North America 30n 110w
30°N, 110°W · Sam Francis · 2026-07-30
Sam Francis2026-07-30Sam Francis2026
Creative Rationale
Over the deserts of southwestern United States near the Arizona-Mexico border, extreme atmospheric conditions create a dramatic visual narrative. The exceptionally low pressure of 889.8 Pa with its steep gradient suggests intense atmospheric turbulence, while the moderate westerly winds at 7.1 m/s from 267 degrees drive color explosions toward the eastern edges of the canvas. The frigid temperature of 34.2 K (-239°C) in this typically warm region creates an otherworldly palette of muted earth tones punctuated by icy blue accents, with the 46% humidity adding subtle translucency to the color fields.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.