3D setup blocks (2)
This is a repeat of a submission of a few days ago, only with a different "original image".
Some of you (maybe 1 or 2?) are curious about my process of going from a single image to several kaleidoscopes and beyond. I created this collage to show the genesis and evolution of some images from a single image. I took several photos of some ”3d Setup Blocks”, used by woodworkers and machinists to obtain precise angles and distances on various machines. I chose one image and edited it, namely cropping, some rotation, and minimal enhancements.
The edited image is used to make 4 different “Quadrant Kaleidoscopes” or 4-way reflections. My GIMP process is briefly described in my “About” section at FLICKR.
I then use one these quadrant images to make more multi-sided kaleidoscopes. I start by flattening the 4 layers to a single layer. Then I utilize the GIMP software steps of “Filters-→Distorts-→Kaleidoscope.” Playing with the user choices will give the user many options. Finally, I may take some multi-sided kaleidoscopes and convert them to polar coordinates, a technique used in stitching panoramic photos.
I used “Photo Collage” to make the collages. Your comments are most welcome.
3D setup blocks (2)
This is a repeat of a submission of a few days ago, only with a different "original image".
Some of you (maybe 1 or 2?) are curious about my process of going from a single image to several kaleidoscopes and beyond. I created this collage to show the genesis and evolution of some images from a single image. I took several photos of some ”3d Setup Blocks”, used by woodworkers and machinists to obtain precise angles and distances on various machines. I chose one image and edited it, namely cropping, some rotation, and minimal enhancements.
The edited image is used to make 4 different “Quadrant Kaleidoscopes” or 4-way reflections. My GIMP process is briefly described in my “About” section at FLICKR.
I then use one these quadrant images to make more multi-sided kaleidoscopes. I start by flattening the 4 layers to a single layer. Then I utilize the GIMP software steps of “Filters-→Distorts-→Kaleidoscope.” Playing with the user choices will give the user many options. Finally, I may take some multi-sided kaleidoscopes and convert them to polar coordinates, a technique used in stitching panoramic photos.
I used “Photo Collage” to make the collages. Your comments are most welcome.