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Forum: Pentax Forums Giveaways
01-18-2016, 08:28 AM
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Hi!
I'm sure many of us are familiar with the technique but here's how I make reasonably hi-res "small planet" photographs using free software only--possible with any camera, but my "flagship" hobbyist eqipment is a K-50 (surprisingly:) First, take about 25-30, partially overlapping horizontal shots to create a 360 degree panorama (aperture at f8--hold steady, keep the sun out of the frame--if you can--and try not to deviate from the horizontal too much). When finished, use the Image Composite Editor by Microsoft to stitch the individual photos into a horizontal panorama, then transform the panorama into a "small planet" image with the help of the (also free) GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP), choosing the "Filters"; "Distortion"; "Polar Coordinates" option from the drop-down menu. Experiment and enjoy!
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
01-04-2016, 01:23 AM
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A "wee planet" panorama of the firewatch tower in the city of Veszprém, Hungary. A composite photo of app. 25 individual pictures. The 360-degree panorama was stitched together with the help of Image Composite Editor (ICE), while the "wee planet" was made with GIMP 2.8.
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