BudgetPixelBudgetPixel
Open BudgetPixel
Sliced fresh lemon, zest, and a metal grater rest on a light wooden cutting board.
Sliced fresh lemon, zest, and a metal grater rest on a light wooden cutting board.

About this photo

Bright natural light illuminates fresh lemon halves, grated zest and a metal box grater arranged on a light wooden cutting board. This clean, appetizing shot is ideal for recipe posts, cooking content, and citrus ingredient features.

Prompt: “lemon slices and zest on a cutting board with a grater” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.5/10): Sharp, well-composed image with natural soft lighting, matching the brief perfectly with no visible flaws or AI artefacts.

Also searched as: lemon zest · food prep · citrus ingredient

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this lemon slices and grater on cutting board 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: “Lemon Slices And Grater On Cutting Board” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/lemon-slices-and-grater-on-cutting-ef15ec42) — 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 “lemon slices and zest on a cutting board with a grater” 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 food & drink images like this?
Browse the Food & Drink collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

More lemon images

See all →

Similar images

Need a different take? Tweak the prompt and generate — free, no account

Takes under a minute. Safe-for-work stock images only — no real people, no children, no logos. Good results join the library for everyone, with their prompt.

Want it private, larger or edited? The image workshop generates with every model and keeps your images to your account.