Can I use this milky way over mountain ridges 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 Mountain Ridges” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/milky-way-over-mountain-ridges-de803178) — CC BY 4.0

What size is this photo?

The original is 1792×1008 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 “wide photograph of a shooting star over mountains” 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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Milky Way Over Mountain Ridges — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

Bright Milky Way galaxy stretches across a dark night sky above silhouetted arid mountain ridges

About this photo

A wide, atmospheric night landscape features the glowing Milky Way above rugged, shadowed mountain slopes. The moody, high-contrast composition works perfectly as a desktop or mobile wallpaper, and for astronomy themed design projects.

Prompt: “wide photograph of a shooting star over mountains” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Well composed and atmospheric with natural night sky coloring, the narrow shooting star streak aligns with the brief, and no visible artefacts.

Also searched as: starry mountain night · milky way wallpaper · night sky landscape · astrophotography background · shooting star mountains

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this milky way over mountain ridges 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 Mountain Ridges” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/milky-way-over-mountain-ridges-de803178) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?: The original is 1792×1008 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 “wide photograph of a shooting star over mountains” 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 wallpapers images like this?: Browse the Wallpapers collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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