Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts:  

Today's image lies at the northern edge of the parent fractal that results when 5.5 negative parts of Z^(-2.3) are combined with 1.6 negative parts of Z^(-6.1) and (1/C) is added on each iteration.  This unlikely and admittedly whimsical combination produces a fractal that resembles a panda bear lying on its left side, with today's image located on the outer edge of its right ear.

I named the image "The Blues on Parade" not because I am in a particularly depressed mood but because of the preponderance of blue shades in the scene.

Most of the artistic effect was achieved by rendering the image with the 'tdis' outside option turned on, resulting in a rating of a 7.  The math aspect also rates a 7 even though today's trick is over 12 years old.

The magnitude of 7*(10^12) is somewhat beyond the limit of perfect resolution, but at least in my opinion, the slight breakdown actually improves the appearance.

The image is a fast one, finishing in one minute or so on all but old leftover machines from the last century.  

A mix of clouds and sun, with a temperature of 77F 25C and a lively breeze from the west made today quite acceptable here at Fractal Central.  The fractal cats enjoyed their comfort as they took turns sleeping and watching pigeons.  The fractal people, with other things to do, had no time to sleep or watch pigeons.

The next FOTD will be posted in the near future.  Until that moment of awe and wonder arrives, take care, and the news of the world's events is less stressful to experience when one has a neutral standpoint.

Jim Muth
jimmuth@earthlink.net


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