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A cluster of orange and black monarch butterflies perched on green pine needle branches in a forest.
A cluster of orange and black monarch butterflies perched on green pine needle branches in a forest.

About this photo

Dozens of resting monarch butterflies cling to pine foliage, set against a soft blurred forest background. This vivid natural shot works well for wildlife, conservation, and pollinator-themed design projects.

Prompt: “monarch butterflies clustered on pine branches in a forest” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.2/10): Sharp, well-composed image matching the brief, with natural color and lighting, only minor softness on the distant blurred background.

Also searched as: forest wildlife · migrating monarchs · insect nature photo

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this monarch butterflies on pine branch 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: “Monarch Butterflies On Pine Branch” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/monarch-butterflies-on-pine-branch-9a9cdefd) — 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 “monarch butterflies clustered on pine branches in a forest” 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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