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FOTD 06-05-13 (In Deep Territory [8])
by Jim Muth 07 May '13

07 May '13

FOTD -- May 06, 2013 (Rating 8) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image lies very deep in the parent fractal that comes about when 0.1 part of Z^(4.4) is combined with 2 parts of Z^(0.4) and straight C is added on each iteration. This parent resembles a Mandelbrot set facing northeast with a large triangular area sprouting behind it from its East Valley area. Today's scene is located in the northwest valley forming the entrance to this triangular area. The name "In Deep Territory" refers to the unusual magnitude of the image, one of the greatest of all time. The rating of an 8 reflects my opinion of the image at the time I rated it. I may soon shift to an more informative rating system that gives two ratings, one for the artistic value, the other for the mathematical interest. A good part of the artistic effect was achieved by rendering the image with the inside set to 'fmod'. The magnitude of over 2.5*(10^13) is at the verge of resolution breakdown. In fact, the breakdown is already becoming visible along some of the sharp edges. Luckily, the image calculates in 3-1/2 minutes, surprisingly fast for a scene that uses the 'fmod' feature. And the web sites are always there for instant enjoyment. Check the finished image at: <http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html> and the high-definition renderings at: <http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html> The back images are at: <http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/> Another absolutely perfect day prevailed here at Fractal Central today. The few angel-hair cirrus clouds that appeared in the morning, and the few cotton-puff cumulus clouds that popped up over the ridges in the afternoon did nothing but add to the perfection. The temperature of 73F 23C and gentle southeast wind were also perfect. The fractal cat admired the outdoor conditions . . . from the inside. The fractal humans also admired the outdoor conditions. The next FOTD will be posted in a number of hours. Until that number passes, take care, and I am still waiting for someone to solve the very interesting and quite puzzling 'Boltzmann brain' paradox, which currently has physicists pondering and rational skeptics a bit concerned also. I'll forget the convoluted line of thought about entropy that led to the problem, since it is on the internet. At this time, I'll merely state that either the existence of the universe involves more than pure blind chance, or the universe is filled with disembodied 'Boltzmann brains' which somehow can exist and be conscious while floating in empty space. The apparently 'logical' deduction is that, if the universe is merely a random accident, then it is many googols of times more likely that, instead of existing in a real physical universe, I am a pathetic deluded Boltzmann brain, floating in empty space and imagining everything I have ever experienced, including the physical world and everything else that appears to be so real. I doubt that this is true, but, despite convoluted claims to the contrary, no one has yet been able to show beyond doubt that it is untrue without invoking an intelligence of some kind to elimi- nate the random element. And we know what rational scientific skeptics think of the idea of 'God'. Jim Muth jimmuth(a)earthlink.net START PARAMETER FILE======================================= In_Deep_Territory { ; time=0:03:30.00 SF5 at 2000MHZ reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandAutoCritInZ function=ident center-mag=-1.122707213001586/-0.1067224794760605/\ 2.545255e+013/1/-15/0 params=0.1/4.4/2/0.4/0/0 float=y maxiter=1000 inside=fmod proximity=0.932 periodicity=6 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=000giWgkZgmafocfqffsifukbog_icXd`UZXRUUOOQL\ JNNMQPPSRSVTUXVX_X_aZbd`dfbghdjkfmmhopjrrluunxwozy\ jsqflibeaZZVVSNRLFNE7J70UCEdGSbMU`RW_WYY`ZWe`VjbTo\ dSteVufYvh`wjcxkfymhzneyocxo`woZwoWvpUupRupPtpMsqK\ sqHrqFqqDqqCokCmfCkaCiWCfRBSMBMGBCBB76B21G36K4BO5G\ S6LX7Q`7Ud8Zh9cmAhqBmuCryCvuEurFunHukIugJudLu`MuYO\ uUPuRQuZRdeROlR8fV7`Z7Vb7Pe6Ji6Dm68p6DnAImENkIRjMW\ hQ`gUeeYid`mbdpaht`lw_pzZtyXrxWqwVpvTouSntRlsPkrOj\ qNipLhoKfnJemHdlGclFbYD`KBZ6AX8F_9KaAOdBTfCXhDakEf\ mFjpGorHstLrpOqmRpiUpfXob_n_bmWemThlPkkMnjIqjFtiBw\ h8zh5vg6rf7ne8kd9gcAccA_bBXaCT`DP_EM_ELaFKbFJcFIeF\ HfFHgFGhFFjFEkFDlFDmFMnPUoYbofjporpxpouoornnolnmkm\ jjmgimeglbfl_ekXckVbjSajP`jNbfQccTe_WfXZhTaiQdkMgl\ JjnFmoCpq8sr5vs2yo3vl3si4qf4nb5k_5iX6fU6dQ6aN7ZK7X\ H8UD8RA9P79M49KGJLRTMaaNlkOwtOtqMqoLolKljJigIgdGda\ Fb_E_ZDXYCWWAUU9SR8QN7KF6 } 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 05-05-13 (Lopsided Basin [8])
by Jim Muth 06 May '13

06 May '13

FOTD -- May 05, 2013 (Rating 8) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image lies in the parent fractal that results when the simple formula Z^(1.75)+C is iterated 9 levels up the multi- dimensional complex-logarithmic hyperspiral. This fractal consists of a large main bay split along the X-axis, with a prominent disconnected smaller Mandeloid lying some distance to the southeast. Today's scene lies in a valley in this smaller Mandeloid. The name "Lopsided Basin" refers to the unbalanced nature of the basin surrounding the central minibrot, where the iteration count and therefore the appearance of the fractal elements on the left and right sides are vastly different. The rating of an 8 includes a bonus for the coloring effort, though I'm not saying how much of the rating includes the bonus. The calculation time of 1-2/3 minutes will pass fast enough to keep boredom in the realm of remote possibilities. Boredom may be done away with altogether by viewing the image on one of the FOTD web sites. Accept the obvious. Fractals are great! For rational proof, check the official FOTD web site at: <http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html> and if further proof is needed, check the high-definition renderings at: <http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html> The ultimate in proof may be found at: <http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/> where thousands of similar fractals are posted. Cloudless skies prevailed all day on the 4th and 5th here at Fractal Central, with a temperature of 72F 22C both days and gentle breezes. The fractal cat saw the sun outside and wondered why it failed to reach his shelf. The humans spent the 4th working and the 5th relaxing. The next FOTD will be posted soon enough to prevent withdrawal and with enough delay to prevent fractal overload. Until whenever, take care, and to me it seems as though we're so obsessed with political correctness that we have no way to even recognize the causes of our problems much less to accept the causes and rationally discuss possible solutions. Jim Muth jimmuth(a)earthlink.net START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Lopsided_Basin { ; time=0:01:40.00 SF5 at 2000MHZ reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC3 function=ident center-mag=+1.266621276199444/-0.148359824796705/\ 2.008047e+007/1/75/0 params=1.75/0/9/0 float=y maxiter=1800 inside=0 logmap=238 periodicity=6 colors=00050B60970780B90EA0HB1LC2OD3RE4VF5YG6`I7cK\ 8fMBhNEiNHjOKlONmPQnPToSXjU_fWbaYfY_iUalUcpUesUgvU\ isUkqZlocnmhommqmrrmvtmzumzvmzvmzvmzwmzwmzwmztkzqi\ zngzkeziczgbzeazd`zc_zbZzaYv`Xr_WmZVhYUcXSZWQ_VO`U\ NZSMXQMWONUMNTKORITQGQGFR6FRDFSAFS2JO3ML4QH5SE6UA7\ S78P39M0ALC8RO7S_6IRB9LG0IL7MEDY8Jh2Kc6L_9MWCMSFSO\ GYKGcGHhDHXPEL`C9kA5p51t0PpLlleEU0Dc5DcACcFCcKCbPJ\ eLPhIWkFamCgp9ns6tv3zw0zx1zy1zz2zz2AzHAzWAzj9zm8zo\ Qzjgzeyzaqz_izYzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzyzzxzzwzzvzzuzztzzszvriuohwjgwifw\ hcwh`rdYm`VmaSmcPmcMmcJmZDmZ7mZ2mZLmUbhQtZRfVSUQTG\ MP3RK`TF_UA_W6ZX6ZZ6Z_7Ya7Yb7YZDaVIeRNiNTmJYqFbtKX\ jPSaPHOOCEcBAh61i88jAFkBMlDTmF_nGfoImpJtiLpbNlWPiP\ ReISbL_hOfnQmsSMSUOUWQWYSY_TZaV`cXbeZzg_zi`zkazmbz\ mbzmczmdzmezmezmfzmfzmfzmgzrgzrgzrhzrhzrhzrizrizri\ zrjzrjzrjzrkzrkzrkzrlzrlz } 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 03-05-13 (Well Shielded [8])
by Jim Muth 03 May '13

03 May '13

FOTD -- May 03, 2013 (Rating 8) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image resembles a shield decorated by fractal heraldry. I appropriately named it "Well Shielded". The fractal, which is rotated 90 degrees, lies on the main stem of its parent, an oversized Mandelbrot set that is on its way to becoming a cubic Mandeloid. The exact location of the scene is in a blunt valley jutting eastward into the second bud out the main spike, which is already splitting into the cubic-bud shape, with two lobes. The rating of an 8 is based on the unusual cubic shield-like pattern and also on my semi-expert coloring, which some say is great and others say is amateurish. All I can say is that great art is not created in the matter of the minutes that I spent on today's image. I went back to the 'DivideBrot5' formula for today's image because this formula does some types of mixed-power images better than the 'FinDivBrot-2' formula that I usually use. The calculation time of 2 minutes might be just slow enough to give restlessness a chance to appear. The wiser way to see the finished image is to visit the FOTD web sites. Find your happiness at: <http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html> where the image is posted already calculated. And clarify your vision at: <http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html> where the high-definition versions are posted. The thousands of back images are online at: <http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/> bringing joy beyond comprehension to those who venture there. Perfect weather still prevailed here at Fractal Central today, with a cloudless sky, gentle breeze and temperature of 70F 21C. The fractal cat took it in stride, being more concerned with pigeons roosting in the area. The humans had an average day, which is pleasant to experience but boring to write about. The next FOTD will be posted quite soon, and that is not boring. Until soon arrives, take care, and we should not be angry at big corporations such as oil and phone companies for making such obscene profits at our expense. We should be angry at ourselves for having allowed ourselves to become addicted to their flashy products, thereby assuring these powerful conglomerates that their obscene profits will continue to grow. Jim Muth jimmuth(a)earthlink.net START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Well_Shielded { ; time=0:02:00.00 SF5 at 2000MHZ reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basic.frm formulaname=DivideBrot5 float=y maxiter=1900 center-mag=-3.866658236650682/0/7.70961e+009/1/90/0 params=3/3 inside=0 logmap=268 periodicity=6 colors=000B2bB5aB8_ABZAEYAHX9KW9NV9RU9VTI_RQd7YhBm\ nAqzAut9wo9wi9wd9wZ9wU9009006IJ9IOBHUDHZFGdH9gFUF`\ VFaWGbYGcZGd_GeaGgbGhdHieHjfHkhHliHmjHnfMjcQg_VcXZ\ `TcXQgUMlQJpNGtKIsLKsLMsLOrLQrMSrMUqMWqMYqNZqN`pNb\ pNdpOfoOhoOjoOlnPnnPpnPqnPrkUrhYrearber_irXmrUqrSu\ mUphVkcWfZ_aUbYYbbaefeikimomqtqrxouvmvtlwrjxpiyngz\ mfzkdzibzgaze_zdczbgv`krZooXrlWviUwfSwcQwcOzhNzhQK\ KSKKUHKWGKYFK_FKaoE`oAio6ro2zk9yhFyeLyaRyZXyWbyYOm\ ZAbaFadJagOajSaeUf`WjWYoRZsUarXdq_gpajpdmogpnjsmlu\ mYhcJXU5LKESTNZ`Weidlqmryfpk_nZTlLNj8CbH2WQ5SY7Pd9\ MlBJsDGzbCJZIIWNITTIPYHMcHJhHGmHzZIzLIs7Ic7DL78J73\ D9BGBJJCQMEYPGeSHlPIjNIhLIfIIdGIbEIaPLdZOghRjrUm7G\ bONZdUWu`TpXUlUVgRWcOXZLYVIZRFZSF_EncDpeCqgBriAtk9\ um9vozjDzhHzgKzfNzdRzcUzbXz`_zmczmfzmizmlzmpzmszmv\ zmyzmuzzqzzmzzizzfzzbzzZzzVzzRzzOzzKzzGzzCzz9zzCzz\ FzzHzzKzzMzzPzzRzzUzzWzzT } frm:DivideBrot5 { ; Jim Muth z=(0,0), c=pixel, a=real(p1)-2, b=imag(p1)+0.00000000000000000001: z=sqr(z)/(z^(-a)+b)+c |z| < 1000000 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 02-05-13 (Aliens Among Us [7.5])
by Jim Muth 02 May '13

02 May '13

FOTD -- May 02, 2013 (Rating 7.5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image bears footprints, which is not surprising, since it lies in yesterday's parent fractal, very close to yesterday's scene. But these footprints were not made by bigfoots, they were made by aliens from outer space, which explains why they resemble the pea-pods of the body snatchers. The actual location is East Valley of the large minibrot on the main stem of the parent, where a tiny minibrot is located. Today's scene lies at the tip of the main spike of this minibrot. The name "Aliens Among Us" merely tells it like it is. For all anyone knows, the space aliens may very well be living among us, unrecognized and disguised as the man and woman next door. The rating of 7-1/2 is quite average. The extra half point is a reward for the coloring, which was more difficult than first appears. The calculation time of one minute will leave just enough time to go into the next room and pour a drink. Viewing the image on the web sites will avoid the drink. Be cheerful anyway! View the finished image at: <http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html> Be joyful! Check the high-definition variations at: <http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html> Be in total bliss! Check the thoudands of FOTD images at: <http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/> Today brought another round of cloudless skies, gentle winds and dry air to Fractal Central. The temperature of 73F 23C made it the second consecutive perfect day. Nicholas, the cat of the fractal variety made it through the day uneventfully, sleeping all afternoon in my favorite chair. The fractal humans made it through the day by working. The next in the inexhaustible series of FOTD fractals will be posted soon. Until whenever, take care, and everyone wants peace, but the evil other side will not let it happen, and this is true regardless of which side a particular person is on. Jim Muth jimmuth(a)earthlink.net START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Aliens_Among_Us { ; time=0:01:00.00 SF5 at 2000MHZ reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=MandAutoCritInZ function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-17.53500853358189/0/2.109337e+010 params=0.1/2/1/-1000/0/800/0/0 float=y maxiter=1500 inside=0 logmap=126 symmetry=xaxis periodicity=6 colors=0000L40M70O90QB0SD0UF0XH0_J1bL2eN3YK4QH5IE6\ AB51472893CB3FD4JE5MG5QI6TK7XM7_N8cP9fR9jTAmVBqWBt\ YEtZHt`KtaNtcQtdTtfWtgZtiatjdtnevkfthgrfhpcho`imZj\ kWjjUkhRlfOleMmcJnaGn`EoZBpX1nX9lWHiVOfUWcTc`Sc`Nf\ `RbaUZbXUcdPd_KeWDfSHgPLgNOgKSgIWfFZfDbfAff8ac0if6\ qiCzoHzvGzzGzvGzrGvmGriGmhGihFegFcgF`fFZfFXeFVeFVd\ DTeFRfGPfHNgILhJEqGKhKQ`OWTSaKWgC_k0im4cn8ZoCUqGPr\ JKsNFuRAvV5wY0p_7iaEbbLXdSQeZJgeBejDhkEkkFnlAtqGql\ LngRkcWhZaeVfbQk`Mj_KiZIhZHhYFgXEfXCeWBeV9dV8cU6dR\ 0cU5cXAc_FcbKbePbhUbkZdqdbmb`jaZg_XdZWcXUcWScVQcTO\ cSNcQLcPJcNHcMCcMGcLKcKOcJScJWcIZcHbVGfZGjaFneEqhE\ meOicYe`gaZp_`mZbjYdhXfeWhcUj`TlYSnWRpTQqROnSNlSLi\ SKhSIhSHhSFhSEhSChVDhSEhQFhOGhMGhKHiPIlUJoZJqc1yhA\ umIzrQzvZzzfzznzzvzzrzzozzlzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzZzzZzzZzzZzzVzzRzzOzz\ KzzGzzDzz9zz6zz7zz7zz7zz7 } 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 02-05-13 (Aliens Among Us [7.5])
by Jim Muth 02 May '13

02 May '13

FOTD -- May 02, 2013 (Rating 7.5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image bears footprints, which is not surprising, since it lies in yesterday's parent fractal, very close to yesterday's scene. But these footprints were not made by bigfoots, they were made by aliens from outer space, which explains why they resemble the pea-pods of the body snatchers. The actual location is East Valley of the large minibrot on the main stem of the parent, where a tiny minibrot is located. Today's scene lies at the tip of the main spike of this minibrot. The name "Aliens Among Us" merely tells it like it is. For all anyone knows, the space aliens may very well be living among us, unrecognized and disguised as the man and woman next door. The rating of 7-1/2 is quite average. The extra half point is a reward for the coloring, which was more difficult than first appears. The calculation time of one minute will leave just enough time to go into the next room and pour a drink. Viewing the image on the web sites will avoid the drink. Be cheerful anyway! View the finished image at: <http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html> Be joyful! Check the high-definition variations at: <http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html> Be in total bliss! Check the thoudands of FOTD images at: <http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/> Today brought another round of cloudless skies, gentle winds and dry air to Fractal Central. The temperature of 73F 23C made it the second consecutive perfect day. Nicholas, the cat of the fractal variety made it through the day uneventfully, sleeping all afternoon in my favorite chair. The fractal humans made it through the day by working. The next in the inexhaustible series of FOTD fractals will be posted soon. Until whenever, take care, and everyone wants peace, but the evil other side will not let it happen, and this is true regardless of which side a particular person is on. Jim Muth jimmuth(a)earthlink.net START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Aliens_Among_Us { ; time=0:01:00.00 SF5 at 2000MHZ reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=MandAutoCritInZ function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-17.53500853358189/0/2.109337e+010 params=0.1/2/1/-1000/0/800/0/0 float=y maxiter=1500 inside=0 logmap=126 symmetry=xaxis periodicity=6 colors=0000L40M70O90QB0SD0UF0XH0_J1bL2eN3YK4QH5IE6\ AB51472893CB3FD4JE5MG5QI6TK7XM7_N8cP9fR9jTAmVBqWBt\ YEtZHt`KtaNtcQtdTtfWtgZtiatjdtnevkfthgrfhpcho`imZj\ kWjjUkhRlfOleMmcJnaGn`EoZBpX1nX9lWHiVOfUWcTc`Sc`Nf\ `RbaUZbXUcdPd_KeWDfSHgPLgNOgKSgIWfFZfDbfAff8ac0if6\ qiCzoHzvGzzGzvGzrGvmGriGmhGihFegFcgF`fFZfFXeFVeFVd\ DTeFRfGPfHNgILhJEqGKhKQ`OWTSaKWgC_k0im4cn8ZoCUqGPr\ JKsNFuRAvV5wY0p_7iaEbbLXdSQeZJgeBejDhkEkkFnlAtqGql\ LngRkcWhZaeVfbQk`Mj_KiZIhZHhYFgXEfXCeWBeV9dV8cU6dR\ 0cU5cXAc_FcbKbePbhUbkZdqdbmb`jaZg_XdZWcXUcWScVQcTO\ cSNcQLcPJcNHcMCcMGcLKcKOcJScJWcIZcHbVGfZGjaFneEqhE\ meOicYe`gaZp_`mZbjYdhXfeWhcUj`TlYSnWRpTQqROnSNlSLi\ SKhSIhSHhSFhSEhSChVDhSEhQFhOGhMGhKHiPIlUJoZJqc1yhA\ umIzrQzvZzzfzznzzvzzrzzozzlzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzZzzZzzZzzZzzVzzRzzOzz\ KzzGzzDzz9zz6zz7zz7zz7zz7 } 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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AOTD 5_1_13
by JackOfTradeZ＠comcast.net 02 May '13

02 May '13

. ""Just have one question, what was the background music??"" Domenico Scarlatti. One of the lesser known composers from the Bach/Baroque period, but one of my favorites. I downloaded a zillion MIDI files from the classical archives web site; many of them marry quite well to fractal animations. .

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FOTD 30-04-13 (Deep Green [8.5])
by Jim Muth 02 May '13

02 May '13

FOTD -- April 30, 2012 (Rating 8.5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's 8.5 rated image lies in the parent fractal that results when 0.2 part of Z^2 is combined with 15 parts of Z^(-1.5). This parent appears as an oversized but skeletal Mandelbrot set with a well-defined much smaller M-set in the area of its East Valley and two minibrots symmetrical to the X-axis in the area of its main spike. Today's scene lies in the intricate debris between these two minibrots. I named the image "Deep Green" because of the vivid green ring surrounding the central minibrot. The rating of 8-1/2 includes a sizable and perhaps too liberal bonus for my coloring. The calculation time of 1-3/4 minutes borders on slowness, making the web sites a good calculation alternative. Find this calculation relief on the official FOTD web site at: <http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html> and classy variations at: <http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html> Hordes of back images are posted at: <http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/> Lots of clouds hung overhead here at Fractal Central today, and a few flurries of drizzle drifted down now and then, but the sun also broke through several times, and the temperature of 66F 19C was so close to average that it left no grounds for complaint. The fractal cat took it all in stride, satisfying himself when he evicted me from my favorite chair and took it over with a satisfied smirk on his face. The humans meanwhile checked the latest news, seeing nothing new, of course. The next FOTD will be posted when I get a round tuit. Until I can find a tuit shop, take care, and there is a question I want a clear answer to. It is, 'why are we here on earth?' (Answers such as 'to get to heaven' 'to propagate the species' 'it's a lucky accident' or 'it's up to each of us to decide' are rational enough but not really satisfactory.) Jim Muth jimmuth(a)earthlink.net START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Deep_Green { ; time=0:01:45.00 SF5 at 2000MHZ reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=MandAutoCritInZ function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-13.76762576559253/+0.00003824191632297\ /8.95286e+011/1/88.25/0 params=0.2/2/15/-1.5/0/800\ /0/0 float=y maxiter=1600 inside=0 logmap=126 periodicity=6 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=000zKzzKzyPzyRszXzzUxz_qz`xzZzzWzsUzxRzsPzq\ OzoMznLzlKzhJzkLqfMueOjePedQKdRfcT3cU09TV8MO6II5DB\ 0850320800A20D00L00V20f30T42Q55I69D66A848924A02A5F\ FFKGJOIORIRVJP_KOcKLfLKjLRiGZhDdf9ke4sd0yc0neIdh`V\ itUdiT_ZRPOUaPVUPY`QZaQ_dQaeRchRdiRdaPdVMdOLdGJdAI\ cIJcPKcVLcaMchOdkOinGlo9pp2tq0np0ip2co5Zo9TnDOnFJh\ EEcE9YD4TDEYEOaFYeGfjIonJZqOIuT2xW6pVAiVEaVIWVMPUQ\ IUUAUY4U`RIdl5xT0qW0l_0fc0af0Wj2Rn2Lq3Gt3LuBQvJUvR\ ZxZcyffynkzvozzxffzPKzTPuWTpZWka_fecchfWcdPZaIU_BQ\ YMZ_Yf`hocqvdkjVeZM_MDUA4O00R94VJBZTJaaRekZiuekzl`\ qpRdtGRx6FzEAvL6sT3oZ0ka5neAohFqkKsnPuqUvtZxi`yZhz\ OjzLizJnzGrzErzBpz9kz6kzBnzFkzJnzMpzQszUpzYqzRqzcs\ zcszctzctzcuzcuzcvzevzmxzmxzmyzmyzmzzmzzmzzmzzmzzm\ zzmzzmzzmzzmzzmzzmzzmzzmzzmzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz } 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 30-04-13 (Deep Green [8.5])
by Jim Muth 02 May '13

02 May '13

FOTD -- April 30, 2012 (Rating 8.5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's 8.5 rated image lies in the parent fractal that results when 0.2 part of Z^2 is combined with 15 parts of Z^(-1.5). This parent appears as an oversized but skeletal Mandelbrot set with a well-defined much smaller M-set in the area of its East Valley and two minibrots symmetrical to the X-axis in the area of its main spike. Today's scene lies in the intricate debris between these two minibrots. I named the image "Deep Green" because of the vivid green ring surrounding the central minibrot. The rating of 8-1/2 includes a sizable and perhaps too liberal bonus for my coloring. The calculation time of 1-3/4 minutes borders on slowness, making the web sites a good calculation alternative. Find this calculation relief on the official FOTD web site at: <http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html> and classy variations at: <http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html> Hordes of back images are posted at: <http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/> Lots of clouds hung overhead here at Fractal Central today, and a few flurries of drizzle drifted down now and then, but the sun also broke through several times, and the temperature of 66F 19C was so close to average that it left no grounds for complaint. The fractal cat took it all in stride, satisfying himself when he evicted me from my favorite chair and took it over with a satisfied smirk on his face. The humans meanwhile checked the latest news, seeing nothing new, of course. The next FOTD will be posted when I get a round tuit. Until I can find a tuit shop, take care, and there is a question I want a clear answer to. It is, 'why are we here on earth?' (Answers such as 'to get to heaven' 'to propagate the species' 'it's a lucky accident' or 'it's up to each of us to decide' are rational enough but not really satisfactory.) Jim Muth jimmuth(a)earthlink.net START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Deep_Green { ; time=0:01:45.00 SF5 at 2000MHZ reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=MandAutoCritInZ function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-13.76762576559253/+0.00003824191632297\ /8.95286e+011/1/88.25/0 params=0.2/2/15/-1.5/0/800\ /0/0 float=y maxiter=1600 inside=0 logmap=126 periodicity=6 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=000zKzzKzyPzyRszXzzUxz_qz`xzZzzWzsUzxRzsPzq\ OzoMznLzlKzhJzkLqfMueOjePedQKdRfcT3cU09TV8MO6II5DB\ 0850320800A20D00L00V20f30T42Q55I69D66A848924A02A5F\ FFKGJOIORIRVJP_KOcKLfLKjLRiGZhDdf9ke4sd0yc0neIdh`V\ itUdiT_ZRPOUaPVUPY`QZaQ_dQaeRchRdiRdaPdVMdOLdGJdAI\ cIJcPKcVLcaMchOdkOinGlo9pp2tq0np0ip2co5Zo9TnDOnFJh\ EEcE9YD4TDEYEOaFYeGfjIonJZqOIuT2xW6pVAiVEaVIWVMPUQ\ IUUAUY4U`RIdl5xT0qW0l_0fc0af0Wj2Rn2Lq3Gt3LuBQvJUvR\ ZxZcyffynkzvozzxffzPKzTPuWTpZWka_fecchfWcdPZaIU_BQ\ YMZ_Yf`hocqvdkjVeZM_MDUA4O00R94VJBZTJaaRekZiuekzl`\ qpRdtGRx6FzEAvL6sT3oZ0ka5neAohFqkKsnPuqUvtZxi`yZhz\ OjzLizJnzGrzErzBpz9kz6kzBnzFkzJnzMpzQszUpzYqzRqzcs\ zcszctzctzcuzcuzcvzevzmxzmxzmyzmyzmzzmzzmzzmzzmzzm\ zzmzzmzzmzzmzzmzzmzzmzzmzzmzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz } 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 01-05-13 (Sasquatch Bigfoots [7.5])
by Jim Muth 02 May '13

02 May '13

FOTD -- May 01, 2013 (Rating 7.5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image reminds me of bigfoot footprints. Bigfoots (not 'bigfeet') are also known as sasquatches, so I named today's image "Sasquatch Bigfoots". These enigmatic creatures cannot possibly exist. If they did, we would long since have found hard evidence of their existence such as their bodies, excrement and dwelling places. But despite the impossibility, many people still claim to have seen bigfoots, and unless one is a hard core devoted CSICOP-type skeptic, it is hard to believe that every one of these people are mistaken or lying. Today's image gives proof that bigfoots are lurking around FC. I mixed 1/10 part of Z^2 with one part of Z^(-1000) and found the proof I was not really searching for. This unlikely combination of parameters produced an oversized parent fractal that appears to be a Mandelbrot set with flat disks filling the smaller buds and floating in the center of the larger buds as well as the main bay. The situation looked rather hopeless at first, but knowing how tricky fractals can be, I checked Seahorse Valley of the large minibrot on the main stem of the parent, where two disks are tangent, and found an interesting area of chaos. This area is where the bigfoots thrive, and it took little additional time to find the evidence. If I had found an actual bigfoot, I might have rated the image at a 10. As it is, with only the mysterious footprints to show, I could give a rating no higher than 7-1/2. Perhaps the best feature of the image is its starship speed of 20 seconds. But be warned, when calculated at faster-than-light warp speed, the image finishes before it is started. So be sure to avoid the time paradox that would result if you failed to start the calculation after the image had appeared on the screen. Or better still, forget such time-travel paradoxes by checking the image on one of the web sites. Be happy in your fractal work by viewing the finished image at: <http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html> and check the glories of high-definition at: <http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html> More FOTD back images than one can shake a stick at are posted at: <http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/> After viewing the back images, forget about shaking the stick. You'll be too exhausted to lift it. The weather was absolutely perfect here at Fractal Central today. Perfection is described by a cloudless deep blue sky, pleasantly warm sun, gentle breezes, low humidity and a temperature of 75F 24C. The fractal cat took it in stride. FL spent the afternoon puttering in her garden, while I took a pleasant walk to the Susquehanna River, which is 1/2 mile from FC, 1/2 mile wide, and home to a variety of common eastern water fowl. The next FOTD will appear, though not by magic, in the proper universal time. Until whenever, take care, and be aware that, according to relativity, there is no universal time. Jim Muth jimmuth(a)earthlink.net START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Sasquatch_Bigfoots { ; time=0:00:20.00 SF5 at 2000MHZ reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=MandAutoCritInZ function=ident center-mag=-17.88773677769922/+0.0002296224951834\ /9.344237e+007/1/-7.5/0 params=0.1/2/1/-1000/0/\ 800/0/0 float=y maxiter=300 inside=0 logmap=33 periodicity=6 colors=000GFjFGiDIhCKfCMeCOdDQbDSaDW`LZYRcWYhUcmRj\ rPptNvrLtmKneKhYKbPKYHKT9KOBKL8JI6JF6ED78A937A35B8\ IA4RA8SKBTUEUcIVkLWiOXgSYeVZcYYb_YbaYbcYaeYagYaiY`\ kY`mY`oY_qY_sY_uYZwYZyYZzWWvVTsUQpTOmSLjQIgPGdODaN\ AZM8WN7VN7UN7UN6TN6SN6SN5RN5RN5QN4PN4PN4ON3NN3NN3M\ N3MRALVGLZMKaSKeZJidJmjIppImoJjoKgoLdoLboM_nNXnOUn\ ORnPPnQMmRJmRGmSDmTBmTDnVEnXFnZGn`HobIodJofKohLpjM\ plNpnOppMokLngKmbJlZHkUGkQFjMEiHChDBg8Af49z08z09z1\ 9z2Az3Az3Bz4Bz5Cz5Cz6Cz7Dz7Dz8Ez9Ez9FzAFzBFzBSzlUz\ iWzgYzdZzb`z_bzYczWazU_zTZzRXzQVzOUzNSzLRzKUzJWzIY\ zH_zGazFdzEfzDhzDjzClzBozAqz9sz8uz7wz6yz6uz9rzCozF\ kzIhzLezObzRZzTWzWTzZQzaMzdJzgGzjCzjDzlEzmFznGzoHz\ pHzqIzrJzsKztLzuMzvKzwMzwOzwQzw9zyRzwkzwhzueztbzs_\ zrXzqUzpRzoOznLzmIzlFzkCzj9zi6zh4zg5zh5zh6zi6zi7zj\ 7zj8zk8zk9zl9zlAzmAzmBznBzn8zsBznEziHzdKz_NzVOzPQz\ QSzRUzSVzSYzqXzpVznUzmSzl } 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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AOTD 5_1_13
by JackOfTradeZ＠comcast.net 01 May '13

01 May '13

. The "black gold" animation is posted, but it doesn't really look like black gold anymore. It just looks awesome! The compiled video is much larger than usual; I don't know why that is - I was expecting it to be smaller due to the simplicity and redundancy in the colors. The original 1024 AVI is 1 GIG! http://www.fractal-animation.net/vid/tesla.zip 33 MEG download, 1 min 47 sec run time. It is also on my youtube page if you don't wanna download it: http://www.youtube.com/FractAlkemist Comments welcome as always. Cheers! JoTz .

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