Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts:

This FOTD will be coming through an indirect route.  But I think the problem with the blocked e-mail direct to the Fractint list has been solved.  Earthlink says it will take several days for me to regain access to xmission however, so I am still not claiming that the problem has ended.

Today's rather striking image lies in the parent fractal that results when the simple formula Z^(1.5)+C is iterated 3 levels up the logarithmic ladder and no function is applied.  This parent consists of a reasonably recognizable main bay with a disconnected fragment of a filament lying some distance to the southwest.  Today's scene lies near a larger minibrot on this fragment.

Most of the 'striking' effect is due to my coloring, which explains the extra half point I awarded to myself.  The rather suggestive name 'A Deep Dark Mystery' refers to the location of the scene in its parent fractal.

The calculation time of 2-1/2 minutes is almost blazingly fast, especially considering that the image is not a type=mandel, which I think uses machine language.

Those who would rather not calculate may view the finished image on the FOTD web site at:

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

The original FOTD web site may be accessed at:

    http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/

Morning rain and afternoon wind marked Friday here at Fractal Central.  The fractal cats didn't mind the rain, but they got a bit skittish when trash cans started blowing around in the afternoon.  The temperature of 37F +3C was near normal for the day; the wind made it feel much colder however.  The next FOTD is schedule to be posted in 24 hours.  Until then, take care, and beware of fraudulent fractals.

Jim Muth
jamth@mindspring.com


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