I like the plugin that creates this form. It's called Polar Transformation and the image has to be circular first before this works with this particular plugin. Thanks for all your comments:)
The explanation in your narrative is to a certain extent 'abracadabra' to me (☺) , Bruce. But the narrative doesn't count that much as long as the result of your skills is wonderful, and I like to confirm the latter, Buddy!
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But the narrative doesn't count that much as long as the result of your skills is wonderful, and I like to confirm the latter, Buddy!