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Shimmering wavy light rays stream downward against a solid pure black background

About this photo

Delicate rippled underwater light beams drift downwards across a fully dark background, creating a soft, dramatic luminous effect. This high-contrast asset works perfectly as a moody overlay, product display backdrop or graphic design background.

Prompt: “shimmering underwater light rays wavering downward, on a pure black background” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.5/10): Matches the brief perfectly with natural, convincing light refraction; only the lower edge of the light falloff is very subtly soft.

Also searched as: lens flare overlay · shimmering light · water light refraction

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this underwater light rays on black 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: “Underwater Light Rays On Black” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/underwater-light-rays-on-black-c0c57314) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 2048×1152 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 “shimmering underwater light rays wavering downward, on a pure black background” 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 backgrounds images like this?
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