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Swirling green aurora arcs above a frozen cracked ice lake lined with winter forest
Swirling green aurora arcs above a frozen cracked ice lake lined with winter forest

About this photo

Vibrant green northern lights glow over clear, cracked ice on a frozen lake, bordered by a snow-dusted boreal forest. This atmospheric, tranquil winter landscape works perfectly for nature editorial content and desktop wallpapers.

Prompt: “aurora above a frozen lake with cracked ice in the foreground” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Well composed and closely matching the brief, with only very subtle softness in the far treeline that is only noticeable on close inspection.

Also searched as: aurora frozen lake · northern lights landscape · cracked ice winter scene · polar lights nature · winter night sky

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this aurora over frozen lake 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: “Aurora Over Frozen Lake” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/aurora-over-frozen-lake-01cca077) — 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 “aurora above a frozen lake with cracked ice in the foreground” 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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