----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Muth" <jamth@mindspring.com> To: <fractint@mailman.xmission.com> Cc: <philofractal@lists.fractalus.com> Sent: Friday, May 23, 2003 5:29 PM Subject: [Fractint] FOTD 23-05-03 (Isolated Minibrot [8])
As fractals go in this era of multi-layered and transformed images, today's image might not be considered worth its rating of an exceptional 8. But after trying those options, which are features of another program and draw images that may or may not be considered real fractals, I rejected them, and decided to stick with the more traditional methods of rendering my fractals.
Until next time and next FOTD, take care, and be at ease when surrounded by aggressive fractals.
Hi Jim, as I have the feeling, you´re adressing me, I will reply directly with a qustion: If a seemingly irregular structure turns out to be part of a bigger structure that isn´t chaotic at all and maybe a structure that you haven´t seen before, then what is a fractal if this isn´t? Tell me what´s missing. Purity as such is meaningless in this context, unless it is part of your message. And another question: If Lee detects hidden beauty within a seemingly uninteresting scene, what better could you say about a fractal artist? After all we are trying to do the same thing: Create images that make people look twice and maybe take a closer look. And maybe there is a smile on their face when they see beauty. As for me, we are covering a different part of the spectrum and if you feel attacked that´s exclusively your own problem. I´m happy that a fresh wind is blowing in Fractalia and that I could do my part to keep it alive. Regards, Al.