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Close-up vertical portrait of a mature male lion with a full golden mane against a dark blurred background
Close-up vertical portrait of a mature male lion with a full golden mane against a dark blurred background

About this photo

A sharp, regal portrait of an adult male lion with rich textured fur and a calm, direct gaze against a deep dark background. This striking high-contrast image works perfectly as a phone or desktop wallpaper, nature project graphic, or animal-themed design asset.

Prompt: “vertical photograph of a lion portrait against a dark background” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.8/10): Sharp, well composed, anatomically correct with natural lighting, matches the brief perfectly with only very minor imperceptible textural details that do not impact usability.

Also searched as: male lion wallpaper · wildlife photo · big cat portrait · dark background animal · lion headshot

Direct file: 1008×1792 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this male lion portrait dark 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: “Male Lion Portrait Dark Background” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/male-lion-portrait-dark-background-618aa861) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1008×1792 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 “vertical photograph of a lion portrait against a dark background” 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 wallpapers images like this?
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