Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts:

Today's image is a scene on the NNW shore line of the large main bay of the (-Z)^(1.19)+C Mandeloid.  I named it "Doomsday Scenario" when I had the impression of a comet tearing through the atmosphere, ready to strike the earth and send mankind the way of the dinosaurs.

Yes, I know there are more than enough doomsday shows on the TV channels nowadays, but I can see no harm in adding my own version of doom -- a fractal comet that ends the grand experiment of quasi-intelligent life on planet earth.  Actually, I doubt we'll need a comet to bring about the end of the civilized world.  We appear to be on the verge of doing it ourselves, and only a fool would think some super-technology will be able to save us.

The good news is that when man is gone, fractals will remain, though I wonder if anyone else in the universe will know or care.

Today's image rates a 7.  It's reasonably unusual and certainly colorful enough.  The calculation time of just over 2 minutes is fast enough; viewing the finished image on the FOTD web site is even faster.

Heat and humidity returned in full force here at Fractal central on Friday, with a temperature of 95F 35C.  A storm threatened in the afternoon, but never developed.  The fractal cats passed the day on the cool floor, as would be expected.  My day was average and uneventful.  FL passed the day quietly also.

The next FOTD will be posted in 24 hours.  Until then, take care, and let me know when we land a man or woman on Mars.

Jim Muth
jamth@mindspring.com
jimmuth@aol.com


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