Love them!!!  They are more accent lanterns than illuminating lanterns. They produce a pretty orange glow that radiates about two feet. If you hang them higher there is more illumination. If you are looking for something that illuminates lighter and farther, these may not be a good choice for you. Looking to accent a small area  Grab them!    First pic is natural light. Second pic is on a hard surface and the third pic, is raised and elevated.