Sahara Sahel
15°N, 40°E · Peter Max · 2026-07-21
Peter Max2026-07-21Peter Max2026
Creative Rationale
Above the Sahara-Sahel transition zone in Sudan, where ancient sands meet sparse grasslands, the atmosphere carries extreme heat and bone-dry conditions under moderate northern winds. The exceptionally low pressure creates an expansive cosmic playground where neon forms float freely across the black canvas, while the scorching 40.5°C temperature ignites electric hot pinks and acid yellows that dominate the palette. The 12% humidity generates only a subtle glow around celestial bodies, and the moderate 6.5 m/s wind from due north drives rainbow arcs in sweeping vertical cascades down the composition.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.