Powerful Lightning Strike Over Ocean - Nature’s Electric Spectacle #2279033 (License: Personal Use)

This high-resolution image captures a spectacular multi-branch lightning strike during a nocturnal thunderstorm over a vast ocean. The primary bolt descends vertically toward the water’s surface while horizontal leaders spread across the cloud layer, all illuminated against deep purple-gray storm clouds. Reflections shimmer faintly on the sea, enhancing the scene’s dramatic contrast and scale.

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