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A humpback whale fluke rises above dark ocean water as the sun sets behind it

About this photo

A humpback whale's tail fluke breaks the ocean surface silhouetted against a warm orange and pink sunset sky. This dramatic, serene marine shot works well for conservation campaigns, travel content and nature editorial layouts.

Prompt: “humpback whale tail fluke above dark blue water at sunset, the sky glowing orange and pink behind it” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.2/10): Sharp, well-composed and anatomically correct, with natural warm sunset lighting that perfectly matches the brief, only minor softness on distant horizon details.

Also searched as: ocean sunset wildlife · marine mammal sunset · wildlife ocean scene

Direct file: 1152×1440 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this humpback whale tail sunset 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 Sunset” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/humpback-whale-tail-sunset-223a8554) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1152×1440 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 “humpback whale tail fluke above dark blue water at sunset, the sky glowing orange and pink behind it” 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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