Can I use this male lion sunrise 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 Sunrise Portrait” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/male-lion-sunrise-portrait-c3c86d6b) — 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 male lion sitting on a termite mound, his full mane lit by the sunrise” 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.

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Male Lion Sunrise Portrait — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

A male lion with a full mane sits upright on a termite mound lit by warm sunrise light

About this photo

A majestic adult male lion sits calmly on an earthy termite mound, with golden sunrise light catching his thick mane and soft blurred savanna background. This striking wildlife portrait is ideal for safari branding, nature editorial use, and conservation campaign visuals.

Prompt: “vertical photograph of a male lion sitting on a termite mound, his full mane lit by the sunrise” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well-composed image with natural warm sunrise lighting, anatomically correct lion details, only minor very subtle textural inconsistencies visible on close inspection.

Also searched as: male lion portrait · sunrise savanna lion · african big cat · wildlife stock photo · lion on termite mound

Direct file: 1008×1792 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this male lion sunrise 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 Sunrise Portrait” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/male-lion-sunrise-portrait-c3c86d6b) — 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 male lion sitting on a termite mound, his full mane lit by the sunrise” 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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