Can I use this man sitting on lakeside bench 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: “Man Sitting On Lakeside Bench” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/man-sitting-on-lakeside-bench-e779f6a5) — 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 “man in his thirties sitting alone on a bench by a gray lake, looking into the distance on an overcast day, side view” 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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Man Sitting On Lakeside Bench — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

A man in his thirties sits on a wooden lakeside bench in side view, looking out over calm gray water on an overcast day.

About this photo

A pensive man sits alone on a park bench beside a still gray lake under muted overcast skies, creating a quiet, contemplative mood. This image works well for themes of quiet reflection, solitude, mindfulness and everyday relaxation.

Prompt: “man in his thirties sitting alone on a bench by a gray lake, looking into the distance on an overcast day, side view” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well-composed image that closely matches the brief, with only very minor softness to the distant background that does not impact usability.

Also searched as: man on bench by lake · contemplative man outdoors · overcast lakeside scene · quiet reflection stock photo

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this man sitting on lakeside bench 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: “Man Sitting On Lakeside Bench” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/man-sitting-on-lakeside-bench-e779f6a5) — 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 “man in his thirties sitting alone on a bench by a gray lake, looking into the distance on an overcast day, side view” 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 people images like this?: Browse the People collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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