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A close-up of an Atlantic puffin standing on a damp rocky ledge with rain droplets on its feathers

About this photo

A sharply detailed Atlantic puffin stands on a rain-dampened rocky coastal ledge, with fine water droplets visible on its black and white plumage. The soft blurred background creates a calm, natural wildlife portrait ideal for nature content and educational materials.

Prompt: “puffin standing on a rocky ledge in light rain, droplets on its black and white feathers” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The image closely matches the brief, is sharply composed, anatomically correct, has natural lighting and only minor unnoticeable background softening from shallow depth of field.

Also searched as: rainy seabird · puffin on rock · coastal wildlife · wild bird portrait

Direct file: 1152×1440 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this puffin on wet rocky ledge 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: “Puffin On Wet Rocky Ledge” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/puffin-on-wet-rocky-ledge-419955b9) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1152×1440 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 “puffin standing on a rocky ledge in light rain, droplets on its black and white feathers” 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 animals images like this?
Browse the Animals collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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