Match HDRI Lighting to a 3D Ground Plane in Blender
Ground your 3D subject under HDRI lighting in Blender. Match contact, sun direction and camera perspective, then choose a visible plane or shadow catcher.
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HDRIs / Lighting
Sky 022 Low Sun HDRI
Sky 022 HDRI features a bright low sun and sparse horizon clouds. Explore unclipped HDR maps up to 10K for exterior lighting and clear reflections.
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About this asset
Sky 022 Low Sun HDRI pairs image-based lighting with this environment: a bright low sun sits in a mostly clear blue sky above a thin line of small clouds.
Lighting and scene uses
Use the sparse cloud pattern when a busy reflection would distract from the object. Turn the sun across a bevel or curved surface to find a readable highlight, then check whether a separate fill light is needed on the opposite side.
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 21 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 less cloud-filled sky around a low sun. Keep camera, material and exposure consistent while judging the difference.
Compare Sky 001 Bright Blue Daylight HDRI when you need open daylight with a low band of small clouds. Use the same camera and material to assess the lighting change.
Browse the HDRI lighting collection for other environments and combinable lighting filters.
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