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FOTD 11-11-07 (Evaporated Fantasy [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 11 Nov '07

11 Nov '07

FOTD -- November 11, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: I named today's image "Evaporated Fantasy" because it is an evaporated image and a rather fantastic one at that. Of course, fractals are fantastic by nature. At least, I have never seen one walking down the street. The parent of today's image subtracts 1.7 parts of Z^(0.75) from 1.7 parts of Z^(-1.25), then adds straight C. This parent resembles a large circular bay filled with curious debris dotted with mandel-buds and valleys. Today's scene is located in a blunt valley in this debris. Yes, I have noticed that the formula contains a positive exponent of Z, and only fractals with all negative exponents are supposed to 'evaporate' when the bailout radius is raised to one-googol, but apparently today's fractal has not heard this, and evaporates quite effectively. After trying unsuccessfully to find a satisfactory rating for the image, I decided not to rate it at all. But it's a rather pleasant image, well worth the minute or so required to run the included parameter file. And even running the file may be avoided by visiting the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and viewing the finished image there. Cold dark clouds prevailed here at Fractal Central on Saturday. With the temperature hovering around 41F 5C, and a chilly wind blowing, the fractal cats sought the warmest places they could find, while I sought the day's fractal. The next FOTD is due in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and perhaps fractals would never have existed if we had never started creating them. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Evaporated_Fantasy { ; time=0:01:11.86-SF5 on P4-2000 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandAutoCritInZ function=ident center-mag=+1.321509355350085/-4.114202335613342/\ 6.889624e+008/1/-127.5/-0.000493473542789300834 params=1.7/-1.25/-1.7/0.75/0/1e+100/0/0 float=y maxiter=1600 inside=bof61 periodicity=10 colors=000gwzB55QBHcHTqNdtHjvCox6tz1zvAssImpRgmZaj\ gWgoROQe41tF5kQ9c`DWkHOvLGDTBERLFPUFNbGLkGJtFNbEQL\ DT3h1ea8WVEMOKCHQ2IO7INCJLHJKMJIRKHWKF`KEeJIdIMVHQ\ QHULGYGFaBFd6KfDOgJThQXjWakbelhWY`MKTD6LQFWbOfoWph\ ZlaaiWdfPgcIj`ClYDmVDnTEoQEoOFWGFC87CR8CS9BT9BT9CP\ 9DM9EJ9FG9GD9HA9H7CJ8EL8HM8JO9MP9OR9RLXTUAWH`YXAVf\ SSoiRmfXMdQjaQi_QgXPfVPdSPcQOmNO`LN_INYGNXDMVBMU8M\ T6LV9KXChUFr_IIaLHbOGdRGeTKhPzjLQlHzoEzqAzs6zu3zu3\ zv4zw4Nw4zx5Fy5zy5Gw7zv8Mu9ztASrBzqCYpDzoFcnGzlHik\ IzjJoiKzhLmkKzmKzzKzrKUtKzvKJzJKxKLvLMtMNrNOpNPnOP\ lPQjQRhRSfRTdSUbTV`Upb3VZU5TwAVsEXoIZkM`gQbcRcbUc_\ WcYYcV_cTbcRdcOfcMhcKjcHzcFocDqcAsc8yq8uc6qQ5mC4lF\ 6lH8lJ9lMBlODlQEkTGkVHkXJk_LkaMkcOmgOkePjdPicQhbQf\ aRe_RdZScYSaXT`WT_UUZTUXSVWRVVQWCUuUPWlLUkL6lK9lJB\ mIDmIFnHHnGJoGLoFNoEPpERpDTqCVqCXrBZrA`rAbbRUNgL8z\ B7xD7vF7tH7rI7pKkeyjkyhqz } frm:MandAutoCritInZ {; 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)+(p4)), 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 10-11-07 (Incomprehensible [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 10 Nov '07

10 Nov '07

FOTD -- November 10, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's FOTD is late because I had no chance to finish it on time. But here it is in all its hasty glory -- a scene picturing a 'minibrot' in the 'East Valley' of the Z^(1.7)+C Mandeloid as it appears 44 levels up the logarithmic ladder. Since it took me only 2 minutes to find the image, I could give it no rating. The name "Incomprehensible" describes my impression of the world of fractals. The calculation time of 1-1/3 minutes will cause no impatience. And as always, the finished image is available on the FOTD web site. But due to the lateness of this posting, give Paul a chance to render and post the image before visiting the site, which may be accessed at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Heavy clouds, light rain and chilly temperatures made Friday one of the more unpleasant days here at Fractal Central. The fractal cats were so put off by the conditions that they didn't even bother to look for the pigeons that sometimes peck for food on the sidewalk. (BTW, what food do pigeons find on pavements that is nourishing enough to keep them so healthy?) My day was unexpectedly busy, but tomorrow will be slower. The next FOTD will appear in only 12 hours. Until then, take care, and when time ends, will fractals still exist? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Incomprehensible { ; time=0:01:21.47-SF5 on P4-2000 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC3 function=floor center-mag=+0.127824723136437/+0.1574929171029857/\ 1.557655e+007/1/2.5/0 params=1.7/0/44/0 float=y maxiter=2000 inside=0 logmap=152 periodicity=10 colors=000gKbhKfhKeiKdiKdjKcjKcjKbjKbjKakKakK`lH`l\ D_m9_lAajAbhBcgBdeCecCgaDh`DiZEjXEkWElVFjUFhUGfTGe\ TGcSHaRH_RIZQIXQIVPJTOJSOKQNKONKMMLLLLJLMHKMFKMEJN\ FIOGHPHGQIGQJFRKESLDTMDTNCUOBVPAWQAWR9XS8YT7YUAXVF\ WZKUbPTaUU`ZW_cYZh_YlaXmcWoeVqgUsjTulSwnRxpRvqTuqU\ sqVrqWqqXorYnrZlr_kr`jrahscgsdesedsfcsgath`uiZujYu\ kXulWsmVqnUpnTnoTloSkpRipQgqQfqVj0Zh5ag9dfDgeHkdLn\ cPqbTtaXs`Xr`Xr_Xq_Xp_XpZXoZXoYXnYXmYXmXXlXXlWXkWX\ jWXjVXiVXiUXhUXgUXgTXfTXfTXgSXhRXiQXkPWlOWmNWnMWoL\ WfMXZMXRMXJMXBMX3MX6NU9NSCNQFNOINLLNJONHROFUODXOA_\ O8bO6eO4gO2dNAaMHZLOWLVTKaQJhNIoKIvLJsMKpNLnOMkPNh\ QNfPOgPOgPPhPPhPQiPQiPRjPRjPSkPSkPSkSbfUlaWvXSpVPj\ TMdSJZQGTPDNNAHL7BK45I10H62IA4JF6KJ8LNAMSCNWEO_GPc\ IQgKRkFQoBQsFSuJTwNUxRWyUXzWYzYZz_XzaVzcUzeSzgQziP\ vkNrmLmoKhqIcsHZuKWwNUxQRyTOzWMzZJzaGzdEzgBzj8zm6z\ p3zs1zv6ztAzrFzpJznNzlPzg } frm:MandelbrotBC3 { ; by several Fractint users e=p1, a=imag(p2)+100 p=real(p2)+PI q=2*PI*fn1(p/(2*PI)) r=real(p2)+PI-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 09-11-07 (Child of the Ages [8])
by Jim Muth 09 Nov '07

09 Nov '07

FOTD -- November 09, 2007 (Rating 8) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's FOTD is from the same Z^(1.75)+C parent fractal as yesterday's. But today, instead of checking the chaos up north, we check the inside shore of the north branch of the valley enclosing the large period-2 bud on the east side of the large main bay of the parent. Once I reached the spot, it was not too difficult to find one of the minibrots that inhabit the area, and color it appropriately. The rating of an 8 shows that I am well satisfied with the final result. The name "Child of the Ages" is simply a phrase that came to mind while I was checking to see whether the scene is located on the parent or child side of its valley. It is on the child side. The sight of the image is worth its calculation time of 6-3/4 minutes. But absolute worth is a subjective thing, so for more convenience, the finished image is posted for instant viewing on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Cloudy skies and a temperature of 39F 4C, along with flurries of leaves, made Thursday feel quite like autumn here at Fractal Central. The fractal cats were more concerned with the pigeons than with the autumn leaves. My day was busy but under control. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and are fractals good, evil, both, or neither? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Child_of_the_Ages { ; time=0:06:47.33-SF5 on P4-2000 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC3 function=floor center-mag=+0.75351497361/+0.06981942344/108600.6/\ 1/-42.5/-3.34186859e-010 params=1.75/0/11/0 float=y maxiter=25000 inside=0 logmap=557 periodicity=10 colors=000__`MMaEMe7Mi1Mm0Mq0Os1Ok1Nc3MW3LO5KG7J77\ J08J08J0AJ0AJ0CL0EP0GS0IV0KY0K`0Mc1Of7PiASlGUnKUnO\ xqczxszquzkxzgxuazmWzgSz_MzSGzKCzC7z51z00z00z00z01\ z01x03u03s05o05m07k07i08k08m08m0Ao0Aq0AqGEW_IAsM0z\ P0za8zmkzxzzszzquuogquUmoGgk3cg0_c0MCG_0sUaImz0oz0\ oz0zz3qzAqzGqzMszUsz_szeszkqqkockmOkkAki0kg0ke0kS0\ cG0W50O00G00800C30GC0IM0MY0Pg0Sq0Wz0_z0au1ge1mS1qC\ 1x01z01z01z00z00x00uz0qm0ma0dU3Z30S50a70Y80U0zi1zg\ 1zg1he3zr3xc3sc3mc5ga5ca5Q_5Y_7U_7PY7MY8IY8EW8CW88\ UA5zA1wPWSKYPCUO5eK0gI0fE0xC0qA0cUEPmYCzo0zq5zqAzq\ GzsMxsSosYiseaumWuuOuzIuzCmzAgzAazAUzAOzAIzAAx85x8\ 0x80s80s80s80mG0kM0gU0c_0_e3ca7ecCgeGkgMkiPokWsm_u\ oczqizsmzuszxxzzzzzzzzzzzzzzmzzazzezzizzmzzqzzuzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz_zzWzzUzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzIzzCzz7zz7zz8zz8zz8zz8z\ z8zz8zz8zz8zz8zzezz_zzUzz } frm:MandelbrotBC3 { ; by several Fractint users e=p1, a=imag(p2)+100 p=real(p2)+PI q=2*PI*fn1(p/(2*PI)) r=real(p2)+PI-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 08-11-07 (A Riot of Colors [7.5])
by Jim Muth 08 Nov '07

08 Nov '07

FOTD -- November 08, 2007 (Rating 7.5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The name of today's image, "A Riot of Colors", says it all. It is perhaps the most colorful FOTD image of all time, helped in no small degree by myself. The parent fractal is the Z^(1.75)+C Mandeloid as it appears 11 levels up the complex logarithmic ladder, which could perhaps be more accurately described as a hyper-helix. As a matter of interest, the formula for calculat- ing the complex natural logarithm is: (1/2)ln(x^2+y^2)+i(atan(y/x)+2kPI) The logarithmic ladder, or hyper-helix, exists because k can be given any value from minus to plus infinity. Today we are at step +11 of the infinite ladder, where the parent appears as a single large oval bay with, strangely enough, two large period-2 buds, one on its east side, the other more irregular one on its northwest side. A large area of chaos extends north from the irregular bud, and today's scene lies just east of a larger minibrot lying near the northern tip of this area of chaos. The image is far too gaudy to earn a superior rating, but it is well worth a 7 plus the 1/2 point I gave myself for the little extra work I did on the color palette. The calculation time of 3-1/4 minutes is perhaps a bit slow for the total image, but the colors alone will assure that those who take the time to run the included parameter file will not be totally disappointed. Iteration frustration may also be avoided by visiting the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and viewing the finished image there. Typical late autumn conditions prevailed here at Fractal Central on Wednesday. Brisk northwest winds blew, the sunlight alterna- ted with dark scudding clouds, and the temperature reached only 43F 6C. Snug indoors, the fractal cats spent the day by the heat, warm as toast, while I kept warm fighting with a job that just would not do what the customer wanted. The next FOTD will be posted in 24 hours give or take a few. Until then, take much care, and be at ease with this mysterious world. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= A_Riot_of_Colors { ; time=0:03:18.17-SF5 on P4-2000 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC3 function=floor passes=1 center-mag=-0.30648810766/+1.86666607889/6240791/\ 1/77.5/-9.14082472e-009 params=1.75/0/11/0 float=y maxiter=32000 inside=0 logmap=160 periodicity=10 colors=000zNQmON`QJNQIBSE0SD0U90U80L40E2680G20D009\ 0080340420600900B00D30J90QG0WO4bWBibGnkNvrUzzZzvUz\ rQvnNnkJigGbdDX`9QX6LU3GQ09N04J00G00D00900600B00G0\ 0L00Q00W00`00e00k00p00v00z00n2DbDOQNbEZn3kz0vzz0mz\ 0gz2dz6`z9WzDSzIOzLJzOGzUDzX8zb4ze2zi0zn0zr0zv0vv0\ rv0nv0kv0gv0bv0Zv0Wv0Sv0Ov0Up0Xk0`g0db0zX0kU0nO0rJ\ 0zG0tI0rJ0pJ0nL0zL0mN0kN0iO0gO0eQ0eQ0bO2`O4ZO8XNBW\ NEUNISLLQLOOLUNJXLJ`JzdIggGZkEZnDLfIBYN4ZN0QS0NY0P\ b0QzxNztJzpGzmDzi9zd6zZ3zU0tO0nL0iO0eS0`W3WZ6Sb9Nd\ DJdGGeIDeL9eN4gQ2gS0iW0iX0i`0kb0ke0mg0mk0mm0pg0rb0\ vX0xS0zN0zI0zD0z86z3Ez0Nz0Wz0dz0mz8vzGzzQzz`zzizzt\ zzzzzvzznzzgzz`zzUzzNzzOzzdzzvzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz } frm:MandelbrotBC3 { ; by several Fractint users e=p1, a=imag(p2)+100 p=real(p2)+PI q=2*PI*fn1(p/(2*PI)) r=real(p2)+PI-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 -- 08-11-07 (A Riot of Colors [7.5])
by JimMuth＠aol.com 08 Nov '07

08 Nov '07

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FOTD 07-11-07 (Forever Fractured [6])
by Jim Muth 07 Nov '07

07 Nov '07

FOTD -- November 07, 2007 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image takes us into the parent fractal created when Z^(-1.1) is mixed with Z^(-2.2) and (1/C) is added. This somewhat oversized parent fractal consists of 3 large, nearly circular bays, with a large area of apparent chaos on the west side. There are also 2 fragmentary mandibles like those of a fire ant. It's not a very promising start, but I never give up on a fractal unless it is totally hopeless. The first thing I noticed was that the large area of chaos is filled with objects pretending to be minibrots, and that some of these are rather interesting. I decided to check just west of the largest 'minibrot', in an area consisting mostly of fractal sand, with occasional larger stones thrown in. I expected to find little of interest, but when I applied a very broad color palette I found that there is a subtle pattern hidden in the chaos. Once I emphasized this pattern, I found a previously invisible, symmetrical arrangement of elements that indicates the presence of either a dry valley or a real minibrot. Luckily, it turned out to be a minibrot, and that minibrot lies at the center of today's image. The minibrot is surrounded by a pattern equally as subtle as the pattern of the overall area. And it also needs to be emphasized by fine tuning the colors. Unfortunately, I seem to have gone a bit too far with the colors, resulting in a texture too rough and muddy to make a great image. But the rating of a 6 that I gave the image is fair enough. I named the image "Forever Fractured" because of the excessively rough texture of the image. The calculation time of 2-1/2 minutes will not be too much of a burden, but an even faster way to see the image is to view it on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Tuesday was a bit chilly around the edges, but a fine autumn day nevertheless here at Fractal Central, with a temperature of 50F 10C. The fractal cats, (designated so by me), were on their best behavior most all day. The only slip was when Cassie took her sharpened claws to the arm of my favorite chair. Other than this, my day went as good as could be expected. Only the day's fractal fell a bit short. But the next FOTD will be posted here in 24 hours, and who knows, it may be the best of all time. Until then, take care, and if the outer world is as real as the Mandelbrot set, then what's going on? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Forever_Fractured { ; time=0:02:30.61-SF5 on P4-2000 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandAutoCritInZ function=recip inside=0 center-mag=-2.453051913790731/+0.0431330890981556/\ 8.35236e+009/1/145/0 float=y params=1/-1.1/1/-2.2/\ 0/0/0/0 maxiter=3200 logmap=256 periodicity=10 colors=0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000\ 00000000z0zz0zz0zx0zs0zp0zk0vh0rd0ma0hX0cV0cQ0cO0c\ K0cH0cE0wB0w70w50w00w00c30Z50U90TB0OG0KH0GM0BQ07T0\ 3X00_00d00e00k00p00zw0zw0zw0zw0zw0zw0zw0zw0zz0zz0z\ zzzzzzzzzzzzz0zz0zz0zs0zh0za0zV0zO0zH0zB0z50z00z00\ z00n00n00a00a00a00d00d00d00d00p00p00z00z00z00z00z0\ 0z00z90zG0zO0zO0zV0za0ze0xh0sn0ns0hx0dz0_z0_z0az0a\ v0ds0dn0dk0ee0ed2h_3hX5hT7kQ7kM9kKBnGEnEGp9Hp7Kp3M\ s2Ms0Ov0Qv0Tv0Vx0Xx0_x0_s0ap0an0dk0de0dd0ea0e_3hV5\ hT7hQBkOEkKGnHHnGMnEOp9Qp7Tp5Xs3_s0av0ev0hv0kx0nx0\ sz0vz0xz0zz0zz0zz9zzKzzVzzezzszzszzszzszzszzszzszz\ szzszz0zz0zz0zv0zn0ze0ze0zd0za0z_0z_0zX9zVKzTVzTez\ QszOzzMzzMzzKzzHzxGzxGzxEzvBzvBzs9zv7zx5zz5zz3zz2z\ z0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz2zz5zz7zz9\ zzBzzEzzGzzKzzMzzOzzQzzTzzVzz_zzazzdzzezzhzznzzkzz\ hzzezzdzzazz_zz_zzXzzzzzz } frm:MandAutoCritInZ {; 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)+(p4)), 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 06-11-07 (Caught in an Orbit [7.5])
by Jim Muth 06 Nov '07

06 Nov '07

FOTD -- November 06, 2007 (Rating 7.5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: ALERT -- TODAY'S FORMULA IS A NEW ONE! SAVE IT! Monday evening I reached the point where I could no longer endure the flawed MandelbrotBC2 formula, with its ground level at +3.14159... so I added PI to the fifth line of the BC2 formula and named the tweaked version MandelbrotBC3. Today's image was created with the BC2 formula and converted to the BC3 formula, which explains the odd value for real(p2). (The value was 89 in the BC2 version; the value in the BC3 version is 89 minus PI.) In addition, I generalized the function. Today's fractal was created by the expression Z^(1.09)+C, which is so close to being linear that one could hardly expect it to produce an interesting fractal. But we are dealing here with fractals, and fractals, even those of such a low order, do not always behave in a predictable manner, especially when they are calculated 85.8584... levels up the logarithmic ladder. At this height, the parent fractal of today's image resembles a torpedo. Not surprisingly, the minibrot in today's image also resembles a torpedo, or perhaps a rocket ship that has landed on a lost planet circling the red-dwarf star Wolf-359. I named today's image "Caught in an Orbit" for a reason I have long since forgotten. The rating of a 7-1/2 includes the extra work I put into the coloring and also minor task of writing the new formula. The calculation time of 2-1/2 minutes is slightly slow, but the image is worth it, and relief from iteration pains is available on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where the pre-rendered image is posted for instant viewing. Monday turned out better than expected here at Fractal Central. The skies were sunny, the wind was light, and the temperature reached 57F 14C. The fractal cats checked the pigeon situation, then spent most of the afternoon on their shelf in the sun. Rain moved in after dark, but by then it had already been a fine day. My day was close to average, the way every day should be. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and how many visionaries does it take to see an actual fractal? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Caught_In_An_Orbit { ; time=0:02:35.44-SF5 on P4-2000 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC3 center-mag=-1.8897526870\ 35/+16.753530446161/2324853/1/-170/0 params=1.09/0\ /85.858407346/3500 float=y function=floor maxiter=36000 inside=255 logmap=135 periodicity=10 colors=000YSCVRAXR9WRAWRAVRBVQBVQBUPCUPCTODTNDTNDS\ MESNESNERNFRMFQLGQLGQKGPKHPJHPJHNIGLHFKGFIFEGDEFBD\ D9CB9CA8B87B66A5693591580683B96G99L9CO9FSAHSAK_ANb\ AQfBTjBWnBYqBhzCZnCZmCZlC_kC_jC_iC_hD_gD`fD`eD`dD`\ cDabDaaDa`Ea_EaZEbYEbXEbWEbVEbUE`TG_SHZRIYRJXQKVPL\ UOMTONSNORMPPLQOLRNKSMJTLIUJIVIHWHGXGFYFFZHH_IJ`JK\ aKMbLNcNPeOQgPSiQTkRVmTWoUYqVZsW`uXawZcx_dy`fzagzb\ izcjzahy`fxZdwYbtX`qVZnUXkTVhRTeQRbPP_NNXMLULJPJHK\ IFFHDBFB9E96D84H79L7DP7IT7MX7Q`6Ve6Zk6cq6gw6kt8jq9\ inBhlCglDfkFejGdiHdiJchKbgLafN`eO_eQZdRZcSYbUXbVWa\ WV`YU_ZT__TY`UXaUWbVVcVTdVSeWRfWQgWOgXNhXMiXLjYJkY\ IlYHmZGnZFnZHk`JiaLgbNecPbdR`eSZfUZgW_hY`i_ajabkcc\ lddmfenhfojgplhqnirojsmkpllnkmkzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzmmz } frm:MandelbrotBC3 { ; by several Fractint users e=p1, a=imag(p2)+100 p=real(p2)+PI q=2*PI*fn1(p/(2*PI)) r=real(p2)+PI-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 05-11-07 (Spectral Encounter [7])
by Jim Muth 05 Nov '07

05 Nov '07

FOTD -- November 05, 2007 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image is named "Spectral Encounter". I named it when I pondered the fact that the image is not really there. It is an evaporated image, a ghost if you will, made manifest by the 'bof61' inside fill. Since ghosts are not supposed to be real, I could give the image a rating no higher than a 7, but it's actually a rather pleasant diversion, whose only drawback is the slow calculation time of 15-1/2 minutes on my fast P4-2000 machine and almost 1-1/2 hours on the slow old P200. The image itself is indescribable, vaguely resembling some exotic tropical jungle. There is a midget at the center, but it lies far beyond the resolution limit. In fact, the resolution is already starting to break down in the actual image. The 'mathtolerance' entry is necessary to assure that the parameter file renders at the correct magnitude of 3.66*10^12. The generating expression combines various negative portions of Z^(-1.1) and Z^(-11.1) then adds (1/C). Before it is evaporated the resulting parent fractal is an immensely oversized thing consisting mostly of rings and requiring several outzooms to fit completely onto the screen. Today's scene lies in the East Valley area of a large minibrot not too far southeast of the origin. The frustrating wait for the parameter file to finish may be avoided by stopping by the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and viewing the already finished image there. A few too many clouds and a temperature a few degrees too chilly made Sunday only an average day here at Fractal Central. The fractal cats were not bothered by the temperature of 52F 11C, but those pesky pigeons pecking on the sidewalk annoyed them no end. Finally however the pigeons flew away and the cats settled down for their afternoon naps. My day was as good as could reasonably be expected. The next FOTD image and discussion will be posted at this same internet spot in about 24 hours. Until then, take care, and where will the universe be a google years from now? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Spectral_Encounter { ; time=0:15:31.59-SF5 on P4-2000 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandAutoCritInZ function=recip passes=1 center-mag=+7.365065632339196/-7.058195106026997/\ 3.660111e+012/1.0009/162.8253108182/0.065113202793 params=-5/-1.1/-11/-11.1/0/1e+100/0/0 float=y maxiter=6000 inside=bof61 logmap=1274 periodicity=10 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=000aKWbOUZSRVWOR_LNcIJgGFeDBcA7`74_58X9BVDE\ TGHRVKPNNN`RKVUIYXGa_EdbCheAkcEmbHn`Ko_NpYQqXUsVXt\ U_uSbvRewA63D95GB6IE7KG8NJ9QLBSOCUQDXSE_VFaXHc_Ifa\ JidKkfLnhMogNpfOqfPpePoeQodRndRmcSmbTmbUmaUnaVn`Wm\ `WjZTgXRdVPaTPZRPWPPTNPQLPNJNKJLHIJFIKEIKCIKBIKAIK\ EJKHKKKKKNLKQLKTMKWMHZNEaNBdO8gO5_QKTSYMUkFWyJ`kMe\ ZPjMSo9Ss5XdT`RpbQodQofQogQniQnkQnmQmnPmpPmrPltPlu\ PlwPkyPkzPkyQhxQfwQdvQbuR_tRYsRWsRUrSRqSPpSNoSLnTI\ mTGlTElTCiUEgUGeUIcUK`ULZUNXUPVVRTVTQVUOVWMVYKV_IV\ `NTZSQXXNVaKTfIS`HRVGQPGPJFODEN7EM4aW2xe5ph8ijBblE\ WnJ`lOekTjiYnhdVJbTHjREjSCfSAbN8XJ6TF4JF2IF0IJ6INC\ JRIJVOJYUI`_IcdM``QZYUWUYURaRNePKiMKrPKzUPvGGnELhC\ QbAVX8_F9`H9aJAaLAbNBcPBcQCdSCeUDeWDfYEg_EgaFhbFhc\ FgcGedHcdIbeI`eJ_fKYfKXeK_MUQWUZeUgnUpiUkeUfaUaYUX\ UUTQUOMUJIUEEU9AZ5Dc5Fh5Im5mr5mv5mz5mz5mz5mz5mz5az\ 5cz5fz5hz5kz5mz5iz7RzKQzM } frm:MandAutoCritInZ {; 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)+(p4)), 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: xfractint
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 04 Nov '07

04 Nov '07

. Hey keep this thread going! I just bought a new Alienware system, have setup multi partitions, and am now trying to drink up the nerve to install Ubuntu as a dual boot without hosing the original XP OS. My goal is to learn linux well enuf so I never need MS again - I do not, nor will ever have, vista. Obviously, one of the first things I will do with it is Xfractint. I played around with it a little a few years ago on Mandrake 8.1 but I was not impressed, maybe its better now ... .

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FOTD 04-11-07 (Rusted Blues [6])
by Jim Muth 04 Nov '07

04 Nov '07

FOTD -- November 04, 2007 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's fractal is an understudy, which comes from the FOTD boneyard. I had to dig there because I spent most of the day in the outdoors. But just because an image was created several months ago does not mean it has no value. In fact, today's 3-month-old evaporated fractal is a rather pleasant scene in the parent fractal that results when 11 parts of Z^(-11.1) are subtracted from Z^(-1.1), and it rates a 6. I named the image "Rusted Blues" because of its downbeat mood, dominated by deep blues and dull rusts. The calculation consumes all of 56 seconds on the fast machine and 5 minutes on the slow one. The image may also be seen on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Thin morning clouds cleared away to a beautiful afternoon with a temperature of 54F 12C here at Fractal Central on Saturday. It was such a fine day that Fractal Lady and I could not resist taking the day off to enjoy the great outdoors. After being left alone all day, the fractal cats were sulky when we returned, but a generous serving of tuna soon restored their good spirits. The next FOTD, hopefully a new one, will appear right here in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and be present at all times and places. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Rusted_Blues { ; time=0:00:56.91-SF5 on P4-2000 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandAutoCritInZ function=recip passes=1 center-mag=+1.07119400116945200/+0.000053380183571\ 27/949037.1/1/150/-1.04674938655041627e-006 params=1/-1.1/-11/-11.1/0/1e+100/0/0 float=y maxiter=500 inside=bof61 logmap=20 periodicity=10 colors=000SK0FG0IE0KD0NB0QA0X80S50H0IcM0R9Z3DV6Gc8\ JgANdCKpEKvGKiIRqMSiQSrUTqSWpQYpOZmNamLbmJemIfmGim\ EjmDlmKnmQpmWrmasmhumnvmtxmzxmwsmtmmqhmnbmkYmhSmeN\ mbIx_EyYHuWJrVLoTNlRPhQReOTbMV_LXXJZTH`QGbNEdKDfHH\ bGL_GPWFTTFXPE_MEcIDgFDkBCo8Cr5CeFETPGGZI4gKE_JNSI\ WLHdDGm6Fn8Gn9GnBHnCHnDIoFIoGJoHJoJKoKKpMLpNLpOMpQ\ MpRNpSNlTMiULfVLbWK_XKXYJUZJQ_IN`HKaHGbGDcGAdF7dFA\ bGDaGG`GJZHMYHOXHRVIUUIXTI_RJbQJdPJ`OKXOLUOMQOMNON\ JNOGNPCNP9NQ5NR2NR7MQBLQFKQJKQOJQSIQWHP_HPdGPhFPlE\ PpEPkDRfDSaCTXCUSBVNBWIAXEAYRGgbMpaLn`Km_JlZIjYIiX\ HhWGfVFeUFdTEbSDaRC`RC_UGbWJeZMh`QjcTmeWpgZriTjkNc\ mHXoBQp5Jm8LjBNgDPeGQbJS_LUYOVVRXSTZPW`NZaK`cHceFe\ fM`dSWbYS`cNZiJXoEVuAUsCXrEZqG`pIboKdmMflOhkQjjSli\ TnkYkmahofeqjbso_usXwwUsuSotRlrPhqOepManLZmJVkISjG\ OiFLgDHfCEdAAc97b8CciHdhLehPfgTggXhf`ifdjfhkellepm\ dtndxodunesneqmeomelmejle } frm:MandAutoCritInZ {; 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)+(p4)), 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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