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An illuminated metal desk lamp sits on a windowsill as lightning flashes outside during a night thunderstorm

About this photo

Warm glow from a lit desk lamp contrasts with cool purple lightning overcast skies outside a residential window. This atmospheric calm night scene works well as a desktop or phone wallpaper, moody interior background, or weather themed design asset.

Prompt: “vertical photograph of a lit desk lamp beside a window during a thunderstorm at night, no people” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well composed and perfectly matching the brief, with natural lighting contrast between the warm lamp and cool storm sky, only minor softness in the distant outdoor background.

Also searched as: night thunderstorm wallpaper · cozy interior lightning · evening desk scene

Direct file: 1008×1792 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this lit desk lamp storm window 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: “Lit Desk Lamp Storm Window” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/lit-desk-lamp-storm-window-6996a571) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1008×1792 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 photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “vertical photograph of a lit desk lamp beside a window during a thunderstorm at night, no people” 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 wallpapers images like this?
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