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A close-up macro shot of a dragonfly perched on the tip of a thin dry reed, with blurred grass stems in the background.
A close-up macro shot of a dragonfly perched on the tip of a thin dry reed, with blurred grass stems in the background.

About this photo

Sharp natural macro shot of a dragonfly resting calmly on a reed stem, with soft out-of-focus wetland vegetation in the background. This image works well for nature editorial content, wildlife blog posts, and ecological design projects.

Prompt: “dragonfly resting on a reed, macro” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Strong macro composition, natural lighting and colors, anatomically consistent dragonfly details, only minor softness on the furthest wing edges that does not impact usability.

Also searched as: dragonfly macro · insect on reed · wildlife close up · wetland insect

Direct file: 1280×1280 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this dragonfly resting on reed 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: “Dragonfly Resting On Reed” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/dragonfly-resting-on-reed-957d1e6e) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1280×1280 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its square shape suits Instagram posts, profile or album art and product-grid thumbnails.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “dragonfly resting on a reed, macro” and 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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