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Is this photo AI-generated?

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Mallard Duck Landing On Pond — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

A male mallard duck spreads its wings as it lands on calm pond water in warm evening light

About this photo

A wild male mallard glides in to land, wings spread and feet extended, kicking up small water sprays against a softly blurred golden bokeh background. This sharp, dynamic wildlife shot works well for nature articles, birding content, and outdoor conservation designs.

Prompt: “photograph of a mallard duck landing on a pond with webbed feet stretched forward and wings spread, spray flying, warm evening light” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well-composed shot matching the brief, with natural warm light, correct mallard anatomy, and only very minor unnoticeable background softness from the shallow depth of field.

Also searched as: mallard landing on water · wild duck photograph · waterfowl wildlife · evening pond scene

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this mallard duck landing 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: “Mallard Duck Landing On Pond” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/mallard-duck-landing-on-pond-e7871c6c) — 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 “photograph of a mallard duck landing on a pond with webbed feet stretched forward and wings spread, spray flying, warm evening 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.
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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