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Warm orange-lit rippled altocumulus clouds stretch across a soft dusk sky at sunset
Warm orange-lit rippled altocumulus clouds stretch across a soft dusk sky at sunset

About this photo

Gentle rippled clouds glow with warm golden-orange light from the setting sun, layered against a muted cool upper sky. This calm, atmospheric sky scene works beautifully as a background for website headers, graphic design overlays and digital projects.

Prompt: “rippled altocumulus clouds lit orange from below at sunset” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Matches the brief perfectly with natural, soft warm lighting, smooth composition and no visible artifacts; only minor overall softness prevents a perfect 10 score.

Also searched as: sunset cloud background · orange altocumulus sky · golden hour sky · dusk cloudscape · sky background

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this rippled sunset altocumulus clouds 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 Sunset Altocumulus Clouds” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/rippled-sunset-altocumulus-clouds-4f1537de) — 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 “rippled altocumulus clouds lit orange from below at sunset” 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 backgrounds images like this?
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