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A black and white close-up of a swan with a curved neck floating on calm dark rippled water.

About this photo

This high-contrast monochrome shot captures a swan mid-preen with its elegant curved neck against smooth dark water. It is ideal for nature editorial layouts, fine art wall decor and wildlife blog content.

Prompt: “black and white photograph of a swan preening with its neck curved into an S on dark water” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The image is sharp, well composed, anatomically correct, and perfectly matches the brief, with only very minor softness on the far water background.

Also searched as: black and white swan photo · mute swan on water · wildlife portrait · monochrome bird image

Direct file: 1152×1440 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this swan preening on dark 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: “Swan Preening On Dark Water” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/swan-preening-on-dark-water-ca60316a) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1152×1440 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “black and white photograph of a swan preening with its neck curved into an S on dark water” 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 animals images like this?
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