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A honey bee perches on the tip of a blue salvia flower spike to collect nectar
A honey bee perches on the tip of a blue salvia flower spike to collect nectar

About this photo

A sharp macro shot of a honey bee interacting with a blue salvia bloom, set against a soft blurred bokeh background of additional salvia plants. This natural pollinator scene is ideal for garden, ecology, and conservation themed design projects.

Prompt: “blue salvia spikes buzzing with bees” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Well composed with natural soft light and accurate anatomy, only minor very subtle softness on the bee's fine leg details that do not impact usability.

Also searched as: blue salvia and bee · pollinator flower · honey bee on flower · garden nature macro · bee on salvia spike

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this honey bee on blue salvia 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: “Honey Bee On Blue Salvia” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/honey-bee-on-blue-salvia-14f33550) — 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 “blue salvia spikes buzzing with bees” 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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