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Swirling curling green ink tendrils spread through clear still water below the water surface

About this photo

Delicate, swirling green ink forms soft curled tendrils as they disperse through calm clear water. This smooth, organic abstract shot works well for creative backgrounds, design overlays, and editorial illustration accents.

Prompt: “green ink tendrils spreading through clear water” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.5/10): The image closely matches the brief, has smooth natural color and lighting, no visible artefacts, and only very minor soft focus on distant tendrils.

Also searched as: green ink in water · fluid abstract art · swirling ink background · organic water texture · ink diffusion

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this green ink tendrils in water 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: “Green Ink Tendrils In Water” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/green-ink-tendrils-in-water-e197de54) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1792×1008 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 “green ink tendrils spreading through clear water” 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 abstract images like this?
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