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A male trail runner moves along a rocky mountain path during warm golden sunrise

About this photo

A trail runner descends a rugged rocky alpine path bathed in soft golden sunrise light, with hazy distant mountain ranges in the background. This dynamic, atmospheric shot is ideal for fitness content, running marketing, and outdoor adventure campaigns.

Prompt: “trail runner descending a rocky path at sunrise, seen from far away” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well-composed image with natural warm sunrise lighting, only minor deviations from the 'seen from far away' brief and no visible artefacts.

Also searched as: trail runner sunrise · mountain running · rocky hiking path · outdoor fitness · alpine trail run

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this trail runner mountain 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: “Trail Runner Mountain Sunrise” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/trail-runner-mountain-sunrise-b757f320) — 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 “trail runner descending a rocky path at sunrise, seen from far away” 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.
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