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Dark blue open ocean water ripples with small white foam whitecaps across its surface.
Dark blue open ocean water ripples with small white foam whitecaps across its surface.

About this photo

Calm deep blue open ocean surface dotted with small, gentle whitecaps on low rolling waves. This natural water background works well for maritime designs, travel content, and nautical themed layouts.

Prompt: “water background of a deep blue ocean surface with small whitecaps” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, natural looking ocean surface matching the brief perfectly, with consistent color and no visible artifacts.

Also searched as: deep blue ocean background · ocean surface with waves · sea water texture · whitecap ocean · nautical background

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this deep blue ocean 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: “Deep Blue Ocean Surface” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/deep-blue-ocean-surface-2913264d) — 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 “water background of a deep blue ocean surface with small whitecaps” 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 backgrounds images like this?
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