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A wet glossy-coated black bear stands in rushing shallow forest creek water under dappled morning light

About this photo

A black bear with damp, shiny fur stands steadily in the shallow, flowing water of a rocky forest creek. The natural dappled morning light creates a vivid, realistic wildlife scene ideal for nature editorial and conservation content.

Prompt: “photograph of a black bear standing in a rushing forest creek, water swirling around its legs, wet glossy coat, dappled morning light” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well-composed and anatomically correct, perfectly matching the brief with natural realistic lighting and only minor unnoticeable background softness.

Also searched as: black bear in creek · forest wildlife · wild bear photograph · rushing forest stream · north american wildlife

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this black bear in forest creek 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: “Black Bear In Forest Creek” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/black-bear-in-forest-creek-32ee00c7) — 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 “photograph of a black bear standing in a rushing forest creek, water swirling around its legs, wet glossy coat, dappled morning light” 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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