Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts:

Today's image is a scene lying very deep in the north shore line of the main bay of the Mandelbrot set, just west of the large northern bud.

Yes, I realize that it is a spiral, and I'm not supposed to like spirals, but the image is worth at least one quick glance.

The name "In-Depth Examination" refers to the image's magnitude of 6*(10^28).  That same magnitude makes the image a slow one however, so don't expect instant gratification if you decide to run the parameter file.

I could rate the image no higher than a 7-1/2, since it lies in the Mandelbrot set, the most over-explored of all fractals.  The rating of a 7-1/2 includes 1/2 point for my coloring effort.  Perhaps I should have rewarded myself only 1/4 point.  On second glance the coloring appears to be not all that great.

Heat, haze and humidity made Tuesday rather stifling here at Fractal Central.  When the temperature reached a high of 88F 31C the fractal cats shifted into summer mode and stretched out on the cool tile floor.  The humans took things pretty much in stride.  The next FOTD will be posted in 24 hours.  Until then, take care, and may the guardians of the universe rush to your aid whenever you need it.

Jim Muth
jimmuth@earthlink.net


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