Dramatic Nighttime Lightning Strike Over Urban Apartment Complex #2279030 (License: Personal Use)

A brilliant, multi-branched lightning discharge erupts from turbulent purple-gray storm clouds, striking near a multi-story residential complex with glowing windows. Silhouetted trees and a pointed-roof structure frame the lower edge, while streetlights create starburst flares in the foreground, emphasizing the contrast between natural fury and urban calm. The scene captures a fleeting moment of atmospheric electricity against a backdrop of everyday city life.

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