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Bright milky way galaxy arches over a quiet mountain valley on a clear dark starry night
Bright milky way galaxy arches over a quiet mountain valley on a clear dark starry night

About this photo

The luminous core of the milky way stretches across a cloudless night sky above silhouetted mountain ridges and a tiny distant valley settlement. This atmospheric, tranquil scene works perfectly for astronomy content, nature wallpapers and inspirational outdoor design projects.

Prompt: “milky way over a quiet mountain valley on a clear starry night” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Strong atmospheric composition closely matching the brief, with only a tiny out-of-focus foreground person that does not detract from the landscape subject.

Also searched as: milky way over mountains · starry night landscape · dark sky valley · night sky nature · galaxy landscape

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this milky way over mountain valley 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 Valley” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/milky-way-over-mountain-valley-cb64757c) — 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 “milky way over a quiet mountain valley on a clear starry night” 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 nature images like this?
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