Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: 

Today's image is a scene in the parent fractal that results when the Z^(1.618034)+C Mandeloid is calculated 4.7596266 levels down the complex logarithmic hyperladder with the 'trunc' function applied.  (The value of the hyperladder level is not random, it is the sum of negative PI and negative 'golden ratio'.)

The name "Four Tall Trees" describes what I see in the image.  Actually, the figures only vaguely resemble real earth trees, and the colors are too haphazard to earn a rating any higher than a nominal 6.

One good feature is the incredibly brief calculation time of 8 seconds, which will bring boredom to no one and happiness to everyone.

A near perfect day prevailed here at Fractal Central today, with sunny skies, lower humidity and a temperature of 86F 30C.  The cats, fractal by nature, had a busy day trying to take it easy.  The humans, by comparison, kept appropriately busy.  The next FOTD will be posted soon.  To probably discover how far off 'soon' is, check back here in 24 hours.  Until whenever, take care, and the new rover has made it to Mars.  How long will it be before a genuine Martian pops his face in front of the camera?

Jim Muth
jimmuth@earthlink.net


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  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 }

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