Vineethvarma Vegesna's Journey with Tiny Planets, Stereo Cards, and Anaglyph Photography

From panoramic Tiny Planets to immersive 3D imagery, Vineethvarma explores how technology and imagination can bring memories to life. In this feature, he shares his creative journey, techniques, and the joy of transforming ordinary moments into extraordinary visual experiences.

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I am a software developer by profession, innovator at heart, and photographer by passion. I come from an agricultural family in Tadepalligudem, Andhra Pradesh, where I live with my parents, wife, and 1.5-year-old daughter. Photography has been part of my life since childhood, beginning with my uncle's Yashica Zoomate and Nikon Coolpix 4100. During family trips, I loved capturing moments we later printed as 4x6 photos. Using prize money from college projects, I bought my first camera, a Sony Cybershot, and later upgraded to a Nikon D5600 with prime and zoom lenses.

Over time, I added new tools, including three 360° cameras—Samsung Gear 360, Mi Sphere, and Insta360 One R and a 3D camera, the Kandao QooCam Ego. Each opened new ways to capture and relive memories. Photography is my therapy; it refreshes my mind and helps me see familiar surroundings in new ways.

Beyond photography, I enjoy exploring IoT, 3D printing, AR, and AI, often blending technology with visual art. Printing my photos bring me special joy. There is something magical about holding a 3D image in your hand, a tangible fusion of art, emotion, and innovation.

Tiny Planets

Tiny Planets are imaginative circular images that transform panoramic photos into miniature worlds. By wrapping a 360° panorama into a circle, the sky forms the outer ring while the ground becomes the planet's surface, creating a dreamlike, surreal effect. I capture panoramas using a 360° camera or phone, then process them through apps like Tiny Planet, 360° Camera App, or Photoshop's Polar Coordinates filter. These images shine best as large prints and remind me that, with the right perspective, even the ordinary can become extraordinary.

Stereo 3D Cards