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Panoramic arch of the milky way stretches across the night sky above a calm forested lake.
Panoramic arch of the milky way stretches across the night sky above a calm forested lake.

About this photo

A sweeping panoramic view of the glowing milky way arching over a still, quiet lake bordered by dense forest shores. This atmospheric, serene night landscape is ideal for astronomy content, nature hero headers and calm wallpaper.

Prompt: “panoramic milky way arch over a quiet lake with forested shores” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well-composed, perfectly matching the brief with natural night sky detail and no visible flaws.

Also searched as: milky way over lake · night sky landscape · forested lake night · astronomy nature scene

Direct file: 1792×768 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this milky way over forest lake 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: “Milky Way Over Forest Lake” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/milky-way-over-forest-lake-78974244) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1792×768 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its wide shape suits website hero banners, YouTube thumbnails, desktop wallpapers and presentation title slides.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “panoramic milky way arch over a quiet lake with forested shores” 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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