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Wide banner view of a still calm lake reflecting a pine forest shoreline under pale dawn sky.

About this photo

Soft warm dawn light illuminates a dense pine forest along the edge of a perfectly still lake, with crisp tree reflections stretching across the smooth water. This wide, peaceful banner format works perfectly for website headers, blog backgrounds, and nature themed design projects.

Prompt: “wide banner of a calm lake reflecting pine trees at dawn” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Well composed wide banner matching the brief with natural lighting, crisp reflections and no visible flaws or artefacts.

Also searched as: lake reflection banner · pine forest dawn · calm lake background · nature header · dawn landscape

Direct file: 1792×768 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this calm lake pine tree reflection at dawn 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: “Calm Lake Pine Tree Reflection At Dawn” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/calm-lake-pine-tree-reflection-at-76a0043d) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1792×768 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its wide shape suits website hero banners, YouTube thumbnails, desktop wallpapers and presentation title slides.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “wide banner of a calm lake reflecting pine trees at dawn” 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 backgrounds images like this?
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