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A river otter swims with its head above calm water, leaving a V-shaped wake behind it.

About this photo

Warm soft dawn light illuminates a wet river otter gliding across still, calm water, with a gentle V-shaped wake and clear reflection below. This peaceful wildlife shot works well for nature content, conservation materials, and aquatic wildlife features.

Prompt: “river otter swimming with its head above calm water, a V-shaped wake behind it at dawn” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, naturally lit, anatomically correct, perfectly matching the brief with only very minor softness at the far water edge that is not noticeable in use.

Also searched as: wildlife at dawn · calm water wildlife · otter wake · aquatic mammal

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this river otter swimming at dawn 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: “River Otter Swimming At Dawn” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/river-otter-swimming-at-dawn-91ed4a65) — 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 “river otter swimming with its head above calm water, a V-shaped wake behind it at dawn” 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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