Can I use this humpback whale tail rising from 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 Rising From Ocean” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/humpback-whale-tail-rising-from-ocean-f3fc4803) — CC BY 4.0

What size is this photo?

The original is 1008×1792 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.

Is this photo AI-generated?

Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “vertical photograph of a humpback whale tail fluke rising straight out of a deep blue ocean under a pale sky” 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.

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Humpback Whale Tail Rising From Ocean — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

A humpback whale lifts its fluke and pectoral fin vertically out of a deep blue ocean beneath a pale sky.

About this photo

Sharp natural daylight captures a humpback whale partially emerging from calm deep ocean waters under a soft pale sky. This striking marine wildlife shot works well for conservation content, ocean travel features and nature editorial layouts.

Prompt: “vertical photograph of a humpback whale tail fluke rising straight out of a deep blue ocean under a pale sky” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): The image matches the brief, is sharply composed with natural color and light, and has no visible artefacts; the whale posture differs slightly from the 'fluke only' prompt but remains biologically plausible.

Also searched as: ocean wildlife · whale fluke · deep blue sea · marine mammal · pale sky ocean

Direct file: 1008×1792 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this humpback whale tail rising from 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 Rising From Ocean” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/humpback-whale-tail-rising-from-ocean-f3fc4803) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?: The original is 1008×1792 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this photo AI-generated?: Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “vertical photograph of a humpback whale tail fluke rising straight out of a deep blue ocean under a pale sky” 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 animals images like this?: Browse the Animals collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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