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A glassy curling ocean wave backlit by the low glowing sun at sunset

About this photo

Translucent green ocean wave curls into a barrel with warm golden sunset light shining through its thin lip. This atmospheric, serene shot is perfectly sized for a high-quality desktop wallpaper and coastal design project.

Prompt: “desktop wallpaper: a glassy green ocean wave curling in backlight at sunset, the low sun glowing through its thin lip” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well composed, natural warm backlighting matches the brief perfectly, with no visible flaws or artefacts.

Also searched as: ocean wave wallpaper · sunset wave · curling surf · backlit ocean · beach wallpaper

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this curling ocean wave sunset desktop wallpaper 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: “Curling Ocean Wave Sunset Desktop Wallpaper” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/curling-ocean-wave-sunset-desktop-wallpaper-8bbae726) — 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 “desktop wallpaper: a glassy green ocean wave curling in backlight at sunset, the low sun glowing through its thin lip” and 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 wallpapers images like this?
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