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A humpback whale lifts its barnacle-covered pectoral fin above rippling blue ocean water.
A humpback whale lifts its barnacle-covered pectoral fin above rippling blue ocean water.

About this photo

A humpback whale breaches partially from the deep blue ocean, holding its long pectoral fin upright in a playful, waving pose. This crisp natural wildlife shot works perfectly for marine conservation content, nature articles and educational materials.

Prompt: “humpback whale waving its long pectoral fin above the water” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, naturally lit, anatomically correct shot that perfectly matches the brief, with only minor surface detail variation that does not impact usability.

Also searched as: humpback whale waving fin · ocean wildlife · marine mammal · whale breaching · blue ocean animal

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this humpback whale raising pectoral fin 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: “Humpback Whale Raising Pectoral Fin” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/humpback-whale-raising-pectoral-fin-687e1006) — 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 “humpback whale waving its long pectoral fin above the water” 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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