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Detailed fern fossil imprint embedded in a flat piece of gray split shale rock
Detailed fern fossil imprint embedded in a flat piece of gray split shale rock

About this photo

A crisp, detailed prehistoric fern frond fossil is preserved in smooth gray shale, with fine raised vein and leaf structure visible. This clear specimen works well for geology educational materials, science publications and natural history content.

Prompt: “fossil fern imprint in split gray shale” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.5/10): Sharp, well-composed match to the brief with natural neutral lighting, no visible flaws, and clear detailed fossil structure.

Also searched as: shale fossil imprint · prehistoric plant fossil · geology specimen · paleontology image

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this fossil fern imprint in shale 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: “Fossil Fern Imprint In Shale” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/fossil-fern-imprint-in-shale-66bebadd) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “fossil fern imprint in split gray shale” 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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