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A tawny mountain lion walks slowly across a rocky canyon ledge with layered canyon cliffs in the background.

About this photo

A mountain lion traverses a sunlit sandstone canyon ledge, with a vast eroded canyon landscape blurred in the soft background. This natural wildlife shot works well for conservation content, outdoor adventure editorial, and wildlife education materials.

Prompt: “mountain lion walking along a canyon ledge” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well-composed, anatomically consistent shot with natural daylight that perfectly matches the brief, only minor softness in the far background canyon details.

Also searched as: mountain lion canyon · cougar on ledge · wild big cat · desert wildlife · wild predator photo

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this mountain lion on canyon ledge 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: “Mountain Lion On Canyon Ledge” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/mountain-lion-on-canyon-ledge-1cf7e5c9) — 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 “mountain lion walking along a canyon ledge” and it 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 animals images like this?
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