Woods HDRI

About this asset#

Sunlight passes through a stand of tall trees, casting long parallel shadows across grass and leaf-covered ground.

Lighting and scene uses#

Use the strong arrangement of tree trunks and shadows to frame a hiking prop or woodland object. Rotate the panorama until the bright opening supports the silhouette. Nearby trees make parallax especially noticeable, so keep the camera restrained or model the closest trunks for a moving shot.

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 resolution according to the detail visible in the background and reflections.

The creator reports 23 EVs of dynamic range. This is a product specification, not a measurement made from the JPEG preview.

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 Lake and Nature HDRI with this environment to evaluate sunlit woodland with long tree shadows. Keep camera, material and exposure consistent while judging the difference.

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