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An alligator floats partially submerged in dark swamp water surrounded by green lily pads.
An alligator floats partially submerged in dark swamp water surrounded by green lily pads.

About this photo

A calm alligator rests at the surface of a still swamp, its scaled skin sharply detailed against soft out-of-focus lily pads. This image works well for wildlife articles, nature conservation content, and educational animal resources.

Prompt: “alligator resting in a swamp with lily pads” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.8/10): Sharp, well-composed, anatomically correct image with natural lighting that perfectly matches the brief; only minor softness on distant background lily pads.

Also searched as: alligator in swamp · wild alligator · swamp wildlife · lily pad habitat · american alligator

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this alligator resting in swamp 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 Resting In Swamp” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/alligator-resting-in-swamp-43720dfd) — 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 resting in a swamp with lily pads” 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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