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Sharp close-up king penguin with orange ear patches stands in front of two blurred conspecifics
Sharp close-up king penguin with orange ear patches stands in front of two blurred conspecifics

About this photo

A crisp, well-lit portrait of a king penguin with characteristic orange facial patches, framed by softly out-of-focus background penguins. The shallow depth of field highlights the subject perfectly for wildlife and antarctic-themed design work.

Prompt: “king penguin portrait with orange ear patches” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.5/10): Sharp, anatomically correct portrait matching the brief with natural color and soft bokeh background, only minor feather texture detail is slightly soft on close inspection.

Also searched as: penguin close up · antarctic wildlife · king penguin orange patches · wildlife bird photo

Direct file: 1152×1440 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this king penguin portrait 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 Portrait” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/king-penguin-portrait-3411e6dd) — 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 “king penguin portrait with orange ear patches” 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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