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Close-up front portrait of a male lion with a full mane lit by warm golden light
Close-up front portrait of a male lion with a full mane lit by warm golden light

About this photo

A mature male lion with a thick, full mane gazes directly at the viewer, bathed in soft golden savanna light. This striking portrait works well for wildlife content, conservation campaigns and nature editorial layouts.

Prompt: “male lion portrait with a full mane in golden light” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well-composed and anatomically correct, perfectly matching the brief, with only minor subtle softness in the blurred distant background.

Also searched as: golden hour wildlife · african lion · big cat close up · wild animal photography

Direct file: 1152×1440 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this male lion golden light 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: “Male Lion Golden Light Portrait” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/male-lion-golden-light-portrait-15c10b38) — 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 “male lion portrait with a full mane in golden light” 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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