Realistic Tree Shadows — AI Prompts for Adobe Photoshop

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perfecting shadows for realistic tree placement

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I'm placing proposed trees into a client's site photo and need the shadows to match the sun angle…

I'm placing proposed trees into a client's site photo and need the shadows to match the sun angle perfectly so scale and placement read believable to the planning officer. I'm comfortable with general shadow shape but not with subtleties like soft penumbras and occlusion. Explain which shadow elements to prioritise first to sell the placement and one check to run so the trees won't read pasted in at review.

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Landscape ArchitectAdobe Photoshop

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