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A winding dirt trail leads through a dense forest lined with bright fall colored foliage.

About this photo

A leaf-strewn dirt path winds deep into an autumn forest, framed by vibrant yellow, orange, and green tree leaves. This quiet, serene scene is ideal for outdoor recreation content, seasonal nature graphics and hiking editorial layouts.

Prompt: “path through an autumn forest seen from above, leaves in every color” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, naturally lit, well-composed scene that matches the brief perfectly with no visible artifacts or flaws.

Also searched as: autumn forest path · fall foliage trail · woodland hiking path · seasonal nature scene

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this autumn forest hiking path 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: “Autumn Forest Hiking Path” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/autumn-forest-hiking-path-33c7057c) — 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 “path through an autumn forest seen from above, leaves in every color” and it 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 nature images like this?
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