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Soft streaky golden light leak bars glow across a solid pure black background

About this photo

Warm, blurred golden light streaks form a smooth light leak effect against a fully dark black backdrop. This abstract overlay is ideal for adding vintage cinematic flair to photo and video design projects.

Prompt: “golden light leak in streaky soft bars of warm light, on a pure black background” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Matches the brief perfectly, with natural soft warm streaky light and no flaws visible to close inspection.

Also searched as: warm light overlay · cinematic light leak · streaky light effect

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this golden light leak over black background 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 Light Leak Over Black Background” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/golden-light-leak-over-black-background-64904106) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 2048×1152 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 “golden light leak in streaky soft bars of warm light, on a pure black background” 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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