About this photo
Dynamic action shot capturing a surfer mid-ride on a cresting ocean wave, with bright natural coastal light and splashing white water. This high-energy image is ideal for sports marketing, outdoor recreation content and surfing editorial use.
Prompt: “surfer riding a big wave, action shot” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.
Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well-composed action shot matching the brief, with minor unnoticeable imperfections only visible on extremely close inspection.
Also searched as: surfer riding wave · ocean surfing action shot · extreme water sport · surfing photography · big wave surf
Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG
Using this photo — common questions
- Can I use this surfer riding ocean wave 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: “Surfer Riding Ocean Wave” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/surfer-riding-ocean-wave-310d300e) — 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 “surfer riding a big wave, action shot” and it 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 sports images like this?
- Browse the Sports collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.
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