Can I use this lightning storm over forest lake illustration for free, commercially?

Yes. This illustration 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 Storm Over Forest Lake” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/lightning-storm-over-forest-lake-2cb9a661) — CC BY 4.0

What size is this illustration?

The original is 1152×2048 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.

Is this illustration AI-generated?

Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “vertical flat vector illustration of a lightning storm over a quiet lake with a pine shoreline, deep blue palette” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.

Where can I find more nature images like this?

Browse the Nature collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

Lightning Storm Over Forest Lake — Free Stock Illustration (HD JPG)

Bright lightning cuts through dark storm clouds above a pine forest and calm reflective lake

About this illustration

Flat vector illustration of an electrical storm over a quiet tree-lined lake, rendered in a cohesive deep blue palette. The clean, stylized design is ideal for weather articles, nature themed graphics, and seasonal background use.

Prompt: “vertical flat vector illustration of a lightning storm over a quiet lake with a pine shoreline, deep blue palette” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The illustration matches the brief perfectly, with clean vector lines, a consistent deep blue palette, and no visible flaws or artefacts.

Also searched as: lightning storm illustration · lake storm vector · pine forest lightning · dark blue nature scene · weather illustration

Direct file: 1152×2048 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this lightning storm over forest lake illustration for free, commercially?: Yes. This illustration 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 Storm Over Forest Lake” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/lightning-storm-over-forest-lake-2cb9a661) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?: The original is 1152×2048 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this illustration AI-generated?: Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “vertical flat vector illustration of a lightning storm over a quiet lake with a pine shoreline, deep blue palette” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more nature images like this?: Browse the Nature collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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