Supercell Lightning Over Ile Ife at Night in beneath thin cloud gaps and stars near Ile Ife

Supercell Lightning Over Ile Ife at Night

by Jake Anthony

A massive supercell dominates the horizon, its interior illuminated by jagged bolts of lightning that cut through the darkening sky. The storm sits beneath thin gaps in the cloud layer, revealing a scattering of bright stars above. Hard coastal glare reflects off the wet, dark ground, creating a sharp contrast with the deep indigo of the night. Cold dry air hangs over the landscape, visible in the crisp clarity of the distant terrain. The wet season leaves the soil dark and saturated, absorbing the faint ambient light. Stars blink steadily above the turbulent cloud mass, framing the electrical discharge within the storm's core. One lightning bolt strikes the cloud base, casting a brief, electric glow on the low-lying vegetation below.

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Camera Google Pixel 9 Pro*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Google Pixel 9 Pro photos, grab one online.
Lens 112mm f/2.8
Focal Length 112mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/120
ISO 200
Film shot in 48MP high-res mode
Location beneath thin cloud gaps and stars near Ile Ife
Date 2026-04-05
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 7.4197, 4.5007
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