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A sea turtle swims upward through deep blue ocean water toward the bright sunlit surface.

About this photo

A top-down vertical shot captures a sea turtle ascending through clear deep blue water toward the rippled sunlit ocean surface. This serene underwater shot works well for conservation content, marine life articles, and ocean-themed design projects.

Prompt: “vertical photograph of a sea turtle swimming up toward the bright surface through deep blue water” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.8/10): Sharp, well-composed image matching the brief perfectly, with natural underwater lighting, anatomically correct turtle details and no visible artefacts.

Also searched as: sea turtle underwater · marine wildlife photo · underwater sea turtle

Direct file: 1008×1792 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this sea turtle swimming toward surface 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 Turtle Swimming Toward Surface” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/sea-turtle-swimming-toward-surface-8b2b614a) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1008×1792 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “vertical photograph of a sea turtle swimming up toward the bright surface through deep blue 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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