Inspiration: Little Planets
When I first spotted Jódís Eiríksdóttir’s “A Little Planet” in the buyer’s booth I was mezmerised. I’d never seen anything quite like it. A little further investigation revealed that what I was staring at was a polar panorama.
My next thought was “how did she do it?”
I’ve managed to hunt down the following resources for those who would like to give it a try but you can find more online by searching “Polar Panorama Tutorial”. Basic ingredients include a digital camera to shoot your panorama and PhotoShop or Gimp to work the magic. If anyone’s had more experience making these then we’d love to see a tutorial or hear your hints and tips!
- Tutorial: Create Your Own Planets (PhotoShop and Gimp)
- How to make planet-like panoramas with photoshop
Stereographic Projection is a similar technique which involves a bit more effort and a whole lot more maths but if you’re keen to find out more then try these resources:
- Stereographic Projection (wikipedia)
- Wee Planets
Or you could just make yourself a cuppa, pull up a comfy chair and marvel at these wonderful images …
Lighthouse World by Digerati
Caloundra QLD Polar Panorama by Lars
Little Planet – Julianapark 01 Utrecht by mtths
Small world of Provincetown by Alyeska
Lonely Planet by Peter Marin
And there are more over at the Polar Panorama Planets group …
Daniel Rayfield
thats so cool, must give it a go sometime…. thanks
Jan Piller
Aren’t they marvelous!!! I’ve seen Peter Marin’s and I’m just googly eyed over them! Thanks for the tutorial!
Dawn OConnor
some folk are soo clever
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MoxieNox
This is nifty cool!! I’ll have to give this a try. Thank you for this!!
Martilena
OMG… I just keep on discovering marvellous goodies like these here….....:)
Thanks for sharing….......:)
calves
this is fantastic!!!
thanks:)
RiSH :
Thanks for the share … here is one littl planet by me
Heather Rivet...
they are amazing
Joanne Bradley
These are so cool! I have admired them before but it’s great to have the tutorial!
nancie
looks like fun.. will have to try it -
owlspook
ooeee!! so very cool and does look like fun … going to check out those tutorials … thanks for the heads up and the links! (big smile)
jesika
I’ve tried this but I don’t yet have a suitable panorama to make a really good planet. It’s a fun technique which creates some superb shots.
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WendyJC
Reminds me of a movie called the Little Prince!
All beautiful creations.
Jan Piller
Whoo hoo! I did it! thanks guys!
The Dying Planet
ROUBLE RUST
wow you guys… this is GREAT – I will sure try this, and if it doesn’t work with photoshop you gave me brilliant inspiration for painting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (’’,)
Cheers
Cheri Perry
Very cool
Lance Jackson
I have done 2 planets ages ago, but didnt notice there was a red bubble group for them
Lance Jackson
Argh!
ill work it out one day
here and
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27shutterclix
Very nice. You reminded me of my first polar panorama attempt of San Francisco:
Natalie Tyler
Hi Lance … you mean these? :)
(you just right click on your image, copy image location and place the link between two exclamation marks)
LisaR
Cool I will give it a go! Thanks heaps.
izzybeth
if it is not to difficult… I am such a noob… I will try it.
Karin Taylor
wow!!!
Rhana Griffin
This is so freaking cool!! I can’t wait to try it!
nadine henley
very neat! thanks for all the inspiration everyone.
PJ Ryan
incredible !
solareclips~Ju...
WOW, awesome technique!! I will be giving this a try very soon!! :)
tandoor
I created a planet of creepy birds in gimp using this technique. Enjoy
bellmusker
“A Little Planet” has been on my wall for months – it might even have been my image you saw in the buyers’ booth :-) It took my breath away immediately, and every time I look at it I’m reminded of both Jódís’ amazing photographic eye, and the beauty of Iceland. Polar panoramas are gorgeous…check out the group also.
Rhana Griffin
Yay I did it! A little rough around the edges to be sure… but I think I may have discovered a new passion…
annabe11e
These are fantastic I am going to have to try this! thanks for the info :)
PixelProtest
very cool. thank you. love it :) so much, want to give it a try
Tania Rose
uh-oh! you’ve started something :)
KazM
Wonderful Pics
Interesting Ideas
Michael Bermi...
Jan Piller
oh oh – looks like the polar planet group is gonna get alot busier! hehehehe
Chris Clark
Love your little planets, I learned about this from Noami Frost and have done a couple
hows this one
This is the original
This is my second one
and this is the original image
all good fun and excellent learning curve
Ghelly
I think this one is super cool
Colonia Tovar by Jase036
Clickable image
LudaNayvelt
Very cool, I am going to try it, thanks for tutorials
David Meacham
Thought I’d give it a twist and take it out into the countryside
Jan Piller
Very cool! I took mine into the winter landscape
Michael Bermi...
There is no end to the possibilities!
Phineous Cas...
super stuff
DebraHannan
Oh my goodness.
Thankyou
Kitsmumma
I had to have a go at this, here’s my first attempt:
Alexanderargyll
had a little dash at this myself today…................pretty simple…..........
Carole Felmy
Just had a quick go too and ended up with a golden peach planet…
Jódís Eiríksdó...
Wow, I was just googling my name out of sheer boredom and found this and enjoyed it very much… though I must say I’ve seen muuuuch better polar panorama’s than that one of mine :P But just for fun, here’s the image that I originally saw and was just awestruck: http://www.dpchallenge.com/image.php?IMAGE_ID=436459 and the tutorial that taught me to do this… its fun stuff :D
EmeraldSun
WOW! FAR OUT wonderful work!—-Bea :D))
Michele Randell
Whoa…..I want to try this…....!