Can I use this smooth lake with dead driftwood 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: “Smooth Lake With Dead Driftwood” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/smooth-lake-with-dead-driftwood-bf223f33) — 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 “long exposure of a lake with smooth water and a lone dead tree” 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 nature images like this?

Browse the Nature collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

Smooth Lake With Dead Driftwood — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

A weathered dead tree branch protrudes from the smooth long-exposure surface of a calm lake, with treed shoreline in the

About this photo

A long exposure creates perfectly smooth, still lake water, framed by a gnarled dead tree trunk emerging from the surface and a quiet tree-lined shoreline. This serene, minimalist nature scene works well for calm wellness content, website hero headers, and nature editorial use.

Prompt: “long exposure of a lake with smooth water and a lone dead tree” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.8/10): The image closely matches the brief, with smooth long-exposure water, a well-composed dead tree subject, natural lighting, no visible artefacts, and only very minor softness in the distant shoreline.

Also searched as: smooth lake long exposure · dead tree in lake · calm nature landscape · driftwood lake scene · quiet waterscape

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this smooth lake with dead driftwood 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: “Smooth Lake With Dead Driftwood” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/smooth-lake-with-dead-driftwood-bf223f33) — 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 “long exposure of a lake with smooth water and a lone dead tree” 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 nature images like this?: Browse the Nature collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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