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Two mallard ducks float in a pond beside a tiny birthday cake resting on a lily pad

About this illustration

Soft watercolor illustration of two mallard ducks in a sunlit pond, gathered around a small candle-topped birthday cake on a lily pad with lotus blossoms. This whimsical, festive artwork works beautifully for birthday greetings, nature-themed party decor, or whimsical holiday content.

Prompt: “watercolor illustration of two ducks in a pond beside a tiny birthday cake on a lily pad” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Cute, well-executed watercolor that perfectly matches the brief, with consistent art style, anatomically correct ducks and no visible AI flaws.

Also searched as: duck birthday illustration · lily pad cake · pond birthday scene · festive watercolor art

Direct file: 1280×1600 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this ducks with birthday cake on pond illustration for free, commercially?
Yes. This illustration 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: “Ducks With Birthday Cake On Pond” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/ducks-with-birthday-cake-on-pond-0bffb8a3) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 1280×1600 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this illustration AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “watercolor illustration of two ducks in a pond beside a tiny birthday cake on a lily pad” 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 holidays & seasons images like this?
Browse the Holidays & Seasons collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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