Dramatic Lightning Storm Over New York City Skyline at Night

A powerful lightning bolt illuminates the dark clouds above the illuminated New York City skyline, with reflections shimmering on the water below during a dramatic night storm.

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PHOTO INFO

Image Size
5436x4757px
File Size
1.86MB
resolution
5K
Aesthetic Score
88/100

VISUAL ATTRIBUTES OF THIS STOCK PHOTO

Color temperature
cool
Brightness
low_key
Saturation
vibrant
Lighting Source
natural
Lighting Condition
night
Negative Space
moderate
Negative Space Location
top
Depth Of Field
deep
Has People
none
Season
unknown
Time Of Day
night
Shot Scale
wide
Background Type
natural_scene
Orientation
horizontal
Composition Style
rule_of_thirds
Dominant colors
bluewhiteblackyellow
Palette Style
dark_moodycinematic_grade
Mood
dramatictensepowerful
Style
landscapecityscapedramatic
Subject type
cityscapelightningstormnight

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aesthetic analysis & score

88
Overall aesthetic — Superb

This is a stunning and highly dramatic image that captures a rare and powerful moment of nature over an iconic cityscape, with excellent technical execution and visual impact.

Composition & Framing score

85

The image is well-composed with the skyline anchoring the bottom third and the dramatic lightning dominating the upper two-thirds, creating a balanced and impactful visual hierarchy.

Lighting & exposure score

90

The exposure is excellent, capturing the intense brightness of the lightning while retaining detail in the dark clouds and the illuminated city buildings below.

Color harmony & palette score

80

The cool blue tones of the storm and water contrast effectively with the warm yellow and white lights of the city, creating a visually striking and harmonious palette.

Visual impact & mood score

95

The image has a powerful visual impact, conveying the raw energy and drama of a thunderstorm over a major metropolis.

Technical Quality & Clarity score

88

The image is sharp and clear, with the lightning bolt rendered in crisp detail and the city lights distinct, indicating high technical quality.

Subject clarity & focal hierarchy score

92

The lightning bolt is the clear focal point, drawing the viewer's eye immediately, while the city skyline provides a strong secondary subject and context.

Use case suitability scores

Copyspace Layout Usability Score

40

Social Media Content Creation Score

90

This image is suitable for social media content creation — fits Instagram Stories, Pinterest pins, Facebook covers, LinkedIn backgrounds, and TikTok thumbnails

Web UI Digital Design Score

85

This image is suitable for web UI and digital design projects — website hero sections, app splash screens, email headers, and UI mood boards

Commercial Advertising Branding Score

80

Editorial Corporate Presentation Score

85

This image is suitable for editorial and corporate presentations — slide decks, annual reports, press releases, internal newsletters and conference presentation backgrounds

Content Marketing Publishing Score

90

This image is suitable for content marketing and publishing — pairs with blog posts, article featured images, podcast covers, ebook covers and video thumbnails across publishing platforms

Ecommerce Product Showcase Score

20

Market Competitiveness Score

85
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