Can I use this backlit red japanese maple leaves 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 Red Japanese Maple Leaves” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/backlit-red-japanese-maple-leaves-c141461d) — 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 “red japanese maple leaves backlit against a blue sky” 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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Backlit Red Japanese Maple Leaves — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

Vibrant red Japanese maple leaves are backlit against a clear pale blue sky

About this photo

Sunlight backlights rich red Japanese maple foliage, creating sharp foreground leaves against a soft clear blue sky with gentle bokeh on distant foliage. This image works well for seasonal design, nature blogs, or calm autumnal backgrounds.

Prompt: “red japanese maple leaves backlit against a blue sky” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well composed, naturally lit and perfectly matches the brief with no visible artefacts, only a natural soft bokeh on out of focus foliage.

Also searched as: backlit autumn foliage · blue sky nature background · fall maple leaves

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this backlit red japanese maple leaves 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 Red Japanese Maple Leaves” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/backlit-red-japanese-maple-leaves-c141461d) — 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 “red japanese maple leaves backlit against a blue sky” 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 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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