Dramatic Lightning Storm Over City Skyline at Night #1885051 (License: Personal Use)

This high-contrast nocturnal image captures several simultaneous lightning discharges branching from storm clouds directly toward the ground, their jagged paths sharply defined against the deep teal-black sky. Below, a sprawling metropolis glows with countless streetlights and building illuminations, creating a stark contrast between human civilization and natural force. The composition emphasizes scale, intensity, and the fleeting yet monumental moment of atmospheric electricity.

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