Can I use this sunlit glittering ocean water 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 Glittering Ocean Water” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/sunlit-glittering-ocean-water-62de5fba) — CC BY 4.0

What size is this photo?

The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.

Is this photo AI-generated?

Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “sunlight glittering on calm ocean water with sparkling bokeh” 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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Sunlit Glittering Ocean Water — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

Bright sunlight glints and forms sparkling bokeh across gentle rippling blue ocean water.

About this photo

Calm small ocean waves catch direct sunlight, creating a trail of sparkling, glittering bokeh highlights across the water surface. This serene, luminous shot works perfectly as a nature background, travel header, or calming mood visual.

Prompt: “sunlight glittering on calm ocean water with sparkling bokeh” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The image matches the brief perfectly, with natural lighting, realistic water ripples and sparkling bokeh, no visible flaws or artefacts.

Also searched as: sun glitter on ocean · sparkling sea water · ocean bokeh background · calm sunlit water · sunlight on waves

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this sunlit glittering ocean water 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 Glittering Ocean Water” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/sunlit-glittering-ocean-water-62de5fba) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?: The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?: Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “sunlight glittering on calm ocean water with sparkling bokeh” 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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