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High angle aerial view of a large gray whale floating at the surface of dark blue open ocean.
High angle aerial view of a large gray whale floating at the surface of dark blue open ocean.

About this photo

A large whale rests at the calm deep blue ocean surface, captured from a top-down aerial perspective. This sharp, naturally lit image works well for marine conservation content, wildlife editorial features, and ocean education materials.

Prompt: “aerial view of a blue whale at the ocean surface” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Well composed, sharp and naturally lit, closely matching the brief, with minor realistic barnacle detailing on the whale consistent with wild cetacean appearance.

Also searched as: aerial whale · blue ocean whale · marine wildlife · whale at surface · open ocean cetacean

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this aerial view of whale at ocean surface 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 View Of Whale At Ocean Surface” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/aerial-view-of-whale-at-ocean-8c2185c9) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1792×1008 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its wide shape suits website hero banners, YouTube thumbnails, desktop wallpapers and presentation title slides.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “aerial view of a blue whale at the ocean surface” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
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