Selles Llimos managed to capture his villageManlleuin the foreground.

Rising high above the village is the Serra de Bellmunt, which is part of the Pyrenees.

Behind the mountain, the sky lights up thanks to a massive storm that was actually occurring in France.

Lightning and Star Trails over the Pyrenees by Marc Sellés Llimós

That’s right, Selles Llimos' photograph shows two countries at the same time.

Incredibly, the lightning that Selles Llimos caught on film occurred over the course of just six minutes.

Above the entire scene, we see star trails that bring a sense of movement to the scene.

Star Trails by Marc Sellés Llimós

The photo, which was selected by NASA as theAstronomy Picture of the Day, is a triumph.

His success in bringing the image to life is particularly meaningful.

Check out even more astrophotography from Marc Selles Llimos.

Milky Way by Marc Sellés Llimós

Star Trails by Marc Sellés Llimós

Milky Way by Marc Sellés Llimós

Star Trails by Marc Sellés Llimós

Star Trails by Marc Sellés Llimós