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Fresh red apple with water droplets and a green leaf rests on a dark background
Fresh red apple with water droplets and a green leaf rests on a dark background

About this photo

A crisp, dewy red apple with an attached green leaf sits against a smooth dark charcoal background, with soft even lighting highlighting its glossy skin. This image works well for healthy eating content, food marketing, or recipe illustration.

Prompt: “shiny red apple with a leaf on a dark background” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well-lit and perfectly matching the brief, with only minor negligible softness at the bottom edge of the apple that does not impact usability.

Also searched as: fresh fruit · dewy apple · food still life · dark background food

Direct file: 1152×1440 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this shiny red apple with leaf 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: “Shiny Red Apple With Leaf” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/shiny-red-apple-with-leaf-6f6ca542) — 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 “shiny red apple with a leaf on a dark background” 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?
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