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A brown pelican with outstretched wings flies low above rippling blue ocean water.
A brown pelican with outstretched wings flies low above rippling blue ocean water.

About this photo

A sharp, clear shot of a pelican in mid-flight gliding close to sunlit ocean waves. This dynamic wildlife shot is ideal for nature publications, travel content and marine education materials.

Prompt: “pelican flying low over the ocean” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The image is sharp, well composed, anatomically consistent, with natural lighting and perfectly matches the brief with no visible flaws.

Also searched as: seabird flight · marine wildlife · ocean bird photo

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this pelican flying over ocean 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: “Pelican Flying Over Ocean” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/pelican-flying-over-ocean-2aaa64ca) — 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 “pelican flying low over the ocean” 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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