Can I use this dark rippled water surface 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: “Dark Rippled Water Surface” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/dark-rippled-water-surface-7e66ce7e) — 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 “black water surface with gentle ripples reflecting a thin line of light” 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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Dark Rippled Water Surface — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

Deep dark water with gentle ripples catches and reflects thin streaks of warm golden light

About this photo

Calm dark water with soft rolling ripples holds subtle elongated reflections of warm light, creating a quiet, moody, minimalist backdrop. This image works well as a serene background overlay, textural design element, or atmospheric hero banner.

Prompt: “black water surface with gentle ripples reflecting a thin line of light” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The image perfectly matches the brief, has natural realistic ripples and reflections, no visible artefacts, and is sharp and usable for all design applications.

Also searched as: dark water ripples · water reflection background · gentle ocean texture · dark water surface · rippled water background

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this dark rippled water surface 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: “Dark Rippled Water Surface” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/dark-rippled-water-surface-7e66ce7e) — 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 “black water surface with gentle ripples reflecting a thin line of light” 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 textures images like this?: Browse the Textures collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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