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Eroded desert buttes are lit by warm golden sunset with long angular shadows across slopes

About this photo

Warm low-angle sunset light casts long, defined shadows across rolling eroded desert badland formations. This textured landscape is ideal for nature editorial layouts, travel marketing and minimalist desktop backgrounds.

Prompt: “buttes and mesas casting long shadows at sunset” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Well-composed, naturally lit scene matching the brief, with only minor subtle textural irregularities visible on extremely close inspection.

Also searched as: buttes mesas sunset · desert landscape · arid badlands · sunset rock formations · desert shadows

Direct file: 1792×768 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this desert buttes sunset shadows 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: “Desert Buttes Sunset Shadows” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/desert-buttes-sunset-shadows-34902a14) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1792×768 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 “buttes and mesas casting long shadows at sunset” 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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