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FOTD 12-11-06 (Beyond the Limits [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 12 Nov '06

12 Nov '06

FOTD -- November 12, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image is named "Beyond the Limits". I gave it this name because with its magnitude of almost 4*10^13 it goes beyond the usual limits of conventional double-precision math. The parent fractal came about when I mixed Z^2.2 with Z^4.8 and added C. There is a midget at the center of the image, but it lies far beyond the limit of resolution. We can only imagine what it must look like. The mathtolerance entry in the parameter file was necessary to assure that the file calculates at the correct magnitude. The flat background came about when I raised the logmap to a value far greater than necessary. As for rating the image, I didn't bother. I doubt that I'll resume the FOTD image ratings until I'm back on my feet and feeling my old self again, which I suspect will be 2 or 3 weeks yet. With its render time of 25 minutes, running the included parame- ter file is not the most efficient way of viewing the image. The most efficient way is to visit the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and view the finished image posted there. Another near perfect day here at Fractal Central on Saturday (lots of sun and a temperature of 70F 21C) went un-noticed by the fractal cats, who continued to amuse themselves exploring the new row of bookshelves in the hallway. They had so much fun chasing each other over the shelves and behind the books that they had to be called twice for their evening treats. My day was frustrating. On most days I have a positive attitude about my incapacitation, but today I wanted to do so much and was able to do so little that the frustration got the better of me and I slipped into a funk. But the fractals were still there when I needed a diversion. They are going nowhere. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours or so. Until then, take care, and there will be light for those who seek. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Beyond_the_Limits { ; time=0:25:06.94--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=t center-mag=+0.43622676158194220/+0.605949061492471\ 00/3.800472e+013/0.9998/-7.63657221548883847/0.181\ 713337643773454 params=1/2.2/1/4.8/0/0 float=y maxiter=5000 inside=0 logmap=1072 periodicity=10 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=000RPUcM8bHB`BE_6HZ1JEYLFWPGUSHSVIQYJOaKMdL\ KgMIjNGmKIoHKqMMrQOrUQsYSsbUtfWtjYunZunZunZunZunZu\ k`piakgcfedaceXagS_hNYjIWkDUl9YjHahPefXiddmblqatmK\ `j2Hi6RiA`iEjhFifGheHgdIfbJeaKd`LdZKcXKcVKbUKbSKaQ\ JaPJ`NJ`LJ`KJ_II_GIZFIZDIYBIYAIY8HU7GR6FN5EK3DH2CD\ 1BA0B7DC6QD5aD4nE3zE3pH8gKDYMIPPNFSS6UXHQSSMObIKcJ\ OdKSdLWeMZeNbfOfgPigQmhRqhRtiQujQukPvlPvmPvnOwoOwp\ OwqNxrNxsMytMyuMyvLzwLzxLzwNvvOsuPpuRmtSjsTfrVcrW`\ qXYpZVo_Ro`OnbLmcIldFleCmdFmcHmcJmbLmaOmaQn`Sn`Un_\ XnZZnZ`nYbnYdoXepVfqThrSisQjtOkuNlvWzwJtxIpyGqzErz\ DsqNkiWce`XadQZiJVmCSq5PiBNZGLVMJORHHWMKZQM`UPbYRe\ aUgmZtUUcdVjcVjrlcpkenjhlijjhmffreftggshhriirkiqlj\ qmkpnkpploqmnrnntnmuomvplwplqkilgfgbcbZ`YVYYU_ZUbZ\ TdZSf_Si_RkC7NOH`ZI5_LHUUUkTXkRUhUQfXMd_IbbF`eBZh7\ Xk4PgCHcJ9_Q2WXSMWpDWlCUiCSfBQcBP`ANYALVAKW9IW8HW7\ GW7FW6DW5CW5BW4AW38W37000 } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; Jim Muth a=real(p1), b=imag(p1), d=real(p2), f=imag(p2), g=1/f, h=1/d, j=1/(f-b), z=(-a*b*g*h)^j, k=real(p3)+1, l=imag(p3)+100, c=fn1(pixel): z=k*((a*(z^b))+(d*(z^f)))+c, |z| < l } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 11-11-06 (Fractal Ghost [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 11 Nov '06

11 Nov '06

FOTD -- November 11, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Do ghosts exist? The answer is most certainly yes. What then are they? This question is much more difficult to answer. But whatever they are, ghosts most certainly do exist in the world of fractals as well as the so-called objective world. And in the case of fractal ghosts, proof of their existence is at hand, for I have caught one in my fractal ghost net. Today's image is a scene in the fractal that results when Z^2.5 and Z^4.5 are combined and C is added. I'm not sure what the brilliant blue but partially obscured thing is. It certainly is not a quadratic midget. It looks something like a cubic midget, but if so, it is a very distorted one. The only thing that describes this background thing is a ghost, so I named the image "Fractal Ghost". I get the impression that the ghost would fully reveal itself if initial Z were set to a different value, but I have no idea how to determine that value. As it is, the image received no rating, but even un-rated, it is worth at least a brief look. This brief look may be found by going to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and viewing the finished image there. Viewing the image on the web site will also avoid the 5-1/2 minute wait while the image renders. Another perfect day (blue skies and a temperature of 66F 19C) here at New Fractal Central on Friday went un-appreciated by the fractal cats, who were more interested in the modular book- shelves fractal lady is assembling in the long hallway. Empty shelves give cats nearly unlimited fun. My day was highlighted by a call from my sister, who is now living back at Old Fractal Central with the old fractal cats Thomas and Tippy. She told me all is well back there and the old cats are sleeping as soundly and enjoying as many tuna treats as they did when I was there. She also told me that it might be a month or two before my sprained ankle and torm calf muscle are fully repaired. Oh well, I'm kind of enjoying all the extra attention I'm getting while hobbling on my walker, but I still can't wait until I'm up and about again. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and who is Kenneth Spratling? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Fractal_Ghost { ; time=0:05:26.26--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-0.65593790068438440/-0.012698613943719\ 61/353.756/1/47.5/-1.26836041669520228e-013 params=1/2.5/1/4.5/0/0 float=y maxiter=1800 inside=255 logmap=16 periodicity=10 colors=000z`7w`7ra6ma6hb6cb5ac5_c5Yc4Xd4Wd4Ve3Ue3T\ e3Sc6Ra8Q`APZCOYENWGMUINTKPRMQQOROQSMSTLVUJXVIZWG`\ YEbZDd_Bf`Aha8jb6lc5nd3pg1sf2re2re2rd2rc2rc2rb3rb3\ ra3r`3r`3r_3r_4rZ4rY4rY4rU4rK4tA4r20t42s53r74q86p9\ 7pB8oCAnDBmFClGDlIFkJGjKHiMJhNKhOLgQMfROeTPdUQdVSc\ XTbYUaYVbXWbYVaZVaZVa_Ua`Ua`UaaTabTabTacTadS`dS`eS\ `fR`fR`gR`hQ`hQ`iQ`kS_jR`iQ`hPagOafNaeMbdLbcKcbJca\ Ic`Hd_Gd_GeZFeYEeXDfWCfVBgUAgT9gS8hR7hQ6iP5iO4hP5i\ P6iQ7iQ8iR9jR9jSAjSBjSCjTDkTDkUEkUFkVGlVHlVHlWIlWJ\ lXKmXLmYMmYMmZNnZOnZPn_Qn_Qn`Ro`SoaToaUobVpaUoaUna\ TmaTlaTk`Sj`Si`Sh`Rg`Rf_Qe_Qd_Qc_Pb_Pa_PaZO`ZO_ZNZ\ ZNYZNXYMWYMVYMUYLTYLSXKRXKQXKPXJOXJNXIMXJNXJNXJNXK\ NXKNXKNXLNXLNXLNXLNXMNXMNXMNXNNXNNXNOXOOXOOXOOXOOX\ POXPOXPOXQOXQOXQOXROXROXROWTNXROYQPZPP_OQ`NQ`MRaLR\ bKScJSdITdHTeGUfFUgDVhCViBWiAWj9Xk8Xl7Ym6Ym5Zn4Zo3\ _bYA`Z9_Z9ZZ9Y_8W_8V`7fzz } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; Jim Muth a=real(p1), b=imag(p1), d=real(p2), f=imag(p2), g=1/f, h=1/d, j=1/(f-b), z=(-a*b*g*h)^j, k=real(p3)+1, l=imag(p3)+100, c=fn1(pixel): z=k*((a*(z^b))+(d*(z^f)))+c, |z| < l } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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Fractal animations have finally made it to YouTube.com
by Hal Lane 10 Nov '06

10 Nov '06

Fractal animations have finally made it to the infamous video site, YouTube.com. Jock Cooper has posted several of his animations. Here is one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAx4WmMlljY&mode=related&search= Unfortunately, the quality is not too good -- they are encoded as Flash animations. His main web site is: http://www.fractal-recursions.com/ where he has both great fractal images and much clearer versions of his animations in MPEG format -- many with music -- some with fractal music. - Hal Lane ######################### # hallane(a)earthlink.net # ######################### -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.1/527 - Release Date: 11/9/06

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FOTD 10-11-06 (Hidden Mystery [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 10 Nov '06

10 Nov '06

FOTD -- November 10, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's mysterious and strangely ominous image came about when I decided to explore the fractal that results when portions of Z^3 and Z^5 are combined and C is added. Sensing a mystery, I named the image "Hidden Mystery". Most of the ominous effect is due to the unusually dark colors I gave the outer terraces, which were produced by rendering the scene with the outside set to 'tdis'. Once again, I gave the image no rating. I cannot rate something that was found virtually automatically. The calculation time of almost exactly 9 minutes is a bit on the slow side, but the wait may be avoided by viewing the finished image on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Brilliant sun and a surprisingly warm temperature of 66F 19C here at Fractal Central on Thursday went un-noticed by the fractal cats, who entertained themselves most of the day by exploring the intricacies behind the books on the hall book- shelves. When their adventures were over, they fully enjoyed their evening treats of tuna and cheddar. In my department, the current rush is nearly at an end, but my bum ankle still has a long way to go. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours or so. Until then, take care, and fractals are here to stay. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Hidden_Mystery { ; time=0:09:00.04--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=+0.50289687545943580/-1.148662140404605\ 00/136824.3/1/-17.5/-1.96581140948781652e-009 params=0.8/3/0.5/5/0/0 float=y maxiter=2000 inside=0 outside=tdis periodicity=10 colors=000XMUWNTWNTWNSVORVOQVOQUPPUPOUPOUPNTQMTQLT\ QLSRKSRJSRISRIRSHRSGRSGQTFQTEQTDPUDPUCx`toWrfSqZNp\ QJoEBmIFnMJnQNnUQoXUo`Yod`phdplhprmsokplimihjffgde\ eacbZa_W`XTZUUaQRYSPVTNRVLOWJKYGHZED`CAaA6c71c83d9\ 4eA5fB7gC8hD9iEBjECjFDkGFlHGmIHnJJoKKpKLphwPgsQgoR\ fkSfgTedUe`VdXWdTWcPXcMYbIZbE_aA`a6aa3aZ4_W4ZT4YQ5\ XN5WK5VH5UE6TB6S86R24R56Q88QBAQECQHEQMPWQ_`ZriUjeP\ cbKW_GPXBHU6AR23O77TBAXFEaJHeNLiROnVSrZVvVPoRJiODc\ K7YI0TH1SG2RF2RE3QD4PC4PB5OA6N96N87M78L68L59K15H59\ K8CNCGQFJSJNVMQYQU`TXbX_e_chcfkfjmjmpmqsqtvvyztwxr\ vvqutotrmsplrnjqlhpjgohenfdmebeaaYZ`QW_ITZAQY2Nb5U\ g7`lAfqCmvFtzHzYqpZmn_il`fjabha_fbWdcSbdPaeL_eIYfE\ WgAUh7Si3Qi0Pf8OdGObNO_VNYbNWiNXDmXDmYDmYDmZDmUDmU\ DmVDmVDmWDmWEmXEmXEmaczbZzbUzcPzcKz_FzVEzQEzcFzcFz\ cFzcFzbGzbGzbGzaHzaHzaHzaHe`Ie`Id`Ic_Jb_Jb_JaZK`ZK\ `ZK_ZKZYLYYLYYLXXMWXMVXMV } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; Jim Muth a=real(p1), b=imag(p1), d=real(p2), f=imag(p2), g=1/f, h=1/d, j=1/(f-b), z=(-a*b*g*h)^j, k=real(p3)+1, l=imag(p3)+100, c=fn1(pixel): z=k*((a*(z^b))+(d*(z^f)))+c, |z| < l } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 09-11-06 (Into the Tunnel [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 09 Nov '06

09 Nov '06

FOTD -- November 09, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's curious image is of a midget in the Z^(1.1)+C Mandeloid as it appears 111 levels up the logarithmic ladder. Midgets are hard to find in Mandeloids of such a low order, but the 'fmod' outside option is a lot of help. I named today's image "Into the Tunnel". The tunnel might well be the one a fractalist enters as he leaves this world. Since there is supposed to be a bright light at the end of this type of tunnel, I colored the central midget a bright white. I gave the image no rating. I found too little time to give the coloring the attention it deserves. As a result, there is a kind of muddiness that detracts from the effect of light at the end of the tunnel. The render time of 6-1/2 minutes is within reason, but still a bit slow for the more casual fractalist. The fastest way to see the tunnel is to go to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and view the image there. Morning rain gave way to afternoon clouds here at Fractal Central on Wednesday, while the temperature hovered around 52F 11C. The fractal cats had nothing to say about the conditions. With me, the work was still quite heavy, but I managed to find time for today's image. And my bum leg is showing the first hints of improvement, so there may indeed be light at the end of the tunnel. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and walk serenely. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Into_the_Tunnel { ; time=0:06:30.24--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 passes=1 center-mag=+0.08221084534881777/-2.303366298743350\ 00/6.603212e+007/1/-157.5/1.62107878681760909e-006 params=1.1/0/111/0 float=y maxiter=2500 inside=255 logmap=178 periodicity=10 colors=000ZT2XS3VQ4TP5SO6QM7OL8MJ9LI9JHAHFBFECEDDC\ BEAAF88G77H56I34J13K02K1BJ1JJXSIbbIilHpvHzlFqcDfVB\ WN9XF7c85iK3oc1iK4cA7Z0AT0CO0FI0ID0KHaFImPJXZKUhLS\ rLUuMUqNKmOchPFcPDZQEUQFPQFRQGTQGVQHXQHZRI`RIbRUcR\ JfRKhRKjRLlRLmMOzHFzCSg7be2Wc0Yb3SZ7MVBHRFBNJ5JN0F\ N0DN0CM0FL2IK3KJ5NJ7QI8SHAVGCYGCaGD_GEZGFXGGWGHUGI\ TGJRGKQGLOGLNGMLGNKSMDMHHGCLA7O42S00V30T71RB3QF4OJ\ 6MN8LR9JUBIYDGaEEeGDiIBmJ9qL8uN6xO5rFGm7Rh0`piukfm\ fdeabYY_QTYIOWAKU2NR1QP0TM0WK0ZH0`F0cD0fA0i80l50o3\ 0q10o30n50m70l90kB0iG1gL2eQ4dV5cT4cR4cQ4cR4cS4cT4c\ U4cV4cW4cX4cY4cZ4b_4b`4ba4bb4bc4bc4bK4bM4bO4bQ4bS4\ bU4cU5cU5cU6cU6cU7dW7dZ8da8dd8dg9zj9zmAzpAzpBzpBzp\ BzpAzp9zp9zp8zp7zp7zp6zp5zp5zp4zpAzpFzpKzpPzpUzpZz\ pczphzpmzprzpwzpzzpzzpzzpzzpzzpzzpzzpzzpzzpzzpzzpz\ zpzzpzzpzzpzzpzzpzzpzzpzzpzzpzzpzzpzzpzzpzzpzzpzzp\ zzpzzpzzpzzpzzpzzpzzpzzzz } frm:MandelbrotBC2 { ; by several Fractint users e=p1, a=imag(p2)+100, p=real(p2)+PI q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q Z=C=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|<a } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 08-11-06 (Random Randomness [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 08 Nov '06

08 Nov '06

FOTD -- November 08, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image is a part of the same parent fractal that held yesterday's image, which itself is a near duplicate of an image that appeared back in April '06. I named it "Random Randomness" because of its apparently random mix of order and chaos. Having spent only 5 minutes finding the scene, I could not give it a rating, but the image is marginally worth the 12 or so minutes required to render it. As a last resort, the image may be viewed on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where it is posted for fractal convenience. Morning clouds gave way to afternoon rain here at New Fractal Central on Tuesday, while the temperature of 50F 10C made things feel just a bit chilly. The fractal cats, who have yet to go outside, were not concerned with the weather. They spent the day chasing each other up and down the hallway. In my depart- ment, the heavy work kept me from fretting too much about my banged-up ankle. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours, weather permitting. Until then, take care, and where is Godot? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Random_Randomness { ; time=0:12:14.14--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=+1.76128351612239600/+0.054989312406758\ 63/295699.2/1/180 params=-1.4142/3.1416/1.618/2.71\ 83/0/0 float=y maxiter=2000 inside=0 periodicity=10 colors=000WkpJil6hi4fj3ej2cj1bj5de9faDgYGV`JJcac_s\ wXquZpt`nsbmrdlpfjohinjhmkelbbkU`jMYiDWh5agEggMmgU\ sgaygixhkxhmxhoxhpS1VYfvcdnhbfn`Zs_RrZVqYZpXaoWenW\ hdfVWpIZgI`ZIcRIeIIh9Ij1IZFONTTCeYPaV`YSlUPxRNsQSo\ PWkP_gOccOgfMbiLYlJToIPrGKuFFwEBtPOq__nikkahhVefOb\ cG_`9XZ2VX5_V7cU9gSBlQDpPFtTNsWUr_`qbgpabdaZT`UH`Q\ 6YJh`LPbM5ZQ5VT5SW5OZ5Ka5Hd5N_7SW8XRAbNBgIDlEEmAFe\ RQVW_JXj8WtEZrKbqQfpWjnanmfpliqkksjmtjpuirvitxhvxh\ qdmlLqg2ub8rZDoVJlROiMTfIZcEc`AhZRUSgFLw0Fd4XM7nMD\ hMJbMPXMVRM`LMeFObFQ`FizzTzzKxw9vqDqlHjiKbdOWcRHNV\ 8HY0BZ1CZ1C_1C_1C`2D`2Da2Da2DJtqKrmLqjMogNndOmaDme\ 3mi9Subu6P`UCGqGToKemOrlXi`e`PnSDwJ2iBRW3o_dvJfWPX\ QUOLZFGc6BbBEaFH`JK`NNglHWeJLZKaMHrAFLGzVXicmTLjI2\ g8DfJOeTZdbhclcY_ZTOUOCTPLPPhSPURQb42QGE`OvtQeo2JP\ 9LVFN_LPeNV9bwmXfkDgqpUBcSTNN1HuLLjUO_bWnvUerSYner\ v`hrWZnEcOLX_iCLqPAuowhms } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; Jim Muth a=real(p1), b=imag(p1), d=real(p2), f=imag(p2), g=1/f, h=1/d, j=1/(f-b), z=(-a*b*g*h)^j, k=real(p3)+1, l=imag(p3)+100, c=fn1(pixel): z=k*((a*(z^b))+(d*(z^f)))+c, |z| < l } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 06-11-06 (Flowery Fields [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 05 Nov '06

05 Nov '06

FOTD -- November 06, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image lies in the fractal that results when portions of Z^(PI) and Z^(EPSILON) are combined and C is added. When I saw it, I was reminded of butterflies drifting above a flowery field. I named it "Flowery Fields". In keeping with the trend of late, I gave it no rating. The render time of 4-1/2 minutes is fast enough, but even more speed may be found by going to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and viewing the image there. Things were reasonably peaceful here at Fractal Central on Sunday. The cats were quiet and my mood, though still sullen, was just the tiniest bit improved. The next FOTD will appear in 24 or so hours. Until then, take care, and look for the light in the darkness. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Flowery_Fields { ; time=0:04:30.45--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-0.61177175507422070/+0.000510316625769\ 40/1.666749e+008/1/155/1.6986109808991845e-007 params=-1.4142/3.1416/1.618/2.7183/0/0 float=y maxiter=2000 inside=255 periodicity=10 colors=000JDj96be0jPbRCJR`TjOJjC9`2Pj1Ij1Cj06ag3iX\ 2dM1_B0VdFjUBjK7jA3culRYTbGkdEoaCsZBwWFnhJejNXjeXj\ `cjXjjTpj6UjLbjEQj7D`6ej4Vj3Lj1AdsZjeQjSHjE8bU6jK4\ jA2`CgZ8TW4ETKhjDUj6F`fYeaajPPiCC_fwSLURIXg9GZPh0I\ X0CM06B0YG0U50F20XE01O0pA0mz0K_0wz06CUYz0Me0B10zm0\ cU0F4Xvf0TLbYijME_B7VhYjXL0ME0B7ejhjVUjFFc4nj3aj2P\ e1CYk0jO0j81_50X20UIVRDNR9FR47RBVj5FjyQjiJjVDjF6bV\ MjNjhBN_h8jM4gorfQRZxbgUJZhXjXojMYjBHeZmjNXdBGY5xj\ _DalnjWYjGHdw5jbojTbhJQb9DXgojMQ`mojPQjBUjQLTJFSDA\ S65RAPc7I_5CX26UwVjcKjKAddwdKUYKhXCQj9Jj6Dj36bXgjM\ TjBEiu2jT1e1Zj0Qj0Hg08Z77j33j`vUObTCJSZHXH8UwMjcEj\ K7gEsYsfj`SjIE`zYj7ij4Uj2FiafjSWjJLe9AYfqjWchLRbAD\ XTQT2sj1ej1Sj0Ee2Lj1Ajg2jM1jn`daR`PIYC9U_zjRjjIVc9\ FXtxjehjSUjEF`t1Va0TJ0SMDanUjaMjPFjC7bzNjT4jJ2j91`\ rKe_D`I6WuXjSNjZHjH8dL6W5Kj3Fi2Ac15XaBjJ5cJ4jsPjLX\ jEMj7BgrojdbjRQjDDaaRjSKj } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; Jim Muth a=real(p1), b=imag(p1), d=real(p2), f=imag(p2), g=1/f, h=1/d, j=1/(f-b), z=(-a*b*g*h)^j, k=real(p3)+1, l=imag(p3)+100, c=fn1(pixel): z=k*((a*(z^b))+(d*(z^f)))+c, |z| < l } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 05-11-06 (Casually Speaking [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 05 Nov '06

05 Nov '06

FOTD -- November 05, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: My leg may be colored with the browns, purples and blacks of a muddy piece of abstract art, but unlike today's image, there is no Mandelbrot set hidden in the center. Today's sinuous fractal lies in the parent fractal that results when a little Z^(-1.1) is subtracted from some Z^(1.1) and (1/C) is added. The sinuous effect was achieved by rendering the image with the outside set to 'real'. I named the image "Casually Speaking" for no apparent reason. I gave it far too little effort to be worth a rating. The brief render time of 3-1/2 minutes will try the patience of no one, especially when the finished image is viewed on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Partly cloudy skies and a temperature of 39F 4C made things pleasant enough outdoors here at Fractal Central on Saturday. But indoors the air was filled with occasional 'thumps' as I hobbled from room to room on my walker. The fractal cats don't quite know what to make of the device, and usually stay well out of my way. But when I settle into my easy chair and put the walker aside for a while, they are soon there to check things out. I hear that such injuries take up to 8 weeks to heal in vigorous young people, and I have not been one of them for quite a while. Well, all I can do for now is keep nursing my bum foot and leg, and keep thumping around. Unless another bout of the blues comes on, and I start feeling sorry for myself, the next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and hop with the bunnies. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Casually_Speaking { ; time=0:03:27.23--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=1 center-mag=+0.27993151966180820/+10.54215200099042\ 000/6934.824/1/100/-4.69954908322023357e-011 params=-0.1/-1.1/1.1/1.1/0/0 float=y maxiter=1400 inside=0 outside=real periodicity=10 colors=000_w4Vp8RiCNcGJXJFRNBKR7EU2ty9ouFkrLgnRckY\ ZhcVdiRaoNZqKYrHYsEXtBXlHadMeXRiPWmH`q9euUormxplWT\ l46j34h33f32d31h70lA0pD0mWxhUhcTTAoJJgHR_FtuDlkDea\ DBY_NVO01h78`GFTQMLYUXZTQZSJbMh0YRGVK8cKusBukCrZCZ\ KDM23RB7`KAP0MJeJRZGjwTflNbaI2LVDOPOQJbHuaKi`NZ_QO\ UaOUc`XYP5QaKRPRoQRk6VaAZH0hUJcPGljwhobeiWccQ`YJkP\ 98I4HM7QPALwdadompUiiPecLaYHRltUeeXZRoHsiLdcPRrpzm\ imhcacYPpVlkUcgTVbSMQMPOYDUVDJq5Nj7Rd9VYB_ltZaZ16o\ kv2gn5df8aZB44UKGLLs7Pl9SeAWZCiQUfRPcRL`SHZuvZkfZa\ S4bJFZHPVFbkbafW`aQ_XJ0pAg7yMEpQIfTLXWPNMvlRk`VaPV\ zVkBEfHDbNDS6qUCfWHXYNNKNbOPWSQQWRJgSHdSFaSEJc0N`4\ RY7VVAlq3YQ8ZRB7YtNoL0KOHOIbag`XSdKhjgGIHqFPoBWm7c\ k4ji6c`7XS8RJ9KAAE29DF9DS9DdAIQANBCP9ER7GT5IV3JX2G\ V7DTBARG8PK5NO2LT0JX0I`nO7oREpTKqVQrYWs_atagqQ_nES\ l2Kl8RlEYlKclQjlVpiTpfRpdPpaNpZLpXKp`IqdGrhErlCsoA\ seDnXGjOIfFLa6OY0QUAaLNlC } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; Jim Muth a=real(p1), b=imag(p1), d=real(p2), f=imag(p2), g=1/f, h=1/d, j=1/(f-b), z=(-a*b*g*h)^j, k=real(p3)+1, l=imag(p3)+100, c=fn1(pixel): z=k*((a*(z^b))+(d*(z^f)))+c, |z| < l } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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[RE][Fractint] Hard times at Fractal Central
by Russell Walsmith 04 Nov '06

04 Nov '06

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Hard times at Fractal Central
by Jim Muth 04 Nov '06

04 Nov '06

Fractal fans: I am sorry about not posting my usual FOTD's, but needing to get around on a walker and being unable to do the things I usually do, my spirits are very low. I guess I'm just not used to being laid up. In my present state of mind, it is impossible to write in my normal manner, and I don't want to make the FOTD a message of depression. I will be able to post only an occasional FOTD until my bum ankle starts to come back on-line. Everyone tells me that I will soon be on the mend, but I don't know how soon. When I notice definite improvement, my old self will soon return. Until then, take care, and be patient. I will not abandon the FOTD. P.S. The fractal cats are doing fine. In fact, with their displays of affection they almost seem to be trying to comfort me. Jim M.

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