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Overhead view of a round mezze platter with hummus, falafel, pita, dolmas, olives and cucumber on a gray surface

About this photo

A neatly arranged round serving platter holds a classic Mediterranean mezze spread, photographed from above with soft even lighting. Ideal for restaurant menus, food blog content, and Mediterranean cuisine marketing.

Prompt: “mezze platter with hummus, baba ganoush, falafel, stuffed grape leaves, olives, cucumbers and warm pita on a large round tray, overhead” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): The image closely matches the brief, has natural even lighting and sharp detail, with only very minor, barely noticeable texture inconsistencies on the dips that do not impact usability.

Also searched as: mediterranean appetizer · hummus platter · middle eastern food · overhead food photography

Direct file: 1280×1280 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this mediterranean mezze platter 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: “Mediterranean Mezze Platter” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/mediterranean-mezze-platter-b1074e56) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1280×1280 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its square shape suits Instagram posts, profile or album art and product-grid thumbnails.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “mezze platter with hummus, baba ganoush, falafel, stuffed grape leaves, olives, cucumbers and warm pita on a large round tray, overhead” 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.
Where can I find more food & drink images like this?
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