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A king penguin swims horizontally through clear bright blue water just below the surface.
A king penguin swims horizontally through clear bright blue water just below the surface.

About this photo

A sleek king penguin glides through clear turquoise underwater, with light ripples and small bubbles visible near the water surface. This crisp natural shot works well for wildlife articles, educational content and nature design projects.

Prompt: “penguin diving underwater” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well-composed, anatomically consistent shot that perfectly matches the brief, with only very subtle minor texture inconsistencies visible on close inspection.

Also searched as: king penguin swimming · underwater wildlife · aquatic bird · blue ocean wildlife

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this king penguin diving underwater 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: “King Penguin Diving Underwater” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/king-penguin-diving-underwater-579e0b1c) — 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 “penguin diving underwater” 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 animals images like this?
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