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Stone steps lead down to a calm river beneath a row of autumn maple trees along a waterfront promenade

About this photo

Warm golden sunlight falls on wide stone riverside steps lined with fall-foliage trees, creating a quiet, serene waterfront scene. This image works well for travel content, seasonal lifestyle graphics and outdoor leisure themed designs.

Prompt: “riverside walkway with stone steps down to the water under chestnut trees in autumn, no people” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (7.5/10): The image matches the brief closely, with only very distant, indistinct people along the walkway that do not distract from the main scene, and no visible AI artefacts.

Also searched as: stone steps to river · fall waterfront park · city riverside promenade · autumn tree lined path

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this autumn riverside walkway 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 Riverside Walkway” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/autumn-riverside-walkway-a71ac4cf) — 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 “riverside walkway with stone steps down to the water under chestnut trees in autumn, no people” 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 travel images like this?
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