About this asset

The environment map features a panoramic view of a calm lake at night, framed by a rocky shoreline and sparse vegetation. The horizon is marked by distant, low-lying hills, while the sky is dominated by a clear display of stars and the Milky Way. Subtle ambient light reflects off the water surface, providing a natural, low-contrast illumination profile. The composition includes dead trees emerging from the water, adding depth and organic texture to the background. This high-dynamic-range file ensures accurate light distribution for exterior renders requiring a quiet, atmospheric nocturnal setting.

The download is a 6.4 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.hdr file directly into the environment slot of your preferred rendering engine, such as V-Ray, Corona, or Octane. Adjust the exposure and rotation settings to align the Milky Way and horizon with your project's camera angle. Because this is a 360-degree equirectangular projection, it will provide consistent global illumination and realistic reflections on glass or water surfaces throughout your scene without needing additional light sources.

Ideal for architectural visualisations of waterfront properties, luxury residential exteriors, or landscape design projects requiring a peaceful, late-night atmosphere. This environment map pairs well with warm interior light spilling from large windows, creating a high-contrast aesthetic that emphasizes architectural form. Professionals looking for natural, unclipped nocturnal lighting will find this asset useful for establishing mood in exterior shots. Use this when searching for realistic star-filled skies, night-time environment maps, or ambient lighting for outdoor residential scenes.