About this photo
Bright sunlight shines through a fresh green leaf, highlighting its intricate vein structure against a softly blurred dark green background. This crisp natural macro shot works well for environmental content, design textures, and nature-themed layouts.
Prompt: “green leaf veins backlit by the sun, macro” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.
Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well-composed macro shot perfectly matching the brief, with natural even lighting and no visible artefacts, only minor softness on the blurred background.
Also searched as: backlit leaf macro · sunlit plant close up · nature macro photography · leaf texture
Direct file: 1280×1280 JPG
Using this photo — common questions
- Can I use this backlit green leaf macro 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: “Backlit Green Leaf Macro” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/backlit-green-leaf-macro-69c05f90) — CC BY 4.0
- What size is this photo?
- The original is 1280×1280 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its square shape suits Instagram posts, profile or album art and product-grid thumbnails.
- Is this photo AI-generated?
- Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “green leaf veins backlit by the sun, macro” 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?
- Browse the Nature collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.
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