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A little of this, and a little of that. This category has "Wee Planets," using a technique I learned for converting flat 360 degree panoramas into works of art, as well as necklaces and jewelry, and any other creative endeavors I may undertake.
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This is based upon a panorama photograph of the Tongariro Volcanoes by Ralph and Susan Bussard. I have transformed it to a lovely little world with via polar coordinates.
This composite shows my mini-world along with the <a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/steffe/176605134/' target='_blank'>original 360 panorama</a>.<br><br> <i>Original photo by Flickr user 'Steffe.'</i>
This is based upon a hilly panorama of a local golf course. The hills contribute to the lumpy planet shape. =)
Tina taught me how to solder today, and I made these lovely charms. I also learned (the hard way) never to touch the hot part of the soldering iron. ;)
The reverse side of the charms. Now I need to buy all of the tools so I can make more of these!
Charms are 1 inch wide x 2 inches high. I made these using my new glass cutting and soldering tools. The images are vintage photographs and paintings, with dictionary definitions overlayed.<br /><br /> Top row: 'serenity', 'dawn', and 'vixen.'<br /> Bottom row: 'self-assurance', 'confidant', and 'wisdom'.
Every necklace is really two-in-one, as each side are different. <br /><br /> On the far right of the top row is my experiment with cutting the copper tape to a scalloped edge.<br /><br /> Top row: 'serenity', 'dawn', and 'vixen.'<br /> Bottom row: 'self-assurance', 'confidant', and 'wisdom'.
Based on a 360 degree panorama photograph of a rural Bryan, Texas scene taken in 2007. This 'Wee Planet' was donated to a silent auction for a dear friend, <a href='http://tina-wright.blogspot.com'>Tina Wright</a>, who was diagnosed with stage four cancer.
In front of our friends' house in Austin, Texas.
George Washington Bridge. <br /><br /><i>Credits for original panorama go to andrew prokos.</i>
Another version of Planet Golf, this time with the original panorama included.
Created by Nikki Smith. <br /><br /> <i>Original panorama taken on the South West Coast Path at SZ 037 785 by <a href='http://www.flickr.com/people/19237450@N00' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>John from Wareham, Dorset, England</a>.</i>
Zwinger in Dresden<br /><br /> <i>Source panorama by <a href='http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Dresden-Zwinger-pano.jpg' target='_blank'>Kolossos</a></i>
One of my favorites!
This planet looks so serene on this crisp winter's day... <br /><br /> <i>Source panarama by <a href='http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:2007-01-28_14-15_savognin_panorama_360.jpg' target='_blank'>Lionel Rich</a> is displayed below the planet.</i>