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Turbulent crashing ocean waves roll beneath heavy dark overcast storm clouds
Turbulent crashing ocean waves roll beneath heavy dark overcast storm clouds

About this photo

Choppy, foam-capped storm waves break across the sea under a thick, brooding gray overcast sky. This moody nature shot works well for weather content, dramatic background use or ocean storm editorial features.

Prompt: “stormy sea with dramatic waves and dark clouds” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.5/10): Matches the brief perfectly, with sharp natural detail, dramatic mood and no visible artifacts.

Also searched as: dark storm clouds · rough ocean · coastal storm · turbulent water

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this stormy sea under dark clouds 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: “Stormy Sea Under Dark Clouds” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/stormy-sea-under-dark-clouds-7e96eee5) — 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 “stormy sea with dramatic waves and dark clouds” 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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