Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts:

Today's image takes us on a journey to Triton, the large moon of the planet Neptune, where we find ourselves in a fractal valley, gazing into the distance toward the giant planet, which is just visible through the haze as it rises slowly above the horizon.

Actually, the image is a fractal of the evaporated variety that was created by the MandNewt06a formula and brought to life by the 'atan' inside fill.  I rated it at an 8, mostly because I enjoy images that resemble scenes on other worlds.

The name "Neptune Rising" needs no explanation.  And for the comfort of those whose knees start knocking at the mere thought of the paranormal, the name has no connection to the controversial discipline of Astrology.

The calculation time of 3-1/4 minutes will pass in a relativistic flash.  Those who enjoy art more than relativity may see the image, already calculated, on the new Fractal Central FOTD web site at:

      http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html

There is another benefit of visiting the FC web site: the FOTD discussions posted to the web site will frequently contain controversial stuff omitted from the version posted to the Fractint mailing list.

For a high definition view of the image visit Hal's web site at:

http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html

Paul's original site may be accessed at:

     http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/

Easter Sunday began with clouds and light rain here at Fractal Central, keeping the Easter finery under wraps and the fractal cats in sulk posture.  By afternoon the sun peeked through and the temperature reached 75F 24C, but by then the gaudy colors were gone and it had turned into just another Sunday afternoon in Central Pennsylvania.

The humans made it through the day with no outstanding events to make the day memorable.  We are not too concerned about idleness however.  If things ever get too slow, there is always that FOTD web site in progress to keep us busy.

The next FOTD will be posted in 24 hours.  Until then, take care, and never forget that we have not a ghost of a chance of ever reaching those distant planets and stars, but despite this bad news, the ghosts don't give a sheet.

Jim Muth
jamth@mindspring.com


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