Hazy Sunset Sky HDRI

About this asset

A small warm sun is softened by blue-grey haze above a level horizon, with the lower half of the supplied panorama shown in black.

Lighting and scene uses

Try this environment when a vivid orange sunset distracts from a product palette. Its quieter gradients provide a useful starting point for restrained exterior lighting.

Compare the same object with a clear sunset before changing material roughness. Broad highlights may come from the hazy environment rather than an overly rough surface.

Using this sky in a scene

The supplied preview shows sky above the horizon and black below it. Keep the complete 2:1 image when evaluating the map. Inspect the downloaded HDR file before relying on lower-hemisphere illumination; use your scene’s terrain or ground geometry for visible foreground surfaces and local bounce light.

Resolution and map details

The creator lists this unclipped HDR environment in 12K, 8K, 4K and 2K, with 32-bit HDR specified on the product listing. The listed file format is .hdr. The JPEG-derived image above is a web preview; use the purchased HDR environment file for lighting.

Start with a resolution suited to the visible background and reflections, then increase it if the final framing reveals a benefit. Preview brightness alone cannot establish the file’s dynamic range or the exposure needed for your scene.

Compare lighting in your workflow

Learn how to choose an outdoor HDRI by sun direction and reflected surroundings. The Blender HDRI lighting workflow provides a practical starting point for loading and rotating an environment.

Use Coastal Sunset HDRI — Rugged Cliffs to compare a defined coastal sunset with the subdued gradients of a hazy sky. Keep the camera and material fixed for a useful comparison.

Browse the HDRI lighting collection to compare other environments using the lighting and scene filters.

Creation approach

AI-assisted creation. The creator discloses generative AI use and recommends the map primarily for lighting and reflections. Review fine details before using it as a prominent visible backdrop.