Can I use this alligator basking on muddy riverbank 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: “Alligator Basking On Muddy Riverbank” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/alligator-basking-on-muddy-riverbank-9993ac77) — 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 “alligator basking on a muddy riverbank with its jaws propped open, dark armored back and broad rounded snout” 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.

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Alligator Basking On Muddy Riverbank — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

An alligator with an open mouth rests on a wet muddy river edge beside shallow murky water.

About this photo

A healthy dark armored alligator basks on a sunlit muddy riverbank with its jaws slightly propped open. This natural wildlife shot works well for nature education content, reptile feature articles and habitat illustration.

Prompt: “alligator basking on a muddy riverbank with its jaws propped open, dark armored back and broad rounded snout” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): The image is sharp, well-composed and matches the brief closely, with only very minor unrealistic textural blending on the top of the alligator's head visible only under close inspection.

Also searched as: alligator on riverbank · basking alligator · wild reptile · muddy river wildlife · american alligator

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this alligator basking on muddy riverbank 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: “Alligator Basking On Muddy Riverbank” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/alligator-basking-on-muddy-riverbank-9993ac77) — 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 “alligator basking on a muddy riverbank with its jaws propped open, dark armored back and broad rounded snout” 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 animals images like this?: Browse the Animals collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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