Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts:

Once again up and half about, I find it's time for the next FOTD.

Today's image lies in the fantastically complex fractal that results when the formula Z^1.25+C is iterated 2.62 turns up the complex logarithmic hyperspiral.

The name "Wine From a Stone" shows my surprise when I found such an attractive scene in such an unlikely parent fractal.

The rating of an 8 might be a bit overblown, but after 2 fractal-less days, I was extra well pleased to find such an image so quickly.

The calculation time of under 2 minutes is well within reason.  An alternative way to view the image is to go to the currently active FOTD web site at:

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

where the finished image is posted.

and always remember the original FOTD web site:

      http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/

The 'storm of the century' dropped 3 inches (15cm) of snow, 2 inches (10cm) of sleet, and left trees coated with 1/2cm of ice as it passed just north of Fractal Central on Wednesday.  The fractal cats displayed a notable lack of interest.  Thursday brought brilliant cloudless skies but also a cold temperature around 23F -5C.  My day Thursday was spent trying to get caught up in the work.  I also noticed that the fractal driveway has frozen into 3 inches of solid ice.  I spread salt on it and hoped for the best.

The next FOTD is due in 24 hours.  Until then, take care, and see you soon.

Jim Muth
jamth@mindspring.com


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