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Close up of an alligator's head rising still from calm dark murky water

About this photo

A sharp vertical close-up of an alligator floating at the surface of still, dark water, showing textured scales and subtle water ripples. Ideal for wildlife content, educational materials, and nature-themed design projects.

Prompt: “vertical photograph of an alligator's head rising from dark water with raindrops rippling the surface” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Well composed and anatomically consistent, matching the brief, with only very minor softness in the out of focus water areas.

Also searched as: alligator in water · crocodile close up · wild reptile · swamp wildlife

Direct file: 1008×1792 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this alligator head in dark water 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 Head In Dark Water” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/alligator-head-in-dark-water-6a0065e7) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1008×1792 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “vertical photograph of an alligator's head rising from dark water with raindrops rippling the 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.
Where can I find more animals images like this?
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