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Bright lightning bolt strikes above a still lake, its glowing reflection stretching across the calm water under a stormy
Bright lightning bolt strikes above a still lake, its glowing reflection stretching across the calm water under a stormy

About this photo

A vivid vertical lightning bolt cuts through dark storm clouds, with a sharp, rippled reflection spanning the surface of a quiet forest-fringed lake. This dramatic shot works perfectly for weather articles, nature documentary visuals, or atmospheric mood background content.

Prompt: “lightning over a lake with its reflection in the water” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well-composed image that perfectly matches the brief, with natural atmospheric lighting and no visible flaws or artefacts.

Also searched as: lightning over lake · storm reflection · thunderstorm nature · night sky lightning · stormy landscape

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this lightning over calm lake 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 Over Calm Lake” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/lightning-over-calm-lake-8e0bffce) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1792×1008 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its wide shape suits website hero banners, YouTube thumbnails, desktop wallpapers and presentation title slides.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “lightning over a lake with its reflection in the water” 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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