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FOTD 23-07-07 (Somber Iterations [7])
by Jim Muth 23 Jul '07

23 Jul '07

FOTD -- July 23, 2007 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's fractal combines Z^(1.06) with a very small portion of Z^(10) before adding straight C. The resulting parent fractal is a fairly undistorted Mandelbrot set facing ESE, with a main stem that divides finer and finer like a tree, and a starburst of brilliant rays radiating from its Elephant Valley. The scene is located on one of the smaller branches near the tip of the main stem. My original idea was to find a midget on one of the bright rays radiating from Elephant Valley, but a bit of exploration showed that the inner detail of the rays is not critical, and therefore all apparent trails to midgets in this area will terminate in dry valleys. I named the image "Somber Iterations". Its funereal deep blue colors can hardly be called joyful. I rated the image at a 7 because even though it is not the most joyful of all time, it gets across its somber mood quite well. The calculation time of 23 seconds on the fast machine would be stretched to a still-fast 3 minutes on the slow unit. But the fastest and most convenient way of all to see the finished image is to view it on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> This near-perfect weather is becoming boring. Sunday brought sunny skies, a temperature of 81F 27C, low humidity and gentle winds to Fractal Central. The fractal cats alternated between sleeping, eating, and playing. I spent the day taking it as easy as possible, which sometimes is not very easy. The next FOTD will be posted in 24 hours. With any luck, it will be better than today's. Until then, take care, and seek variety. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Somber Iterations { ; time=0:00:23.61-SF5 on P4-2000 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandAutoCritInZ function=ident passes=1 center-mag=+1.87733087363559300/-0.418404669709162\ 10/6.633367e+009/1/-132.5/0.000892639664598786353 params=1/1.06/1e-007/10/0/0/0/0 float=y maxiter=600 inside=0 logmap=41 periodicity=10 colors=000AACAAFAAIAALABOAERAHUEKXIO_MRbRVeVYgZaib\ dkghrllzzzmzzzzzzzomziKzcKzYKcSkXMiTGhPAgQDhRFiSHj\ TKkUMkVOlWQmXTnYVoZcz_mz`czaczaezbcpc`obZn`TmWNbRI\ SMCHHF6IKDJPKJSRKUXKWcLYjL_lPanSclVcjYch`cfccdfcbi\ c`lcZocYkcVhcTecRbcP_cNXcLUcJRcHOcELcCIcAFc8Cc69c4\ 6c23c02c62cB2cH2cM2cR2cX2ca2cg2hl2mqKra`vMzz7zz9zz\ BzzDzzFzzHzzIzzKzzMzzOzzQzzRzzTzzVzzXzzZzz_zz`zzaz\ zbzzczzdzzezzdzzdzzczzczzbzzbzzazzazz`zz`zz_zz_zzZ\ zzYzzXzzWzzVzzUzzTzzSzzRzzRzztzzrzzpzzoSzmQzkOzjMz\ hKzfIzeGzcEzaCz`BzVBzQAzLAzG9zB9z6Az87z97zA6zC6zD5\ zE4zG4zH3zI3zK2zL3zM4zBEzDNzEWzGdzHmzJvzKwzKwzKwzK\ wzKxzKxzKxzKxzKyzKyzKyzKyzKzzKzzKzzzzzzxzzvzztzzsz\ zqzzozznzzlzzjzzizzgzzezzdzzbzzzzKzzKzzGzzCzz9zz5z\ z2zz4zz5zz6zz6zz6zz6zz6zz6zz8PzzOzzOzzNzzNzzMzzMzz\ LzzLzzKzzKzzJzzJzzJzzMzzPzzRzHUzFWzDZzB`z9hz9izGiz\ MizTizZYzdNziCznAzpPzcMzd } 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: FOTD
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 22 Jul '07

22 Jul '07

. ZooM in2 Jim Muth FOTD -- July 08, 2007 is posted: MutaBrot#1 WMV 640x480 8.3 meg http://www.fractal-animation.net/vid/mandelmutant1.zip .

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FOTD 22-07-07 (Feathers a Flying [6])
by Jim Muth 22 Jul '07

22 Jul '07

FOTD -- July 22, 2007 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's FOTD is again late. The reason is that I took the day off. But no harm has been done. Today's parameters will correctly produce today's image long after our sun has become a burned out dwarf and our planet has become a frozen dead cinder. The formula -1.2*(Z^(1.5))+0.8*(Z^(3.5))+C created the image. Its parent fractal resembles nothing as much as some fantastic stringed instrument lying on its side, with today's scene being located in the outermost of the two western valleys leading to the north bud. I named today's fractal effort "Feathers a Flying". I have no logical reason for the name other than to state that the image of a soaring hawk came to mind as I studied the picture. The rating of a 6 indicates only a modicum of satisfaction with the result. The calculation time of just under 4-1/2 minutes is fast enough to keep boredom at bay. And the time required to visit the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and see the finished image there is even briefer. Absolutely perfect (25C) weather prevailed again here at Fractal Central on Saturday. The fractal cats agreed, and spent the day sleeping, while fractal lady and I spent most of the day in Bald Eagle Forest, hoping to see some wild life. The only wild life we saw was an ATV in the distance. The non-fractal work was non-existent. Hopefully, this will change by Monday. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and be of stout heart. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Feathers_a_Flying { ; time=0:04:25.62-SF5 on P4-2000 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandAutoCritInZ function=ident passes=1 center-mag=+0.48552271853071160/+0.362860778900103\ 70/2.5178e+012/1/-28/0 params=-1.2/1.5/0.8/3.5/0/\ 0/0/0 float=y maxiter=2400 inside=0 logmap=480 periodicity=10 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=000WbhVejTgkRjmPlnOopMqqKtsJvtIurHuqGtoFtnE\ slDskCsiBrhArf9qe8qc7pb6p`6p_7m`7k`8i`8f`9d`9baA`a\ AYaBWaBUaCSbCPbDNbDLbDJbEI`FI_FIYEGWEFUEEQDCOEBLCB\ IAAFBADCAEC9FDAFGBGICHNEJSGLXHM_IObIQeJRhKTkLVmLWf\ JY`IZVH`PGaIFcCEd6Df0Cg3Fg6Hg9KgBMgEPgHRgKTgMWgPYg\ S`gVbgXbgUbhc_`nQToUZpYeqakrdqWrtWqsWprWoqWopWnoWm\ nWmmWllWkkWjjWjiWihWhgWhfYdcZ`a`XZaTXcQUdMSfIPgENh\ BLgDNfEPeGQdHScJTbKVaMW`NY`OZbQ`dSafUchWdjYel_gnah\ obipdcpeZqfUzgPzhJziEzj9zk4zh6of8nd9mbBl`DkZELunKs\ jJrfJpbIoZInWHlSGkOGiKFhGFgDUWKhKRePGbT5KGJKHKKIKK\ JKKJKKKKKLKKLKKMKKNPTOUROZQPcPQhOQmPPUQPURPUSPUTOU\ UOUVOUWOUXNUzNnzNnzNnzMnzMnzMnzMnzJozHpzFqWDrUBsS8\ tQ6uO4vM2wK0wJ2tI3qI4nH5kG6iG7fF8cEA`EBYDCWCDTCEQB\ FNBGLBGNDp2BqF9rS7scAtdDueGveJzfMzfPzgRzgdzurzgmzh\ hzhdzh_ziazgVziJobfzObzUZzZVzdqz_jzbczdXzglzqizplz\ RjzUhzXfz_dzabzb`zd_zeYzg } 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: Fractint Digest, Vol 53, Issue 4
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 21 Jul '07

21 Jul '07

. ZooM in2 Jim Muth FOTD -- July 17, 2007 is posted: MutaBrot#2 WMV 640x480 8.5 meg http://www.fractal-animation.net/vid/mandelmutant2.zip .

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FOTD 21-07-07 (Intricate Billows [7])
by Jim Muth 21 Jul '07

21 Jul '07

FOTD -- July 21, 2007 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The formula behind today's image combines 4 negative parts of Z^(-1.3) with 0.6 negative part of Z^(-6.6) before adding (1/C). This combination produces a parent fractal that consists of four large north-south oriented bays, a prominent fan, and filaments that terminate in rings. Today's image was rendered with the default 'equal iteration bands' in effect. The only special effect is a color palette with very narrow bands. The scene is located in a valley of a double Mandeloid lying near the east edge of the fan. I named the image "Intricate Billows" because I couldn't think of any- thing better. The rating of a 7 shows that I am pleased with the results of the day's efforts. The calculation time of just over 3 minutes on a P2000 shows that the image is a relatively fast one. As has been true for 10 years, the finished image is posted for instant and total enjoyment on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> The Friday high temperature of 77F 25C was great, but a few too many midday clouds kept it from being absolutely perfect here at Fractal Central. The fractal cats enjoyed the near-perfect weather from inside. My day was about average, which gave me a couple hours to enjoy things. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours, so until then, take care, seek truth, and be sure you know the truth when you find it. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Intricate_Billows { ; time=0:03:07.96-SF5 on P4-2000 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandAutoCritInZ function=recip passes=1 center-mag=+3.94315695690715300/+0.001849876854336\ 72/1.057157e+008/1/70/5.06303060240909097e-007 params=-4/-1.3/-0.6/-6.6/0/0/0/0 float=y maxiter=2250 inside=0 logmap=280 periodicity=10 colors=000cMKcNKcOKcPKcQKcRKcSKcTK`UFXVAWWGWSMVOSV\ KYUGcUDiNCcGBY9AS29M17J16G15D14B038025y0R012EsZBiT\ 9`N7SH4IB295dzjZrdUjZPbTKVNFNHAFB575EtjCldAeZ8ZT7S\ N5LH3EB175ODRKAMG8IC6D849424QSfMO`JLWGHQDEL9AG67A3\ 35nwQckKU_FKOAAC5En`rmYkfTd`PYVLRPHKICDC8664qo7SHw\ OEnKCeG9YC7P84H428tSdkOZcKTWGNOCHG8B845NY4`W3GO2DJ\ 29E1691340zZFzPCcKAUF7KA5A52I2UF1PC1K91F60A305aN5U\ I4MD3F92741vX8nS7gO6_K5TG4MC3E827414Ai38a26U25N13F\ 017BvN5TBa`keaWVSOLJGA98JEKGCHDAEA8B868545222zZ2mS\ 1`L1PE0C70ps4Z`2HI1dmWU`OKPGAC8T1oN0dH0VB0K50ATtuN\ hiHYYBMN5BBuIqT9RkcqaWfSOWJGL98AgIofhzWAVL7KA3A6fE\ 4WA3L71A3rNGhJD_FARB8I75932b`XJIGDXiARa8MU6GN4BF25\ 72gt1Xe1MS0BE6ab4ST3JJ199MNdIJYEFRBBK77D336aLYPEMC\ 7BwCVU6FFoKCfGAYD7QA5H6283`PPICCCqi9zY6zN3zBqz1zz0\ zz0zz0zz0zz0zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz0zz0zzFzzAzz5zzFzz1zz0z\ z0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zzDzz8zz } 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 20-07-07 (Red Running Riot [6])
by Jim Muth 20 Jul '07

20 Jul '07

FOTD -- July 20, 2007 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The FOTD is once again late. Please accept my humblest apologies. My excuse is that one of the fractal cats ate the fractal. (Actually, I got involved in a book about a theory of [almost] everything.) Today's image is the fourth consecutive one from the same parent fractal, the fractal created when portions of Z^(1.5) and Z^(2) are combined. The scene of the image is on the shoreline of the quasi-bud on the negative X-axis of the parent. I added some extra moxie to the image by rendering it with the inside set to 'FMOD'. The result, while not exceptional, still rates a slightly-above-average 6. I named the image "Red Running Riot" for no reason other than I simply felt like it. The calculation time of 2-3/4 minutes is quite reasonable. Even more reasonable is enjoying the image instantly by visiting the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where it is posted in its full semi-glory. But due to the late- ness of the FOTD, it might be a little while before Paul renders and posts it. If so, be patient. Patience is rewarded with fractal happiness. Extreme humidity and occasional spits of rain again made things oppressive here at Fractal Central on Thursday. The fractal cats were not worried however. Their problem was trying to find trouble to get into. My problem was to get the work finished, which I did with no trouble. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and maybe life is just a fractal allegory. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Red_Running_Riot { ; time=0:02:43.18-SF5 on P4-2000 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=mandautocritinz function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-0.32982283800049720/+0.022825031632245\ 77/4602889/1/135/-7.61104304941584431e-007 params=1/1.5/0.5/3/0/0/0/0 float=y maxiter=1500 inside=fmod proximity=0.71 periodicity=10 colors=0006LZ5L`5La7Mc9MdBMeDMgFMhHNiJNjLNlNNmPNnR\ OoTOqVOrXOsYOtWNuVczUczSczRczQczPczNczMczLHxKGxIGx\ HFyGEyFEyGDvHDsIDpICmJCjKCgKCdLBaMBZNBWNATOAQPANPA\ K`DYkGkvIyuGxtFxtExsDwrCwrBwqAwp9vp8vo7vn6un5um4um\ 3u50a73`86`A9_BC_DFZEHZFKYHNYIQXKTXLVWMYWO`VPcVRfU\ SiUTkTVnTWqSYtSZwR_yR`wTavUbuVcsWdrYeqZfp_gn`hmail\ cjkdkielhfmggnfiodjpckqblramsbisbfsccsc`scYsdUsdRs\ eOseLseItgHthHtiGtjG00K00L00M00N00O00P00Q00S00U00W\ 00Y00_00a0AcAKeKUiUYmcWrmUusSvrQwrOxrNxsMptLiuKbvJ\ WvIPuNMuRJuVHuZEubCuf9uj7sf6qc6o`6mY6lV5jS5hP5fL5d\ I5cF4aC4_94Y64X34Y57Y6AY8CY9FZAHZCKZDMZFP_GR_HU_JX\ _KZ`Ma`Nc`Of`QhaRkaTmaUpaVrWUhRUZLTPGTGIVIJXKKZML`\ OMbQNdSOfUPhWQzYRz_SzaTzcUzeVpcVnaWl_WjZXhXXfVYdTZ\ cS_aQ__O_YN`WL`UJaSHaRGbPEbNCdLAdJ9fH7fF5gE4eD5eC5\ cC6bB6aB6`A7_A7Z97Y88X88W78V79V69U69U5AT4AT3AS2AS1\ AR0AR0AQ0AQ0AP0AP0AP0AP0A } 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 19-07-07 (Lost in the Chaos [6])
by Jim Muth 19 Jul '07

19 Jul '07

FOTD -- July 19, 2007 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's FOTD is a bit late, but better late than never. The image is a scene in the same parent fractal that brought us the two most recent FOTD's. But whereas yesterday's image was located in the center of the valley on the positive X-axis of the parent fractal; today's image is located in a kind of debris- filled elephant trunk on the shoreline of the valley. I named the image "Lost in the Chaos" because most of the image consists of a sea of pure chaos, a rather unlikely place to find a quadratic Mandelbrot midget. But there is just enough order amid the chaos to make an image marginally worthy of FOTD status. Though the image is by no means exceptional. To express my moderate satisfaction, I rated the image at a 6. The calculation time of 3-1/2 minutes is true on the fast 2000mhz machine. The old 200mhz unit would take near 20 minutes to complete the calculation. The best way to see the image is to forget the calculation and go to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where the complete image will soon be posted for instant viewing. But before going give Paul a chance to post the image. The problem with the weather here at New Fractal Central on Wednesday was too much humidity. Had the air been drier, the temperature of 82F 28C would have been quite comfortable. A few raindrops that fell from heavy clouds in the morning amounted to nothing. The fractal cats were on their best behavior all day. My day was filled with a lack of excitement, not that I wanted any that is. The work was finished with time to spare, and the fractal turned out just far enough above average to make it worth the effort. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours, rain or shine. Until then, take care, and a fractal is never in vain. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Lost_in_the_Chaos { ; time=0:03:31.13-SF5 on P4-2000 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandAutoCritInZ function=ident passes=1 center-mag=+0.20738281490279470/-0.046214062576281\ 30/1.497643e+011/1/130/-0.0057 params=1/1.5/0.5/3/\ 0/0/0/0 float=y maxiter=3600 inside=0 logmap=170 periodicity=10 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=000uYPu`SucUufXpi_kldfoharmXuq`sncqlgojjmgn\ keqicriZtgaufcwdexcgzbjz`lz_nzanzZpzXrzVszTuzRvgLs\ MFqIzwYtuihtljsolrqnqtppvroytnzvmvnerfYmZQiRIdJA`C\ 2`C2`C1`C1`C1`C1`C1aD2bE3cE4dF5eG5fG6gH7hI8iI8iJ9j\ KAkKBlLBmMCnMDoNEpOEqOFrPGrQHsQHtRIuSJvSKwTKxULyUM\ zVNzUPzVNuVLpWJkWHgWFbXDYXBTY9PY7KY5FZ3AZ16Z0AX3DV\ 6GT9KRBNQEQOHUMJXKM_JPcHRfFUiDXjCYlCZfJa_PdUWgOajN\ akM`kL`kL`kK_lJ_lIZlHZlJXmHZmG`mFbmDcmCemBgmAim8jm\ 7lm6nm5om6nm7mm8lm9kmAjmBimChmDgmEfmFemGdmHcmIbmJa\ mK`mL_mMZmNYmOXmPWmQVmRUmSTmSTmRSmRSmRSmQRmQRmQRmQ\ RmPQmPQmPQmPQmOPmOPmOPmOPmNOmNOmNOmMNmMNmMNmMNmLMm\ LMmLMmLMmKLmKLmKLmKLmJMmJNmJOmJOmJPmJQmJRmIRmISmIT\ mIUmIUmIVmIWmIXmHXmHYmHZmH_mH_mH`mHamFbmHamI`mK_mL\ ZmNYmOYmQXmRWmTVmUUmWUmXTmZSm_RmaQmbQmdPmeOmgNmhMm\ jLmkLmmKmnJmpImqHmsHmtGmvFmMRmPRmSRmVRmYSm`SmbSmeS\ mhSmfLmdEmgDmjCmmBmoAmr9m } 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 18-07-07 (Points of Pleasure [8])
by Jim Muth 18 Jul '07

18 Jul '07

FOTD -- July 18, 2007 (Rating 8) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image was found in the same parent fractal that held yesterday's image -- the fractal created by combining Z^(1.5) with half as much Z^(3). But today, instead of examining the shoreline near the negative X-axis, we check the center of the valley on the positive X-axis. We find there a string of interesting fractal objects. But we must go quite deep into one of these before we stumble upon today's image. We go so deep in fact that it was necessary to include the mathtolerance entry in the parameter file to assure that the image calculates at the correct magnitude. And once we have found our scene, we notice that, though the equal iteration bands give a rather good image, the outside=tdis setting does an even better job. After all this finding and rendering effort, I was satisfied enough with the image to name it "Points of Pleasure" and rate it at an 8. The calculation time of 3-2/3 minutes on the new P2000 machine would be stretched to around 15 minutes on the old P200 unit. But the time required to view the completed GIF image on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> is always the same. When one gets there, the viewing is almost instant. Most everyone agrees that the high temperature of 90F 32C here at Fractal Central on Tuesday was too warm to be considered ideal. And the humidity helped none at all. The fractal cats, unconcerned with the outside conditions, spent the day trying to get into trouble but finding little. My day was spent working and trying to stop the fractal cats from sitting on the work. Cats have a habit of doing this for no apparent reason other than simply to annoy their owners. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and how many times can the number one be subtracted from the number twenty-five? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Points_of_Pleasure { ; time=0:03:41.90-SF5 on P4-2000 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandAutoCritInZ function=ident passes=1 center-mag=+0.17536958522584230/+0.000039467196395\ 35/6.59468e+011/1/-120/0 params=1/1.5/0.5/3/0/0/0/0 float=y maxiter=2000 inside=0 outside=tdis periodicity=10 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=000kuEeuF_vHUvIOvJIwLCwMVWd6wN8pPAiQCbREWTG\ PUIIVI4TJBWJHZKNaKTdLZgLdjLjlDefLdbBdaTdZidXzdVjEW\ eGVaHVYIUUJUQKTMLTIMSJ82ENSFMLGLEH`WGK8PR4XX1ZU3_R\ 5aO6bL8dIAeFBgCDhAEjDBlF9nI7pK5wQ2qM3lJ3fG3aD4WA4R\ 74M44ZHAkUFybOxeKwhHvkDumAtp6ss3ru0hh0_X0cjEgwSftR\ eqRdnQclQbiPafPpkE`dPUaPLYZEXfDUhCRjBOlALn9Ip0Kp8G\ qGDrNAsSFoWJl_OhcSehXbl`ZpeWtiTqhSohRmgQjgPhfOffNX\ eSdfNlgJtgFpcQl__gQniXikbdmh_ibafYccTe`OgPJ1NE8G8C\ M9JRAQXBWaBbgChlDoqDunUdkjOfhNb`MRULKOKDIJ6DJGJOQP\ S_VWi`_sXvrfczuFqpMikSafYTadLXjDSp5OvIRlVTcgWUzYLl\ RIaLGRFDI9BEAKABK0EK6CKBBKHAKM9PV8Sc7QmUOzUPzPNm5M\ c6KT6JO7HB2FJ7GRCHYHIecJlcJecJ_cJULJNKJHIJBGJ0EG5F\ JAGLEGOJHQNHSTJTZLTcMTiOUoQztRzoPzjNzeMzaKYXJZSH_M\ IdOG_PEVQCRRAMS8IZg6eV9gD7kJBnPzqVzkUzt_Lp`QlaVib_\ eccbdhZemJXpWfqgprszsnroijkebg`WdWO`SGXN8TJ1QG0SE0\ UB0W90Y60_40`9AYEKVJUSOcP } 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 17-07-07 (Uncut Jewels [7])
by Jim Muth 17 Jul '07

17 Jul '07

FOTD -- July 17, 2007 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: In today's fractal formula we combine 1 part of Z^(1.5) with 1/2 part of Z^3 and add straight C. This formula produces a parent fractal that consists of two symmetrical and partially merged Mandelbrot sets facing north and south. Today's image is located on the western shoreline near the X-axis, where the two sets merge, and a small but curious kind of bud is located. The parent of today's image is symmetrical around the X-axis, but it is a very critical type of symmetry. If the exponents of Z are changed from 1.5 and 3, the symmetry vanishes at once. If Z^3 is changed to Z^2.5, and all else kept the same, the resulting parent fractal is one of the most unusual I have yet encountered. I named today's image "Uncut Jewels". The four faceted elements remind me of diamonds in the rough. I rated it at a 7, which might be a bit high, but it's really a rather pleasing fractal. The included parameter file runs in 31 seconds on my fast fractal computer. The old P200 would take about 3 minutes to finish the job. As always, the best way to see the finished image is to go online to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and view it instantly there. With a temperature of 86F 30C, Monday was a bit too warm to be considered perfect. But I doubt that anyone noticed the deficiency. The cats kept themselves occupied chasing each other, hiding, and suddenly pouncing. My day was suitably busy. If all goes well, tomorrow will be the same. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and if a farmer has seven daughters and each daughter has a brother, how many children does the farmer have? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Uncut_Jewels { ; time=0:00:31.04-SF5 on P4-2000 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandAutoCritInZ function=ident center-mag=-0.26485847107386810/-0.037316662862560\ 15/1.227384e+009/1/97.5/-7.40612221022743378e-005 params=1/1.5/0.5/3/0/0/0/0 float=y maxiter=750 inside=0 logmap=64 periodicity=10 colors=000666999DDDGGGJJJNNNQQQZZZiiilllnnn0rp0tr0\ uz0uz3lwBelGZlJblNglQllUrlOpXOlIOiGOjGOlENlEUj9Zi5\ eg2j`0pQ0j90b00m89nTSp_VrdVtlhuruzzzzzzNG6B8600600\ 6808S08N08E08809O0BeBJwNUzZbzjlzwuzz0zz0zzzzz0zz0z\ rSzUOz6LzcU0z`0zX0zW0zU0zQ0zO0zN0zJ0zG5zD9z9Gz6Lz3\ Qz2Sz0Uz0Wz0Xz0Xz0Zz0`z2`zDbzQbzbcznczzXyjSyXNwJGw\ 5Bu06u0WzwZyu`rtbircbrgWpiNnjGll9lbQuSezIwz8zzIzzS\ zz`ztjzjtzcuziuzlwznwppycryUtzItz8uz0wz0yz0yu0zp0z\ j0zc0zZ3zU9zNEzIJzDOz6Uz2`z0ez0jz0pz0uzNG0OL0QQ0QU\ 0SZ0Ub0Ug0Wj0Xp0Xt0Zy0Zz0Sz0Lz0Ez08z02z00z20z50z65\ n0OS0i60z00z00z00z03z0Bz0Lz0Uz3bz5jz6tz3jz0cz0Xz0Q\ z0Jz0Dz06z00z00z60zD0zJ0zQ0zX0zc0zj0zr0zy0zz0zz0zz\ 2zz3zz3zzDzzLzzUzzbzzlzzuzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzbzzDzz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz2zz5zz8zzBzzEzzIzzL\ zzOzzSzzWzzQzzNzzJzzEzzBzz8zz5zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz\ 0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0 } 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 16-07-07 (Belated Pinwheels [6])
by Jim Muth 16 Jul '07

16 Jul '07

FOTD -- July 16, 2007 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The parent fractal of today's image was created by combining 10 negative parts of (1/Z) with 2 negative parts of Z^(-5) and then adding (1/C). This parent is little more than a spidery network of radiating shafts, with today's image being located on a spiralling filament extending from a bud near the point where the radiating shafts converge. I named the image "Belated Pinwheels". I have forgotten what inspired such an unlikely name, but it sounds rather enigmatic, so it will remain. The rating of a slightly-above-average 6 shows that I am satisfied with the day's production, but feel that it leaves a lot of room for improvement. The calculation time of 2-1/2 minutes is conveniently brief. Even more convenient is viewing the already-calculated image on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> The temperature was a bit too warm, the humidity was a bit too high, the sky was a bit too hazy and the threat of rain was a bit too high for perfection here at Fractal Central on Sunday. But it was perfect enough for the fractal cats, who gave up on the chipmunks in the yard, and spent the day chasing each other around the house. My day was lazy. I doubt that tomorrow will be a repeat however. In any case, the next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and can a fractal image bring a mystic revelation? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Belated_Pinwheels { ; time=0:02:31.04-SF5 on P4-2000 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandAutoCritInZ function=recip passes=1 center-mag=-2.21453853770298400/+1.091584484885334\ 00/1.29646e+007/1/97.5/-2.83378731532474282e-006 params=-10/-1/-2/-5/0/0/0/0 float=y maxiter=2800 inside=0 logmap=220 periodicity=10 colors=0007PU8QN9QGAQ9BR3CQ9DREEQJFRMGQOHRQIQTJQVK\ QXLO_MMaJLbGIdEFeBCf99gBAdDAdFAdHAdJAdLAdNBcPBcRBc\ TBcVBcXBcZBe_Aa`9``8Xa8Zb7Vb6Wc5Sd5Ud4Qe3Mf2If2Fg1\ Bh07h04e53cA3aF2_K2YP1WU1UY1LZ9CZHDXIDWIDUIDTIDRID\ QIHRKKRMNRORRQUSSXSU_SVcUXfUZiZ`mZbpcdscfvcgmegmme\ mmcmmbmm`mmZhjYcmWZrVUvTPwRLwQLwOLwMLvLLrJLmINfNP`\ SQUXSOaTHfVBkW5oYBg_H``MTbSMdYEeb72ly6ksAkmDjgHjaL\ jWOiQSiKViFTeKRbOP_SOWWMT_KQZINYHJaFGeDDiCAmFCjIDg\ KEdNFfPGcSIeVJbXK`_LYaMVwOSwPPwQMwRJwSHwYIwbIlgIll\ IjjKiiLhgNffOeePdcRcbSaaT`_V_ZWZYXLOQ8FJ7JY7MlFOjM\ PiTQh_RgfSfaXgXagSfgNjgIogDtg9xgAwfAvfBufBtfBsfCre\ CqeCpeDoeDneDmeCjgBgiAek9bm8_o8YqH`oQbnZdlgfkohjli\ dij_gkUdlPblKRoSGqZMrVRsRWtN`uKevGjwCwx5oy9hzDazHU\ zKNzOGzS9zVLz_XzcmzngzgjzdbzaVzZNzWFzT8zRAzMCzIEzE\ GzAPzCYzDfzFozGxzJwzHvzFuzDuzCtzAsz8sz7hz9YzAczyNz\ BRzGUzKYzP`zTdzYgza1zg2z` } 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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