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An alligator swims partially submerged through calm marsh water dotted with lily pads

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A partially submerged alligator glides through still marsh water surrounded by broad lily pads, lit with warm soft sunset light. This image works well for wildlife articles, nature conservation content and educational materials.

Prompt: “alligator swimming through a lily pad marsh at sunset, only its head and back showing” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, anatomically correct shot with natural warm lighting that matches the brief perfectly, no visible flaws or artifacts.

Also searched as: alligator swimming marsh · lily pad wetland · wildlife reptile · sunset swamp scene · american alligator

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this alligator in lily pad marsh 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 In Lily Pad Marsh” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/alligator-in-lily-pad-marsh-91730bdc) — 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 “alligator swimming through a lily pad marsh at sunset, only its head and back showing” 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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