About this photo
A powerful male lion with a thick dark mane stands alert atop a rugged rocky outcrop beneath heavy storm clouds. This dramatic wildlife shot suits conservation content, safari branding and nature editorial layouts.
Prompt: “male lion with a dark mane standing on a rocky outcrop against a stormy sky” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.
Editor's note (8.5/10): Sharp, well-composed and anatomically correct with natural moody lighting, only very minor softness in the distant background.
Also searched as: male lion stock photo · stormy sky wildlife · safari animal · dark mane lion
Direct file: 1152×1440 JPG
Using this photo — common questions
- Can I use this male lion on rocky outcrop 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 On Rocky Outcrop” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/male-lion-on-rocky-outcrop-086a374a) — 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 with a dark mane standing on a rocky outcrop against a stormy sky” 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?
- Browse the Animals collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.
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