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An empty paved highway stretches into the dark distance under evenly spaced streetlights at night
An empty paved highway stretches into the dark distance under evenly spaced streetlights at night

About this photo

A quiet, empty multi-lane highway is lit by rows of tall streetlights stretching toward the horizon after dark, flanked by grassy verges and guardrails. This atmospheric shot works well for transportation, late travel and infrastructure themed designs.

Prompt: “runway lights at night stretching into the distance” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Well composed with natural night lighting, matching the brief closely, with only very minor softness at the far distant horizon.

Also searched as: lit road at night · empty runway lights · streetlight perspective · transportation night scene

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this illuminated night highway 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: “Illuminated Night Highway” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/illuminated-night-highway-67dc4d59) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1792×1008 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its wide shape suits website hero banners, YouTube thumbnails, desktop wallpapers and presentation title slides.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “runway lights at night stretching into the distance” and 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 transportation images like this?
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