A breathtaking aerial view of the legendary hanging gardens of Babylon near the Euphrates river, captured in stunning 8K resolution, showcasing a lush paradise of vibrant, exotic plants cascading from 75- foot walls, now being dramatically destroyed by a fierce lightning storm, explosions ripping through the ancient stone structures, vivid colors intensified by the electric flashes, cinematic composition with a wide- angle perspective, atmospheric haze adding depth and mystery, dynamic lighting contrasting between the brilliant lightning and deep shadows, mystical ambiance enhanced by swirling mists and falling debris, hyper- realistic details rendered in octane, epic landscape photography style as if taken from a hovering drone, rule of thirds applied to frame the destruction against the backdrop of the river and surrounding terrain, leading lines created by crumbling terraces guiding the eye through the scene, golden ratio spiral centered on the most intense point of destruction, dramatic clouds and smoke adding texture to the sky, saturated greens of the lush foliage contrasting with the warm tones of sandstone and the cool blue of water, motion blur on falling fragments to convey chaos and movement, high dynamic range to capture both the darkness of storm clouds and the bright flashes of lightning, ultra- sharp focus on key elements with subtle depth of field, reflections in the river adding symmetry and visual interest