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An alligator with armored scaly skin rests on a weathered log over dark swamp water in bright sunlight

About this photo

A wild alligator basks on a sun-dappled fallen log floating above dark still swamp water. The sharp detailed shot shows the animal's distinctive rounded snout and textured armored scales, ideal for wildlife and nature editorial use.

Prompt: “alligator lying on a sunny log over dark swamp water, broad rounded snout and armored back” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): The image is sharp, well-lit, and matches the brief perfectly, with only very minor softness at the far edge of the frame that does not impact usability.

Also searched as: alligator on log · swamp wildlife · american alligator · reptile basking · wetland animal

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this alligator resting on sunlit log 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 On Sunlit Log” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/alligator-resting-on-sunlit-log-7ec3806d) — 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 lying on a sunny log over dark swamp water, broad rounded snout and armored back” 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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