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Bright jagged lightning bolt glows and bursts from dark roiling storm clouds at twilight
Bright jagged lightning bolt glows and bursts from dark roiling storm clouds at twilight

About this photo

A vivid bolt of lightning illuminates heavy, churning storm clouds against a dim dusky sky. This atmospheric shot works well for weather content, dramatic backdrops or educational storm resource materials.

Prompt: “lightning glowing inside storm clouds at dusk” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, atmospheric and perfectly matching the brief, with natural dramatic lighting and no visible flaws or artifacts.

Also searched as: lightning storm · thunderstorm sky · weather photography

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this lightning in storm clouds at dusk photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Lightning In Storm Clouds At Dusk” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/lightning-in-storm-clouds-at-dusk-9b90db67) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “lightning glowing inside storm clouds at dusk” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
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