated regions. The minimal wind and moderate humidity suggest a moment of relative calm in this rarified air, inspiring a composition where luminous color pools gather at the edges of the canvas like distant mountain lakes, while the center breathes with the spaciousness of high-altitude skies. The temperature anomaly and low pressure drive saturated blues and purples that seem to float weightlessly, punctuated by warm golden splashes that capture the intense solar radiation at this elevation.

License: This artwork is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.