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Calm still lake at dusk reflects pink clouds, with tall reeds along the right shoreline

About this photo

A wide tranquil lake mirrors soft pink and lavender dusk clouds, bordered by distant treeline and tall shoreline reeds. The quiet, muted scene offers ample empty space ideal for background use.

Prompt: “ultrawide photo of a still lake at dusk reflecting pink clouds with reeds at the right edge, open sky” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The image closely matches the brief, with natural lighting, crisp details, and no visible flaws making it fully usable as a stock background.

Also searched as: lake sunset background · dusk landscape · reflecting lake · pink sky nature · wide calm water background

Direct file: 1792×768 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this still lake dusk reflection 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: “Still Lake Dusk Reflection” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/still-lake-dusk-reflection-5993b421) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1792×768 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 “ultrawide photo of a still lake at dusk reflecting pink clouds with reeds at the right edge, open sky” 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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