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FOTD 11-11-04 (Fire in the Hole [6])
by Jim Muth 11 Nov '04

11 Nov '04

FOTD -- November 11, 2004 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's fractal takes us on to the mandellambda formula. This formula draws two Mandelbrot sets touching butt-to-butt, with two East Valleys positioned as though they were 'North' and 'South' valleys. The position makes little difference in the appearance of the inner detail however. These two valleys are 'East' valleys all the way down. I chose a scene in a narrow part of an elephant-trunk spiral in the 'North' valley, and zoomed in on a midget there. The midget appears as today's FOTD. As can be seen at once, it is a typical East Valley midget, holding little that has not been seen before. As a result of this lack of originality I could rate the image no higher than a 6, even after putting some extra work into the colors. For some reason I named the picture "Fire in the Hole", most likely because of the fiery reds, oranges, and yellows. The phrase is the warning to take cover shouted by miners when the explosive is in the hole in the mine wall and the fuse is lit. I doubt that mine blasting is still done this way, though the warning cry might still be used. The image is not the best of all time, but with an overall value of 221 it is worth a look. The image may be seen by copying this message into your Fractint directory, with a .par exten- sion, and running it as any other parameter file, or by download- ing the image directly from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> A temperature of 50F 10C here at Fractal Central on Wednesday was marginal to say the least, but the bright sun and light winds made it bearable for the fractal cats, who passed several hours keeping the yard clear of invading tomcats. Only a small treat was needed to end their day on the up side. Today will be warmer; the duo should be happy. I see no potential problems arising in my department. The work is basically up-to-date, and the fractals keep coming. The next fractal will arrive in 24 hours, so check here at that time to see what appears. Until then, take care, and maybe we should organize a protest about fractal inequality. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START 20.0 PAR-FORMULA FILE================================ Fire_in_the_Hole { ; time=0:02:43.62--SF5 on a P200 reset=2003 type=mandellambda passes=1 center-mag=+0.99031025554014310/+0.155570614457200\ 80/1e+007/1/180 params=0/0 float=y maxiter=2800 bailout=36 inside=0 logmap=184 periodicity=10 colors=000AkzAizAgzAezAczAazA_zGYzLWzQUzVSz_PzdEzi\ Bzl8zp2zl6zi9tfDpbGk_JfXNaTQXQTRLXNG_IBaD6b61d10f0\ 0g20i80kD0lI0nN0nT0nY0nb0pg0pl0kn0cz0bx4`w9_uEZsJX\ qJVoMTlMRiLPfJNdIKaGFYE9UD1QB0E509501A04G06N08T09_\ 0Da0Ef0Gl0Ir0Lw0Nz0Oz0Qz0Rz0Oz0Lz2Iz6Ez9BzD8zG4zL1\ zO0zR0zV0zY0zX0zZ0v_0q_0kY2dW9YTZURbPQgHOh8NgT4kY0\ lb0ig1fl3cq9awFazKXzNRzTNzYGzbBzg6zk1zm0zn0zn0zm0z\ k1zi2zi2zi4zi6zg6zg8zg9zg9zd8za6zY4zX2zT1zQ0zN0zL0\ zDVzGQzJLqNGmQDmT8mX2m_0mY1mY1mX1mX2mV2mTEmT2kT4gT\ 4dR4aR6YQ6_Q6_O8aO8bN8dN8dL9fL9gJ9gJBiIBkIBkGDlGDn\ EDnEEpDEqGEsJItNGtQGtTGtXGt_KtbPtfUsaZq_coYhmWmkUr\ iSwgQzgOxgMwgKtiIsiGpiEnkClkAkk8gk7fl8dl9blC_nDYmE\ XhHVcNRZRQUVOPZNKbJFfIAjG5nO0rN0qN0pL2qL8sLBtJEwJJ\ xJNzIRzIVzIYzGbzGfzGkzEnzEbzJfzIgzIizGkzGlzGnzEpzE\ qzOrzLszKtzKuzKvzKwzKxzKyzKzzKzzKzzKzzKzzKzzKzzKzz\ KzzKzzKzzKzzKzzKzzKzzKzzK } END 20.0 PAR-FORMULA FILE==================================

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XFractint and SSTOOLS.INI
by David Jones 11 Nov '04

11 Nov '04

Just starting to use XFractint (part of the process of switching to Linux) and wondering about some stuff. 1) Any chance of getting it to recognize the various subfolders I have stuff organized into (FMR, IFS, etc)? I have my various fractal projects all located in a folder called WORK, it would be nice to be able to browse to it and get back to working on my images. It only seems to be able to see items in the folder you were in when you started it - nothing above or below that. 2) Does it use the SSTOOLS.INI? I copied mine over and updated it to reflect the new Linux paths, it reads it (at least it gave me some error messages that were fixed by remming out some [labels]) but doesn't seem to be picking up any paths or preferences from it. 3) No pallette editing? Pressing the E key with either window active does nothing. Not that I think Fractint's palette editing UI is very usable, but it would be nice to have around. 8-( 4) Any other how-to resources around for it? David gnome(a)hawaii.rr.com

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FOTD 09-11-04 (Mandy Times Mandy [5])
by Jim Muth 11 Nov '04

11 Nov '04

FOTD -- November 09, 2004 (Rating 5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's fractal formula, the 'mandel4', is nearly as simple as the classic Mandelbrot formula. In fact, it *is* the Mandelbrot formula, with Z raised to the power of 4 rather than 2. Since 2 times 2 equal 4, I named the image "Mandy Times Mandy". Unlike the classic Mandelbrot set, which has one large lobe, the Z^4+C mandeloid has three main lobes, and is shaped very like an equilateral triangle. In keeping with the parent fractal, the midgets are shaped like triangles and the buds and sub-buds have three lobes. The inner details are very much like the details of the M-set, with slightly fancier seahorse tails in the valleys leading to the main buds and extra elephants in the valleys jutting into the main bay. Perhaps the main difference is that in the Z^4 set the elements around the midgets branch repeatedly into 4 smaller elements rather than into 2 as they approach the edge of the midget. But the Z^4 set has one thing that the classic M-set does not -- valleys that separate the lobes in the buds, and it is in these areas that most of the interest lies in the fractal. With a magnitude of almost 2x10^12, today's image lies near a larger midget very deep in one of these new valleys. The extreme magnitude requires the 'mathtolerance' entry in the parameter file to assure that the image renders at the correct magnitude. I rated the image at a 5. There is really little in it worth a higher rating. But with a render time of only 7 minutes, the image is worth a look. The rating and render time combine to give an overall worth of 54. Those who feel that an image rating a 5 is not worth waiting over 9 minutes to see may see it quicker by downloading it from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Chilly winds, too little sun, and a temperature of only 48F 9C made life difficult for the fractal duo here at Fractal Central on Monday. They in turn made life difficult for me -- difficult that is until I filled their food bowls with tuna and salmon. Then they became the happy cats we have known and loved for 14 years. Today is starting sunny, but the temperature is hovering around freezing. More tuna may be needed before the day ends. I will need no tuna to make me happy. Only a small bit of work lies before me waiting to be done. By 2pm I will have finished and the sailing will be smooth to Fractal Land. The fractal I find there will appear as tomorrow's FOTD. Until then, take care, and don't be a gloomster. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Mandy_Times_Mandy { ; time=0:09:18.21--SF5 on a P200 reset=2003 type=mandel4 passes=1 center-mag=+0.03915334545225174/+0.796786825682308\ 70/1.84718e+012/1/-22.5/-0.000748740511517090312 params=0/0 float=y maxiter=16000 bailout=9 inside=0 periodicity=10 mathtolerance=/1 colors=000niipilogjnehmcglael_dkYbjWaiU_iTZhUXhUWh\ UUhVThVRhVQhWPhWNhWMhXKhXJhXIhVLhTOhRRhPUhNXhMZfKW\ dIUbGRaFP_DMYBKXAHV8FT6CS5AT88UB7VE6WH5XK4YN3ZQ2ZT\ 1WV6TXARZFO`JMbOJdSHeXEg`Cie9ki7mn4mm2mm3mm4mm5lj6\ kf7jb8i_9gWAfSBeOCdKDgGEjDAmW7qcCukHtiLrgQqeVpcZna\ cm_hlYljWqiUuhSpfVldXgb_c`a_ZcVXfRVhMTkIRmEPoBHa8A\ PC9QG8QJ8QN7QR7QU6QY6R`5Rd5Rh4Rk4Ro3Rr3RmBOiJLdRI`\ ZFXeCQiLKlUDpa7sj1vrGsyInoJjeKeWMaMNXCOT3MU4LU4KU5\ JU5IU5GV6FV6EV7DV7CV7AU89S88Q97O96M99KAC6AH7BM7CQ8\ DV8EZ9Fc9FgAGlAHpBIuBJyBJxEMwGOvJQuLStOUsQXrTZrV`q\ Ybp_dobgndimgklimkloknqimogmnelmcllalk_kjYiiWggUef\ SceQadO_cMYaOWYQUUSSQUQMWOIYME_KA_MAaPBbRCdTCeVDfY\ Eh_EiaFjcFlfGmhHojHplIqoJsqJtsKuuKvtJvtJvsJvsJwrJx\ rJyqJzqJzqJzpJzpJzoJyoJxnJwmJvkJthKqbLnXMkRNgLOcGO\ `IMYKKVLJUNHTPGSQESSDRTBQVAPX8NY7L_5K`4Na8PbBSbEUc\ HWdLZdO`eRbfUefXgg`ihclhf } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 10-11-04 (Jailhouse [8])
by Jim Muth 10 Nov '04

10 Nov '04

FOTD -- November 10, 2004 (Rating 8) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: In today's image, which was created by the 'mandelfn' formula, the periodicity is critical, and must be set to 50. The bailout of 100 is critical, and the maxiter of 240 is critical as well. It goes without saying that the function must be set to 'sin'. When all these parameters are set correctly and the magnitude is set to 1.6, the screen will be blank. The 'inside' must then be set to 'atan' to reveal the image. When this is done, we find ourselves faced with a glorious array of multi-colored jail bars. I can't imagine what we might have done to find ourselves in jail. The only time I have been in jail was when I played 'Monopoly'. But numbers don't lie. We are in jail, and I don't know how we got here. Without the 'atan' inside fill, the parent fractal consists of a pair of empty Mandeloids sitting butt to butt, the inner details of which are apparently the same as those of the Mandelbrot set. I therefore wasted no time examining it. I named the image "Jailhouse". The bars inspired the name. I rated the image at an 8, perhaps a bit liberal, but it *is* a bit above my average fractal fare. When the very brief render time of 41 seconds is considered, the overall worth registers an inspiring 1159. The bars of the jailhouse may be seen by running the included parameter file. The minor task of running the file can be avoided by downloading the completed GIF image from Paul's FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and getting out of jail that way. A mostly sunny day on Tuesday was spoiled by the temperature of only 45F 7C, which was too chilly for the delicate ears and whiskers of the fractal cats. It seems that the older they get, the more picky they become. But all ended well when a treat of tuna and left-over meatloaf was served. The duo ended the day peacefully. This morning is once again sunny but very chilly. It remains to be seen how well the cats will make out. The commercial work is almost non-existent today. This is good news about the next fractal, which will appear in 24 hours, more or less. Until then, take care, and search for fractals as you go through the day. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Jailhouse { ; time=0:00:41.58--SF5 on a P200 reset=2003 type=mandelfn function=sin passes=1 center-mag=0.00861346/0/1.604292/1/-90/-1.23373533\ 611470521e-014 params=0/0 float=y maxiter=240 bailout=100 inside=atan logmap=yes periodicity=50 colors=000LJXPIWQIXQIXQIXQIXQIXQIXQIYRIYRIYRIYSJ_T\ K`ULaVMbVMbSMbVMbVMbVMbXN_WM`WM`WMaWMaTMbVMbVLcVLc\ VLdULdULeTLeUKfUKfTKgTKgTKhTKhTJiSJiSJjSJjSJjSJkRJ\ kRIlRIlRImRImQInQInQHoQHoQHpPHpPHrPHrPGtPGtOGvOGvO\ GxOGxQHzPGzPGzOGyOGwNGvNGuMGtMGrMGqLFoLFoKFmKFlJFk\ JFjJFjIFiIFhHEgHEfGEfGEeGEdFEcFEbEEbEEaDD`DD_CDZCD\ ZCDYBDXBDWADVADV9CU9CT9CS8CR8CR7CQ7CP6CO6CN5BO6CN6\ CN6CN6CN6CN6DN6DM6DM6DM6DM6EM6EM6EM6EL6EL6FL6FL7FL\ 7FL7FL7GK7GK7GK7GK7GK7GK7HK7HJ7HJ7HJ7HJ7IJ7IJ7IJ7I\ I8II8JI8JI8JI8JI8JI8KH8KH8KH8KH8KH8KH8LG8LG8LG8LG8\ LG8MG9MG9MF9MF9MF9NF9NF9NF9NF9NE9OE9OE9OE9OE9OE9OE\ 9PD9PD9PDAPDAPDAQDAQDAQCAQCAQCARCARCARCARCARBASBAS\ BASBASBASBASBATBAUBAUBAVBAWBAWBAXBAYBAYBAZBA_BA_BA\ `BAaBAaBAbBAcBAcBAdBCeBEeBGfBIgBKgBMhBOiBQiBSjBUiF\ WjDYjB_kAam8co6eq5gs3iu2kw3tz3tz2sz1rz0qz0pz0oz0nz\ 0mz0lz0kz0jz0iz0hz0gz0fz0 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 08-11-04 (Discarded Shavings [5])
by Jim Muth 08 Nov '04

08 Nov '04

FOTD -- November 08, 2004 (Rating 5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today we venture into the mandel(fn||fn) formula to search for any goodies that might lie therein. When working with the formula, I soon discovered that when the second function is set to sqr and the shift value is set to zero, the formula draws a Mandelbrot set regardless of the first function. Then, as the shift value is slowly increased from zero, spurious debris gradually appears in the Mandelbrot set, finally overwhelming and totally obliterating the set. The different first functions create different kinds of debris. To create today's image, I chose a first function of exp and a shift value of a very small 0.006. The resulting Mandelbrot set had strange new features in the centers of the buds and main bay. I chose the feature in the center of the largest bud to be FOTD for today. The name "Discarded Shavings" came about because the image reminds me of a pile of wood shavings. The rating could not be above a 5 because the colors could use more work. More importantly, the parent fractal, which can be seen with a single outzoom, might well be better than today's FOTD itself. In fact, I would rate the parent fractal at a 6. The rating of 5, when adjusted for the render time of 1 minute, gives an overall worth of a rather inflated 477. The image may be viewed by running the included parameter file or by download- ing it from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> With a high temperature of 71F 22C, full sun, and light winds, Sunday was spectacular here at Fractal Central. The fractal cats must have agreed, for they were so enthusiastic that they got into a minor fight in the yard. Thomas walked away with a scratched nose; Tippy walked away the victor. Today is starting mostly sunny but much cooler. The cats have made up. We shall see how the rest of the day goes. For me, the day will most likely be acceptable. With any luck at all, tomorrow's fractal will be acceptable also. To see if the luck happens, check back here in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and don't let the lack of daylight darken your outlook. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Discarded_Shavings { ; time=0:01:02.89--SF5 on a P200 reset=2003 type=mandel(fn||fn) function=exp/sqr passes=1 center-mag=-1.00686/0/12.09543 params=0/0/0.006 float=y maxiter=500 bailout=9 inside=atan logmap=yes symmetry=none periodicity=10 colors=000aI0aK0aM0dO0fQ0hS0iU0kW2mY5n_7raAscEueGw\ gJyiLzkOzmQzoTzqXzsZzuazwczzfzzmzzkzzizzhzzhzzfzyd\ zxdzwczvazuazt_zsZzrZzqXzpVzoVznTzmRylRykQwjOwiOuh\ MugLsfLreJrdHpcHpbGnaEm`Em_CkZAkYAiX9iW7hV7fU5fT3d\ S3dR2cQ0aP0aO0_N0_M0ZL0ZK0XJ0VI0VH0TG0TF0RE0RD0TC0\ TB0TA0T90V80V70V60V50X40X30X20X20Z20Z20Z20Z20_20_2\ 0_20_20a20a20a22a22c23c03c03c05d05d05d07d07f07f09f\ 09f0Ah0Ah0Ah0Ch0Ci0Ci0Ei0Ei0Ek0Gk0Gk0Hk0Hm0Hm0Jm0J\ m0Jn0Ln0Ln0Ln0Mp0Mp0Op0Op0Or0Qr0Qr0Qr0Rs0Rs0Rs0Ts0\ Tu0Vu0Vu0Vu0Xw0Xw0Xw0Zx0Zy0Xx0Zw0Zv0Zu0Zs0Zr0Zp0Zn\ 0Zm0Zm0Zk0Zi0Zh0Zf0Zd0Zc0Za0Z_0Z_0ZZ0ZX0ZV0ZT0ZR0Z\ Q0ZO0ZM0ZM0ZL0_J0_H0_G0_E0_C0_A0_90_70Z50X30V20T00\ R00Q00O00M00L00J00H00G00E00C00A0090070050030020000\ 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000\ 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000\ 0000000000000000000000000 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 07-11-04 (Fractal Squiggles [7])
by Jim Muth 07 Nov '04

07 Nov '04

FOTD -- November 07, 2004 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: With today's image we move on to the 'mandel' formula. What was the first fractal I saw on a computer screen? It was the Mandelbrot set. In which fractal have I done the most exploring? It is the Mandelbrot set again. What is the best fractal of them all? This really is a meaningless question, but if the question had meaning, the answer might be the Mandelbrot set a third time. Attractive fractals are so easy to find in the Mandelbrot set that searching there is almost like cheating. I am not ready to say that I cheated when I found today's image, but I found it so easily that the search was almost automatic. The midget in the image is located on a bug-like feature on a side-spike extending from the northwest shoreline of the main bud of the large midget on the negative X-axis of the Mandelbrot set, very near the point where the spike changes from a chaotic, zig-zagging trail to an almost straight line. I named the image "Fractal Squiggles". The squiggly rays radiating from the midget inspired the name. I rated the image at a 7. It is above average, though the rating is somewhat arbitrary, as I have not determined a reference standard. The render time of 15-3/4 minutes results in an overall value of 444. The finished GIF file of the image will soon be posted on the FOTD web site, which may be accessed at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Except for a slightly chilly temperature of 55F 13C, the condi- tions here at Fractal Central on Saturday were ideal. The cats agreed, and were as good as cats can possibly be. Nothing but their regular meal was needed. Today is starting much the same. Things look good for the duo. For me, it's a slow day. I have a few e-mails to reply to and another fractal to find. I will return in 24 hours with that fractal. Until then, take care, and be at ease in the universe of fractals. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Fractal_Squiggles { ; time=0:15:44.77--SF5 on a P200 reset=2003 type=mandel passes=1 center-mag=-1.7770821624818612711/0.00661321891750\ 3051743/1.606645e+016/1/-75/1.31075705844807544e-0\ 14 params=0/0 float=y maxiter=1200 bailout=9 inside=0 logmap=215 periodicity=10 colors=000A0AA0AA0AA0AA0AA0AA0AA0AA0AA0AA0AA0AA0AA\ 5AFAAKFFPKKUPPZUUcZZhccmhhrmmwnrumqsjnrdkp_ioVfmRc\ lM`jHZiDWg8Tf4Rd4Pc4Oa4M`4L_4JY4IX4GV4FU4DT4CR4AQ4\ 9P48W8JbBTiEcoHmmKmkMmjOmhQmfSmeUmcWmbYm``mZbmYdmW\ fmUhmTjmRlmQnmOkkNijMgiLdhKbgJ`fIYeHWdGUcFRbEPaDN`\ CK_BIZAGY9EXDEYHEZLEZPE_TE`XE``EadEbhEblEcpEdtEdta\ VtyLqvMosMmpMkmMijMfgMddMbaN`ZNZWNWTNUQNSNNQKNOHNQ\ LMSOLURKWUJYXIZ_I`cHbfGdiFflEhoDirDfpGcnJamMZkPXiS\ UhUSfXPe_McbKaeH`gFZjCXmAWp7Us5Tu6St6Ss6Sr6Rq6Rp6R\ p7Qo7Qn7Qm7Pl7Pk7PkCUlHZlMbmRgmWln`pnOH8KEHGCQD9Y9\ 7f65n88l9BkAEjBHiCJgDMfEPeFSdGUcIWaJX`KY_LZZN_XO`W\ PaVQbUScSTdRUeQVfPWgOUfRSfUQeXOe_MdbKdeIdhGckEcnCb\ qAbt9bwC`vF_uIYtKXsNWrQWrSWqVWpYXo__nbbneemghljkkm\ njoqjmt_kwPnzFrzQwz`yzFzzLzzPzzfzzezzczzbzzazzbzzc\ zzezzfzzhzzizz`zzSzzJzzAzzRzzfzzgzzhzzizzezzizzjzz\ kzzVzzczzmzzlzzlzzlzzQzzJ } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 06-11-04 (Magnebrot [6.5])
by Jim Muth 06 Nov '04

06 Nov '04

FOTD -- November 06, 2004 (Rating 6.5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today, we reach the last of the magnet formulas, the magnet2m formula. The image for today is perhaps the best to be derived from the magnet formulas. The scene is located in the center of a valley of its parent, which is a fractal filled with valleys. I named the image "Magnebrot" as a description. A rating of a 7 would reflect the effort I put into coloring the original image. But there is a problem. The colors are optimized for the monitor on which they were created. Unfortunately, every one of my 5 computer monitors displays a slightly differently colored image, and I assume the situation is even worse out there on the monitors in the broad expanse of fractal land. The effect I originally achieved is visible on only the original monitor. On machines other than the one on which the image was created, the rating can be only a 6. As a result, the final rating is 6-1/2. The render time of 2-1/3 minutes results in an overall worth of 273. The completed GIF image is available on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Brisk winds and a temperature of 54F 12C here at Fractal Central kept the fractal cats subdued on Friday. They spent only 20 minutes in the yard before jumping onto the window sill asking to be let in. The standard treat of tuna eased their displea- sure. Today is starting sunny, less windy, and milder. This bodes well for the fractal duo. For me it means no excuses. The fractal yard is deep in fallen leaves and the hints that I should clear them away are very strong. But nevertheless, I will find time for a fractal. Tomorrow's formula is the 'mandel'. The fractal should be easy to find. Until then, take a lot of care, and care what you take. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Magnebrot { ; time=0:02:23.08--SF5 on a P200 reset=2003 type=magnet2m passes=1 center-mag=+1.21\ 529631039849/+0.1998283502301844/3.009973e+011/1/1\ 07.5/0.0107327033347 params=0/0 float=y maxiter=750 bailout=900 inside=0 logmap=82 periodicity=10 colors=000KMUJPWJSXJVYJYZJ`_Jc`JfbJicKldNoeQrfTsgW\ sfZrfaqfcpeeoeeneemeekdeidegdeececceacwkgthipekmcl\ iamf_ncYoaWp`UqZSrXQsVOtTMuRKvPIwOGxNHvNIuMIsMJrLJ\ pLKoKLmKLlJMjJMiINgINfKdiLukKtiJtgIteHtcGtbFt`EtZD\ tXCtWW_cnFhjGmgGrdGwaHzZHzVHzSHzPIzMIzJIzFIzCJz9Jz\ 6Jz3JzunormjplfnlalkYijTgjPeiKchGahCZgDXgDVgETgERg\ EPgFNgFLgGJgGHgGFgHDgHBgHCfICfIDfIDfJEfJEfKFfNFfQF\ eTGeWGeZHebHeeIehIekIenLcqOatQ_wTYzWXzYVz`TzcRzePz\ hOzkMzmKzpIzsGzuFzqHzmIzjKzfLzbNz_OzSGzL8zE1zG3zI4\ zK5zM6zO7zP8zR9zTAzVCzXDzYEz_FzaGzcHzeIwfJveNseQqe\ UneXle_jecgefeejbem`epZboX_nVYmUVmSTlRQkPOkOLjMJiL\ GiJEhIBgG9gFEjEJlDOnCTpBXrBZoD`lFajGcgIedKfbLhaNjb\ PkcQmdSoeUpfVqgTqhSriQrkPsmNsoMtqKtsJuuHuvGvwEvxDw\ yBwzAxz8xz7yzCyzHzzLzzQzzUzzZzzbzzgzzkzzpzztzzozzj\ zzezz`zzWzzRzzMzzHzzCzz8zzgzzazzWzzQzzKzzEzz8zzBzz\ EzzHzzJzzMzzPzzSzzUzzYzzW } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 05-11-04 (Iterative Fragments [3])
by Jim Muth 05 Nov '04

05 Nov '04

FOTD -- November 05, 2004 (Rating 3) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image takes us on in our tour of Fractint to the 'magnet2j' formula, certainly the most complex formula in the program. Like the other magnet formulas, it has something to do with temperature and magnetized materials, but I have no idea of the details. Unfortunately, I did not find much excitement in this formula. I finally decided on an image that is more an unsuccessful study of coloring than a noteworthy fractal. I named the picture "Iterative Fragments" for no special reason. I am not sure why the formula was so un-productive. Maybe I simply failed to find the great fractal scenes that lie in it. Looking at the image reminds me of standing near the edge of a cliff, with fragments of fractal something floating in the air at the edge of the cliff, blocking out part of the infinite sky beyond. From the colors of the objects I would guess they are partly translucent, for a bit of the background light seems to be filtering through. My description sounds interesting, but being a realist, I could rate the image no higher than a 3. It is a fast one however, and its speed gives it an overall worth of 240. For tomorrow's FOTD I'll tackle the Mandelbrot version of the same complex formula. I might be able to find something better there. Today's less-than-excellent image may be found posted on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> It rained steadily all day Thursday here at good old Fractal Central, and the temperature hovered around 45F 7C, leaving the fractal cats with nothing to do but sit sulking on their window shelf, watching the rain and studying the occasional waterlogged squirrel. Only an extra treat of tuna in mid-afternoon kept them from becoming totally miserable. This morning has dawned sunny, but the wind is up, and cats of the fractal persuasion do not like high wind. We shall see how their day goes. For me it's work before fractals. Things are getting back to normal. Fractal Lady is still a bit testy, but not as testy as she was yesterday. It looks like an acceptable day coming. Regardless of what happens, I'll have the next fractal ready by the time today ends, and I'll post it tomorrow at the same time. Until then, take care, and when the Julia side of things looks bad, check the Mandelbrot side. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= IterativeFragments { ; time=0:01:14.73--SF5 on a P200 reset=2003 type=magnet2j center-mag=+5.47103490849\ 833700/-1.572646755529751/12169.71/1/-170/3.430677\ 33943325237e-010 params=0.1438184668138492/0.99739\ 04210490822 float=y maxiter=1000 bailout=3300 inside=bof60 symmetry=none periodicity=none colors=000fZck`bmmwmgooiolfkichfaedZbaW_ZUXXRUUPRR\ MOPJLUHIQHFSOHUQFWSKWUPXWUYZZYacZdhagmhjrqmwvpzzsz\ zvzyvzyvzyvzyvzyvzyvzyvzyvzyvzyvzyvzyvzyvzyvzyvzyv\ zdfCfgDhhFjiGkjImkJokKqlMsmNtnPvoQxpSzqTzqUynXwkZu\ h`tecrbep_goXimUlkRniOphLsfIudFwcDybFxaGwaHv`Iv_Ju\ _LtZMsYNsYOrXPqWRpWSpVToUUnUVnXTm_SmaQldPlgNliMklK\ koJjqHjtGjwEiyDizBhzAhz9hzAgzBgyBgwCgtDfrDfoEfmFfj\ FehGeeHecHedLaePZfTVgXSdTXbPa_LfYIjVEoTAtR7xTAuVCr\ WFoYHl_Ji`MfbOcdRaeTZgVWiYTj_QlbNndKofIlgJigKggLdg\ MbhN_hOYhPVhQThRRgUQfWPeYOd`NcbMbdLbgKaiJ`kI_nHZpG\ YrFYtnlpMknOhjQfgSddTbaV_ZXYWYWS_UPaRMbPJdNGfLDgJA\ lG9pE8uC8yA7z87a89Z98W98T98RA8OA8LA7JB7GB7DB7BB7AE\ D9GJ9IO8LU7N_7PdifGMJWOLZPMaQNdRPgSQjTRmUTpVUsWVv`\ ZmdbeifYmiQrmIvqAzt2xq6voAtmErkHpiLngPldSjbWh`_fZb\ dXfbVj`TmdQigNejLamIYpFVsDRvANy7Jz5Gu8KoANhCRbEUWH\ XQJ`JLcDNfIPeNReSTdXVdaXc } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 04-11-04 (Lime Green [4])
by Jim Muth 04 Nov '04

04 Nov '04

FOTD -- November 04, 2004 (Rating 4) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Things have been a bit un-smooth here at Fractal Central for the past day or so. The fractal cats are well enough, but the fractal lady has been sullen ever since her candidate lost the election. Last evening I told her to save the left-over loser's bumper stickers because the stickers might become valuable in the future. I was only joking, but she became very irate with me, and since then conditions here at F.C. have not been very conducive to finding great or even average fractals. But despite the sulking and bickering I managed to find a fractal in the magnet1m formula. This formula is the Mandelbrot version of the magnet1j formula, and it draws similar images filled with bits and pieces of Mandelbrot sets and midgets rather than with Julia sets. The scene I chose to explore lies in one of the main valleys of the parent fractal. At the center lies the familiar Mandelbrot midget. The name "Lime Green" refers to the color of the prominent elements surrounding the midget. The rating of a 4 indicates that I put little effort into the image. Due to the brief 2-1/2 minute render time, the overall worth of 157 is exaggerated. The final result can be accessed at the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> There was just enough sun on Wednesday, and, with a high of 59F 15C, just enough warmth to keep the fractal cats moods bearable. They went out at noon and were in by 3pm. They spent the three hours sleeping and chasing moving patches of sunlight. This morning is rainy, so the cats will not be happy this afternoon. I fear extra tuna will be needed. For me it's work before fun. The next FOTD image will appear at this same time tomorrow at this same place. Until then, take extra care when you're in the doghouse with fractal cats. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Lime_Green { ; time=0:02:32.63--SF5 on a P200 reset=2003 type=magnet1m passes=1 center-mag=+1.188052370213322/+0.000002836145359\ 49/1.377659e+008/1/-115/4.31863653699293693e-007 params=0/0 float=y maxiter=1500 bailout=9 inside=0 outside=summ symmetry=none periodicity=10 colors=000I9aQ9bY9be9bl9bnAepAhrAjtBmvBpwBr`XXFrBK\ kHOeMTZRXTWaM`eGeiAjKdWM__NVbOReQMhRIkSDnT9qIOiGNg\ FMfDLeCKdAJb9Ia7H`6G_CI4BN5AR69V69_78c77g87k86h95f\ A4cB4aB3_C2XD1VE1TE5QF9NFDKFGHFKEGOBGS8GV5GUAHTFIS\ KJRPKQULQZMOVONSPLOQKLRIHTHEUFAVE7WCCYBH_AMa9Rc8We\ 7_gbXEQbSDhe0ms4F1IRGWaUhlgf`YeQOcFEb45iFHpQTv_ctR\ pmhRmz2hr7ckBZdFUYJPRNKKRFDVA9_W6dk3iz0nv8esFYpMQm\ UIj`Agg2hcAh`IhYQhUYhRehOlniJnjJnjJnkKnkKnlKdF8Z86\ U14Z5Gb9RfDajHlnLwlJqjHlhFgfDbeCYkI`pObuUdhT6jS8kS\ 9mRAnRBjY9fd7bk5Zr3Wk9UeFR_LPUQMOWKIaICfGIeFNeESeC\ NjBJnHIhMIbNOXOURPZLQdFRj9So4XmDakLfiTkgapeiucqsgm\ qkione0Rf4Hemd3YeLVOeT6zW6uY6q_6lb6hd6cf6_dISbTL`c\ EZn7Xy0`q5cjAgcFjXKnQPqJUtCYlI`eObZUeS_gLejEkl7qo0\ wq3rk6mf8haBcXDZSGUNIQIaeEttAqkGnbMlUSiLYgCciJSjON\ jTIkXDka8ke3d`3ZX3TT3NP3HL3BH3CQGCZTDgeDpqOdhZT_iH\ Rs5IkBHdHHXNGQTGIZFePFUHR } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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Happy holidays fractal found at DeviantArt.com
by david 04 Nov '04

04 Nov '04

A fractal my daughter found at DeviantArt.com: http://www.deviantart.com/view/1020385/ -- David gnome(a)hawaii.rr.com

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