Arctic
60°N, 90°E · Peter Max · 2026-09-27
Peter Max2026-09-27Peter Max2026
Creative rationale
Over the remote Kara Sea in the Russian Arctic, where ice meets open water at the convergence of Siberian landmass and polar ocean, this atmospheric snapshot captures a moment of surprising warmth, 5.1°C with an extraordinary 11.7°C temperature anomaly above normal for this latitude. The moderate 6.1 m/s winds from the northwest create sweeping rainbow arcs across the cosmic canvas, while the relatively low pressure of 1002.4 hPa opens expansive breathing room for floating celestial forms. The 65% humidity generates a substantial glow around the radiant Earth orb, and minimal precipitation adds subtle neon streaks through the psychedelic starfield.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.