About this photo
A vibrant male mallard swims on still, gently rippled pond water, with sharp feather detail and natural, bright daylight. This image works well for wildlife articles, educational material, and nature-themed design projects.
Prompt: “male mallard duck with an emerald head on a still pond” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.
Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well-composed, anatomically correct, perfectly matches the brief, with only very minor softness on the partially submerged leg.
Also searched as: drake on pond · wild duck wildlife · aquatic bird · mallard swimming
Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG
Using this photo — common questions
- Can I use this male mallard duck on pond 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 Mallard Duck On Pond” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/male-mallard-duck-on-pond-4a5f9457) — CC BY 4.0
- What size is this photo?
- The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
- Is this photo AI-generated?
- Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “male mallard duck with an emerald head on a still pond” 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 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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