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A humpback whale tail rises above the blue ocean surface with dripping water and splashing waves
A humpback whale tail rises above the blue ocean surface with dripping water and splashing waves

About this photo

A humpback whale fluke breaks the ocean surface as the whale dives, with clear droplets of water trailing from its distinctively marked tail. This crisp natural shot is ideal for marine conservation content, ocean travel editorial, and wildlife marketing materials.

Prompt: “humpback whale tail above the ocean surface” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well-composed, anatomically correct, perfectly matching the brief with natural realistic lighting and no visible flaws.

Also searched as: whale fluke · ocean wildlife · marine mammal · diving whale

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this humpback whale tail above ocean 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 Tail Above Ocean” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/humpback-whale-tail-above-ocean-3380ee3f) — 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 tail above the ocean surface” 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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