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A sea otter floats relaxed on its back atop calm smooth water.
A sea otter floats relaxed on its back atop calm smooth water.

About this photo

A wild sea otter rests on its back in still, gentle rippling water, with wet detailed fur and a calm, peaceful expression. This natural wildlife shot works well for nature content, conservation articles, and animal-themed design projects.

Prompt: “sea otter floating on its back in calm water” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well composed, naturally lit image that perfectly matches the brief, with only minor very subtle softness on the fur edges.

Also searched as: wildlife photography · calm ocean water · marine mammal · wild animal

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this sea otter floating on calm water 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: “Sea Otter Floating On Calm Water” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/sea-otter-floating-on-calm-water-dfbf0b44) — 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 “sea otter floating on its back in calm water” 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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