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Southeast Asian man wraps cooked rice in banana leaves over glowing charcoal embers.

About this photo

A Southeast Asian man in his thirties prepares traditional wrapped rice dishes over a small outdoor charcoal grill. This authentic, candid shot is ideal for festive holiday cooking and local cuisine features.

Prompt: “Southeast Asian man in his thirties cooking rice cakes in banana leaves over glowing coals for Christmas” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (7.5/10): Well composed with natural lighting and clear details; the only minor imperfection is no visible rice cake cooking action over coals, with the wrapping step shown instead.

Also searched as: christmas rice cake cooking · banana leaf rice · southeast asian holiday cooking · grilling over coals · traditional festive food

Direct file: 1152×1440 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this man wrapping rice in banana leaves 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: “Man Wrapping Rice In Banana Leaves” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/man-wrapping-rice-in-banana-leaves-415b96fa) — 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 “Southeast Asian man in his thirties cooking rice cakes in banana leaves over glowing coals for Christmas” 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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