Can I use this sunlit summer maple foliage 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 Summer Maple Foliage” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/sunlit-summer-maple-foliage-2fa1688e) — 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 streaming through summer leaves with a soft lens flare” 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 Summer Maple Foliage — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

Warm sunlight streams through green maple leaves, creating soft lens flare and bokeh against blurred greenery

About this photo

Golden sunlight filters through translucent summer maple leaves, casting gentle lens flare and soft, dreamy bokeh on the out-of-focus background. This calm, luminous shot works beautifully as a natural header, wellness background or seasonal nature design element.

Prompt: “sunlight streaming through summer leaves with a soft lens flare” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.8/10): The image matches the brief perfectly with sharp well-composed leaves, natural warm light, soft lens flare and no visible flaws or artefacts.

Also searched as: sunlight through leaves · summer foliage background · lens flare nature · green tree leaves · sunny forest bokeh

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this sunlit summer maple foliage 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 Summer Maple Foliage” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/sunlit-summer-maple-foliage-2fa1688e) — 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 streaming through summer leaves with a soft lens flare” 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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