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Bright jagged lightning bolts strike a rocky mountain ridge under a dark stormy night sky
Bright jagged lightning bolts strike a rocky mountain ridge under a dark stormy night sky

About this photo

A powerful branching lightning strike illuminates a rocky alpine mountain ridge during a nighttime thunderstorm, creating dramatic high-contrast mood. This atmospheric shot is ideal for weather content, adventure branding, and dramatic nature editorial use.

Prompt: “lightning striking a mountain ridge at night” — 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 dramatic lighting and no visible AI artifacts or flaws.

Also searched as: lightning mountain strike · night thunderstorm landscape · stormy mountain sky · lightning over ridge · dramatic nature weather

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this lightning striking mountain ridge at night 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 Striking Mountain Ridge At Night” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/lightning-striking-mountain-ridge-at-night-1d85933c) — 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 striking a mountain ridge 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.
Where can I find more nature images like this?
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