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Colorful red and yellow petrified log resting on fine tan desert sand

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A vividly mineralized petrified log with swirling red, yellow and earthy stone patterns lies on soft sunlit desert sand. This detailed shot is ideal for geology educational materials, earth science articles and natural history content.

Prompt: “petrified log lying in a dry desert wash, its wood turned to red and yellow stone” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well-composed shot matching the brief, with natural soft lighting and no visible defects or artefacts.

Also searched as: desert fossil · mineralized wood · geology specimen · desert wash rock

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this petrified log in desert sand 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: “Petrified Log In Desert Sand” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/petrified-log-in-desert-sand-ab39be5d) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1792×1008 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its wide shape suits website hero banners, YouTube thumbnails, desktop wallpapers and presentation title slides.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “petrified log lying in a dry desert wash, its wood turned to red and yellow stone” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
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