> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.skylum.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.skylum.com/editing-tools/landscape-tools/sunrays.md). # Sunrays Learn how to add sunrays to your photos with Luminar’s tool, simulating realistic light effects for a warm and natural ambiance in your images. {% hint style="warning" %} **Note:** Some interface details and visuals in this article may differ from the latest version of Luminar for Desktop. To see the current interface, visit the [Luminar for Desktop walkthrough](/how-to-use-luminar-for-desktop/luminar-for-desktop-walkthrough.md). {% endhint %} {% @arcade/embed url="" flowId="nLMBe6CR2wil97TryHT2" %} Add a whole new light source to your photo — the sun! You can control its position, warmth, and the amount of glow for a subtle or even dramatic change in lighting. Combine the **Sunrays tool** with blending modes for even more control of your lighting. #### **Standard Settings** * **Place Sun Center**. Click this button to position the sun. You can also drag the position off of the photo canvas. * **Amount**. This slider controls the overall intensity of the sun’s rays. * **Overall Look**. This slider changes the overall brightness of the scene. * **Sunrays Length**. This slider controls the distance the sun rays travel. * **Penetration**. This slider impacts how much the sun passes through an area. It can be helpful when trying to composite the sunrays into a photo naturally. #### **Sun Settings** * **Sun Radius**. This slider affects the size of the sun (the origin point of the sun’s rays). * **Sun Glow Radius**. This slider changes the size of the glow around the sun. * **Sun Glow Amount**. This slider changes the intensity of the sun’s glow. #### **Rays Settings** * **Number of Sunrays**. Use this slider to select the number of sun rays. * **Randomize**. This slider will generate an entirely new variation based on your current settings. #### **Warmth** * **Sun Warmth**. This slider can change the sun from a bright white to a warm glow. * **Sunrays Warmth**. Use this slider to adjust the color temperature of the rays. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://support.skylum.com/editing-tools/landscape-tools/sunrays.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.