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A male lion with a thick dark mane lies on grass gazing into the distance in warm golden hour light

About this photo

Warm low golden hour light illuminates a mature male lion resting calmly on a grassy savanna rise. This striking wildlife shot is ideal for conservation content, wildlife articles and nature themed design projects.

Prompt: “male lion with a thick dark mane lying on a grassy rise at golden hour, gazing into the distance” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.8/10): Sharp, well composed, naturally lit and anatomically correct, perfectly matching the brief, with only very minor softness on the distant background.

Also searched as: golden hour wildlife · savanna lion · wild animal portrait · african big cat

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this male lion resting at golden hour 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 Resting At Golden Hour” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/male-lion-resting-at-golden-hour-8f3cdfc3) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1792×1008 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 “male lion with a thick dark mane lying on a grassy rise at golden hour, gazing into the distance” 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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