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Soft parallel slanted warm light beams cast across a solid pure black background

About this photo

Gentle, angled light streaks contrast sharply against a deep black backdrop, creating a moody, minimalist atmospheric effect. This dark copy-space background works well for elegant product showcases, overlay text, or moody design projects.

Prompt: “parallel slanted beams of window light, on a pure black background” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (7.5/10): The soft out-of-focus rendering matches the diffused window light brief, with no defects and solid usable negative space for design work.

Also searched as: angled light streaks · dark minimalist background · shadow overlay

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this slanted window light beams 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: “Slanted Window Light Beams” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/slanted-window-light-beams-32305888) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 2048×1152 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 “parallel slanted beams of window light, on a pure black background” and it 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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