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Close-up shot of uncooked ridged penne pasta filling the frame in soft natural light
Close-up shot of uncooked ridged penne pasta filling the frame in soft natural light

About this photo

A tight, shallow depth of field close-up of dry ridged penne pasta, highlighting the smooth, textured surface of the uncooked noodles. This clean, neutral texture shot works perfectly for food design projects, recipe graphics, and culinary branding.

Prompt: “dried penne pasta filling the frame, close-up” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.8/10): Sharp on foreground penne ridges, natural soft lighting and color, fully matches the brief with no visible artifacts, only mild background softness from shallow depth of field.

Also searched as: dried penne pasta texture · uncooked pasta close up · food texture · raw italian pasta · pasta background

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this dried penne pasta close up 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: “Dried Penne Pasta Close Up” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/dried-penne-pasta-close-up-b9ffcdea) — 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 “dried penne pasta filling the frame, close-up” 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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