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Gentle wind ripples stretch across a blue lake beneath a sky of soft white cumulus clouds
Gentle wind ripples stretch across a blue lake beneath a sky of soft white cumulus clouds

About this photo

Calm wind-ruffled blue water fills the frame under a wide, cloud-dappled sky. This serene natural scene works well for website hero banners, travel content, and nature-themed backgrounds.

Prompt: “wind ripples on a blue lake with white clouds above” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, naturally lit, perfectly matches the brief, with only very minor uniform softness on the distant horizon.

Also searched as: lake ripples · blue lake sky · cloudy lake landscape · water texture · calm nature scene

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this rippled blue lake under cloudy sky 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: “Rippled Blue Lake Under Cloudy Sky” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/rippled-blue-lake-under-cloudy-sky-f8a35e64) — 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 “wind ripples on a blue lake with white clouds above” 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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