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A fluffy golden retriever lies relaxed on a wooden dock next to calm sunlit lake water
A fluffy golden retriever lies relaxed on a wooden dock next to calm sunlit lake water

About this photo

A friendly golden retriever rests comfortably on a weathered wooden dock overlooking a calm, tree-lined lake on a bright sunny day. This warm, serene image works well for pet care content, outdoor lifestyle marketing, and pet blog headers.

Prompt: “golden retriever lying on a wooden dock by a calm lake” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well-composed, anatomically correct with natural soft lighting, perfectly matching the brief with only very minor background blur from shallow depth of field.

Also searched as: golden retriever on dock · dog by lake · calm pet photo · summer dog scene · wooden dock lakeside

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this golden retriever on lake dock 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 Retriever On Lake Dock” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/golden-retriever-on-lake-dock-396fa894) — 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 “golden retriever lying on a wooden dock by a calm lake” and 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 animals images like this?
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