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A row of lit red and gold traditional Chinese lanterns hangs in a line outside a building at night.
A row of lit red and gold traditional Chinese lanterns hangs in a line outside a building at night.

About this photo

Warm glowing red Chinese lanterns hang in a receding row against a blurred traditional building facade. This crisp, atmospheric shot is ideal for Lunar New Year promotional graphics and festive holiday designs.

Prompt: “plain red lanterns glowing over a street at night, no signs” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.5/10): Sharp focus on the foreground lantern, soft natural bokeh on receding elements, perfectly matches the brief with no signs or visible flaws.

Also searched as: lunar new year decor · glowing holiday lanterns · festive street decoration · traditional lantern row

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this glowing red chinese lanterns 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: “Glowing Red Chinese Lanterns” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/glowing-red-chinese-lanterns-e28a640e) — 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 “plain red lanterns glowing over a street at night, no signs” 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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