Can I use this bottlenose dolphin surfacing near shore 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: “Bottlenose Dolphin Surfacing Near Shore” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/bottlenose-dolphin-surfacing-near-shore-0c32176a) — 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 “bottlenose dolphin surfacing beside a rocky shore in green-blue water, curved dorsal fin and blowhole visible” 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.

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Bottlenose Dolphin Surfacing Near Shore — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

A bottlenose dolphin surfaces in green-blue water beside a rocky shoreline

About this photo

A smooth bottlenose dolphin glides at the water's surface in clear turquoise water adjacent to weathered rocky shoreline, lit by bright natural daylight. This crisp, natural shot is ideal for marine life content, conservation marketing, and wildlife editorial features.

Prompt: “bottlenose dolphin surfacing beside a rocky shore in green-blue water, curved dorsal fin and blowhole visible” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well-composed, anatomically correct image that closely matches the brief, with only very minor, unnoticeable imperfections that do not impact usability.

Also searched as: surfacing dolphin · marine wildlife · coastal ocean animal · wild dolphin near shore

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this bottlenose dolphin surfacing near shore 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: “Bottlenose Dolphin Surfacing Near Shore” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/bottlenose-dolphin-surfacing-near-shore-0c32176a) — 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 “bottlenose dolphin surfacing beside a rocky shore in green-blue water, curved dorsal fin and blowhole visible” 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 animals images like this?: Browse the Animals collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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