Sahara Sahel 15n 40e
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 40.5K 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.