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A silhouetted adult surfer sits on a surfboard in calm ocean waters at dawn

About this photo

A silhouetted surfer rests on a surfboard atop gentle, calm ocean swells under a soft pastel sunrise sky. This serene, atmospheric shot works well for surfing editorial content, wellness graphics, and coastal lifestyle designs.

Prompt: “silhouette of an adult surfer sitting on a board waiting for waves at sunrise, calm sea” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Well composed with natural soft sunrise lighting, matches the brief closely, with only very minor softness in distant sky details that do not impact usability.

Also searched as: surfer sitting on board · sunrise surfing · calm ocean surf · coastal sports · dawn sea silhouette

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this surfer waiting for waves at sunrise 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 Waiting For Waves At Sunrise” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/surfer-waiting-for-waves-at-sunrise-50e0e9b5) — 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 “silhouette of an adult surfer sitting on a board waiting for waves at sunrise, calm sea” 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 sports images like this?
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