Can I use this golden hour rocky shore waves 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: “Golden Hour Rocky Shore Waves” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/golden-hour-rocky-shore-waves-b1b967ec) — 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 “wide banner of ocean waves rolling onto a rocky shore at golden hour” 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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Golden Hour Rocky Shore Waves — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

Ocean waves roll onto a dark rocky shore under warm golden hour light

About this photo

Cresting ocean surf washes over weathered dark shoreline rocks, lit with soft warm golden hour glow. This wide banner format has ample negative space and works perfectly as a website header or nature background.

Prompt: “wide banner of ocean waves rolling onto a rocky shore at golden hour” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.2/10): Sharp, well composed wide banner matching the brief with natural lighting and no visible AI flaws.

Also searched as: rocky shore background · ocean waves banner · golden hour coast · sea surf header · nature background

Direct file: 1792×768 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this golden hour rocky shore waves 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: “Golden Hour Rocky Shore Waves” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/golden-hour-rocky-shore-waves-b1b967ec) — 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 “wide banner of ocean waves rolling onto a rocky shore at golden hour” 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 backgrounds images like this?: Browse the Backgrounds collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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