“You’ve got to climb Mount Everest to reach the Valley of the Dolls. It’s a brutal climb to reach that peak. You stand there. Waiting for the rush of exhilaration; but, it doesn’t come. You’re alone and the feeling of loneliness is overpowering.” ― Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann
Photography Challenge: Turn a Scene Into a Photo Planet (Part 3)
I had so much fun with this experiment previously that I decided to try it again!
This time around I photographed a set of vintage paper dolls set against a background of vintage, striped fabric.
The dolls were a thrift store find (thanks, mom!), and each has her name hand-written on the back. I guess their previous owner named them Ann, Gail, Sue, and Kate!
This challenge required the application and fine-tuning of the Polar Coordinates Photoshop filter to make a regular image spherical.
Instead of turning a landscape into a photo planet with this technique as photographers generally do I wanted to play with repeating patterns for a more kaleidoscopic effect.
Studio Candelabra 
I love this image with The Valley of the Dolls quote. You captured that sensation of spinning out on drugs and life and self. Great use of a technique to bring new meaning to these images!
Well done! You always make the best use of your Photoshop skills. I love the retro paper dolls. Your kaleidoscopic effect makes it look like they’re going down-the-drain.spin. The special effect on the background fabric reminds me of psychedelic 1960’s themes. This follows the Valley of the Dolls theme.
Thanks for your sweet comments and wonderful feedback as always, fabulous fabshaaron!
Roger, thank you so much for your very kind and insightful comments about my latest project. It’s support like yours that keeps me going!
Clever!
Thank you so much for your nice comment, America On Coffee!
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Sketchuniverse you’re amazing! Thank you SO much for your sweet comment, as well as for re-blogging my post! I love your wonderful work and blog! ❤
Hi Linda, I’m so grateful for your kind words. Thanks for sharing your excellent beholding. Happy weekend 🎈🎈🎈