Sky 014 Golden Horizon HDRI

About this asset#

Sky 014 Golden Horizon HDRI pairs image-based lighting with this environment: a mostly clear blue sky meets a thin golden horizon with the sun close to its lower edge.

Lighting and scene uses#

Keep this low golden band behind a broad silhouette or a minimal architectural elevation. Experiment with a lower camera angle before changing exposure; a small framing adjustment can make the warm horizon more visible without lifting the entire environment.

Resolution and map details#

The product listing specifies 10K, 6K, 3K, 1K 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.

The creator reports 16 EVs of dynamic range. This is a product specification, not a measurement made from the JPEG preview.

The supplied image shows the sky with black below it. Preserve that preview layout and add ground geometry for a complete scene. The JPEG does not establish the lighting contribution of the purchased map below the horizon.

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 Sky 032 Sunset HDRI with this environment to evaluate a minimal golden horizon for clean silhouettes. Keep camera, material and exposure consistent while judging the difference.

Compare Sky 004 Clear Sunset HDRI when you need a pale golden sunset band with little cloud cover. Use the same camera and material to assess the lighting change.

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