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Soft wispy white fog rolls across the lower third of a solid pure black background

About this photo

A smooth atmospheric fog bank sits along the bottom edge of a full black frame, leaving ample negative space above. This moody, high-contrast overlay works perfectly for dramatic design projects, scene compositing or spooky themed graphics.

Prompt: “low fog bank rolling along the bottom third, on a pure black background” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Nearly perfectly matches the brief, with natural soft fog texture, no artefacts, and ample usable copy space.

Also searched as: fog overlay · smoke effect · dark moody background

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this low fog on black background 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: “Low Fog On Black Background” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/low-fog-on-black-background-781b87ad) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 2048×1152 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 “low fog bank rolling along the bottom third, on a pure black background” 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 backgrounds images like this?
Browse the Backgrounds collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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