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Two hippopotamuses rest partially submerged in calm water, with their eyes and ears above the surface at warm sunset.
Two hippopotamuses rest partially submerged in calm water, with their eyes and ears above the surface at warm sunset.

About this photo

Warm golden sunset light illuminates two partially submerged hippos facing each other on calm freshwater. This intimate wildlife shot works well for safari content, conservation articles, and nature themed design projects.

Prompt: “hippos with eyes and ears above the water at sunset” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well composed shot matching the brief with natural warm sunset lighting, only very minor subtle texture imperfections visible on close inspection.

Also searched as: hippos in water · sunset wildlife · african hippopotamus · safari animal · hippo portrait

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this two hippos at sunset 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: “Two Hippos At Sunset Water” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/two-hippos-at-sunset-water-be752143) — 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 “hippos with eyes and ears above the water at sunset” and 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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