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by Richard 17 Jun '10

17 Jun '10

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FOTD 31-01-10 (A Three-Way Split [6.5])
by Jim Muth 31 Jan '10

31 Jan '10

FOTD -- January 31, 2010 (Rating 6.5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The parent of today's image is a near-Mandelbrot set, rotated 180 degrees, with a broad wedge where the point of East Valley should be, and an unexpected bud centered on the X-axis, at the center of this wedge. Today's image shows a cubic minibrot in the north branch of the seahorse-type valley leading to this bud. At this point words become useless, so I recommend running the included parameter file and enjoying the result. The rating of a 6 would have been higher if cubic minibrots were not so common. But I did allow myself a gift of 1/2 point for the extra time I devoted to the coloring. The name "A Three-Way Split" has something to do with the cubic nature of the image. The calculation time of an impressively brief 44 seconds will seem even faster when the finished product comes into view. The trip to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> always passes in a flash. Those who do not relish calculating parameter files or have over-qualified computing machines may view the finished image there. Lots of clouds and a bone-chilling temperature of 14F -10C here at Fractal Central on Saturday kept the fractal cats near the heat. The weather could have been worse however. In the evening I got a call from my sister back at Old Fractal Central, telling me that a couple inches of snow are on the ground down there in glorious Northeast Baltimore. The fractal cats dislike snow even more than cold. Otherwise, my day, and FL's day as well, was without incident. There is a 95-percent chance the next FOTD will be posted in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and get in there with the big- time thinkers. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= A_Three-Way_Split { ; time=0:00:44.10-SF5 on P4-2000 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=AllNewDivideBrot2 function=recip center-mag=-0.152849815603991/+0.003780648289346/\ 2646816/1/-76.5/0 params=3/5 float=y maxiter=1800 inside=0 logmap=103 symmetry=none periodicity=6 colors=000MCmOCjQCgSCdUCbWD`YEZ_FXaFVcFUeGTgISiJRk\ LQkMPmOOnQNoRMpTLqULpXOp_QobSoeUnhWnkYmn_mqaltclwe\ kucjsbiqaio`hl_gjYghXffWecVeaUd_ScYRcVQbTPaROaPN`Q\ M_QLZQKYQJXQIWRHVRGURFTRESREUPOVOXXMfYLoVKiTKcRJYP\ JSNJNOpwOhwOcvP_uPXtOUsNRrUMqVMpWJoYHn_FmaDlcBke8j\ g8ji8jk7jm7jo7jp7jxALs8Jn7Ij6He5Ga4FjOVrgjzzzeNecO\ haOk_PnYPqWQtVQvZVpaZjebdhfZljTonNgfJ`ZGUSDMKAFC78\ 5482v41TF8oB6b74Q32DWrgSkaOdXKYRGRMCKG8DB4653pC2b9\ 1Q60D31n50f40_30T20L20E1070iv8bm6We5QX4JP3DG2681iW\ ybRpWMgQIZJDQD9H648noDPQ6nhxYUcHFKGKzmrnX_YGIHQgiJ\ XYDMN6BBJgOFZJBQE7H9384`wcVnYQeSLYMmcHmcBmc5mcJmcF\ zcCzc9zc6zc3zcqzcDzc9zc6zc3zc1zc0zm_zmOzmCzmPzmLzm\ HzmEzmAzm7zm3zmDzmBzm9zm8zm6zm4zz3zz1zzjzzbzzVzzNz\ zFzz7zzTzzPzzLzzIzzEzzAzz7zz3PzgKzZFzQAzH5z8KzrGzg\ CzX8zM4zBVzpQzhMz`HzUDzM8zF4z79z`7zW6zR5zN4zI3zD2z\ 91z4mzTfzP`zLVzIPzEXzLVzK } frm:AllNewDivideBrot2 { ; Jim Muth z=(0,0), c=pixel, a=-(real(p1)-2), b=imag(p1)+0.00000000000000000001: z=(-b)*(z*z*fn1(z^(a)+b))+c |z| < 1000000 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 30-01-10 (Roaring Apparition [5])
by Jim Muth 30 Jan '10

30 Jan '10

FOTD -- January 30, 2010 (Rating 5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The Mandelbrot set is universal. It has a habit of appearing where least expected. Today's formula might not be the least likely place to find an M-set, but the scene I found when I applied the bof60 inside fill to an otherwise blank screen is certainly a surprise. I named the image "Roaring Apparition", a name that has little to do with the image on the screen. The rating of a 5 indicates that, in my opinion, the colors could use more work. The calculation time of only 53 seconds means that no time will have been wasted if the image proves disappointing. Viewing the already-calculated image on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> is another way to avoid a fractal let-down. The news item that caught my attention today is the probable abandonment of the program to send men back to the moon and then to Mars. (I thought it had already been abandoned.) Too bad all you disappointed trekkies! Line up beside the disappointed enthusiastic young voters. When men first landed on the moon in 1969, who would have guessed that in the year 2010, 41 years in the future, we would still be waiting for the next manned deep- space program. So break out the booze and computer games. It was all a wish- fulfillment fantasy. The reality is that the earth lacks the resources to send men into deep space, which means that this planet, doomed or not, is the only home we will ever have. With brisk winds and a temperature of 19F -7C, the outdoor conditions on Friday were far too severe for any self- respecting house cat to even think of going outside. The fractal cats, Nicholas and Cassie, certainly self-respecting, cats, had no thoughts of the outdoor world. They spent a second day by the heat, thinking warm cat-thoughts. My day was as good as could be expected. Hopefully, tomorrow will be the same. The next FOTD is due in 24 hours, but tomorrow is Saturday, the day when the antiquing bug often bites FL, so I'm making no promises. Until whenever, take care, and see you in inner space. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Roaring_Apparition { ; time=0:00:52.91-SF5 on P4-2000 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=AllNewDivideBrot2 function=recip passes=1 center-mag=0.592107/0/0.4347915/1/180 params=-2/100 float=y maxiter=256 inside=bof60 logmap=yes symmetry=xaxis periodicity=6 colors=000zzzvvmrrcmmUcjRUgRKdQBaQBZQCYPCXPCWOCVOC\ UODSNDQNDOMDMMELMEKLEJLEIKFHKFGKFFMFEODEPFDQGDRHDS\ IDTJDUKDULDUNCUOCVPCWQCXRCYSCZTC_UC`WBaXBbYBcZBc_B\ c`BcaBcbBcaAcaAc`9c`9c_9c_8c_8cZ8cZ7cY7cY6cX6cX6cX\ 5cW5cW5cV4cV4cX3cV4cU5cT5cS6cQ6cP7cO7cN8cM8cK9cJ9c\ IAcHBcGBcECcDCcCDcBDcAEc8Ec7Fc6Fh5Gm1Fr4Gv6Gz9KzBP\ wDPsGPoIPmKPmNPmPPmRPmUPmWOmZNm`NmbNmeNmgNmiOmlNmn\ MmpNmsNmuNhwNhvMfuMctMcsMcrMcqMcpMcoMcnMcmMclMckMc\ jMciMchMchMcgMcfMceMcdMccMcbMcaMc`Mc_LcZLcYKcXJcWI\ cVHcUGcUFcTEcSDcRDcQCcPCcOCcNBcMBcLBcKAcJAcIAcHAcG\ AcFAcFAcGAcHAcIAcIAcJAcKAcKAcLAcMAcMBcNCcODcPEcPFc\ QGcRHcRIeSJgTKhTKjUKlVKnWKpVKoVKnVKmUKlUKkUKjUKiTK\ hTKgTLfTLeSMeSMdSNcSNbROaRP`RP_RQZQQYQRXQRWQSVPSVP\ TUPTTPUSOUROVQOVPOWONXNNXMNYLNYKMZKMZJM_IM_HL`GL`F\ LaELaDKbCKbBKcAKcAMaBO`BP_BRYBSXBUWBVVBXTBYSB_RC`Q\ CbOCcNCeMCfLChJC9eU9dU9cT } frm:AllNewDivideBrot2 { ; Jim Muth z=(0,0), c=pixel, a=-(real(p1)-2), b=imag(p1)+0.00000000000000000001: z=(-b)*(z*z*fn1(z^(a)+b))+c |z| < 1000000 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 29-01-10 (Deep into Nothing [6.5])
by Jim Muth 29 Jan '10

29 Jan '10

FOTD -- January 29, 2010 (Rating 6.5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image is somewhat of a letdown, which is why I could rate it no higher than a 6.5. The parent fractal is a Mandelbrot rotated 180 degrees, with trouble along both the positive and negative parts of the X-axis. Today's image is located rather deep in the northern branch of the Seahorse Valley of this parent. The name "Deep into Nothing" came about when I was studying the image and remembered that fractals are made of numbers and numbers are non-material abstractions, which means that, in a strange way, fractals are actually made of nothing. The cauculation time of 13 minutes is slower than most, but the delay may be avoided by viewing the finished image on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> It felt very cold here at Fractal Central on Thursday. The temperature of freezing was not all that cold, but wind gusts to 50mph, 80kph made it feel more like 23F -5C. And if this were not enough, the occasional flurries of snow would have satisfied the most ardent cold-weather fan. The fractal cats, most certainly not fans of cold weather, spent the day by the heat. My day was spent in front of the computer, which I guess is as good a way as any to celebrate a day. The next FOTD is due to be posted in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and look half alive. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Deep_into_Nothing { ; time=0:13:22.71-SF5 on P4-2000 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=AllNewDivideBrot2 function=recip center-mag=+1.204485174770919/+0.03553484670964873\ /2.536945e+009/1/62.5/0 params=1.5/2 float=y maxiter=12000 inside=0 periodicity=6 colors=000pgBrfCqhGqiKqkOqlSqnWqoZpqbprfptjpunpwrp\ xuZ__HBESN`aYzbZzcZzdZzeZzf_zg_zh_zi_zi`zj`zk`zl`z\ maznazoazpazpazkbzgczccz_dzWdzRezNezJfvFfrBgm7gh6h\ g6ih6ji5kj5kk5ll5ml4nm4nn4oocbObdJcePdeUefZefcfgig\ gnhhshhxcdu_asWZqRWnNTlJQjHSkGUlFWlEYmD_mCanBcnAdo\ 8fp7hp6jq5lq4nr3pr2rs1ss4oq6lo8imAflCcjE`hGYgFZhF_\ hE`hE`hDahDbhCchCch7d`2eU4cY6aa8`eAZcC_bE`aF``H__J\ ZZLXYMWXOUVQTUSRTTQSVORXNQZLP_KO`MPaOQaQRbSSbUTcWU\ cYVd_WdaXecYeeYbfV_gSYgPVhMShJQiGNiDKjAIj7Hg8Ge8Fc\ 9Fa9E_9DXACVACTABRBAPBANBBODCOECOFDPGDPIEPJEQKFQLF\ QMFSUFTaFUiFVqFWyHSqJPiKLbMIVOENPBGREJSHLUKOVNQXQT\ YTV_WY`Z_babcddzhfzlazpYzsUzwQzzMzzLzzKzzJzzIzzHyv\ GwrFumEshDqcCoZBmWAkT9iQ8gO8eMBcKDaIF_GIYEKWDMZFL`\ GKbIKdJJgKIiMIkNHmOGoQGrRFtSEvUExVDzWDwYDuZDs_Dp`D\ naDlbDicDgdDefDbgD`hDZiDWjDUkDSlDQmDRn9Ro6Sp3Sq0Vp\ 2Xo3_n4am5dl6fk7ij8ki9nhA } frm:AllNewDivideBrot2 { ; Jim Muth z=(0,0), c=pixel, a=-(real(p1)-2), b=imag(p1)+0.00000000000000000001: z=(-b)*(z*z*fn1(z^(a)+b))+c |z| < 1000000 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 28-01-10 (Active Lima Beings [8.5])
by Jim Muth 28 Jan '10

28 Jan '10

FOTD -- January 28, 2010 (Rating 8.5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: In yesterday's discussion I said that the "AllNewDivideBrot2" formula has only one change -- the change of a plus sign in the iterated expression to a minus sign. Actually there is another small change. I changed the Z^2 to z*z. The z*z images are identical and z*z runs a tiny bit faster on my machine I have no idea why I named today's image "Active Lima Beings". I guess it's partly because of the brilliant blue, lima-bean shaped patches scattered around the scene. The parent fractal is in the shape of an oversized Mandelbrot set rotated 180 degrees, with a grossly enlarged period-2 main bud and much extra detail in the vicinity of East (or in this case, West) Valley. Today's image is located in this extra detail. In my opinion, the image rates an 8 and the coloring adds an extra half-point for a total rating of 8-1/2. The calculation time of 4-1/2 minutes is slower than ideal, but still within reason. Perhaps the most reasonable way to see the finished image is to visit the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and view it there. While we were watching the news at lunch today, FL asked one of those questions that gets my philosophical energies active. In all honesty she asked me what's the real difference between a 'liberal' and a 'conservative'. At the time I whimsically said we might find out during superpresident's big speech later this evening, but right now, almost 12 hours later and after the big speech, I am still trying to think of a simple reply to such an apparently simple question that would satisfy everyone. Lots of clouds, a temperature of 30F -1C and occasional flurries of snow made Wednesday an uncomfortable day to be outside here at Fractal Central. The fractal cats, who rarely venture outside, spent the day in cozy indoor comfort next to the large warm radiator in the hallway. The only interruption was when FL stepped on Cassie's tail just after lunch, but a quick treat of tuna made the hurt go away. My day was average. The next FOTD, politics free, will be posted in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and be liberally conservative. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Active_Lima_Beings { ; time=0:04:31.65-SF5 on P4-2000 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=AllNewDivideBrot2 function=recip center-mag=-0.997560494837219/-0.111301117906617/\ 1.137571e+007/1/31.25/0 params=1/1.01 float=y maxiter=2800 inside=0 logmap=700 periodicity=6 colors=000uzzAQmFPeJPYNOQSOIWNA_N3bS4dX5ga5if6kj6o\ `ArRDuHGx7JpDMiIObOQWTSPYUNWTMUSLSRKQQJOPIMOGBCF01\ K16O2BT3FX4Ka5Pe6Tj7Yn7akOehdhfukDKSKRTQYTWdUbkUhr\ VbgVhoMnvDinLdfT_Z_VRgRKnIFq9At16wAFqJNkRVe_b_gjUp\ rOxzIvwFttCrq9qn7poIopToqcnrnnrygmv`isUdpN`nPVoQPo\ SJpTDpU7pQDqNIqJNqGSqCXq9aqCepFhpIlpKopUZlcIim1fj6\ igAkdFmbJo_NqXSsUWuS_wTXtUUqVSnWPkXMhYKeZHc_F``CYa\ 9Vb7Sc4Pc2N8oABlEDiIGgMIdQLaUN_YQXaSUeUSiGdjqqz8ri\ EzzKseQtcZuaat`bs_crZdqDcmEcjFcgGbdHb`IbYJaVKaSLaO\ M`LN`IO`FP`CQbGSdJUfMVhPXjSZlV_mYaoacqddsgfujhwmiy\ pkzslyomxlmwimvfmucmt`msYmrVmqSmpPmoMmnKmlKciKmUER\ dKhgKoiKbkKrmKtoKvqKwrKysKzrKwrKtrPrzQoqRmzSjqThzU\ eqVbzW`pXYzYWpZTz_Rq`UzaWrbZzc`scczczschzdjtezzfou\ gzzitokkzmzcozzqLTszzuWXwzzzUzzLzzCzz3zz3izzzz3dzz\ zz4Gzz4z55zz6zA7zz8zF9zzAzKBzNCzPDzSEzUFzXGzZHzaIz\ cJzfKzhLziJzjHzkFzkDzlBzm } frm:AllNewDivideBrot2 { ; Jim Muth z=(0,0), c=pixel, a=-(real(p1)-2), b=imag(p1)+0.00000000000000000001: z=(-b)*(z*z*fn1(z^(a)+b))+c |z| < 1000000 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 27-01-10 (What is This Thing [8.5])
by Jim Muth 27 Jan '10

27 Jan '10

FOTD -- January 27, 2010 (Rating 8.5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: NEW FORMULA ALERT! Today's formula, the AllNewDivideBrot2, is a variation of the AllNewDivideBrot formula. The only change is a sign change in the iterated-expression line. As today's image shows however, a simple sign change can make a world of difference. The parent fractal is a Mandelbrot set rotated 180 degrees, so that its main spike points east and its East Valley has become a West Valley. If this were all there is to it, there would be nothing unusual, but a closer examination reveals subtle changes, especially in the West Valley area, where the sharp terminating point has broadened into a wedge. Today's scene is located on the southern edge of this wedge. (Strange things are also happening along the negative, in this case the positive, spike, but that's a story for another day.) With its herringbone patterns, the image is unusual enough to rate an 8, and the coloring is just strong enough to merit an extra half-point. Adding these together, the rating is an 8-1/2. The name "What is This Thing" is an easily answered question. This thing is a fractal, though I leave it to the more philosoph- ically minded to decide what a fractal is. The calculation wait of 4-4/5 minutes will pass quickly enough once the image starts to appear. The trip to the FTOD web site will be even faster. The web site may be found at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Heavy clouds, brisk winds, and a temperature of 36F +2C made the outdoors less than comfortable on Tuesday. The fractal cats spent the day ignoring the outdoors and keeping warm by the heat. My day was uneventful. The next FOTD fractal image will be posted in 24 hours. Until then, take care, do the things that are necessary and ignore the rest. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= What_is_This_Thing { ; time=0:04:49.57-SF5 on P4-2000 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=AllNewDivideBrot2 function=recip passes=1 center-mag=-0.2532112922284393/-0.0014744\ 9096068753/2e+009/1/-127.5/0 params=2.5/300 float=y maxiter=4200 inside=0 logmap=275 periodicity=6 colors=000jsBkoClkDmgDndEo`FpXFqTGqQGGdE8P70A16G4B\ L7GQALWDQ`GVeJ_kMdpPiuSWcLINE468859C59G59K59O5AS5A\ W5A_4Ac4Ag4Bk4Bo4Bs4Bw4Bt9EqDGnHIkLKhQNeWPb`R_dTXh\ WUmZRpaOsdLvgMwiMwjMwjNwiNwhNxgRxfUxeZxdcxdhydmydr\ ydvydzzdzzdvwarr_mnXhjVcfTZcQ__O`XMZUNYSNWQNVONTMN\ SKNPHNNDNK9NJ6NJ5NMCLOIJQOHRUGTZEUcCWhBXm9Zr7_w6Vt\ 6Qq7Kn7Fk8Ah8EiAIjBLkCPkDTlEWmF_mGbnHfoIjoJmpKqqLt\ qMooOjmQelS`jUWhWRgXMeZHc`Cbb7`d3_e7ZdBZcEZbIZaKZ`\ MZ`PZ_TYZWYY_YXcYWfYVjYUclwejsfhpggmheiicfjbck`_lZ\ XPjBShEVgGYeI`dKbbMeaOh_QkZSzDvwIptMjrQdoUZAmsFkoK\ ilPgiUefZcbca_h_X2w1Ep9QjGacN46uKGkZPbgMkhOhiPfjRd\ jSbkU_lVYmXWW8wYBtZDr`FoaHmcJjdLhfOzgQziSzjUzlWzgS\ zhTziUziUzjVzkWzkWzlXzmYzf7zZ9zW9zU9zT9zT9zT9zS9zS\ 9zS9zIUz9mzFmzKmzPmzVmz_mzdmziKzdKz_KzVKzQFzL7zR8z\ W8z`8zf8zk8zp8zu8ztDzsHzsLzrznqznqznpznoznoznmzjkz\ fizcgz_ezXzzzpzhrzftzduzb } frm:AllNewDivideBrot2 { ; Jim Muth z=(0,0), c=pixel, a=-(real(p1)-2), b=imag(p1)+0.00000000000000000001: z=(-b)*(z*z*fn1(z^(a)+b))+c |z| < 1000000 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 26-01-10 (Stripes in the Night [7])
by Jim Muth 25 Jan '10

25 Jan '10

FOTD -- January 26, 2010 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's discussion will be quite brief, but this does not mean the image is lacking in quality. The discussion is short because we were quite busy here at FC on Monday, bailing out and mopping up the flooded basement. The image consists mainly of stripes surrounded by darkness. I named it "Stripes in the Night". The parent fractal is a hugely bloated thing inside an even larger empty circle. It is beyond simple description but still worth a quick look. Today's scene is located on the northern branch of a kind of main stem that has completely split apart. The rating of a 7 is about FOTD average. The calculation time of 13 seconds is decidedly faster than average. And best of all, the finished image is posted on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Torrential rain overnight Sunday left the basement here at New Fractal Central awash Monday morning. A flooded basement was not all that unusual back at Old FC, but it is only the second time it has happened in the 4 years we have been at New FC. The fractal cats took one look at the 2 inches (5cm) of water and decided not to get their feet wet. The rain ended by noon, leading to a partly cloudy and unusually warm afternoon, with a temperature of 59F 15C. The much advertised high winds failed to materialize however. Once I settled down after seeing the basement, the rest of the day went smoothly enough. Luckily, the graphics work was light. The next FOTD will be posted in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and what's the next goal? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= StripesInTheNight { ; time=0:00:13.48-SF5 on P4-2000 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=AllNewDivideBrot function=recip center-mag=-28.11811392056752/+2.520342892822855/\ 2.436597e+007/1/175/0 params=-1.5/600000 float=y maxiter=1500 inside=0 logmap=37 periodicity=6 colors=000000000000000000000IPmzZS9AN4HI0FD9PMIZVz\ zmzzXnYRzULvZNscOzgPllRiqSfuThrUipVkmWlkXnhYofYknU\ gvQjmMmeJoXGrPCuG9w86p9Dj9Jc9PY9VRAaLAgEAm8AsELhKV\ ZQeOVoEWUaW9x_8rc7lg6gj5an4Wr3Rv2Ly2Gr4Jl6Mf7P_9SU\ AVOCYID`OCaTBaYBbcAbh9cm9cjAWhBOfCGdD8`EBYFEVGGRGJ\ OHLLIOIIQZMenPtjQogQkcQg`QcYRZURVRRRORNLSSITXFTaDU\ eAVj7Vo4Wt2WxCUwMTvVRudQtnOswNrjXqYfpMpoScdXRVaEKf\ 1AeBKdLTcUaeX_gZYiaWjcVgf`ehfcklamrdgpfboiYmkTlnOj\ pJikOdfS_aXVY`RTdMOiHJmCFq8DnCClGBjJAhN8eR7cU6aY5_\ `EVdMRgUNjbImjEprAsz6vi4lU2cT4_S6XY9_bBbhDemFhrHjp\ JeoKanMYmNUlOQkQMjRIiSEhVFhYFh`FgcFgfFghFUlPRlVOl_\ LleIljNnfSpbXrZatVfvRkxOlxOlxPlxPmxQmxQmxRnyRnySoy\ SoyToyTpyUpyUpyUoxTeaCoxToxTowTowSowSovSnvSnvRnuRn\ uRnuRnuRntQmtQmtQmsQmsPmsPmrPmrPlrOlqOlqOlqOlqOlpN\ lpNkpNkoNkoMkoMknMknMknLjmLjmLjmLjmLjlKjlKjlKikKik\ JikJijJijJijIiiIn8EkCKhGQ } frm:AllNewDivideBrot { ; Jim Muth z=(0,0), c=pixel, a=-(real(p1)-2), b=imag(p1)+0.00000000000000000001: z=b*(z^2*fn1(z^(a)+b))+c |z| < 1000000 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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Re: [Fractint] Candied Valentine
by JackOfTradeZ＠comcast.net 25 Jan '10

25 Jan '10

. Candied Valentine When I try to render it all I get is a blank pink screne. Is there an error in the code? .

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FOTD 25-01-10 (Iterated by the Numbers [6])
by Jim Muth 24 Jan '10

24 Jan '10

FOTD -- January 25, 2010 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Since there was no FOTD for January 24, it is obvious that an antiquing trip did take place on Saturday. We ended up in State College, close to the dead center of Pennsylvania, 80 miles 130km west of FC. By the time we returned, the fractal cats were irate and it was too late for a proper FOTD. Today's effort shows a scene in a parent fractal that consists of an everyday Mandelbrot set inside a Z^(-7) Mandeloid that lies within a hole in a Z^(-3) Mandeloid that lies at the center of a circular bay. The exact location is in the center of the valley of the Z^(-7) Mandeloid that lies on the negative X-axis. I named the image "Iterate by the Numbers" because the image, with its large areas of flat color, reminds me of one of those old 'paint-by-numbers' paintings that we now see discarded in so many antique shops. The scene surely has more in it than I managed to bring out in this particular image, with the short time I had to work on it. As a result, I could rate it no higher than a 6. Perhaps the best feature is the calculation time, which at 1-3/4 minutes will hold the anxiety while waiting to a minimum. Of course, all anxiety may be eliminated by viewing the finished image on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> The weather on Saturday was perfect -- total sun and a tempera- ture of 41F +5C. The Sunday weather, with its heavy clouds, afternoon rain and temperature of 45F +7C, left something to be desired. The fractal cats agreed and spent the day in sulk mode. My day was average, with all that this implies. The next FOTD will be posted in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and shake off that let-down with a nice cozy fractal or two. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= IterateByTheNumber { ; time=0:01:46.11-SF5 on P4-2000 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=AllNewDivideBrot function=recip float=y center-mag=-29.50058198591536/+0.00066513778256463\ /3444216/1/-110/0 params=-3/1000000000 maxiter=3200 inside=0 logmap=230 periodicity=6 colors=000GDAGFEGGHGIL9nEDZJdrRR_MOVNLRNINOKF2JG8I\ HDHIJF2fdwlSTQ1RA0D0E00FINzz2EEDaLdWK_RKWLJST1izjb\ bXVjI9COxELe2Tv6Qm9OdDLW9sWBiUD`SFSQVg9NVH1KHZIxSJ\ kMJ_v51GoIGZLkF5cGAWHFOIKhx_`mXUcUNTRFe1YkaTcYPXVK\ QRwbglYbaTYROTdda_DIVFKQGLLINy7LiBMVFNLDXIGSNwNKiO\ IWOMdyKZoJUfHOXi1Sa6RVAQNFPLxV4t17j7AaDDSJHtqrruef\ iTVZKpNI_OWlyOYfivnzH60zE8XJPyBMjGJXK8Z8GvCGlFGbIG\ TLsMgiLb_KYQJTpw`MIzKJmIJ`TTXPQUMOSJLQX0VOARYzV1Ie\ 5J`9JXDJSiKuaJlVJdNJWzacnX_bSWRNSOBuLEiIHZz81bEDBe\ AD_EEUHFOLDTvEPjFMZdCxYEnSGeMIXcou7CJCGMQPxMTyIWzI\ TwIRtImzzMzIItIFyTDkcBZn9MbDNGMLRGOmIdXJWMD6KFBJGF\ HIK_gfQVXmQ2XMD3maBC7EGGOeCUOlqHIPbdMWZJPTCGODHOEI\ OFJOROOFD`GFXGGUGIRvheka``WXQPSTjdO`ZKSTKXAIQHt66f\ BCTFIVWpRShNPaJMVxOTaLQEhCYRdTP_PNWKLSrhmALYDKTzQk\ jNcVLWGWYLXZIQTcWOWROONOg`hUSYvK0kJ6`JCQJI4bs7YkAT\ cDOWOS_tXp_QaYS`PNURwfLbX } frm:AllNewDivideBrot { ; Jim Muth z=(0,0), c=pixel, a=-(real(p1)-2), b=imag(p1)+0.00000000000000000001: z=b*(z^2*fn1(z^(a)+b))+c |z| < 1000000 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 23-01-10 (Sequestered [7.5])
by Jim Muth 23 Jan '10

23 Jan '10

FOTD -- January 23, 2010 (Rating 7.5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image is another fractured one that lies between unity and Z^2. The power of Z is 1.5 to be exact, and we check the Mandeloid that is created by Z^1.5 when it is calculated by the MandelbrotBC3 formula 33 levels up the logarithmic ladder when no function is applied. The parent fractal is nothing exceptional -- an everyday Mandeloid with one large bay and one distorted large bud on the south side of the bay. Today's scene is located in a spiral- shaped string of debris on the east side of the main bay. I rated the image at a 7-1/2, which includes an extra half-point for the extra 15 minutes or so I spent on the coloring. The name "Sequestered" can mean most anything the imaginative fractalist wishes. The calculation time of 1-1/3 minutes is quite speedy, and will keep the risk of fractal disappointment to a minimum. The risk may be eliminated entirely by surfing out to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and checking the pre-calculated image posted there. Lots of clouds, a lack of sun and a temperature of 39F +4C left much to be desired here at Fractal Central on Friday. The fractal cats never even tried to find the sun. They spent the day in the vicinity of the heat. My day was quite average, and now that FL has recovered from the shock of seeing just so much more politics as usual, I expect we'll take an antiquing expedi- tion on Saturday. So don't be surprised if the FOTD for January 24 is late or doesn't appear at all. Until whenever, take care, and will disappointed leftists please queue up on the right. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Sequestered { ; time=0:01:20.34-SF5 on P4-2000 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC3 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=+0.7796928496155245/-0.559506159308004/\ 7.474797e+007/1/7.5/0 params=1.5/0/33/0 float=y maxiter=1800 inside=0 logmap=113 periodicity=6 colors=000dWxhYxk_xnaxpaxraxn`rhZmbWhXVbSTYMRTGPNA\ NI5LDBIBHEANF8TK7ZP5cU4eZBfcHhhNilTmo_rqevvkzzqvul\ rphmkdkd`j`XgXSdTOaPKZLGWHCVD8XGCYJGZMK`OOcRSeUVfX\ ZgZbhafhdjhlnhgpicrjesjctkbuk`vlZwlYxmWynUznSzoRzz\ PzzNzzMzzPzzSzzVzzXzfIzO4zR3zU2zX2zZ1za1zd0zf0ze1z\ e2ze2ze3ze3zd4zd4zd5zd6zd6zc7zc7zc8zc8zc9zc9zd8ze8\ ze7zf7zg6zg6zh5zh5zi4zj4zj3zk3zl2zl2zm1zm1zn5dn8dn\ BdnEdoHdoKdoNdoQdpUdpXdp_dpbdqedqhdqkdqndricrdbs_b\ sVatQatL`tG`rEUoCMmBFhDEdFE`HDWJDSLCONCKOCOKPSGaVC\ n`Aje8gj6dp4au2Zz1WvGOsVHoi9lx2jfKhQacMh_IoWEvVJsU\ NpTRmTVjS_gRcdQgaQi_PkeOnjNqpMtuMwzzzsWzzzzT_zzzzZ\ PzzzzBIzzzzHRzzzzM_zzzzR1zzzzGHzz4z2Bz7IzBPzGWzKbz\ PkzwmzEkzJizO8z`EzZJzYOzXUzWZzVczUSzxYzmczb8zhFzeL\ zbRz`XzYbzVez_fzYfzXgzWgzVhzUGzyQzn_zcDzFIzHNzJRzL\ WzN_zPdzRzz0qzFXzS_zTbzTezT`zhqz3oz8nzClzGkzLizPXz\ BbzKyz4vz8tzCqzFozJlzMjzQ } 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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