Sea and Sunset 02 HDRI

About this asset#

Sea and Sunset 02 HDRI pairs image-based lighting with this environment: a low golden sun meets the sea beside a broad sandy beach marked by curved tire tracks.

Lighting and scene uses#

Build a quiet evening composition around the low coastal horizon. Compare whether the tire tracks lead toward the object or distract from it before locking the camera. Preserve some tonal separation in the sand instead of increasing exposure until the sunset loses its color.

Resolution and map details#

The product listing specifies 10K, 8K, 4K, 2K files in .hdr format and identifies the map as unclipped. The web image is a compressed preview; load the purchased HDR file as your environment texture to use its lighting data. Choose the map resolution according to the detail visible in your background and reflections.

Compare lighting in your workflow#

Use the HDRI ground plane workflow to align the horizon and establish contact shadows. The Blender environment lighting guide covers a repeatable setup for rotating and comparing maps.

Compare Beach and Sunset HDRI with this environment to evaluate a broad tracked beach beside a low golden sea sunset. Keep camera, material and exposure consistent while judging the difference.

Compare Sea and Sunset 01 HDRI when you need a sunset beach entrance with railings and shore buildings. Use the same camera and material to assess the lighting change.

Browse the HDRI lighting collection for other environments and combinable lighting filters.