Sky 019 Cumulus Sun HDRI

About this asset#

Sky 019 Cumulus Sun HDRI pairs image-based lighting with this environment: bright white cumulus clouds cluster to one side of a blue sky with a clearly visible sun.

Lighting and scene uses#

Place the cloud mass in the reflection of a curved prop while keeping the main silhouette against blue sky. This asymmetric arrangement gives you distinct alternatives as you rotate the environment, useful for choosing a product presentation angle.

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 26 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 031 Cloudy Sun HDRI with this environment to evaluate a separate cumulus mass beside a clear sun. Keep camera, material and exposure consistent while judging the difference.

Compare Sky 003 Scattered Clouds HDRI when you need smaller scattered cloud patches across a blue sky. Use the same camera and material to assess the lighting change.

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