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Image ID# 8349
Purchase A License To Use This Image Buy A Print Or Product Featuring This ImageThis is an example of a stock road image that rises to a higher level by adding the element of lightning strikes. Long straight road photos are indicative of the future and progress while in this case the lighting bolts represent challenge and obstacles that need to be overcome to reach success. The dark storm clouds overhead are a metaphor for turmoil, change and further challenges whether those challenges are of a personal or a business nature. The image can be cropped vertical for a book cover, horizontal for a banner ad, or square for collateral use. In each case there will still be ample copy space for the use of designers, photo editors and art directors in advertisements, editorials and social media communications.
Road in storms are wonderful metaphors for a surprisingly large range of concepts. Roads are a metaphor for journeys both within and without. In the case of a personal journey the lighting and clouds represent the dark repressed thoughts in our subconscious that need to be addressed to achieve personal growth. In the case of a business journey the lighting and storms are things like competitors and market conditions that stand in the way of success and sales goals. The lightning is perfect for illustrating disruptive technology and starts up that can change the competitive terrain overnight.
Highways, roads and country lanes are iconic symbols of the path to the future. But the path to the future is seldom without perils, danger and risks which are illustrated in this case by the lightning strikes and storm clouds. But even negatives have positive aspects. The lightning bolts, as dangerous as they may be, can light the way! By having exciting elements in the image the photo becomes much more compelling and attracts a viewer's attention moving them to read the accompanying text. The dark nature of the image is also a great background for reversing type out of.
This image is also great for communicating the idea of adventure. In addition, the lightning represents connection, energy and power...all positive aspects of what otherwise might seem like a negative situation.
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