About this photo
A long exposure night scene features sweeping circular star trails reflected in the still, glassy surface of an alpine lake framed by forested slopes and a rugged central mountain peak. This atmospheric landscape works well for website hero headers, nature print decor, and astronomy themed content.
Prompt: “long exposure photograph of star trails over a calm mountain lake with their reflection” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.
Editor's note (8.0/10): Strong composition and atmospheric lighting matching the brief, with only minor softness on distant shoreline details visible on close inspection.
Also searched as: star trails over lake · night mountain landscape · long exposure night sky · alpine lake reflection
Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG
Using this photo — common questions
- Can I use this star trails over mountain lake 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: “Star Trails Over Mountain Lake” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/star-trails-over-mountain-lake-aeabfb72) — CC BY 4.0
- What size is this photo?
- The original is 1792×1008 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 “long exposure photograph of star trails over a calm mountain lake with their reflection” 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 nature images like this?
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