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Bright sun peeking through scattered clouds over a calm sea and sandy beach
Bright sun peeking through scattered clouds over a calm sea and sandy beach

About this photo

Soft sunbeams stream through low clouds above a calm ocean, casting a glowing reflection across the water and wet shore. This serene coastal scene works well for website headers, meditation content, and nature-themed design projects.

Prompt: “sun peeking over the sea horizon through low clouds, seen from the beach” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well-composed scene matching the brief perfectly, with natural soft lighting and no visible flaws or artefacts.

Also searched as: sun over sea horizon · beach sunrise · coastal sky · ocean landscape · cloudy beach sunset

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this sunlit beach ocean horizon 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: “Sunlit Beach Ocean Horizon” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/sunlit-beach-ocean-horizon-4e488879) — 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 “sun peeking over the sea horizon through low clouds, seen from the beach” 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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