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Is this photo AI-generated?

Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “photograph of a sockeye salmon with a bright red body and green head pushing upstream through shallow rapids, its back above the 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.

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Sockeye Salmon Upstream Rapids — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

Bright red sockeye salmon with green head swims through shallow rocky stream rapids

About this photo

A spawning sockeye salmon pushes upstream through clear, shallow rocky river rapids, its dorsal side above the churning water. This dynamic wildlife shot works well for conservation content, fishing guides and nature editorial features.

Prompt: “photograph of a sockeye salmon with a bright red body and green head pushing upstream through shallow rapids, its back above the water” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.5/10): Sharp, well composed and anatomically consistent, it perfectly matches the brief with only very minor softness in the distant stream background.

Also searched as: salmon spawning · river rapids wildlife · wild salmon · upstream migration

Direct file: 1920×1280 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this sockeye salmon upstream rapids 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: “Sockeye Salmon Upstream Rapids” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/sockeye-salmon-upstream-rapids-69ab82f0) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?: The original is 1920×1280 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 “photograph of a sockeye salmon with a bright red body and green head pushing upstream through shallow rapids, its back above the 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.
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