Equatorial Atlantic
15°N, 40°W · Peter Max · 2026-09-10
Peter Max2026-09-10Peter Max2026
Creative Rationale
Over the tropical Atlantic northeast of the Caribbean, where trade winds sweep across warm equatorial waters, the moderate wind speed of 5.9 m/s creates gentle rainbow arcs that flow horizontally across the cosmic canvas rather than dramatic full-span sweeps. The normal sea-level pressure of 1014.4 hPa suggests a balanced cosmic density - not the expansive breathing room of low pressure nor the urgent crowding of high systems, so I've populated the starfield with moderate cosmic activity around a central glowing Earth orb. The warm temperature anomaly of 8.8°C above normal drives the palette toward the hot end of the neon spectrum, with electric magentas, acid yellows, and vivid oranges dominating the composition, while the 76% humidity creates substantial glowing halos around all celestial bodies.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.