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A curling ocean wave blows fine spray off its crest beneath an overcast gray sky
A curling ocean wave blows fine spray off its crest beneath an overcast gray sky

About this photo

A powerful barrel-shaped ocean wave builds and breaks, with misty spray lifting from its frothy crest under soft overcast light. This dynamic coastal shot works perfectly for surfing content, ocean conservation graphics and nature themed layouts.

Prompt: “towering wave with spray blowing off its crest” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well composed and perfectly matching the brief, with only very subtle softness in the crest spray that is natural for moving water.

Also searched as: barrel wave · sea spray · ocean surf · tidal wave

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this towering breaking 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: “Towering Breaking Ocean Wave” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/towering-breaking-ocean-wave-64ad62ec) — 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 “towering wave with spray blowing off its crest” 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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