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A single lit white candle with melting wax stands in an ornate pewter holder against a dark plain background

About this photo

A moody still life of a burning taper candle set in a vintage pewter candlestick, with soft warm flame glow contrasting against a dark muted backdrop. This atmospheric shot works well for cozy, introspective, or low-light design projects.

Prompt: “dark moody still life of a single lit candle in a pewter holder with wax running down its side” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well-composed image with natural flame lighting, fully matching the brief, with only minor softness in the far background.

Also searched as: lit candle still life · pewter candlestick · dark moody candle · burning candle · wax dripping candle

Direct file: 1152×1440 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this lit candle in pewter holder 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 Candle In Pewter Holder” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/lit-candle-in-pewter-holder-975bb99e) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1152×1440 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “dark moody still life of a single lit candle in a pewter holder with wax running down its side” 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.
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