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A gray wolf lies alert on a mossy rock, looking off to the side in a sun-dappled forest.

About this photo

A wolf rests on a moss-covered stone in a soft, blurred temperate forest, captured with warm diffused light. This natural wildlife shot works well for conservation content, nature editorials, and wildlife education materials.

Prompt: “gray wolf lying on a mossy rock with its head up, listening, soft forest light” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.8/10): Anatomically correct, well composed with soft natural light and shallow depth of field, only very minor, unobtrusive fine texture details are slightly AI-synthesized.

Also searched as: wild wolf · forest wildlife · wolf on rock · temperate forest animal

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this gray wolf on mossy rock 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: “Gray Wolf On Mossy Rock” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/gray-wolf-on-mossy-rock-a2319fc4) — 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 “gray wolf lying on a mossy rock with its head up, listening, soft forest light” 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 animals images like this?
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