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A pot of steaming savory stew sits between two empty bowls next to a lit candle on a dark table.

About this photo

Warm candlelight illuminates a bubbling, freshly cooked stew in a black cooking pot, set alongside empty serving bowls. This moody, cozy shot works perfectly for food blogs, winter meal editorial content, or recipe hero imagery.

Prompt: “dark moody photograph of a pot of steaming stew on a candlelit table with two empty bowls, no people” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.5/10): Sharp, well-composed and atmospheric, fully matching the brief, with only very minor softness in the far background.

Also searched as: steaming stew pot · candlelit dinner table · homemade beef stew · dark moody food photography

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this steaming stew on candlelit table 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: “Steaming Stew On Candlelit Table” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/steaming-stew-on-candlelit-table-e8abb94a) — 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 “dark moody photograph of a pot of steaming stew on a candlelit table with two empty bowls, no people” 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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