Deep within the vast expanse of the Mauritanian Sahara lies the Richat Structure, famously known as the "Eye of the Sahara." From a 100% nadir satellite perspective, this 40km-wide deeply eroded sedimentary dome transforms into a monumental, ancient iris gazing back into the cosmos.

Captured through the lens of "Quiet Realism," this work reveals the raw integrity of the planetary skin. The vivid ochres, desert golds, and deep cerulean hues are not artificial constructs but the rhythmic, layered history of the Earth itself.

Liberated from terrestrial scale and gravity, this piece becomes a weightless, "Antigravity" study of time and geological force. It is a silent, breathtaking record of our planet’s ancient resonance, preserved at an extraordinary 30cm-class resolution.

Details:

• Satellite: Maxar WorldView-3 (Restoration Edition)

• Location: Richat Structure, Mauritania (21.1°N, 11.4°W)

• Resolution: 30cm class

• Technique: High-fidelity "Quiet Realism" development

• Artist: Kai Yokoyama