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FOTD 16-02-07 (FOTD for Feb 16, 07 [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 17 Feb '07

17 Feb '07

FOTD -- February 16, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: To create today's image I took some Z^(-3) and subtracted half as much Z^(-4) from it. With very little time to spare, I'll not try to describe the parent fractal, which really must be seen to be appreciated. But I will say that today's image is located just off the negative X-axis. Having found only 5 spare minutes to spend on today's fractal, I gave the image neither name nor rating. But with a supersonic calculation time of under one minute, not much effort will have been wasted if the humdrum image fails to be worth the work. And as is always the case, the finished image is or soon will be posted to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Ice and bitter cold temperatures kept both man and cats solidly ensconced indoors here at Fractal Central on Friday. The man was very busy; the cats, who never go out anyway, were happy by the heat. Today looks to be a repeat. To try to get ahead in the non-fractal work, I will post no FOTD on Feb. 17. If all goes well, the next FOTD will appear on Feb. 18. As always, I give no guarantee. Until next time, take care, and be on your best behavior. A fractal may be watching. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Feb_16_07 { ; time=0:00:58.50--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip center-mag=-2.54282062350601700/+0.422829527459484\ 40/5.294525e+007/1/130/-3.23036161304773861e-005 params=1.4/-3/-0.7/-4/0/525 float=y maxiter=750 inside=0 periodicity=10 colors=000TZVLOODDH723625627629Lv4DU8xMljHbXCUJ7KQ\ uVLgQGULBGGnTI_KFLBDloNYZJKIF0fc2TU4FK_nTxg1bhQUYM\ MNIECEPreI`VCJLL7yH5lD4_93NmjMANI8HEUHrODgwwzWUVPE\ AQQAQ`Avt`lbhcLofUQib0XMKVXJUgJY70eAEmDSuGe1gXlcjd\ V0WN3NG6E99ExLCiIAVG8GDzM3kH5YC7K79UvTMcNELHm9ES5C\ BsLtjGcWENHC0bx3K_JSfMQyGIhBASUcvILZcG9SBAH6BVTE71\ YmkwZWfKHRWzBNeBEMBSygHWR3OW4GP59I9G28B5768OwLJhIF\ VGAGDpkkrqTedOUSKIFFtwmghcVVUIGKcYvVQjNIZEANx4oe3a\ O2OGmtPmQ1t73a95KARutKbdDKQnw8SVAoEgT8RbFsUBgM8XE5\ MBWT8HKnqC2_l4O_5DNhGkP9TIaOCKHDAgB8Z96R74JYNAOGBF\ 9BbRrMEXqqha_XMJMS4fM3ZH3RB2JHkUE_PBPK8DF`UeTNYLGQ\ D9IrGbJdWVsPOeLITICFEgfsPMX6SH6LF6FE68CpFj`AZL6NhE\ XZBRP8MF5GdIPTCKH7Fz8eg6VP4LCp2Ac59R77E9V3GM2EE2Cl\ r4UQYYQxKE_NgbngfSNRtEEV8CtPujzDk8j`6aR5TG3KtdZVLN\ 2w14c55L8fc4XU6OL8FBArzPaeKMMFGLfDGZBBR86JLMwsYTQu\ Lkq1fSoUJaIAOUHqMCbE7P`ja } 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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No FOTD for Feb 15
by Jim Muth 15 Feb '07

15 Feb '07

Sorry fractal fans. There is just no time available fo me to find a fractal and write a discussion today. I'll try again tomorrow, but there is no guarantee. Jim Muth

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FOTD 14-02-07 (FOTD for Feb 14, 07 [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 14 Feb '07

14 Feb '07

FOTD -- February 14, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: With a huge load of work and near a foot of snow to be dealt with, there is no time to write a discussion for today's fractal. Here is the raw image. I hope it is worth the 5-1/2 minute effort. And don't forget to check the image on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Feb_14_07 { ; time=0:05:32.36--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=t center-mag=-0.01362664491001561/+0.020755643795667\ 90/2.13248e+007 params=1/1/1/3.5/0/0 float=y maxiter=1500 inside=255 periodicity=10 colors=000g_aebVcdPTWbIOpWfbkUgzIlteHc`BNX56T0JXLW\ _dgbx``jtyDrxIpxMnwQlwUfrbanjXjrZfG8rCBcIEQOHCU9RS\ 2dR6dQ9dQDdPGdPDYJBRD9L8XUAsaBge9Wi7Km5LlbR`gXPk2x\ WEvXPtYQhVRYSSNPTCM_z_eYSKs2Of7SVCWJH1IaAFYJCUS9Qi\ 8xf7nd7da7Vh4BC5tI6kO6bU7UfK5VSVXMSYHQZCOQUJUMKXEL\ ysZlVSNigR_aUQXXGRIpiRUYznZgRodKeaDWUxoWfeYPWANsNF\ b11mA3fJ4_S6TuDckbXeNRhXmeOcbFVJTvONlSIcWCVfMubEc2\ oME`MPMMrdmkTceIVk6qg7fc7WL0ZQ3UV5QGYCrLTH0EQlBVSH\ F0CM3GT5J3igKQX_fP_PN_y3_k8_YD_KIa4d`5_`6V_7QmxRfY\ O8RIM81bao`M`KXYSKS1jDA`GJRISVKAYGJcISeK9poGdgNU`U\ ITcblbVeaNZ`FSngpiVedJW4RHQkYT`VVRSYHPPY_NIzRFoUCe\ X9WkjfgX_cKTwVUoNRgFOk4zg5lc6ZrqYhUSL9AQ8EV7ITcbVV\ YXNUZFQFnYQTSWPKYGLD_HPLKfgLdYMbPM`GMc_1aLCYyw1LLA\ HMJEMSAMHRDMMGRHIWCKsoXl`TeMP07iI7YU_MWSMXLMZEMgCz\ dAla8ZvxAnfEfPIhAWe9Tc8Ra7ODZo2NOEHNPCM_h3_QD4abKM\ Ug6ezhylQeQZ9vXbnOXfFRcuz } 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 13-02-07 (Fractal Racquets [Rating 7)
by Jim Muth 13 Feb '07

13 Feb '07

FOTD -- February 13, 2007 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image is late. In fact, with the current work load here at Fractal Central and even more work due in, it's lucky today's FOTD appeared at all. But since the image did make it, I must give a bit of info about it. The parent fractal is a grossly oversized thing -- a roughly circular line, with things that could best be described as tennis racquets attached to it. These racquets were the inspiration for the name "Fractal Racquet. The scene of today's image is on a filament near one of the smaller racquets. The generating formula combines various portions of Z^(-1.18) and Z^(-11.8), then adds (1/C), creating a giant fractal with unusual potential. After a thorough study of all the tiny racquets in the scene, I named the image "Fractal Racquets". The calculation time of 3-3/4 minutes is thankfully brief. And as always, the already-calculated image is or soon will be posted to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> An unexpectedly mild day on Monday gave a brief break from the prolonged cold. But snow and ice are forecast for tomorrow and Wednesday, so stay tuned. The fractal cats were distracted all day, watching the ceiling. They must think they hear mice in the woodwork. But cats will be cats, and only they know what they were watching for. In my department the work is nearing a peak. If the next few FOTD's fail to appear, it will be a sign I have had no chance to do them. So tune in in 24 hours to see what happens next. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Fractal_Racquets { ; time=0:03:48.28--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=1 center-mag=+17.45787701233519000/+15.9569373194939\ 0000/211810.2/1/-150/-3.9476924986389661e-006 params=4/-1.18/-1/-11.8/-1.55/0 float=y maxiter=1400 inside=0 periodicity=10 colors=000YIGVKKSMOOOSLQWIS_EUcBWg8Yk9ZjA_jB`iCaiD\ bhDchEdgFegGfgHgfIhfIieJjeKkdLldMmcNncNocPp`RpYTqV\ VqTXqQZrN`rLbrIdsFfsChsAjt7lt4mt2jp4gl6dh8ad9Z`BWY\ DTUFQQGNMIKIKHEMFBN6bBBYGGTKLPOQKTQFXUB`SAaR9aP8bO\ 8bN7cL6cP5dN5_M4`L4`J3aI2YH2YI4_J6`K8bLAbMBdNDeODh\ PHlQJiRKoSNlSOqTRpUSsVUsWVvXYwYZxZby_az`ezajzbgzbh\ zQVfEHQFGRFFRGESGDSHCTHBTIAUIAUJ9VJ8VK7WK6WL5XL4XL\ 4X_UVnmKonKoiKodKoiKojKojKptKptKptKpuKpuKpucqudque\ qvfqvgqvmqvqqvurwxrwzrwzrwzrwzstzsrzspzsngtlftjdtg\ ctebuc`ua_u_YuYXvVWvTUvRTvPSwNQwLPwINwGMxELxCJxAIx\ 8Hs7Ln7Oi7Se7V`7YW7aS7dN7hI7kE7nD7nC7oB7oA7o97oD9l\ HBiKDgOFdRGbVI_ZKYaMVeOThPQlROpTLsVJwXGzYEtOSoEej5\ smFYpPCoREnTGnUImWKlXMlZOk_QjaSjcUidWhfYhg_giagjcc\ ha`f_YdZVcXSaWO_ULZSIXRFVPCUODLGED9F52RBJbH_mMpnOo\ nQnnSnnUmnWlnYln_knajncjneinghnihf`g_TgSKfLCfE4fZ4\ dr4bp7_nAXlDUjFRhIOaHCaFC } 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 12-02-07 (Swiss Cheese Fractal [Rating 7)
by Jim Muth 12 Feb '07

12 Feb '07

FOTD -- February 12, 2007 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's fractal image gives a sample of what goes on in the fractal that results when Z^(+0.95) is combined with Z^(-0.95) and straight C is added. The first thing that happens is the evaporation of the parent fractal, and this is not due to an excessive bailout radius. Today's parent fractal is so far gone in fact that it has degenerated into a smooth-edged circle, with only a bit of fractal action on its western extremity. Today's scene is located in what I assume to be the partially- evaporated remnants of the bud side of the north branch of Sea- horse Valley. Most of the coloring effect was achieved by rendering the image with the outside set to 'imag'. I named the image "Swiss Cheese Fractal" since to me at least, that's what it looks like. And I rated it at a 7, since I consider it above the recent FOTD average. The calculation time of 6-3/4 minutes is longer than yesterday's super-quick image, but still fast as fractal times go. The fastest way of all to view the image however is to go to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where it is or soon will be posted for public viewing. Light winds, ample sun and a temperature of 37F 3C here at Fractal Central on Sunday made conditions pretty average. The fractal cats complemented the weather by being on their average behavior. In my world, things were still quite busy, and will stay that way for a week or two. But regardless, the next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and fractal luck be with you. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= SwissCheeseFractal { ; time=0:06:43.47--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=-1.44286471691316400/+0.032918163027620\ 59/557090.1/1/-12.5/-1.65303069850353257e-007 params=1/0.95/1/-0.95/0/0 float=y maxiter=1500 inside=0 outside=imag periodicity=10 colors=000caWbbWbcWadWaeV`fV`gV_hV_iVZjVZkVYjWXiWX\ hXWgXWfXVeYVdYUcYUbZTaZT`ZS__SZ_RY_RX`QW`PVaPUaOTa\ OSbNRbNQbMPcMOcLNcLMdKLdKKdJJeJIeIHfHGfHFfGEgGDgFC\ gFBhEAhE9hD8iD7iC6iC5jB4jB4jA6iA8i9Ah9Ch9Dh8Fg8Hg7\ Jg7Lf7Mf6Of6Qe5Se5Ud5Vd4Xd4Zc3`c3bc3cb2eb2gb1ia1ka\ 1la3kZ4kX6kV7kT9kRAkPBkNDkLEkJGkHHkFIkDHlEGlEFmFEm\ FEmFDnGCnGBoHAoHAoH9pI8pI7qJ6qJ6qJ5rK4rK3sL2sL2sL3\ rK3qK3pK4oK4nK4mJ5lJ5lJ5kJ5jJ6iJ6hI6gI7fI7fI7eI7dI\ 8cH8bH8aH9`H9`H9_GAZGAYGAXGAWGBVGBUFBUFCTFCSFCRFCQ\ FDPEDOEDOEENEEMEELDFKDFJDFIDFIDGHDGGCGFCHECHDCHCCH\ CCw7ks8go8dk9ag9Yc9V_ASWAPSALOBIKBFTGvSFsRFqQFnQEl\ PEiOEgOEdNDbMD_MDYLDVKCTKCQJCOICLIBJHBGGBE`BN_BMZB\ MYBLYBLXBLWBKWBKVBKUBJUBJTBJSBISBIRBIQBHQBHPBGOBGO\ BGNBFMBFMBFLBEKBEKBEJBDIBDIBDHBCGBCkNUeLR`JOWHLQFI\ LDFy3Tx4Sw4Sv4Su4Rt4Rs4Rs5Qr5Qq5Qp5Po5Pn5Pm5Om6Ol6\ Ok6Nj6Ni6Nh6Ng6Mg7Mf7Me7L } 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 11-02-07 (Fractal Splat [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 11 Feb '07

11 Feb '07

FOTD -- February 11, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: I gave today's image a name. It looks so much like a burst paint ball that I named it "Fractal Splat". I did not rate it however. A quick look will show why I gave it no rating. The image came about when I checked the Z^(1.23)+C Mandeloid 321 levels up the logarithmic ladder. At this level, the parent fractal resembles a Mandeloid with a long twisting filament stretching off to the southeast. Bits of disconnected filament lie scattered well beyond the main filament. Today's scene is located on a node of one of these disconnected bits of filament. Today's image might not be the best of all time, but it certainly is one of the fastest. It calculates in just over 1/2 minute on my tired old machine. On one of the newer units, it will be even faster. But the fastest way of all to enjoy today's big fractal splat is to visit the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and view it there. The temperature made it up to 36F 2C today. Though this was still below normal, the ample sunshine and lower wind made the day feel reasonably bearable. At least the fractal cats agreed when I let their noses sniff the outside air. The non-fractal work still is very heavy, as it will remain for at least a week or so. Then I hope things will return closer to a state of normalcy. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and see the pretty fractals. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Fractal_Splat { ; time=0:00:37.98--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 center-mag=+1.8555056755\ 91762/-0.91202704583663640/1500.458 params=1.23/0/\ 321/0 float=y maxiter=1500 inside=0 periodicity=10 colors=000clGejIggLidOkaRl_TjWSiTShQSgNSeKRdHRcERb\ BRKwyJqtJkoJejJ`eNYiQWmUTqXRu_PyYQvXRtVSrUTpTUn_Xk\ f_hmbfeW_YQURKOJEHB8Bj2tj0t_3bP6LF94iSaeOdaLgZHjVE\ mSApO7sL4uTEs_OqgYongmbelRdkGck6QNDMKJJIPGGWCDa9Bg\ 69m37gB9bJAXRBSZCMfDHmE8OZ7TX6XV6aT5eR5jP4nN4rMApN\ GnOLlORjPXhQagQKZJ2QC4TG6VK8XOA_SCaWEc_GebHcWIaQJ_\ JKYDLW6MU0SP8YKGcFNiAVo5bt1ir8epEanKYlQUjWRbVXWVbP\ UhHUnATt3TyBOoIKePGWWCMb8CW9HPALIBQBCU4DY6Ia7Ne8Sh\ 9XlA`omfemgdnhdnhcoicoicif_ccWYaTSZPMXMGUIBSFCTHDT\ IEUJFUKGVLGVMHWNIWOJXPKXQKYRLYSMZTNZUO_VO_WP_XQ`YR\ `ZSa_Ta`TbaUbbVccWcdXdeXdfYegZeh_fi`fj`fkZdiYcgXbe\ WadV`bUZ`TY_SXYRWWQVVOTTNSRMRPLQOKPMJNKIMJHLHGKFFJ\ EEHDDGCCFBBEAAD99C90008B87A77866755644543432321210\ 10d6Hb5G`5F_5EY5EW4DV4CT4CR4BQ3AO3AM39L38J28I27G26\ E26D15B14914813602402301100IoXHmVGkUGiTFgSEfREdQDb\ PD`NCZMBYLBWKAUJYu7_rAaoD } 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 04-02-07 (Garden of Creation [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 10 Feb '07

10 Feb '07

FOTD -- February 04, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: For a change, today's image has been given a name. After a moment's pondering I named it "Garden of Creation". A whimsical set of parameters set the stage for today's fractal effort, which unlike the origin sometimes attributed to the universe, definitely had a creator. The universe came into being because it could be no other way. Whether that can be considered creation depends on one's individual philosophy. There are many creation stories among the world's many cultures, not the least of which is the story of the Garden of Eden. Today's image gives a fractal peek at that primordial garden of perfect happiness. We see trees of the most fantastic kind bearing unearthly fruit ready for the picking. I have not yet spotted the two dwellers in the garden, but I assume they are in there somewhere. Though I did give the image a name, I declined to give it a rating. But this does not mean it is in any way inferior. The render time of a brief 3-1/4 minutes is short enough for the most impatient. Those with balky computers may view the garden on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Crystal blue skies, a biting wind, and a temperature of 30F -1C made it chilly today here at Fractal Central. The next few days are due to be even colder. The fractal cats were quiet. As long as they have their heat, they do not concern themselves with outdoor conditions. My day was very busy. The fractal is serendipitous. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and why am I myself? Could it be mere definition? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Garden_of_Creation { ; time=0:03:13.34--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip center-mag=+8.69396837922494500/-7.290728005466102\ 00/26620.07 params=-0.03/-2.3/-0.225/-1.3/0/0 float=y maxiter=1600 inside=0 logmap=yes symmetry=none periodicity=10 sound=off colors=000bdobeobeobeobfoafpafpagpagpagp`gq`hq`hq`\ hq_ir_ir_ir_jr_jrZjsZksZksZksxv2wu4vu5vu6ut8tt9ttA\ stBssDrsEqsFqsHprIorJorKnrMnqNmqOlqQlqRkpSkpTjpVio\ W1`o2Yl3Wj4Uh4Rf5Pd6Nb6K_7IY8GW8DU9BSA9QA7OD6NG6MJ\ 5MM5LP4KR4KU4JX3I_3Ib2He2Ggmzi7HkmzmFJomzqNLsmzuVM\ rmzp`QnmvlfTjmmhlXfmcbmV_kcXiQTgUQeKNcQJaFGaCDYA9Y\ 76U43T2ENDPHN_CYj6gt1qifpdak_YfVTaQPYLKTGGOBCKCDLD\ EMDFNEGOEHPFHPFIQGJRGKSHLTHLTIMUJNVJOWKPXKQYLQYLRZ\ MS_MT`NUaNUaOVbPWcPXdQYeQZfRZfR_gS`hGIkHKkILkJMlJN\ lKOlLQmMRmMSmNTnOUnPWoZksQXoQYoRZpS_pTapTbqUcqVdqW\ erWgrXhrYisZjsiYPhZQhZRg_Sg_Tg`Uf`VfaWfaXeaYebZeb_\ dc`dcaddbcdccddceebefbfgbfhagiagjahk`hl`hm`in_io_j\ p_jqZkrZkspPaoQboRbnRcnScmTdmTdlUelVekVfkWfjXgjXgi\ YhiYhhZih_ig_jg`jfakfakeblecldcmddmcdncenbfobfoagp\ ahp`hq`iq_jr_jrZksgZjf_kf_kf_kf`ke`le`lealealealdb\ mdbmdbmdcmdcmccnccncdncdn } 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 10-02-07 (FOTD for Feb 10, 2007 [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 10 Feb '07

10 Feb '07

FOTD -- February 10, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's fractal formula takes Z^(1.15), subtracts Z^(0.15) from it, then adds straight C. The resulting parent fractal is a main bay. It is not a Mandeloid with a main bay, it is simply a main bay without the Mandel buds. It has the expected East Valley, but only very tiny indents mar the smoothness of its shoreline. Today's scene is located on the western shore of the bay, just north of the X-axis. I seem to be getting into a rut, but once again I feel that the image failed to receive the effort needed to be worth a name or rating. So I merely gave it a catalog listing and let it go unrated. Actually, considering that it was done with the traditional outside=iter method, it's an unusually lively image. And its render time of under 7 minutes lies just beyond the limits of slowness. Perhaps the most convenient way to enjoy the image is to view it on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where it and earlier FOTD images are posted for quick access. Lots of sun, less wind, and a temperature of 34F 1C made Friday comparatively pleasant here at Fractal Central. The fractal cats must have agreed, because they were in unusually good moods most all day. Their only complaint came when their tuna treat was not served on time. My day was unusually busy again. The rush is good for business, but the stress is bad for both body and spirit. BTW, fractals are the best stress fighter I know of, and the next one will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and a fractal a day keeps the blues away. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Feb_10_07 { ; time=0:06:48.62--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=+0.66508559491550070/+0.043565252104092\ 71/3.107538e+012/0.9999 params=1/1.15/-1/0.15/0/0 float=y maxiter=1000 inside=0 periodicity=10 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=000_G`OUiCfq8Sp`H0z7E6eHQVVhLgdMa`NXYNSWIZU\ DeT8k`RD_ISZAfZ2uN4aC6I4fCE9_GCSIELJc5KGEOivN_dMRO\ 5gO9`JDVFHOByicdWNbotXccRTNKLtLKcLJN0blBSSsQ_aMLq4\ f`BPHUxIRjJOYKLKNRCMOALL8W0DS6BOC9lAgbDVUGJLFkLGYL\ HKbiOUWFsgugZdWQOTiU7CfYwUUlORbIOSCl_VZja75IECCfHM\ WIE2Ma9KRFJH`K8VJ7QI78tiCj_F`QIRGhY4bU5XQ6RM70RB6O\ ABM9GK8UewPUXca3US5p2B`A9s`jaRRlu6Za773`5R89O7DM7H\ K71yn6ncBcTGTI80HC5EF9CIE9TuOQgINVCndd_TOSzFQnDOcB\ MT9aZ6WT7QN7MVULOIsh4ja5aV6TO763f6jVc`PJenKUTJaoKS\ Tg08a07W07Q07e0QZ0JS0DM00L0M6ww1iwkY05_1DR4`pueWWV\ PJTZBPQ9jRhO3GYgSU`MRVHOOCy9tyjtk`cYRNvYnlUccQTUMI\ DMmGKZJJLazNWmHQbCNbeMWULPIrcUiYOaTITNCMOKxAXjDOYG\ FkSMdPIYNERKAUvX2Lo7KcCJTHIIXwKTiFPWB`gzVZgQQPy3xn\ 7jdBYVFKBMMGKEsk9jc8aX8TP7Kr`LhTL_MLREwesm_fcUVUOJ\ ryifjXWWKCZBHQ9kKYdJRYJKRIDgBt_EcSGNl5oVXlRSZONLX8\ 2`mUXeOTYIPQCVixSbjQWYNPK } 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
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 10 Feb '07

10 Feb '07

. AOTD -- February 09, 2007 (Actually there won't be an Animation-Of-The-Day until the advent of quantum computing or unless I can OC a 486 chip to several GHz and run DOS 6.22 with it; however I will post them as I can ...) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's animation is taken from Jim Muth's FOTD -- February 04, 2007, where we step back to (4.069e-5) and then zoom in to the original image at (2.66e4). With a little imagination, one can see the Big Bang originating the Universe from formless void, followed by chaos amidst celestial objects and nebula, finally resulting in the Crown of the First Creation, the Garden of Eden. Like Muth, I do not see those two characters either, although I suspect they are there, hiding behind a fractal tree pondering the mystery of good and evil, and whether or not they should take a hit off that forbidden fractal fruit. A modest effort for this one and the short duration give it a rating of 5; the render time of (55 hrs), though quite modest by the usual standards, would definitely offend the patience of just about everyone. However you can forego the effort and just download it by going to the AOTD web sites at: <http://www.fractal-animation.net/ufvp.html> <http://www.fractal-animation.net/index.html> or using the direct link: http://www.fractal-animation.net/vid/chaoscreation.zip for the 4.5 MEG, 30 second 640x480 WMV file. The December-January Winter blast appears to be over, and signs of the Spring ("New Life") Season are appearing, complete with sunshine, warm temperatures and longer days. Concurrent with this, the yipping and howling of the fractal coyotes in the South valley just below Fractal Animation Central has been picking up considerably at night. I find it a rather pleasant sound as I am drifting off to sleep, punctuated as it is with the occassional sounds of fractal cows and horses from the ranches just beyond. What they are saying is anyone's guess; I really do believe animals talk to each other, even between species, albiet perhaps not with the sophistication of us naked apes. My day was very busy, as tomorrow will be also. Research never stops. But these animations just keep coming, and I have 3, possibly a new 4th soon, systems bored with nothing else to do. The next one is due in (?). Until then, take care, And remember: "All the Universe is a Fractal, and all the men and women merely pixels" ..........Shakespeare (were he alive today) Cheers Jack Of TraDeZ .

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FOTD 09-02-07 (FOTD for Feb 09, 2007 [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 09 Feb '07

09 Feb '07

FOTD -- February 09, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's pleasant fractal has nothing unusual to boast. It is simply an attractively colored midget in the parent fractal that results when 2 parts of Z^(0.25) are combined with Z^2, and C is added. This parent fractal is basically a Mandelbrot set twisted out of its familiar shape and surrounded with extra debris and assorted holes. Ignoring all the extra stuff, I found today's scene in the East Valley area of the parent. Since the image is so ordinary, I gave it no name or rating. But it is still a well-colored image that renders in a short 5-1/2 minutes. The image may also be seen by viewing it on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> The sun shone brilliantly here at Fractal Central on Thursday, but the cold temperature of 27F -3C and a brisk wind made it quite unpleasant to be out of doors. The fractal cats do not go out of doors, so they were unconcerned. My day was far too busy for comfort. The next FOTD will likely appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and iterate strongly. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Feb_09_07 { ; time=0:05:32.74--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=-1.24706980884067300/-0.211466985272967\ 80/3.49043e+007/1/-22.4999975869287603/-6.55425778\ 190582564e-006 params=1/2/2/0.25/0/0 float=y maxiter=1000 inside=0 logmap=86 periodicity=10 colors=0000zJ0y00w00u00r00o05l04i04f14c23`23Y23V12\ S12P12M11I11E01A0sOzpMxmKvjIrfGnbFjZDeVCaRAXN9SJ7N\ F6JB4E739314YjFMVABF5QprNjlKegI`aFVXDQRALM7FG5AB25\ 5M7bJ6YG5TD4OB3J82EzhXwdUs`RnXOiTLdPIYLFRGCKC9D866\ 43255133011HgvFboDYhBTb9OW7JQ5EJ39D146LkXJgUHcRG_P\ EXMCTKBPH9MF8IC6EA4B7375132VfSPZNKSIFLEAE9574xr0UR\ 0KDuA6T4Tn3Qh3Nc2KZ2HU2EP1BK18F05A025hlo`cfUWYMOQF\ GH788KkoIfjGbeEY`CUXAQS9LN7HI5DE389144E`aDYZCWWBTU\ ARR9OP8MM7JK6HH5EF4CC39A277145022W5lT4hR4eP3aM3ZK3\ VI2SG2OD2LB1H91E61A4072034dX3ZS3UO2PK2KG1FC1A8054x\ tyrnslimgdha_bXVXRPSMKMGFGBAB555hnN`eJUYFMPBFH7sF5\ rE5rE5rD5rD5qD5qC5qC5qC5qB5pB5pB5pA5pA5pA5qXqmUmiS\ iePeaNaYLYUIURGR361NENJBJF9FB7B747323XAbUFZRKVOPSL\ UOIZLFcHChE9mA6r73y3mzkczaUzSKzJAz9bzXJzGXzCSzANz8\ zz6zz5zz3zz1zzgzzbzzZzzUzzQzzMzzHzzDzz8zz4zzUzzFzz\ kzzgzzdzzazzZzzWzzSzzPzzQ } 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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