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A hippopotamus floats among dense bright green water lettuce in a shallow lagoon, with its head and upper back visible above

About this photo

A wet, relaxed hippopotamus rests partially submerged in a lagoon thick with bright green water lettuce. This sharp natural shot works well for wildlife articles, conservation content, or animal-themed design projects.

Prompt: “hippo floating in a lagoon carpeted with bright green water lettuce, only its eyes, ears and nostrils showing” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): The image closely matches the brief, has sharp natural detail and anatomically correct hippo features, only a small portion of the hippo's upper back is visible above the vegetation rather than only the top of the head.

Also searched as: hippo in lagoon · hippopotamus water lettuce · wildlife photo · african river hippo · aquatic vegetation wildlife

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this hippopotamus in water lettuce lagoon 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: “Hippopotamus In Water Lettuce Lagoon” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/hippopotamus-in-water-lettuce-lagoon-0a36afb7) — 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 “hippo floating in a lagoon carpeted with bright green water lettuce, only its eyes, ears and nostrils showing” 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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