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A red-eared slider turtle floats at the surface of murky pond water in bright daylight
A red-eared slider turtle floats at the surface of murky pond water in bright daylight

About this photo

A sharply detailed red-eared slider swims at the surface of calm pond water, with clear shell markings and the characteristic red side patch on full display. This natural wildlife shot works well for educational content, pet care guides, and nature editorial use.

Prompt: “red-eared slider swimming in a clear pond” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): The image is sharp, well-composed, and anatomically correct; the pond water is slightly murky rather than fully clear as specified in the brief.

Also searched as: red eared slider swimming · pond turtle · aquatic reptile · wildlife photography · turtle in pond

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this red eared slider turtle swimming 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 Eared Slider Turtle Swimming” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/red-eared-slider-turtle-swimming-c7de952f) — 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-eared slider swimming in a clear pond” 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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