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A red squirrel mid-leap with a bushy outstretched tail balances on a pine branch in soft forest light

About this photo

A red squirrel is captured mid-movement across a pine branch, its fluffy tail extended and sharp, natural forest light illuminating its fur. The softly blurred bokeh background makes this a strong choice for wildlife articles, nature marketing, and conservation content.

Prompt: “red squirrel leaping between pine branches with its bushy tail stretched out, forest light” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well-composed image matching the brief, with natural lighting and correct squirrel anatomy, only minor softness in the far blurred background.

Also searched as: forest wildlife · squirrel on pine branch · wild animal photograph · bushy tailed squirrel

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this red squirrel leaping on 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 Squirrel Leaping On Pine Branch” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/red-squirrel-leaping-on-pine-branch-a1d41d00) — 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 “red squirrel leaping between pine branches with its bushy tail stretched out, forest light” 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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