FOTD -- May 02, 2005 (Rating 5)
Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts:
Today's image is a scene in the fractal that results when
negative portions of Z^(-0.5) and Z^(-2.5) are combined, and
(1/C) is added. It resembles a scene on an alien planet, with
a strange alien object floating in the alien sky. I named it
"Infinite Floater". The effect was achieved by rendering the
scene with the outside set to 'fmod'.
Since I enjoy pictures of fantastic otherworldly vistas, I rated
today's image at a 5. Those who do not enjoy fantasizing about
what might be seen on other planets might rate it closer to a 3.
Luckily, the image is a fast one, and even luckier, the finished
GIF image is posted on the FOTD web site at:
<http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html>
Rather pleasant weather on Sunday made for rather pleasant cats,
who needed no tuna to end the day. This morning I see increas-
ing clouds with rain forecast. The duo's good day might not be
repeated. My day will be kept occupied by an unexpectedly heavy
arrival of new work. Until next FOTD, take care, and take it
easy.
Jim Muth
jamth(a)mindspring.com
jimmuth(a)aol.com
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FOTD -- May 01, 2005 (Rating 4)
Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts:
Today's image is another one created by the Mystic2 formula.
The brilliant green horizontal line across the lower part of the
frame is the actual edge of the radius-1 circle. All above that
line is 'bof61' inside fill; all below it is normal outside
equal-iteration bands.
I named the image "Armageddon Arrives". In religious mythology
Armageddon refers to the final decisive battle between the
forces of good and evil. Obviously, this battle has not yet
taken place, for the world is still filled with both good and
evil, but from what I hear, the battle is not far off. In one
sense, the battle is un-necessary, since it is pre-determined
that the forces of good will emerge victorious. I guess the
battle is kind of a symbolic thing, a ritual that has been
foretold for so long that it must be permitted to come to pass.
The forces of good would be sorely disappointed if they were
deprived of their battle and their victory over evil.
Luckily, fractals are neither good nor evil. They simply *are*.
Today's fractal reminds me of a huge explosion in a devastated
landscape, which is the reason I gave it its name. Since I am a
peaceable man who does not enjoy war and suffering, I could give
the image a rating no higher than a below-average 4. The render
time of well over 7 minutes may be bypassed by downloading the
finished image from the FOTD web site at:
<http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html>
It's too bad that the battle can't be bypassed also.
With a temperature of 61F 16C, Saturday was mild enough here
at Fractal Central, but the rain and showers lasted all day,
limiting the outdoor adventure of the fractal cats to 20 minutes
on the porch. An extra serving of tuna was needed in the
evening to restore their acceptable dispositions. Today is
starting a little better. I expect better things from the duo.
As for me, I have little planned except for the fractals. The
next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and
don't be impatient for the end. As far as I can tell, it is not
as close as some would claim.
Jim Muth
jamth(a)mindspring.com
jimmuth(a)aol.com
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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),
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END PARAMETER FILE=========================================
