About this asset

This equirectangular HDRI environment map provides realistic sunset lighting for 3D scenes, featuring a soft rural field at dusk. This HDRI environment map captures a serene rural landscape during the golden hour. The image features a low-contrast sunset with a warm, glowing horizon transitioning into a cool, partly cloudy sky. The foreground and midground display a grassy field with a worn, earthy path leading towards a cluster of birch trees and distant scrub. The lighting profile is diffuse and soft, characteristic of late afternoon, providing natural ambient illumination that avoids harsh shadows, making it ideal for exterior architectural visualisations that require a peaceful, atmospheric backdrop.

The download is a 6.2 MB file containing a 2K equirectangular high-dynamic-range environment map, ready to load as dome or world lighting in Blender, 3ds Max, SketchUp renderers, Unreal Engine and D5.

Load this 2K.hdr file directly into the environment or world lighting slot of your preferred rendering engine. For optimal results, ensure the mapping mode is set to environment or spherical. Rotate the map to align the sun position with your scene’s primary light source, and adjust the exposure intensity to suit your project’s lighting requirements. This file is compatible with most standard 3D software workflows, providing both background imagery and high-quality global illumination for reflections and ambient light.

This environment map is well-suited for exterior residential or landscape projects where a natural, tranquil setting is desired. It performs effectively in early-stage design visualisations or final renders where the soft, warm light of a sunset is needed to enhance the mood of a scene. Pair this with exterior vegetation assets, gravel paths, or rural building typologies to create a cohesive outdoor atmosphere. It is a reliable choice for achieving authentic, soft lighting without the complexity of manual light setups.