About this photo
Soft, muted daylight filters through wispy overcast sky, creating a calm even illumination. This subtle neutral sky works well as a background, copy space, or weather-themed design element.
Prompt: “pale sun behind a veil of high thin clouds” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.
Editor's note (8.0/10): Matches the brief perfectly, with natural soft muted lighting; the only minor flaw is overall soft focus from the thin cloud haze.
Also searched as: sun through thin clouds · overcast sky · hazy sun · soft daylight sky
Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG
Using this photo — common questions
- Can I use this pale sun behind thin clouds 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: “Pale Sun Behind Thin Clouds” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/pale-sun-behind-thin-clouds-92c19078) — 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 “pale sun behind a veil of high thin clouds” 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 nature images like this?
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