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Round hay bales scattered across a mown field cast long afternoon shadows viewed from above

About this photo

Warm late-afternoon light illuminates neatly rolled round hay bales spread across a freshly harvested, striped agricultural field. This clean, rustic rural scene is ideal for farm content, harvest season graphics and nature-themed layouts.

Prompt: “aerial photograph of round hay bales scattered across a freshly mown field casting long shadows” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well-composed aerial shot with natural warm light, perfectly matching the brief with no visible flaws or artefacts.

Also searched as: round hay bales field · aerial farm field · harvest landscape · rural agriculture scene · hay bale photography

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this aerial hay bales in harvested field photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Aerial Hay Bales In Harvested Field” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/aerial-hay-bales-in-harvested-field-4ff62b19) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “aerial photograph of round hay bales scattered across a freshly mown field casting long shadows” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more nature images like this?
Browse the Nature collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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