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Close-up of a person chopping celery and onion on a wooden cutting board with a kitchen knife

About this photo

A close-up shot shows a home cook slicing fresh celery and allium on a wooden cutting board, preparing savory holiday meal stuffing. The soft natural kitchen lighting creates a warm, approachable domestic scene ideal for cooking and holiday content.

Prompt: “Middle Eastern woman in her forties chopping celery and onions for stuffing on a wooden board” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Well composed, naturally lit and anatomically correct with only a slight soft focus on the blurred background, no visible flaws for stock use.

Also searched as: holiday stuffing prep · cooking preparation · celery chopping · home cooking · meal prep

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this chopping vegetables for holiday stuffing 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: “Chopping Vegetables For Holiday Stuffing” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/chopping-vegetables-for-holiday-stuffing-707999bc) — 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 “Middle Eastern woman in her forties chopping celery and onions for stuffing on a wooden board” 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.
Where can I find more holidays & seasons images like this?
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