About this asset

Evening Sky HDRI 031 B provides a 2K resolution high-dynamic-range environment map for realistic sunset illumination and reflections. This 2K high-dynamic-range environment map captures the soft, diffused light of a late sunset. The sky transitions from a deep, cool blue at the zenith to a muted, hazy grey-blue near the horizon, where the sun remains as a subtle, low-intensity point of light. The atmosphere is calm and clear, with minimal cloud cover, resulting in soft, directional lighting that is ideal for exterior scenes or open-plan interiors. The map ensures consistent light quality and accurate reflections on metallic, matte, and glossy surfaces, providing a cohesive look across all objects in a render.

The download is a 4.3 MB compressed archive 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 HDRI into the environment or world background slot of your preferred rendering engine. Adjust the rotation to align the sun position with your scene's primary light source. Because this map contains high-dynamic-range data, you can modulate the exposure value to control the intensity of the illumination. For best results, use it as the primary light source to maintain global consistency, as the reflections and lighting are physically linked within the spherical data provided.

This environment map is suited for exterior architectural visualisations, especially those focusing on residential or hospitality projects during twilight hours. It works well for scenes requiring a serene, melancholic, or calm atmosphere, such as outdoor terraces, gardens, or interior spaces with large glazing. Professionals searching for natural dusk lighting, sunset environment maps, or exterior environment backgrounds will find this asset useful for achieving realistic global illumination without the need for complex artificial light rigs or additional post-production colour correction.