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Pale lichen-covered low shrubs dot a black volcanic desert beneath an overcast gray sky

About this photo

A stark, moody black lava desert landscape with scattered pale dry shrubs and lichen under a heavy, uniform gray overcast sky. This desolate, atmospheric scene works well for travel content, nature editorials, or moody background design.

Prompt: “black lava desert with scattered pale lichens and low shrubs under a heavy gray sky” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): The image closely matches the brief, is sharp and well composed with no visible AI flaws, only very minor softness on the farthest distant dunes that does not impact usability.

Also searched as: volcanic landscape · overcast desert · barren nature scene · gray sky landscape

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this lava desert under gray sky 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: “Lava Desert Under Gray Sky” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/lava-desert-under-gray-sky-c760b33b) — 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 “black lava desert with scattered pale lichens and low shrubs under a heavy gray sky” 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 nature images like this?
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