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Close-up view of cracked, warm brown parched dry earth with distinct fissures and small surface debris
Close-up view of cracked, warm brown parched dry earth with distinct fissures and small surface debris

About this photo

Natural sunlit dry cracked earth in warm earthy brown tones shows deep, textured fissures across parched, barren ground. This high-detail texture works perfectly as an environmental background, drought awareness graphic, or design overlay.

Prompt: “cracked dry earth texture in warm brown” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, naturally lit, perfectly matches the brief with realistic texture and no visible flaws, only a very slight softness at the far edge of the frame.

Also searched as: dry soil texture · arid ground background · drought texture · warm brown earth

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this cracked dry earth texture 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: “Cracked Dry Earth Texture” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/cracked-dry-earth-texture-f4edafc9) — 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 “cracked dry earth texture in warm brown” 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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