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Close-up view of fine light beach sand with smooth undulating wind-formed ripples across the surface
Close-up view of fine light beach sand with smooth undulating wind-formed ripples across the surface

About this photo

A natural, high-detail close-up of wind-sculpted sand ripples with soft warm neutral tones. This seamless, minimalist texture works well as a background overlay, product backdrop or nature-themed design element.

Prompt: “beach sand texture with wind ripples” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, naturally lit, perfectly matches the sand texture brief with no visible flaws or artefacts.

Also searched as: beach sand background · wind ripples sand · neutral sand pattern · minimalist nature background

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this wind rippled beach sand texture 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: “Wind Rippled Beach Sand Texture” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/wind-rippled-beach-sand-texture-e7227702) — 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 “beach sand texture with wind ripples” 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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