Can I use this cracked ice thawing pond 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 Ice Thawing Pond” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/cracked-ice-thawing-pond-ea8ba768) — CC BY 4.0

What size is this photo?

The original is 1792×1008 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 “a half-frozen pond in spring sun, cracked ice drifting on open blue water, change of seasons concept” 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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Browse the Nature collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

Cracked Ice Thawing Pond — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

Wide view of cracked melting pond ice with open reflective water at the edge under bright spring sun

About this photo

Thick patterned ice crisscrossed with deep fissures drifts toward open water as winter transitions to spring. This natural change-of-seasons scene works well for environmental content, seasonal design backgrounds and nature editorial use.

Prompt: “a half-frozen pond in spring sun, cracked ice drifting on open blue water, change of seasons concept” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well-composed image with natural even lighting, no visible artefacts, and a perfect match to the thawing pond brief.

Also searched as: half frozen pond · spring thaw · melting ice · frozen lake

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this cracked ice thawing pond 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 Ice Thawing Pond” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/cracked-ice-thawing-pond-ea8ba768) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?: The original is 1792×1008 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 “a half-frozen pond in spring sun, cracked ice drifting on open blue water, change of seasons concept” 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 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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