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Sharp close-up of lit twisted birthday candle flames, with an out-of-focus person in the background preparing to blow them
Sharp close-up of lit twisted birthday candle flames, with an out-of-focus person in the background preparing to blow them

About this photo

Warm, soft-focused close-up of flickering lit birthday candles, with a blurred person visible behind them. This festive shot is ideal for birthday celebration content, holiday graphics and party invitation designs.

Prompt: “birthday candles being blown out, close-up of the flames” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): The image is sharply focused on the candle flames with natural soft bokeh, closely matching the brief, only the out-of-focus background person is slightly indistinct with no visible flaws.

Also searched as: lit candle flames · birthday party close up · festive holiday image · blowing out candles

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this lit birthday candles 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: “Lit Birthday Candles Close Up” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/lit-birthday-candles-close-up-fbee60b7) — 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 “birthday candles being blown out, close-up of the flames” 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 holidays & seasons images like this?
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