FOTD -- August 01, 2003 (Rating 7)
Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts:
Fractals are mysterious, and I enjoy mysteries. At the present
moment, I have on the shelf beside my desk the July issues of
both 'Fate' magazine and 'Skeptical Inquirer' magazine, two
publications that are the antithesis of each other. This is
notable because, by coincidence, the covers of both magazines
feature the same thing -- pictures of supposed lake monsters.
And the corresponding articles both report that, though
sightings of such monsters are often claimed, the monsters have
never been found.
I have read both magazines for many years. Both concern them-
selves with the paranormal, 'Fate' assuming that the paranormal
likely does exist, 'Skeptical Inquirer' pointing out that so-
called paranormal happenings can almost always be explained by
natural means. Both magazines also have flaws. The anecdotal
reports and the articles in 'Fate' often cannot be verified, and
'Skeptical Inquirer' has an agenda to uphold -- the promotion of
the materialistic philosophies. IMO, the magazines do a nearly
equal job in the promotion of their views, and reading one
cancels the effect of reading the other. As a result, the
mysteries are still there. They still remain unsolved, and
therefore fascinating.
The formula that created today's image is named Mystic2. This
formula also is a kind of mystery. It draws only empty circles,
but when this emptiness is given definition by an active inside
fill, it takes on almost infinite variety.
Keeping with the theme of the mysterious, I have named today's
image "The Dance of Life". The emergence of life is still one
of the greatest mysteries of science. The rating of a 7 might
be a bit excessive, but I'm satisfied with it.
The location of today's image is at the very southern extremity
of the parent empty circle, the edge of which is visible near
the bottom of the frame. The image vaguely resembles an alien
landscape, though what might be going on in the sky is anybody's
guess.
To see the mysterious activity, it is necessary to run the
attached parameter file for 2 minutes. The activity may also
be seen by downloading the completed GIF file from:
<http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html>
or from:
<http://sdboyd.dyndns.org/~sdboyd/fotd/index.html>
The cloudy weather here at Fractal Central on Thursday did not
deter the dynamic cats. The temperature reached only 81F 27C,
but it remained dry, and that was all the duo needed to give
them an enjoyable afternoon in the yard. Today is again
starting cloudy and cool. It remains to be seen if the rain
will hold off.
Regardless of the weather, I will return in 24 hours with the
next amazing fractal. To be amazed, check back here at that
time. Until then, take care, and see you in the mysterious
Fractal Land.
Jim Muth
jamth(a)mindspring.com
jimmuth(a)aol.com
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frm:Mystic2 {; Jim Muth
a=real(p1), b=imag(p1), c=real(p2),
d=imag(p2), k=real(p3), f=imag(p3),
g=pixel, z=(pixel)^a+(b*(pixel))^c:
z=(fn1(z)+(d*(g)))^k+(f*(cos(g)))
g=sqr(g),
LastSqr <= 100 }
END 20.0 PAR-FORMULA FILE==================================
