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Bright jagged lightning bolt illuminates dark storm clouds above a flat night landscape
Bright jagged lightning bolt illuminates dark storm clouds above a flat night landscape

About this photo

A vivid branching lightning bolt descends from a roiling purple storm cloud to a dark open plain at night, casting a stark glowing contrast against the dark sky. This dramatic weather shot works well for storm coverage, nature design projects or atmospheric background use.

Prompt: “lightning bolt striking over a dark plain at night” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Perfectly matches the brief, with dramatic natural lighting, clean composition and no visible AI artefacts or defects.

Also searched as: night thunderstorm · storm sky · weather photography · dark landscape lightning

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this lightning strike over night plain 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 Strike Over Night Plain” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/lightning-strike-over-night-plain-52c25cc6) — 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 bolt striking over a dark plain at night” 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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