Can I use this early spring forest foliage 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: “Early Spring Forest Foliage” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/early-spring-forest-foliage-5f7ec6d2) — 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 “early spring forest with the first green haze on bare branches” 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 nature images like this?

Browse the Nature collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

Early Spring Forest Foliage — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

Pale new spring leaves cover foreground bushes beside bare dormant forest tree trunks

About this photo

Soft pale green new growth creates a light haze on foreground branches, contrasting with the bare wood of surrounding late-winter forest trees. This natural seasonal scene works well for environmental content, spring themed editorial and nature design projects.

Prompt: “early spring forest with the first green haze on bare branches” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Matches the brief perfectly, with natural lighting and consistent details; only very minor softness on distant background branches that does not impact usability.

Also searched as: new tree foliage · spring green haze · woodland spring scene · dormant forest trees

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this early spring forest foliage 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: “Early Spring Forest Foliage” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/early-spring-forest-foliage-5f7ec6d2) — 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 “early spring forest with the first green haze on bare branches” 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 nature images like this?: Browse the Nature collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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