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A mallard drake upended partially as it feeds in a weedy grassy shallow pond in bright morning light

About this photo

A wild mallard drake balances with its tail raised and orange feet kicking while it feeds in a weedy, grass-fringed green pond under soft natural morning light. This dynamic wildlife shot works well for nature content, birding guides, and outdoor conservation material.

Prompt: “photograph of a duck upended in a weedy green pond with its tail in the air and orange feet kicking, feeding underwater, morning light” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well-composed shot that matches the brief, with natural morning lighting and correct mallard anatomy, only minor softness in the blurred background pond grass.

Also searched as: upended duck pond · wild waterfowl · weedy pond bird · drake feeding underwater

Direct file: 1408×1056 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this mallard duck feeding in 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: “Mallard Duck Feeding In Pond” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/mallard-duck-feeding-in-pond-204985bc) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1408×1056 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 “photograph of a duck upended in a weedy green pond with its tail in the air and orange feet kicking, feeding underwater, morning light” 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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