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Lightning strikes the Tokyo Tower in the Japanese capital September 7, 2008. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN)

Reuters photo archive features some of the most dramatic and iconic moments ever captured

Media ID 5790494


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In this photo print, the iconic Tokyo Tower stands tall amidst a dramatic display of nature's power. Taken on September 7,2008, by talented photographer Toru Hanai for Reuters, the image captures a breathtaking moment when lightning strikes the Japanese capital's skyline. The Tokyo Tower, resembling an elegant red and white lighthouse soaring into the sky at 333 meters (1,093 feet), becomes a striking focal point against the darkened backdrop. As if touched by magic, bolts of electricity dance across the heavens and dramatically illuminate its silhouette. The sheer force of nature is beautifully juxtaposed with man-made architectural marvels in this awe-inspiring composition. This photograph serves as a reminder of both Japan's resilience and its harmonious coexistence with natural forces. It encapsulates how even in one of the world's most technologically advanced cities like Tokyo, where innovation thrives and modernity reigns supreme, Mother Nature can still command attention with her raw energy. Hanai's skillful capture freezes this ephemeral moment in time - an instant that showcases both beauty and danger intertwined. With each bolt illuminating different parts of the tower against a moody sky filled with anticipation, viewers are transported to that exact instance when earth meets sky in electrifying harmony. As we gaze upon this remarkable image from Reuters Images' collection without any commercial intent or reference to it being used commercially let us appreciate not only Hanai's talent but also marvel at nature’s ability to humble even our greatest achievements

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