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Young spotted lion cub rests its chin and front paws on a weathered fallen log, gazing toward the viewer with soft morning

About this photo

A relaxed lion cub with faint juvenile spots rests calmly on a dark weathered log, lit by soft natural daylight against a blurred savanna background. This intimate wildlife shot works well for conservation content, animal blog headers, and safari-themed design projects.

Prompt: “lion cub with faint spots resting its chin on a fallen log, soft morning light” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well composed and closely matching the brief, with only very minor softness in the blurred background that does not impact usability.

Also searched as: wildlife portrait · savanna animal · young lion · soft morning wildlife

Direct file: 1152×1440 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this lion cub resting on fallen log 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: “Lion Cub Resting On Fallen Log” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/lion-cub-resting-on-fallen-log-c9760306) — 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 “lion cub with faint spots resting its chin on a fallen log, soft morning light” and it 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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