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A detailed owl with yellow eyes sits upright on a weathered branch against a blurred dark forest background
A detailed owl with yellow eyes sits upright on a weathered branch against a blurred dark forest background

About this photo

A sharply focused owl with intricate patterned plumage stares directly at the viewer, perched on a textured lichen-covered branch. The soft blurred forest background creates a moody, atmospheric vertical composition ideal for device wallpapers.

Prompt: “vertical photograph of an owl in a dark forest” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well-composed vertical shot matching the brief, with natural color and no visible flaws, only minor hybrid plumage differences from a real owl that do not impact usability.

Also searched as: owl wallpaper · dark forest owl · wildlife portrait · bird of prey · vertical nature wallpaper

Direct file: 1008×1792 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this owl perched in dark forest 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: “Owl Perched In Dark Forest” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/owl-perched-in-dark-forest-d4d4c6dd) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1008×1792 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “vertical photograph of an owl in a dark 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.
Where can I find more wallpapers images like this?
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