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Bright white foam and spray cresting on a deep dark blue choppy open sea
Bright white foam and spray cresting on a deep dark blue choppy open sea

About this photo

A dynamic close-up of wind-whipped whitecaps breaking across a deep dark blue ocean surface. This high-energy natural sea shot works well for weather, sailing and coastal themed design projects.

Prompt: “whitecaps on a windy dark blue sea” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well exposed and perfectly matches the brief, with natural dynamic detail and no visible artefacts.

Also searched as: ocean whitecaps · windy waves · open ocean water · sea spray

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this windblown whitecaps on dark sea 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: “Windblown Whitecaps On Dark Sea” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/windblown-whitecaps-on-dark-sea-adbe1c0f) — 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 “whitecaps on a windy dark blue sea” 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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