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Top down close up view of gnarled exposed tree roots tangled across dark crumbly soil

About this photo

A detailed top-down close-up of interwoven exposed tree roots resting on rich dark earth, shot with even flat lighting. This natural textured surface works well for design overlays, nature themed backgrounds, and texture reference work.

Prompt: “tangle of exposed tree roots over dark soil, top view, flat light” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): The image closely matches the brief, is sharp with consistent even flat lighting, no visible artifacts, and clearly presents a usable organic texture for design projects.

Also searched as: exposed tree roots texture · root tangle top view · dark soil nature texture · gnarled tree roots

Direct file: 1024×1536 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this tangle of exposed tree roots 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: “Tangle Of Exposed Tree Roots” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/tangle-of-exposed-tree-roots-879f25c1) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1024×1536 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 “tangle of exposed tree roots over dark soil, top view, flat light” 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 textures images like this?
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