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Close-up of a ripe golden rice panicle surrounded by blurred green and yellow rice leaves

About this photo

Sharp natural close-up of a mature rice plant with plump golden grains, set against soft out-of-focus paddy foliage. Ideal for agricultural content, farming articles, and harvest-themed design projects.

Prompt: “rice plant with golden grains, close-up” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well-composed close-up matching the brief perfectly, with natural soft depth of field and no visible artifacts.

Also searched as: golden rice close up · ripe rice plant · paddy field crop · harvest grain

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this golden rice plant close-up 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 Rice Plant Close-Up” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/golden-rice-plant-close-up-bfa6aacd) — 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 “rice plant with golden grains, close-up” 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?
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