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FOTD 27-06-12 (A Deep Creep [7])
by Jim Muth 27 Jun '12

27 Jun '12

FOTD -- June 27, 2012 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Well, I see that the FOTD rating is again going down. I'm not sure why. Sometimes the world of fractals seems to have a will of its own, and despite my best efforts, it refuses to produce a fractal that is even close to great. I guess it's what artists call a lack of inspiration, though I hardly consider myself a fine artist. Today's image rates a merely average 7. We have seen many similar images in the past, and this holds down the rating. I did put a bit of extra effort into the coloring, but the result failed to be worth the usual half-point bonus. Perhaps the most impressive thing about today's image is not the image itself, but the parent fractal it lies in. This parent is not only oversized, it is immense, requiring a magnitude of 0.0008 to fit it on the screen. This parent is actually a very distorted Mandelbrot set, rotated 180 degrees, with East Valley on the west side and the infinitesimal main spike on the east side. It resembles an open figure eight with rounded areas of debris lying both north and south of the main bay. Today's scene lies on the southeastern edge of the southern area of debris. I named the image "A Deep Creep". Who knows why I gave it such a name. I, for one, certainly do not. The calculation time of 1-3/4 minutes is fast enough to avoid impatience, yet slow enough to give ample time to enjoy the fractal generation. The finished image is posted at: <http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html> A high definition rendering is at: <http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html> The past FOTD images and writings are at: <http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/> A mix of sun and clouds with a temperature of 82F 28C made today near ideal for those at Fractal Central, both humans and cats. The cats had a fun day hiding in their squashable cat cubes, and the humans had fun when the work went well. The next FOTD is on the way! If all goes well, it will be posted in 24 hours. All does not always go well however, so there is no guarantee. If the next FOTD is late, most likely all did not go well. Until whenever, take care, and "the scientific method", which I once considered almost a religious doctrine, now seems as awkward as the flounderings of a troupe of first graders trying to perform "Hamlet". (No, I do not have anything better to offer. My opinion is that it would take attributes far above mankind's puny intelligence and the laws of logic to solve the riddles of existence. No wonder rational science tries to ignore the really big questions.) Jim Muth jimmuth(a)earthlink.net START PARAMETER FILE======================================= A_Deep_Creep { ; time=0:01:45.00 SF5 at 2000MHZ reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=MandAutoCritInZ function=recip float=y center-mag=+418.5767740817511/-748.3998772017903/\ 5155.94/1/152.5/0 params=0.375/3.3/1/-3.33/0/0/0/0 maxiter=1500 inside=0 logmap=161 periodicity=0 colors=000OOzPPzPRzPSzQTzRUzRUzRVzRWzRWzRWzRWzRWzR\ WzSWzSWzSWzSWzSWzVXzXXz_XzbXzeYzh_zl`zobzsezxhzzkz\ xkzsgxrasoYmlXfjR`eNWbJR`GLYFEXEAVD6TC2TB0SA0RA2TB\ AX9H`8Sd9Ug9XjBYmB_pCasFcuGdwIdxKfyLgzNhzPjzRjzSjz\ UlzVlzWmzZnz_ozao37X38V49T4BS4CQ5FO5GM6IL6JJ8MIATK\ EaMHhPMsROyUTyWWyWXyVYyT_ySVoLPWEQLCTFCXDB`BAdBAb9\ C`8EZ7HX7JV5MT5QS5TT7`T8eVAnWCuYEzY7ed6TpAMzDGzGDw\ FCjHCZJDONFMTKLcPIqWFybJyaLy`Oy`Sy_Uy`Xy__y_ayZnyX\ zyWzyWzyUzySzyQqyShqTahVX_XTWTVYVWS`XOhXLnWHuXGzWH\ yVJyVKyUMyTNwUOwTRwTTwUVwSVsOTnLSjHReFQbCPZ9PV6OS4\ OO2OL1PJ1RH5VOAXVF`bINLGJGQB7`83`85`86`76`79`7A`7C\ `7D`6G`6I`5J`5O`5Q`5S`5UL4LB8G5BB7CE8CG8DI9DL9DMBF\ OCFQDGTDGVEHXEHZGIbGJdHJeHKhQQzOOuNMnNLhMKbLKXLKSK\ LMILIILIJLILLFMLCOL9QK6TW5XX7`Z8d_9h`ClbDlbD_oE_oE\ _oE_oF_oF_oFsyzsywsyuryrpylzyzzyzzyzzyzzyzzyzzyzzy\ zzyzzyzzyzzyzzyzzyzzyzzyz } frm:MandAutoCritInZ {; Jim Muth a=real(p1), b=imag(p1), d=real(p2), f=imag(p2), g=1/f, h=1/d, j=1/(f-b), z=(((-a*b*g*h)^j)+(p4)), k=real(p3)+1, l=imag(p3)+100, c=fn1(pixel): z=k*((a*(z^b))+(d*(z^f)))+c, |z| < l } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 26-06-12 (Purple Squigglies [7.5])
by Jim Muth 26 Jun '12

26 Jun '12

FOTD -- June 26, 2012 (Rating 7.5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The parent fractal of today's image consists of two oversized and partially merged Mandelbrot sets. And to the west, extending far beyond the merged M-sets, lies an even larger ring, which I have not yet explored. Today's image lies on the eastern side of the parent, in a valley that is almost but not quite an East Valley. I rated the image at a not-too-bad 7.5, 1/2 point of which is a bonus for the coloring. The name "Purple Squigglies" refers to the prominent magenta-ish features scattered throughout the scene. A minibrot does lie at the center, but the surrounding pattern becomes too chaotic well before the minibrot is reached. The actual magnitude of over 3-1/2 million is effectively greater that it appears due to the tremendous size of the parent, which shifts the decimal point of the calculating math routine, making things appear as though they were several orders of magnitude deeper than they actually are. The calculation time of 1-3/4 minutes will pass in two flashes and result in an image that inspires awe and wonder. The flashes may be avoided by checking the finished image at: <http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html> The awe will be increased by viewing the hi-def rendering at: <http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html> Extra wonder may be found at: <http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/> where all the past FOTD images and discussions are posted. Except for the lack of morning rain, today was a repeat of yesterday here at Fractal Central, with a very scenic mix of sun and clouds, a brisk breeze, and a high temperature of 75F 24C. The fractal cats and fractal humans both had a reasonable day, the cats with their cat cubes, the humans with work that went well. The next FOTD will be posted in the near future. (Read 'near' as 'around 24 hours'.) Until next time, take care, and why do people have no fear of falling when they are dreaming of flying high above the ground with nothing but their weightless bodies to hold them aloft? Jim Muth jimmuth(a)earthlink.net START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Purple_Squigglies { ; time=0:01:45.00 SF5 at 2000MHZ reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=MandAutoCritInZ function=recip float=y center-mag=+23.2363314503291/-0.08077065776474768/\ 3543498/1/12.5/0 params=3.2/-2.3/-2.3/-3.2/0/0/0/0 maxiter=1500 inside=0 logmap=126 periodicity=6 colors=000cPfcSjbWk`Zm`bqZesYiuYlwWowUswUwwSywQywP\ ywPywNzwLzwLzwKzwIzwIzwGzwFwwFswGosIlmIihKecLbZLZU\ LWUKQVKLUJGUIBTG6UF2TD0TD0UC0TC0UC0VE0YG0YI0_J0bK0\ cK0fK0gN0iQ0jU0mZ0mc0ki0jn0os0uy0wz0wy0ws0un0ki0cc\ 0aZ0aU0_Q0_N0ZK0XG0XD0WB0WB0UB0UB0SA0RA0RA0OA0OA0M\ 80M80L80L80J60I60I60G60G60E50E50D50B50B40940940840\ 84062042042032030020020020000000000000000000000000\ 000000000000000000000000000000000200500800B00F00I0\ 0L00P00S00W00Z00b00e00i00l00o00s00w00z0Zz0Yz0Yy0Wy\ 0Ww0Ww0Uu0Uu0Us0Ss0Sq0So0Qo0Qn0Qn0Pl0Pl0Pj0Nj0Ni0N\ i0Lg0Le0Le0Kc0Kc0Kb0Ib0I`0I`0GZ0GZ0GY0FW0FW0FU0DU0\ DS0DS0BQ0BQ0BP0AP0AN0AL08L08K08K06I06I06G05G0DF0DF\ 0BD0BB0KB0KA0KA0K80K80K60K60K50`50`40`20`20`00`00q\ 00q00q00q00q00z00z00z00z00z00zZkzZkzZkzZkzZkzZkz`f\ zZczYazWZzUXzSUzQSzPRzNMzLLzKIzIGzGDzFBzD9zB6zA4zA\ 3zB9zBEzDJzDRzFWzF_zIczLe } frm:MandAutoCritInZ {; Jim Muth a=real(p1), b=imag(p1), d=real(p2), f=imag(p2), g=1/f, h=1/d, j=1/(f-b), z=(((-a*b*g*h)^j)+(p4)), k=real(p3)+1, l=imag(p3)+100, c=fn1(pixel): z=k*((a*(z^b))+(d*(z^f)))+c, |z| < l } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 25-06-12 (JoyStar [8])
by Jim Muth 25 Jun '12

25 Jun '12

FOTD -- June 25, 2012 (Rating 8) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image lies in the same parent fractal as yesterday's, but while yesterday's image was evaporated, today's is rendered in the usual equal-iteration-band, inside-outside, manner. The result of all this manipulating is an image that reminds me of a happy star, (and who can show that stars have no emotions?). I named it "JoyStar" and rated it at an 8, equal to yesterday's image. With a calculation time of 2-1/3 minutes, today's image demands a modicum of fractal patience from those who choose to calculate it. A simpler and faster way to enjoy the scene is to check in at one of the web sites. See the finished image on the official FOTD web site at: <http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html> A high-definition rendering is available at: <http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html> Thousands of back FOTD images are online at: <http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/> The day began with rain and thunder, but by noon things settled into a mix of sun and clouds, with a pleasant breeze and a temperature of 77F 25C. The fractal cats as well as the fractal humans had average days. The next FOTD will be posted in more or less 24 hours, with no guarantees given or implied. Until whenever, take care, and some say the physical universe is an illusion created in the mind and projected outward, while others state that the mind is an emergent phenomenon of the neural activity of the physical brain. But, since the brain itself is part of the physical universe, the brain must also be an illusion created in the mind. It seems to me that we have a circular-logic situation of an illusion creating an illusion. What the heck then, if anything, is real? My answer -- fractals! Jim Muth jimmuth(a)earthlink.net START PARAMETER FILE======================================= JoyStar { ; time=0:02:20.00 SF5 at 2000MHZ reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=MandAutoCritInZ function=recip float=y center-mag=+15.147054361381/+21.883589293081/1.670\ 754e+007/1/70/0 params=-1.1/-6.6/-6.6/-1.1/0/0/0/0 maxiter=2000 inside=0 logmap=242 periodicity=6 colors=050QGvQEvSIuULuWNuYRs`TsbXsd`rfbrierkhqmkqn\ jqleujbxgRzeQzdEziJqmMdlOWkMHjK9iI7hGdgEChDFjEGkDJ\ lDLmCNoCOpCQqCTrCVsDXuDZvD`lCYdAXW9WPAWIAWG9RG8OF8\ KD7GD7CD79C64C63C61H75K8CO8JR9UV9VZAabBhfCpjDvmOwn\ Zxq_yqzzmlsikmdhg_caW`WQVQKPKGMGAHA5D58A9C5EGBJKIO\ OQTSTYVVaZWfbYke_pdZoeZmeXleXkfWjgWhfUggUfgUehXehY\ djZdjackbbkcbkfblgblgamh`mi_mj_okZomXpmXpnVqoUqqTq\ rSrsRruPsvOzxOzzOzzhzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzznzxnzwQztTzrXzq_zpbzpgz\ pizpfzmcxjauh_reYobVl`TiYRfWOcTzgWzdUzaSzZPzzAzzNz\ zKzzIzzGzLDzIBzF9zE9zE9zEvzE9Gz2Ez2Kz9Cz1Az19z1cz9\ cz1cz1hz0mz9mz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz0zzlzzjzzgzzezzcz\ z`zzZzzWzzUzzRzzPzzNzzLzzJzzHzzEzzCzz9zz7zz5zz2zz0\ zz0zz0zzKzzIzzH4zG4zE3zD3zC1zA1z91z81z70z50z30z20z\ 10z00z00z00z00z0Oz_VzsTzu } frm:MandAutoCritInZ {; Jim Muth a=real(p1), b=imag(p1), d=real(p2), f=imag(p2), g=1/f, h=1/d, j=1/(f-b), z=(((-a*b*g*h)^j)+(p4)), k=real(p3)+1, l=imag(p3)+100, c=fn1(pixel): z=k*((a*(z^b))+(d*(z^f)))+c, |z| < l } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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Re: FOTD 24-06-12 (Fractal Splendor [8])
by Brian Prentice 24 Jun '12

24 Jun '12

Well done Jim! Brian Prentice

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FOTD 24-06-12 (Fractal Splendor [8])
by Jim Muth 24 Jun '12

24 Jun '12

FOTD -- June 24, 2012 (Rating 8) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image is named "Fractal Splendor", which might be stretching its worth a bit. The rating of an 8 might also be a small stretch, though there certainly have been worse images. The image is an evaporated one (all inside stuff) in an immense parent fractal that defies description. The colors are vivid enough, but I can't escape the feeling that something is not quite right with them. The calculation time of only one brief minute prevents too much disappointment if the finished image fails to bring satisfaction. See the already-calculated image at: <http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html> And the high-definition rendering at: <http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html> The back images are available at: <http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/> Today brought a mix of sun and clouds to Fractal Central. Despite the warm temperature of 84F 29C, the dry air kept it quite comfortable, and the fractal cats, quite happy. The humans, always variably happy, had an unremarkable day. The next FOTD will be posted when it's ready. Until whenever, take care, and may your deepest wishes come true. Jim Muth jimmuth(a)earthlink.net START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Fractal_Splendor { ; time=0:01:00.00 SF5 at 2000MHZ reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=MandAutoCritInZ function=recip passes=1 center-mag=-34.17407122091/+5.17931820433/441467/1\ /90/0 params=-1.1/-6.6/-6.6/-1.1/0/1e+050/0/0 float=y maxiter=1600 inside=bof61 periodicity=6 colors=050leujZxgRzeIzdEziJqmUdscWykHzt9rZ7aQdgECh\ DFjEGkDJlDLmCNoCOpCQqCTrCVsDX`AXvD`lCYdAXW9WPAWIAW\ G9RG8OF8KD7GD7CD79C64Jz9C61H75K8CO8JR9UV9VZAabBhfC\ pjDvmOwnZxq_yqzzmlsikmdhg_caW`WQVQKPKGMGAHA5D58A9C\ 5EGBJKIOOQTSTYVVaZWfbYke_pdZoeZmeXleXkfWjgWhfUggUf\ gUehXehYdjZdjackbbkcbkfblgblgamh`mi_mj_okZomXpmXpn\ VqoUqqTqrSrsRruPsvOzxOzzOzzhzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzznzxnzwQztTzrXzq\ _zpbzpgzpizpfzmcxjauh_reYobVl`TiYRfWOcTzgWzdUzaSzZ\ PzzAzzNzzKzzIzzGzLDzIBzF9zE9zE9zEvzE9G72E72Kz9C61A\ 61961zz9761661550Bz9250150050050050050050uDWpCTlCR\ hBOeBNaALZAIV9HR9EN8BJ79G77C64862551150050BhlAej9c\ g8ae8_c7Z`6WZ5VW5SU4RR3PP3NN3LL2JJ2HH2FE1EC1B91A70\ 750620500500508EK6DI6CH4BG4AE3AD39C18A179178167055\ 053052051050050050050050Oo_VLsTIuQGvQEvSIuULuWNuYR\ s`TsbXsd`rfbrierkhqmkqnnq } frm:MandAutoCritInZ {; Jim Muth a=real(p1), b=imag(p1), d=real(p2), f=imag(p2), g=1/f, h=1/d, j=1/(f-b), z=(((-a*b*g*h)^j)+(p4)), k=real(p3)+1, l=imag(p3)+100, c=fn1(pixel): z=k*((a*(z^b))+(d*(z^f)))+c, |z| < l } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 22-06-12 (Stars in the Night [8])
by Jim Muth 22 Jun '12

22 Jun '12

FOTD -- June 22, 2012 (Rating 8) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: We're out of the doldrums, and more worthy images will soon be coming. Today's effort, which rates an 8, is hopefully a hint of things to come. The image comes from the same parent fractal as yesterday's, which vaguely resembles a Mandelbrot set. But today we check the southwestern side of the parent, in an area that would be East Valley if the parent were a true M-set. Hidden deep in a tiny area of chaos in this pseudoEast-Valley we find today's scene. I named the image "Stars in the Night" when I imagined the energies of the cosmos swirling through it. The calculation time of 15 seconds is one of the fastest. But it is still necessary to set up and run the parameter file before enjoying the speed. The image may be viewed on the official FOTD web site at: <http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html> without the need to run the parameter file. A high-definition rendering is available at: <http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html> The original, now classic, FOTD web site with all the past images and discussions is online at: <http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/> Another warm, muggy day prevailed here at Fractal Central today, with a mix of sunny and cloudy periods. The temperature reached 88F 31C by 1:00pm, but a light thunder-shower moved in shortly after that, and by 3:00pm the temperature was down to 75F 24C. The fractal cats, who never get outside, complained in the morning, but settled for an extra treat of tuna. When it cooled down, they never noticed the difference. The humans kept their cool, which is always the best way to pass a day. The next FOTD will be posted any time after 24 hours from now. Until whenever, take care, and those who look to the bright side of a bad situation should be sure it's not darkness in disguise that they find. Jim Muth jimmuth(a)earthlink.net START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Stars_in_the_Night { ; time=0:00:15.00 SF5 at 2000MHZ reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=MandAutoCritInZ function=recip float=y center-mag=-0.163659528353/-0.380974714518/3721707\ /1/-7.5/0 params=-2.2/-5.5/-5.5/-2.2/0/0/0/0 maxiter=400 inside=0 logmap=-13 periodicity=6 colors=00050460670A80C90EA0EB0GC0ID0KE0MF0OG2QH4SI\ 6UJ7WJ9XJBXKDXKEXLGXLIYMKZMLZNN_NP_NR`OS`PUaQWaRYb\ SZbX`cabcfddmjdmqemxzmwzmwzmwzmwzpzzpzzpzzpzzpzzpz\ zmwzmwzmwzmwzmwzmwzowzqwzrwzswzswzswzswzswzswzswzt\ zitzitzitzitzitzitzitzitzitziuziuziuziuziuziuziuzz\ uzzuzzuzzuzzvzzvzzvzzvzzvzzvzzvzzvzzvzzvzzvzztzzrz\ zpzznzzlPfjPehPdfPdePccPczzz_PaYOaWO`UO`SO_ROZPOZN\ OYLOYJOXHOWzzzDOVCOVBMWBKXAJYAHZAG_9E`9Da8Ba8Ab88c\ 77d75e64f62g61g72h83h94hA5hB6hC7hD8hE9hFAhGBhHChID\ hJDhKEhLFhMGhNHhOIhPJhQKhRLhSMhTNhUOhVOhUPgTPfTQfS\ QeSQeRRdRRdQScQSbPSbPTaOTaOU`NU`NU_MV_MVZLWYLWYKWX\ KXXJXWJYWIYVIYVJWWKVWLUWLTWMSWNQWNPWOOWPNWPMWQLWRJ\ WRIWSHWTGWTFWUDWVCWVBWWAWX9WX8WYAVZBVZDV_EU_GU`HUa\ ITaKTbLTbNScOSdPSdRReSReURfVRgWQgYQhZQh`PiaPjbPjdO\ keOkgOlhNmiNmkNnlMnnMooMopMmoOlnPkmRjmSilTgkVfkWej\ XdiZch_aha`gb_fcZfeYefXdg } frm:MandAutoCritInZ {; Jim Muth a=real(p1), b=imag(p1), d=real(p2), f=imag(p2), g=1/f, h=1/d, j=1/(f-b), z=(((-a*b*g*h)^j)+(p4)), k=real(p3)+1, l=imag(p3)+100, c=fn1(pixel): z=k*((a*(z^b))+(d*(z^f)))+c, |z| < l } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 10-06-12 (One Testy Minibrot [7])
by Jim Muth 22 Jun '12

22 Jun '12

FOTD -- June 10, 2012 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The formula behind today's image -- CrazyMidgets -- is a 13-year-old version of the MandAutoCritInZ formula that I use so often to create the FOTD images. I returned to CrazyMidgets to check its efficiency. What I found is that it draws images that differ somewhat from those drawn by the MandAutoCritInZ formula. With a little change in the parameters, today's image could have been created with the present-day MandAutoCritInZ formula. I had an attack of laziness however that prevented me from trying. Today's image is a hole-filled moth-eaten one that, due to the very narrow color palette, exceeds expectations. Considering all aspects of the image and formula, I rated the image at an everyday 7 -- not bad, but nothing to get excited about either. The parent fractal is crazy enough even without considering the name of the generating formula. I'll not try to describe this parent since it is so easily checked. The name "One Testy Minibrot" indicates that the generating formula is only a test on the way to the final version. Or it could mean that the minibrot is in a cranky mood. The calculation time of 3 minutes is brief enough to keep everyone happy. The hassle of setting up and running a parameter file may be avoided by visiting the web sites. The official FOTD web site may be accessed at: <http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html> I might soon write an introduction to the world of fractals and post it to the official FOTD web site. It would mean a week or two break in the (almost) daily string of FOTD's. High-definition versions of the images are posted at: <http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html> The past FOTD images are online at: <http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/> Heat prevailed here at Fractal Central today, with full sun and a temperature of 91F 33C. The cooling showers hinted at for the evening failed to arrive. The fractal cats, being inside cats, had no trouble with the outside conditions. They did get cranky however when we failed to set up their cube complex. The humans had a lazy day. The next FOTD will be posted before very long. Until then, take care, and let's elect a Mandelbrot fractal as our next president. There would be no noticeable change and we could always blame it on the Julia fractals. Jim Muth jimmuth(a)earthlink.net START PARAMETER FILE======================================= One_Testy_Minibrot { ; time=0:03:00.00 SF5 at 2000MHZ reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=jim.frm formulaname=CrazyMidgets passes=1 center-mag=-0.3750831161015855/-0.0037650476415183\ /3.193588e+008/1/85/0 params=3/5/1/0.3 float=y maxiter=1200 inside=0 logmap=109 periodicity=6 colors=0000AP2AM3AJAAGFADKAA6zz4ee2LLzdMVKBGebT69L\ 46E34712L7sW3SUR7gKJmS0sL0zE0B70xcwUKUyWvdLbKAJ7yI\ 5iD3V91F4Bk37W23G1PBoI8bC5Q62DQzlHeW8LG4uP3fI2TC1E\ 68RR5II299GiWRpU`wTdiNgWHkIBnb6ru`_sbIqc959aVvJFTb\ 808K15D02602Ld1FU1AK05A6w33U1qLecFfRA`j5ZAXJ6MC3B6\ uw`fhRTUIEF9EtB7S5mNg`HXPBMC5BZfvQWgHLT8AE`x6Oc4CK\ 2FVxBNh7FU37FJ0IVGhNCXF8M74Bq_NRmIDP9la2_S1XU1Ug0b\ zaJ9JR5w1AB055xMutnbnTbPEJzcaqj2cZ1RN1DB0ZCeH6LCZM\ 6HBwJPhEIU9CF46_udOaRCJDp_UbRMQIFD97M`6GR4BI35913g\ 8D0s90z60S30E0BQ07H038RVfKNWDFL67Aq5xc3hR2UD1FlYkW\ MWGBG9kQ6_J4OD2C6xFihBYU7NF3BCxY8cM4KBwovcYbKHJ2so\ 1SQ`JSRELI9E9472Oq1G_08I6Ke4DS26E4NF2FA1753yaPH9IC\ 6C846423ye6eU3LF0iI0UC0F6Bui8fY5cN2cB1cxIcN9mBvmwg\ mhTmUczFczvczjczfczSczEcz3cz1mztmzemzSmzEmzMmzBmzu\ mzazzJzzAzz6zz3zzYzzHzzyzzizzVzzFzzKzzAzzgzzTzzEzz\ KzzFzzAzz5zzizzbzzJzzozzY } frm:CrazyMidgets {; Jim Muth c=pixel, a=real(p1), b=imag(p1), d=real(p2), f=imag(p2), g=1/f, h=1/d, j=1/(f-b), z=(-a*b*g*h)^j: z=(a*(z^b))+(d*(z^f))+c, |z| <= 100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 09-06-12 (Riches Beyond Belief [8.5])
by Jim Muth 22 Jun '12

22 Jun '12

FOTD -- June 09, 2012 (Rating 8.5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: When I named today's image "Riches Beyond Belief", I might have been exaggerating a bit. The image is colorful certainly enough, but beyond belief? Unlikely. The generating formula is the same "Mystic2" that generated the two most recent images. I kept the inside fill and function unchanged, though I did change the numerical parameters. The image uses the same color palette as yesterday's, with only a minimum of tweaking to smooth the colors. The image may be viewed and hopefully enjoyed by running the included parameter file and waiting 25 seconds, or by visiting one of the web sites. Save calculation effort if not time by viewing the finished image on the official FOTD web site at: <http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html> A high-definition rendering is available at: <http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html> The back imaged and discussions are posted at: <http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/> Too many clouds and a bit of mugginess made today less than ideal here at Fractal Central. The temperature of 84F 29C was fair enough for any outdoor activity however. The fractal cats kept themselves occupied by wandering through their cube complex, while the humans did what humans do on lazy days. The next FOTD will be posted before long. Until whenever, take care, and to avoid disappointment, always expect the worst. Jim Muth jimmuth(a)earthlink.net START PARAMETER FILE======================================= RichesBeyondBelief { ; time=0:00:25.00 SF5 at 2000MHZ reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=jim.frm float=y formulaname=Mystic2 function=cotan center-mag=-0.0\ 608288/-0.0004351/18/1/-2.5/0 params=-0.643/-4.96/\ 6.49/-6.44/4.95/0.09 maxiter=300 inside=bof60 logmap=yes periodicity=6 colors=000VLuQLlKIdGDXA5F302605808A0BC0EE0IG0JH1FI\ 0FJ0FK0FL0FM0GN0HO0IP0KQ0MR0NS0PU0RV0SW0UX0WY0XZ0Z\ _0``0ab0Zd0Xe0Vg0Sh1Qj2Ol3Lm4Jo5Hp6Er7Czczzc0hCOcF\ PZHRUJTPMVKOXFRZAT`5Vb6Wd6Xf6Yh6Zj7_l7`n7ap7br8ct8\ dv9exAfzBgzChzEizFjzFkzFkzGlzHlzJlzKlzKlzKlzKlzKlv\ KmrJmmHmhFmeDmcBmb9ma8maBe_EYYHRXKJVMCUSDWYDXcEYiE\ ZoF_tF`mDdfBg`9kU7nO5rH3uB2xD3vE3uF4sG4rH5pI5oJ6mK\ 6lL7jM7iN7hMBfMEdLIbLL`KOZKSXJVVJYTIaRIdPHhNHkLGnJ\ GrHFuFFxDHvFItGJrHKpJMnKNlLOjNPiORgPSeRTcSUaTW_VXY\ WYWXZVYYRXYNWYJWXFVXBVX7UX3UY6TZ9T_CT`ESaHSbKScMRc\ PRdSReUQfXQg_QhaPidPjgPjiPihQigQifRieRidRicSibShaT\ h`Th_ThZUhYUhXVhWVhWVpQXnTXlVXjXXh_XfaXdcXbfX`hXZj\ XXmXVoXTqXYrWbsUgtSluQqvPptQprQopQonRnmRnkRmiSmgSl\ eSldTkbTk`TjZUjXUjWUYcHW`GVYFUVETTDSQDRNCQLBPIAOF9\ NC9MA8L77K46J26G9CEFICMOzwzyxvxurwrmuohslfqifoffmc\ hkaii_kgYleXnbVo`TqZQrXNt } frm:Mystic2 {; Jim Muth a=real(p1), b=imag(p1), c=real(p2), d=imag(p2), k=real(p3), f=imag(p3), g=pixel, z=(pixel)^a+(b*(pixel))^c: z=(fn1(z)+(d*(g)))^k+(f*(cos(g))) g=sqr(g), LastSqr <= 100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 21-06-12 (Total failure [4])
by Jim Muth 21 Jun '12

21 Jun '12

FOTD -- June 21, 2012 (Rating 4) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Maybe I'm losing my ability to find fractals. Either that or I am becoming a lot more critical in my older years (which are piling up far too fast). There was no FOTD for June 20 because I could not find one that satisfied me. Today's image doesn't really satisfy me either, but to avoid skipping two days in a row, I gave the colors a minor tweaking and let it go. As the one-googol value of imag(p3) shows, the image is an evaporated one. The parent fractal came about when, on a whim, I combined 2.2 negative parts of Z^(-5.5) with 5.5 negative parts of Z^(-2.2) and added (1/C) on each iteration. This parent vaguely resembles a Mandelbrot set with its main spike facing northeast. Today's image is located at the northern edge of the obviously critical area in the northeastern part of the parent. I intentionally gave the image a rating of a lowly 4. Its flaws are too numerous to mention. But it still might be worth the 3-3/4 minutes required to calculate it, if only to illustrate one of the thousands of fractals I find which usually never make the grade. The name "Total Failure" is blunt, but accurately states my opinion of the image. Those who wish to spend 3-3/4 minutes for little reward can run the included parameter file and be patient. I recommend checking the web sites however. The moderate-resolution finished image is online at: <http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html> A semi-glorious high-definition rendering is at: <http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html> The FOTD back images are at: <http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/> Most are a notable improvement over today's. Today brought the second consecutive day of blazing sun and heat that reached 95F 35C to Fractal Central, causing the fractal cats to stretch out to record lengths and the humans to do a record amount of nothing. In the evening a few showers appeared on the horizon, but remained far away. The next FOTD will be posted whenever I find one good enough. Until then, take care, and why do colonies of ants always come up on the sidewalk rather than in the grass? My guess is that they do appear in the grass, but we don't notice them when they're in the grass. Jim Muth jimmuth(a)earthlink.net START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Total_Failure { ; time=0:03:45.00 SF5 at 2000MHZ reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=MandAutoCritInZ function=recip center-mag=+0.4027689074369498/+1.233832091437321/\ 4.760246e+010/1/17.5/0 params=-2.2/-5.5/-5.5/-2.2/\ 0/1e+100/0/0 float=y maxiter=1000 inside=bof61 colors=000Hc_Gc_Fc`EcaEbaDbbCbcBbcBadAae9ae8af8af9\ `dA_cBZbBYaCY_DXZDWYEVXFUWFUUGTTHSSHRRIQQJQOJPNKOM\ LNLLNKTPE`R9gS3oU0vV0sX0qY0oZ0m`0ka2ib3gd5ee7cf8ah\ A_iCYjDVlFTmHRnIPpKNqMLrNJtPHuRFvSDxUByW9zXAyWAxWA\ wWBvWBuWBtWBsVCrVCqVCpVCoVDnVDmUDlUDkUEjUEiUEhUEgT\ FfTFeTFdTFcTGbTGaSG`SG_SHZSHYSHXSHXSJYQKYPLYNMYMNY\ KOZJPZHQZGRZFSZDTZCU_AV_9W_7X_6Y_5Z_3_`2``0a`0b`0c\ `0d`0f_2h_9iZFkZMmYTnYZgSX`NWUHVNCUG6T91SB3TD4TF6U\ H7UJ9ULAVNCVODWQEWSGWUHXWJXYKY_MYaNYbOZdQZfR_hT_jU\ _lW`nX`oY`iRScLJYFAS91N30P20R20S20U20W20X20Z20`20a\ 20c20e20f20h20j20k20m20n20k20h20f20c20`20Z00X00W00\ V00T00S00R00Q00O0070870800800800800000800000800000\ 8008708708708708706704701700700C20F40H63L88MADNAIO\ BNPBSQBXSBaTBfUCjVCnWCnYCnZDn_Dn`DnXDnUDnQEnMEnIEn\ JEnKEnLGnLInLKnQMnVOn`QneSnjUOjWNjYNk_MkaLkbLkdKkf\ JlhJljIllHlnHlpGmrFmtFRjP } frm:MandAutoCritInZ {; Jim Muth a=real(p1), b=imag(p1), d=real(p2), f=imag(p2), g=1/f, h=1/d, j=1/(f-b), z=(((-a*b*g*h)^j)+(p4)), k=real(p3)+1, l=imag(p3)+100, c=fn1(pixel): z=k*((a*(z^b))+(d*(z^f)))+c, |z| < l } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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wonder
by Sebastien Helie 21 Jun '12

21 Jun '12

Really pretty reaction, probably my best of the month... -- most attached file or result are positively balance at :https://sites.google.com/site/sinpix12823fractal/ start parameter file======================================== swirl_on_the_sun { ; 17_06_2012 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=2012_7.frm formulaname=z_out1 center-mag=-0.67056492615746550/-0.27166341235344630/11783.56/1/180 params=-1/0/1/1/1/1 float=y inside=0 outside=tdis colors=00000e000<4>000LLL<7>AAA999888<3>222000402<3>L0AP0CT0E<4>XDNYGPZJ\ R<3>aUY<6>LGJJEGGCEDAC<3>323000122<6>9HKAJMBLO<3>GTYIW`K_e<3>SnuVrzVjzVb\ zhhz<3>zhz<3>zhhzmhzqh<8>njgmifkif<2>gffeeecec<5>N_NKZKHYH<3>6U6<8>R`RTa\ TWaW<3>eee<8>QYYOXXMWW<2>GTTESSEOSELS<8>UX_WY`Y_a<3>eee<8>RHRPFPNCN<2>I3\ IG0GG0C<8>VPUXRWZUY<2>cbceeeddc<3>YXVWVTUTR<8>C__A``8aa<3>0ee1cc2aa<9>1c\ c1cc1dd<10>1dd1dd1dd<3>0ee<5>000 } frm:z_out1{;sinpix a=real(p1),b=imag(p1),d=real(p2),e=imag(p2),f=real(p3),g=imag(p3) z=sin(a+b)^f+sin(d+e)^f c=pixel*g: q=z^2+c+pixel t=z^b+c z=q+t^(-1)+pixel |z|<74 } end parameter file=====================================

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