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Bright lightning bolt strikes against a dark storm sky above an arid desert mesa landscape
Bright lightning bolt strikes against a dark storm sky above an arid desert mesa landscape

About this photo

A dramatic lightning bolt illuminates a stormy twilight sky over a flat arid desert plain lined with distant mesa ridges. This atmospheric storm scene works well for weather content, nature editorial use and dramatic background designs.

Prompt: “several lightning bolts over a desert mesa” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Strong, well-composed match for the brief with natural lighting and no visible flaws, the image is fully usable as a stock asset.

Also searched as: desert lightning storm · mesa thunderstorm · stormy desert sky · lightning landscape · arid weather scene

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this lightning over desert mesa storm 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 Desert Mesa Storm” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/lightning-over-desert-mesa-storm-dacc70c4) — 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 “several lightning bolts over a desert mesa” 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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