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A hippopotamus floats in green river water, viewed from directly above under bright midday sun.

About this photo

A large hippopotamus rests partially submerged in murky green river water, with its broad gray back and head visible from a top-down perspective. This crisp natural wildlife shot is ideal for nature editorials, zoo educational content, and animal conservation materials.

Prompt: “photograph of a hippopotamus seen from directly above in a green river, broad gray back, small ears, stirred mud trailing behind, midday sun” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): The image closely matches the brief, is sharp, naturally lit, anatomically correct, and free of artifacts, with only minor trivial floating debris in the water that does not impact usability.

Also searched as: hippo in river · overhead hippopotamus · wildlife photography · african river animal · hippo top view

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this overhead view of hippopotamus in river 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: “Overhead View Of Hippopotamus In River” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/overhead-view-of-hippopotamus-in-river-2305d99c) — 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 “photograph of a hippopotamus seen from directly above in a green river, broad gray back, small ears, stirred mud trailing behind, midday sun” 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 animals images like this?
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