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A dark manta ray glides gently through clear water above a pale sandy ocean seabed
A dark manta ray glides gently through clear water above a pale sandy ocean seabed

About this photo

A large manta ray swims smoothly over a soft, rippled sandy underwater seabed, captured with natural muted underwater lighting. This serene underwater wildlife shot works well for marine conservation content, diving publications and nature website headers.

Prompt: “manta ray gliding over a sandy seabed” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Well composed, anatomically consistent, matches the brief perfectly, with only very minor softness from natural underwater haze.

Also searched as: manta ray underwater · marine wildlife · ocean ray · underwater nature photo

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this manta ray over sandy seabed 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: “Manta Ray Over Sandy Seabed” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/manta-ray-over-sandy-seabed-3d7dbe6a) — 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 “manta ray gliding over a sandy seabed” 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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