Can I use this sunbeams over stormy sea 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: “Sunbeams Over Stormy Sea” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/sunbeams-over-stormy-sea-704a0042) — 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 “storm clouds breaking up over the sea with shafts of light” 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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Sunbeams Over Stormy Sea — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

Bright shafts of sunlight break through storm clouds to fall across the surface of a calm dark sea

About this photo

Dense, heavy storm clouds part to cast dramatic crepuscular rays down onto the open ocean, creating a quiet, striking atmospheric mood. This image works well for weather articles, inspirational content, and nature-themed design layouts.

Prompt: “storm clouds breaking up over the sea with shafts of light” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well composed, perfectly matches the brief, with natural atmospheric light and no visible artefacts, only minor softness at the distant horizon.

Also searched as: storm clouds over sea · sunbeams ocean · crepuscular rays · dramatic sky seascape · breaking storm weather

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this sunbeams over stormy sea 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: “Sunbeams Over Stormy Sea” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/sunbeams-over-stormy-sea-704a0042) — 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 “storm clouds breaking up over the sea with shafts of light” 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?: 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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