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A bright red northern cardinal perches on a snow-covered pine bough at soft dusk
A bright red northern cardinal perches on a snow-covered pine bough at soft dusk

About this photo

A vivid male northern cardinal rests on a frost-dusted pine branch, set against a blurred wintry background. This serene wildlife shot is ideal for nature editorial content, holiday decor, and birdwatching themed designs.

Prompt: “red cardinal perched on a snow-covered pine bough at dusk” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well-composed image with natural soft dusk lighting, correct cardinal anatomy, no visible artefacts, and full alignment with the original brief.

Also searched as: red cardinal on snow branch · winter bird · snowy pine bough · dusk wildlife

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this red cardinal on snowy pine branch 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: “Red Cardinal On Snowy Pine Branch” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/red-cardinal-on-snowy-pine-branch-c458d1c8) — 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 “red cardinal perched on a snow-covered pine bough at dusk” 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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