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<Doug>DOS Fractint never uses more than 50% of the CPU in WinXP
by Hal Lane 31 Mar '07

31 Mar '07

Hal Lane said: -------------- >> Fractint never uses more than 50% of the Athlon 64 3500+ 2.2GHz >> CPU as shown in the Task Manager -- even when I raised >> the priority of the task to 'Real Time' -- the highest >> setting. The other 50% of the CPU is allocated to the >> System Idle task -- in other words, the CPU does nothing >> 1/2 of the time. :-( > >Doug Stewart said: >----------------- >I think that you have a dual core and you were just using 1 of the >cores. Fractint will be running in a single thread >and as such can only run on 1 of the cores. > >Try running 2 copies of fractint at the same time and see if it goes up >to 100% > This is a clever deduction, but is, unfortunately, not the case here. Intel is the company that makes the dual core CPUs. My CPU is a 32-bit Athlon. Also, I have a Windows program, Prime95, that uses about 93% of the CPU when it runs alone on the computer. It runs at the lowest priority possible. So I'm still at a loss as to how to get WinXP to schedule the use of more of the CPU for DOS Fractint. - Hal Lane ######################### # hallane(a)earthlink.net # ######################### -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.413 / Virus Database: 268.18.23/740 - Release Date: 3/30/07

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RE: <Paddy> DOS Fractint under Windows Vista?
by Hal Lane 31 Mar '07

31 Mar '07

Paddy Duncan said: ------------------------------ >Just tried it on Vista. >Vista says "This system does not support fullscreen mode" >Tried setting to Win95 compatibility mode, setting 'run in >window', all with same result...:-( Paddy, Your setting 'run in window' might possibly be a problem in getting DOS Fractint to run in Vista. I start Fractint set to 'Full Screen.' To switch between Fractint's full screen session and a windowed session of Fractint I use the key combination <alt><enter>. In WinXP hitting <alt><enter> while in a full screen session of DOS Fractint puts Fractint 'onto the Task Bar' and shows *no* small window of the program on the desktop. This behavior of WinXP is what makes me think that your setting 'run in window' may be a problem. Clicking on 'Fractint' on the Task Bar returns to the full screen session of Fractint. (Note that under Win98 I can only use <alt><enter> successfully when Fractint is showing a *text* screen.) Why don't you try a set of adjustments to the .PIF file ('Shortcut to Fractint' file) that is *known* to work in WinXP? Below is a set that works in WinXP for me. Hopefully Vista will have the same adjustments available to make to the .PIF ('Shortcut') file. You should first delete and recreate your current 'Shortcut to Fractint' file since my list of changes to the 'Shortcut' file only list the changes I made away from the original Windows default settings -- and you have already made several changes away from the original Windows default settings. The following is copied from a previous post to I made to [Philofractal] and [Fractint]: > >The full list of changes I made to the default Properties >on the various tabs of the Fractint .pif ('Shortcut') file >were: > > - Idle Sensitivity: Low [Note: I had previously set 'High.' Both work, > but 'Low' seems to be somewhat faster.] > - 256 colors > - full screen > - emulate Win98 [sic] > - disable 'termination warning' > - disable 'Visual themes' > - disable 'allow screen saver' > - disable 'background always suspend' > >Note: The .pif file is automatically created the first >time that a DOS program is run. So, > - run the DOS program in a command shell (in a 'DOS' window), > Get the DOS window by typing 'cmd' (no quotes) into the: > Start > Run 'Open' text box and click 'OK'. > - the DOS program will probably not work, > - the .pif file will be created, > - modify the .pif file's Properties (Right Click on the > .pif file), > - run the .pif file (which will now run the DOS program > correctly in Windows XP) - Hal Lane ####################### # hallane(a)earthlink.net <mailto:hallane@earthlink.net> # ####################### >-----Original Message----- >From: Paddy Duncan [mailto:padski@padski.com] >Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2007 4:39 AM >To: philofractal(a)lists.fractalus.com >Subject: RE: [philofractal] How do YOU run DOS Fractint under Windows XP? > >Just tried it on Vista. >Vista says "This system does not support fullscreen mode" >Tried setting to Win95 compatibility mode, setting 'run in >window', all with >same result...:-( > > > jackoftradez(a)comcast.net wrote: --------------------------------------------------- >> BTW, has anyone tried fractint in VISTA yet? I suspect it wont run at >> all; I hear even some old windows programs dont run. ---------- -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.413 / Virus Database: 268.18.23/740 - Release Date: 3/30/07

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FOTD 31-03-07 (FOTD for March 31, 2007 [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 31 Mar '07

31 Mar '07

FOTD -- March 31, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: In today's fractal I mixed Z^2 and Z^(0.1). This combination creates a parent fractal that resembles a Mandelbrot set with its west, north and south sides torn apart. Today's image is located in what remains of the north bud of the M-set. Most of the effect of hazy lavender circles was achieved by calculating the image with the inside set to 'bof60', which colors the inside according to how close the points come to the origin. I did not name or rate the image, since it's more a show of Fractint's program features than a fractal that is worthwhile in its own right. The calculation time of 5-1/3 minutes is a bit slow. A faster way of viewing the image is to go to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and see it there. I have seen comments on the list about the slow-down that happens when Fractint is run under the version of DOS in Windows XP-Pro. Once the slow-down kicks in, the only way I know to defeat it is to baby-sit the machine and strike a key every minute. But I think I have found a way around the problem, which totally avoids the slow-down and lets fractals calculate at top speed to completion without human intervention. I will do a few more tests to see if I am right, then post my findings in a day or two. The Friday weather turned out near perfect here at Fractal Central -- blue skies, light winds and a temperature of 64F 18C. The cats seemed not to notice the perfect weather. They were more concerned with finding trouble to get into. In my department, the big rush, which has been going on for over a month, is almost at its end. And it sure will be good to have things back to normal. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and a paradox arises when we try to squeeze into our limited concept of reality something that will not fit there. A typical example is the grandfather paradox. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Mar_31_07 { ; time=0:05:20.65--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=-0.96998637854805090/+0.605163364931592\ 80/3203.329/1/-102.5/1.85112133954667968e-011 params=1/0.1/1/2/0/0 float=y maxiter=1500 inside=bof60 logmap=yes periodicity=10 colors=000zezxbzt`vnXrhTmbPhXKcRGZKCUE8PA5051000K0\ 0A000000A0A00K00PP0tN3vI7zECzCIz8Nz7Tz3Zz0bz0hz0oz\ 0tz0vz1vz7xzAxtGxmKzfPz`VzTZzNdzGfz8lz3pz0sz0qz0mz\ 0fz0bz0Xz0Tz0Pz0EzA5tN0mX0fh0`t0Vz0Pz0Tz0Xz0`x0kq0\ nk0pe0rZ0tT0vN0xG3zA7z5Az0Ez0Iz0Gz1GvCErPEm`ChmCcz\ 5cx0cv0ct0cq0co0fm0hm0kf0mb0mX0oT0oN0qI0sC0u80v5Ny\ 0cz0mz5XoCGeK1VT3XN5XI7ZE7ZA8Z5A`1A`0Cb0Eb0Eb0Ge0I\ e0Ie0Zq0oz5zzNzzbzzZzzXzqTzfRzXNzNKzCGz3Ez0Cz0Ez0E\ z0Gx0Gv0It0Iq0Ko0Km0Nk1Nh1Pf1Pe3Rb3R`3Rb7VbAZbC`bG\ ebIfbNkbRobTqbXvbZxbbzbfzbhzbmzbozP`zAPz0Az00z00z0\ 0z00z00z03vACoNNhZXbmfXzqRzzKzzGzzKzzNzzRzzTzzXzzZ\ zz`zzezzfzzkzzmzzqzztzzvzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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: <Lee>"...[pixels] *outside* the lake will have the same color."
by Hal Lane 30 Mar '07

30 Mar '07

######################################################## Lee Skinner wrote: ------------------ >... most of the area outside the lake will have the same >color. Lee, Thanks for the clarification of this detail of the Logmap problem caused by not adjusting or turning it off when zooming out of images that have Logmap set to non-zero values. What you say makes sense. For those of us who enjoy calculating fractals by creating variations on images created by others this has been a very useful discussion. ----------------------------------------------------------- Below is an excerpt from pages 84 & 85 of V20.0 Fractint's FRACTINT.DOC documentation about the use of Logmap. (Create FRACTINT.DOC with the command: FRACTINT.EXE makedoc typed at a command prompt while your default directory is the Fractint directory. FRACTINT.DOC is actually an ASCII text file, so you can rename it to FRACTINT.WRI to get the MS Write text editor to open it -- which is faster than letting MS Word open a .DOC file.) -------------------------------------------------------- Especially note this info about Logmap: "This results in spectacularly different images..." Also note the short, example given in the table towards the end of the excerpt about how a single cycle of the color map colors is redistributed over the entire range of a fractal's iteration values. This example is for the Ranges= parameter, but a remapping of the colors in the color map of a similar nature is done by setting a non-zero Logmap parameter on the <X> page in Fractint. Logmap calculates which iteration value to assign to each color for you, whereas Ranges= allows you to specify the distribution of the color map colors yourself. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- " Fractint Version 20.0 Page 84 . . . 3.7 Logarithmic Palettes and Color Ranges By default, Fractint maps iterations to colors 1:1. I.e. if the calculation for a fractal "escapes" (exceeds the bailout value) after N iterations, the pixel is colored as color number N. If N is greater than the number of colors available, it wraps around. So, if you are using a 16-color video mode, and you are using the default maximum iteration count of 150, your image will run through the 16-color palette 150/16 = 9.375 times. When you use Logarithmic palettes, the entire range of iteration values is compressed to map to one span of the color range. This results in spectacularly different images if you are using a high iteration limit and are zooming in on an area near a "lakelet". When using a compressed palette in a 256 color mode, we suggest changing your colors from the usual defaults. The last few colors in the default IBM VGA color map are black. This results in points nearest the "lake" smearing into a single dark band, with little contrast from the blue (by default) lake. Fractint has a number of types of compressed palette, selected by the "Log Palette" line on the <X> screen, or by the "logmap=" command line parameter: [logmap=0 is 'logmap off' - Hal Lane] logmap=1: for standard logarithmic palette. logmap=-1: "old" logarithmic palette. This variant was the only one used before Fractint 14.0. It differs from logmap=1 in that some colors are not used - logmap=1 "spreads" low color numbers which are unused by logmap=-1's pure logarithmic mapping so that all colors are assigned. logmap=N (>1): Same as logmap=1, but starting from iteration count N. Pixels with iteration counts less than N are mapped to color 1. This is useful when zooming in an area near the lake where no points in the image have low iteration counts - it makes use of the low colors which would otherwise be unused. logmap=-N (<-1): Similar to logmap=N, but uses a square root distribution of the colors instead of a logarithmic one. logmap=2 or -2: Auto calculates the logmap value for maximum effect. Another way to change the 1:1 mapping of iteration counts to colors is to use the "RANGES=" parameter. It has the format: RANGES=aa/bb/cc/dd/... Fractint Version 20.0 Page 85 Iteration counts up to and including the first value are mapped to color number 0, up to and including the second value to color number 1, and so on. The values must be in ascending order. A negative value can be specified for "striping". The negative value specifies a stripe width, the value following it specifies the limit of the striped range. Two alternating colors are used within the striped range. Example: RANGES=0/10/30/-5/65/79/32000 This example maps iteration counts to colors as follows: color iterations ------------------- 0 unused (formula always iterates at least once) 1 1 to 10 2 11 to 30 3 31 to 35, 41 to 45, 51 to 55, and 61 to 65 4 36 to 40, 46 to 50, and 56 to 60 5 66 to 79 6 80 and greater Note that the maximum value in a RANGES parameter is 32767 and [is] the maximum value for the number of iterations [third parameter on the <X> page; maxiter= in .PAR files - Hal Lane] is also 32767 when using RANGES." - Hal Lane ######################### # hallane(a)earthlink.net <mailto:hallane@earthlink.net> # ######################### --------------------------------------------------------- >-----Original Message----- >From: Lee H. Skinner [mailto:skinner@thuntek.net] >Sent: Friday, March 30, 2007 9:34 AM >To: Fractint and General Fractals Discussion >Cc: Philofractal >Subject: [philofractal] Re: [Fractint] <Charles> Re: ...big stretches >where [there there is] no reason to zoom in... > > >>> If the Logmap value is NOT reset these zoomed out images >>> may apparently have many of their pixels rendered in the >>> 'lake' color -- > >No. Just most of the area outside the lake will have the same >color. Setting logmap to 2 will cause an optimization (it will >change from 2 to a higher number) of the logmap value for the image. >-- ######################################################## -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.413 / Virus Database: 268.18.22/739 - Release Date: 3/29/07

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<Charles> Re: ...big stretches where [there there is] no reason to zoom in...
by Hal Lane 30 Mar '07

30 Mar '07

############################################### Charles Crocker wrote: ---------------------- >When zooming out there may be big stretches where I can >see absolutely no reason to zoom in where he did. Please note the explanation of this being caused by the setting of the Logmap parameter given by Lee Skinner in his March 27th [Fractint] post: Lee Skinner wrote: ------------------ >The easiest way to look at the parent image is to do <Z>, <F6> and set >the Magnification and X-Magnification Factor both to 1, and the Rotation >Angle and Skew Angle both to 0. If Logmap has been used (as in this >case), also go to <X> and set the Log Palette to 2. Anytime you create >a new image with Logmap, you need to reset it. That's why you got 2 >completely blue screens while zooming out. Change your parent image's >Logmap from 45 to 3 [2? - hal lane], and you'll get a much richer >picture. > I have not yet actually done the exercise of zooming out of the same starting image twice -- once leaving Logmap set to a large value and again with Logmap reset back to two. If I understand this phenomenon correctly, the visually pleasing Logmap setting used in a final highly zoomed FOTD image can be inappropriate for images created by zooming back OUT from this FOTD image. If the Logmap value is NOT reset these zoomed out images may apparently have many of their pixels rendered in the 'lake' color -- sometimes creating an entirely black (or blue) screen. I believe that when the Logmap value is set to greater than a value of two, that the mapping of: the 512 colors in the color map to: the final iteration values of pixels is non-linear (actually logarithmic.) This change in assignment of colors by the Logmap parameter can apparently make detail in an image 'disappear' just as using an inappropriate color map for an image can. (An extreme example of an inappropriate color map would be having 75% of the entries in a color map be black. This will almost always hide structure that exists in a fractal colored with this particular color map -- and could easily make the structure of an entire fractal become a black screen.) Thanks for collecting, creating and posting the parm and formula files! Now that I have gotten down off my soap box I look forward to creating their fractals. - Hal Lane ######################### # hallane(a)earthlink.net # ######################### ---------------------------------------------------------- >Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 22:53:12 -0500 >From: Charles Crocker <chasc(a)pop.gis.net> >Subject: Re: [Fractint] here is another one from yesterdays FOTD >To: Fractint and General Fractals Discussion > >I probably qualify as a deep zoom addict but I haven't gone past a >magnification of 1 to the 128th yet. However there can be some very nice >pictures that appear along the way. BPZo is an example I really like. BPZo >meaning BlackPearl Zoom out. In the past I have been puzzled by >some of Jim >MUth's examples. When zooming out there may be big stretches where I can >see absolutely no reason to zoom in where he did. > >Thanks to Ton Koppens and Lee Skinner I now have formulas to match all the >parameter files that I now have. During my organizing I ran across Julia1 >that I thought was an interesting plain Julia with fancy coloring. In the >process I ran the evolver on it to see what happened and got a completely >unexpected result. Juliaev1 after applying it once and Juliaev2 after the >second application. They meet the self similar test completely. Magnifying >an area on the edge of Juliaev1 it appears identical as far as I went. I >quit after four maximum zooms into the arbitrary precision range. The >calculating slows down radically and what reason is there to go >any further >if there is nothing new? > >There is a Julia set in the neighborhood of this one that is an almost >exact replica of the Playboy rabbit. And this one really multiplies like >rabbits are supposed to. I'll post it when I find it. > >One more note. It seems that there is always something new to learn about >Fractint. The description of F6 on the Z screen says it switches to corner >parameters. That's the last thing I want to do so I never even considered >looking at it. > >Charles > > >julia1 { > ; Fractint Version 2004 Patchlevel 4 > reset=2004 type=julia center-mag=-1.5e-007/-2.5e-008/0.6666667 > params=0.26/0.55 inside=bof61 > >colors=00000e0e00eee00e0eeL0eeeLLLLLzLzLLzzzLLzLzzzLzzz000555<3>HHHKKKOO\ >O<3>ccchhhmmmssszzz00z<3>z0z<3>z00<3>zz0<3>0z0<3>0zz<2>0GzVVz<3>zVz<3>zV\ >V<3>zzV<3>VzV<3>Vzz<2>Vbzhhz<3>zhz<3>zhh<3>zzh<3>hzh<3>hzz<2>hlz00S<3>S0\ >S<3>S00<3>SS0<3>0S0<3>0SS<2>07SEES<3>SES<3>SEE<3>SSE<3>ESE<3>ESS<2>EHSKK\ >S<2>QKSSKSSKQSKOSKMSKK<2>SQKSSKQSKOSKMSKKSK<2>KSQKSSKQSKOSKMS00G<3>G0G<3\ >>G00<3>GG0<3>0G0<3>0GG<2>04G88G<2>E8GG8GG8EG8CG8AG88<2>GE8GG8EG8CG8AG88G\ >8<2>8GE8GG8EG8CG8AGBBG<2>FBGGBGGBFGBDGBCGBB<2>GFBGGBFGBDGBCGBBGB<2>BGFBG\ > GBFGBDGBCG000<6>000 > } > >juliaev2 { > ; Fractint Version 2004 Patchlevel 4 > reset=2004 type=julia passes=1 > center-mag=-1.5e-007/-2.5e-008/0.9861933 > params=-0.8591238135929441/-0.05492782372508923 float=y maxiter=2047 > inside=fmod outside=0 > >colors=000000<24>mGOoGPqHQ<3>zKU<25>C46A45834<2>211000000<9>000000000<2>\ >000010030<23>0n00p00r0<3>0z0<25>0C00A0080<2>020000000<9>000000000<2>0001\ > 10330<23>nn0pp0rr0<3>zz0<25>CC0AA0880<2>220000000<29>000 > } > >juliaev1 { > ; Fractint Version 2004 Patchlevel 4 > reset=2004 type=julia center-mag=-1.5e-007/-2.5e-008/0.9861933 > params=-0.1164558854945524/0.01938474684896393 float=y maxiter=511 > inside=fmod outside=0 > >colors=000000<24>mGOoGPqHQ<3>zKU<25>C46A45834<2>211000000<9>000000000<2>\ >000010030<23>0n00p00r0<3>0z0<25>0C00A0080<2>020000000<9>000000000<2>0001\ > 10330<23>nn0pp0rr0<3>zz0<25>CC0AA0880<2>220000000<29>000 > } > >BPZo { > ; Fractint Version 2004 Patchlevel 4 > reset=2004 type=formula formulaname=mandelbrotmix4 >function=ident passes=1 > >center-mag=+0.30598232092337500/-2.47436852042129000/135634.9/0.9299/-16\ > 2.852356708459325/0.732210256330880105 params=1/-2/6/-1/0/0 float=y > maxiter=16000 inside=maxiter outside=summ periodicity=10 > >colors=000VSC<3>OGHMDIKAJMAKOAM000UGLXIL_LK<3>kWInZIqaH<2>ziF<4>jWEgUEdR\ >D<3>TGDQEDNBCK8C413000<3>EFAIIDLLG<4>ccWgfZkja<3>zyn<9>e`UcZSaWQ<3>UMH00\ >000000053M<4>5Dc5Ff5Hj<3>5Px<3>5hc5mZ5rU5wP<4>5Zm5Ur5Px<3>5Ed5B`58W56R53\ >M000000000b`c<4>lornru<9>YWPWUMVRI<3>OI5<3>YRD`TFbWH<3>kcPneRpgT<3>zpa<4\ >>jdWgaVcZT<3>ROPOLOKJN<2>AAK000000A3M<5>O9dQAgSBj<3>`Fw<3>J_cEdZAjU5oP5j\ >N0004aK<3>2JE2EC1AB159007000000000A00<4>O00Q00T00<3>c00<10>L00J00H00<3>A\ > 00000000UDG<4>h_9kc7nh6<3>zz0<7>``9YYAWVB > } >------------------------------ > ############################################### -- No virus found in this outgoing message. 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FOTD 28-03-07 (FOTD for March 28, 2007 [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 30 Mar '07

30 Mar '07

FOTD -- March 29, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The formula behind today's image combines 5 negative parts of Z^(-1.1) with 0.1 negative part of Z^(-11.1) and adds (1/C), resulting in an oversized parent fractal consisting of 4 large bays and a very prominent 'fan', the whole thing surrounded by cut-off rings of various shapes and sizes. Today's image lies in a field of debris just east of the 'fan'. I gave the image no name or rating. Due to the winding-down but still pressing rush, I gave the image too little time and effort to honor it with a name. I might have rated it at a 4 or 5, but decided to let it go un-rated. The calculation time of 3-1/2 minutes means that little time will have been wasted if the image disappoints. And almost no time will have been wasted if the image is viewed on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> In a few days I will discuss the use of the MandelbrotMix4 formula, paying special attention to the method I use to find good parameters to enter into it. But to begin the discussion right now, I might re-phrase the question into something like, "how do I recognize a good parent fractal when I see one?" A cooler but still mild day with a temperature of 59F 15C here at Fractal Central on Wednesday went un-appreciated by the fractal cats. They were more interested in watching the local squirrels make more squirrels. In my department the work is almost back to the normal amount. One or two more days should just about do it. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and be of sound mind and body, but don't make too much noise while you're doing it. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Mar_29_07 { ; time=0:03:32.45--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=1 center-mag=+7.81582291647887900/+0.263607712474751\ 30/249.6664/1/25/1.13533467349657968e-010 params=-5/-1.1/-0.1/-11.1/0/0 float=y maxiter=750 inside=0 logmap=49 periodicity=10 colors=000WLuZJv`GyZIxYJxWLxVMxTNxSPxQQxPSxNTxMUxK\ VxJXxIUxHVuGUrFQoERlDMiCJfBHdAFa9CZ8AW78T65Q03N01L\ 04IA6FA8CIA9SC6WE3_G1cL4hP7mT9rXCv`EzeHziKzmMzqPzu\ RztUztczzmzzzzzzzzmztcztUvtTqjPlaLgTIbKEZBBRI8JP6B\ W44z25z66zA7zE8zH8zL9zPAzSBvWCr_CmbDhcEccFZdFUdGPd\ HKeIFeIAfJ8fK9fL9gLAgMAhNBhNBhMCeMDbME`LEYLFVLGTKH\ QKHNzzLJJIzzFJKDzzAIM7zz5vz9rzCmzFhzIczLZzOHjRKfWM\ b_OZcRVgTRkVNoXJsVNqURpTUoSYmRalQdkPbjPajP`iP_iPZh\ PYhPXhPWgPVgPUfPTfPSePRePQeELwDMtDMqDNnDNkDOhDOeCP\ bCP_CQXCQUCRRCROCRLDSODSRETUETXFU_FUbGVeGVhHWkHWnJ\ XmLXmMXlOYlPYkRYkTZjUZjWZiX_iZ_h__ha`db`ac`YeaVfaR\ gaOhaLgeHghDPVV6Hl7Km8Nn9QoATpAWpBZqCarDdsEgtEjtFm\ uGpvHswHuwKvxNwyPxzSyzVzzXzz_zzbzzdzzgzzizzjzzjzzj\ zzjzzkzzkzzkzzkzzkzzhzzfzzczzazzZzzXzzUzzSzzPzzNzz\ LzzJzzHzzFzzDzzBzz9zz7zz5zz4zz9zzDzzHzzLzzPzzIzzGz\ zEzzCzzFzzIzzLzzOzzQzzTzz } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 30-03-07 (FOTD for March 30, 2007 [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 30 Mar '07

30 Mar '07

FOTD -- March 30, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image is based on a formula that plays a game with the golden ratio. I calculated the formula Z^(1.618)+C at a level 32 turns up the logarithmic ladder, and got a parent fractal that somewhat resembles a Mister Potato-Head. There's not much more to be said about the near-shapeless blob. But this blob has a good bit of debris scattered around its west side, and this debris holds midgets, one of which appears as the featured element in today's image. Once again, my limited time permitted only a short trip to Fractal Land, so I could not name or rate today's image. But I will say that it is a bit more interesting than the usual images found in the Mandeloids of an order between 1 and 2. The render time of a brief 2-2/3 minutes will try the patience of no one, and it makes the task of running the included parameter file almost a breeze. An even swifter way to see the image is to go to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and view it there. A cloudless sky and a temperature of 55F 13C made conditions near perfect here at Fractal Central on Thursday. The fractal cats must have agreed, for they somehow managed to get through the entire day without getting into trouble. With me, the rush is near its end, and more relaxing days are in sight. With more time to devote to them, the fractals will be improving in the near future. (This is assuming they are not already perfect.) Regardless of the perfection or lack thereof, the next FOTD will appear here in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and seek sub- limeness in your fractals. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Mar_30_07 { ; time=0:02:41.05--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 center-mag=-0.35953404841607610/-0.056778379676581\ 14/5.911021e+007/1/-65/1.55103769647335632e-007 params=1.618/0/32/0 float=y maxiter=1500 inside=0 logmap=106 periodicity=10 colors=000DT9GiDJdHN_LQVPTQSZUYcYciaineosiuqnv_X`R\ QRHKH8E7BJAENCHREJVGL`NNeTPk_RpeWma`kYdhUifQncMraJ\ aaZLamGRaBHQCMMDQJEUGFYDGb9Hf6Ij3In0OhAUcK_YUeTceV\ adW_dYYd_WdaTdbRddPdfNdgLf`FhV9iP4cO9YODSOHMOMGOQA\ OUG`YMmaRyeYvadsYjqUkoVlmWmlXnjYohZogZpe_qc`rbas`b\ tZctYcoOfjEif4leCfdJacRXbYSadN`eM_eLZfLYfKXgJWgJVh\ IUhHTiHSiGSiGRhKRgORgRRfVReZReaQb_P`ZOZXNXWMVULTTL\ QRKOQJMOIKNHILGGKGEJOBLW9Mb7Oj5Pr3Ry1SxBexKsrAasCc\ sEesFgtHitIktKmtLopJnlImhGleFkaDjYCjUAiR9hN7gJ6fG5\ fC5Z85S45K05D4AI8EMCJQFNVJSZNWbQ_fTYhWWiZUkaSldRmg\ PojNpmLrpJssItpMrnPplSnjVlhYkf`iddgbge`jdZmbXp`VsZ\ TvYRuVPtTOsRMrOKqMJqKHpIFoFEnDCmBBm9CjFChKDeQDcVDa\ _EZeEXjEVoRQgbM`nITzEMvGNsIOoKPlLQiNRePSbQT_SUWUVT\ WWQXXMZYJ`ZGa_H`aH_cIZdIZfJYhJXiKXkKWlKVnLVpLUqMTs\ MTuNSvNRxNRyTQqYQibQagPUlPMqPFkQIeQK_QMUQPOQRIQTCQ\ W6QY1Q_3O`5MaUgFNkBGo89s5 } frm:MandelbrotBC2 { ; by several Fractint users e=p1, a=imag(p2)+100, p=real(p2)+PI q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q Z=C=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|<a } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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'Black Pearls on pseudopods in ChaosLand'
by Hal Lane 29 Mar '07

29 Mar '07

######################################################### This is a zoom into Doug Stewart's fractal 'Suspended,' which is derived from Jim Muth's FOTD 07-03-28. The color map is the rotated 'Sunfish' color map from David M Fisher with black added for the 'lake.' This image could be called 'Black Pearls on pseudopods in ChaosLand.' I was able to count about ten complete cycles through the color map in the image -- which is a range of iterations of about 10 x 512. This means that I was able to see pixels that had at least 5000 iterations of the mandelbrotmix4 formula. In actual point of fact I believe that the image has many more iterations per pixel on average because of the fact that the image took about 20 seconds to calculate one horizontal row of pixels that had no 'lake' pixels in it on my 400MHz Pentium II. My setting the maxiter= to 16000 lets the details at the edges of the 'lake' features be crisp. The 1280x1024 version of this image took more than 7 hours to calculate so if you calculate it I would recommend your using Fractint's "Disk" Video mode and letting it calculate while you do something else. Calculating the image at this high resolution allows the pixels in the chaotic areas to turn into an almost invisible 'pixel broth.' - Hal Lane ######################### # hallane(a)earthlink.net # ######################### START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Suspended_F070328E { ; Hal Lane 07-03-28 7:18:09 P400 ; 1280 x 1024. ; Fractint Version 20.04 Patchlevel 4 ; Zoom into Doug Stewart's fractal: ; 'Suspended,' a zoom into Jim Muth's ; FOTD 07-03-28. Rotated 'Sunfish' ; color map from David M Fisher with ; black for the 'lake.' ; reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=_pastarc.frm formulaname=mandelbrotmix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=+0.30598272913187720/-2.47436846546150500/1.\ 885089e+009/0.9299/-162.852295244982258/0.7321297453048\ 12785 params=1/-2/6/-1/0/0 float=y maxiter=16000 inside=maxiter outside=summ periodicity=10 sound=off colors=000VSC<3>OGHMDIKAJMAKOAM<3>_LKbOJeQJ<3>qaHtdGwfG\ ziF<4>jWEgUEdRD<3>TGDQEDNBCK8C413000<3>EFAIIDLLG<4>ccWg\ fZkja<3>zyn<9>e`UcZSaWQ<3>UMH00000000053M<4>5Dc5Ff5Hj<3\ >5Px<3>5hc5mZ5rU5wP<4>5Zm5Ur5Px<3>5Ed5B`58W56R53M000000\ 000b`c<4>lornru<9>YWPWUMVRI<3>OI5<3>YRD`TFbWH<3>kcPneRp\ gT<3>zpa<4>jdWgaVcZT<3>ROPOLOKJN<2>AAK000000A3M<5>O9dQA\ gSBj<3>`Fw<3>J_cEdZAjU5oP5jN0004aK<3>2JE2EC1AB159007000\ 000000A00<4>O00Q00T00<3>c00<10>L00J00H00<3>A00000000UDG\ <4>h_9kc7nh6<3>zz0<7>``9YYAWVB } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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========================================= ######################################################### -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.413 / Virus Database: 268.18.20/737 - Release Date: 3/28/07

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<Lee>Re: PAR for parent fractal of 07-03-27 FOTD
by Hal Lane 29 Mar '07

29 Mar '07

############################################################# Lee, Thanks for the comments on the Logmap and <Z> screen Magnification factors! For some reason I can't seem to remember for very long that the Magnification is on the <Z>, <F6> screen. I didn't use it too often in the past, but I do more often now -- now that I calculate the parent image of each of Jim Muth's FOTDs. - Hal Lane ######################### # hallane(a)earthlink.net # ######################### ------------------------------------------------------------- Lee wrote: >Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2007 16:01:59 -0600 >From: "Lee H. Skinner" <skinner(a)thuntek.net> >Subject: [Fractint] Re: [philofractal] PAR for parent fractal of March > 27, 2007 FOTD; >To: philofractal(a)lists.fractalus.com >Cc: Fractint and General Fractals Discussion > <fractint(a)mailman.xmission.com> >Message-ID: <46099457.9050900(a)thuntek.net> >Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > >Hal, > >The easiest way to look at the parent image is to do <Z>, <F6> and set >the Magnification and X-Magnification Factor both to 1, and the Rotation >Angle and Skew Angle both to 0. If Logmap has been used (as in this >case), also go to <X> and set the Log Palette to 2. Anytime you create >a new image with Logmap, you need to reset it. That's why you got 2 >completely blue screens while zooming out. Change your parent image's >Logmap from 45 to 3, and you'll get a much richer picture. > >Lee > ############################################################# -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.413 / Virus Database: 268.18.18/734 - Release Date: 3/26/07

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How to fix Doug Stewart's "second pond in Jim's FOTD" PAR file
by Hal Lane 28 Mar '07

28 Mar '07

######################################### Doug, it turns out that the name for your fractal: dougs_fotd_03_24_07 in your par file has one more character than Fractint allows. I just dropped an underscore ("_") from the name and the fractal now calculates fine. I also tried raising the maximum iterations to 2.5 million to see if the pond filled in more. It did, but not too much. - Hal Lane ######################### # hallane(a)earthlink.net <mailto:hallane@earthlink.net> # ######################### >-----Original Message----- >Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2007 22:11:12 -0500 >From: Doug Stewart <dastew(a)sympatico.ca> > >Subject: [Fractint] A second pond in Jim's FOTD for march 24 07 >To: Fractint and General Fractals Discussion > <fractint(a)mailman.xmission.com> >Message-ID: <460496D0.5050501(a)sympatico.ca> >Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1250; format=flowed > >Thanks Jim! Here is another one from your Parent. >Doug > >dougs_fotd_03_24_07 { > ; Fractint Version 2099 Patchlevel 8 > reset=2099 type=formula formulafile=jim.par > formulaname=mandelbrotbc2 > center-mag=-0.84750521042240967/-0.43947540508790750/9.054585e+008/1/117\ > .50529987424738/6.1216820768095204e-007 > params=1.4141999999999999/0/54/0 float=y maxiter=2500 inside=0 > periodicity=10 > colors=000nZE<3>aODZMDWJD<3>K8C413000<3>EFAIIDLLG<4>ccWgfZkja<3>zyn<9>e`\ > UcZSaWQ<3>UMH00000000053M<4>5Dc5Ff5Hj<3>5Px<3>5hc5mZ5rU5wP<4>5Zm5Ur5Px<3\ > >5Ed5B`58W56R53M000000000b`c<4>lornru<9>YWPWUMVRI<3>OI5<3>YRD`TFbWH<3>kc\ > PneRpgT<3>zpa<4>jdWgaVcZT<3>ROPOLOKJN<2>AAK000000A3M<5>O9dQAgSBj<3>`Fw<3\ > >J_cEdZAjU5oP<4>3SH2OF2JE<3>007000000000A00<4>O00Q00T00<3>c00<10>L00J00H\ > 00<3>A00000000UDG<4>h_9kc7nh6<3>zz0<3>mm5jj6gg7dd8``9YYA<3>RMEQJGOGHMDIK\ > AJMAKOAM<3>_LKbOJeQJ<6>ziF<2>qaE > } > ######################################### -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.413 / Virus Database: 268.18.18/734 - Release Date: 3/26/07

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RE:<Richard> [Fractdev] 'o' (Orbits) works again
by Hal Lane 28 Mar '07

28 Mar '07

Richard said: >I removed mem_init and mem_alloc and replaced them with >malloc() and free(). 'o' works again. [In my personal copy of the developer's Windows port of Fractint.] [I believe that this 'orbits fixed' version is not yet available in a Windows' beta -- but you can see the Fractint <O>rbits option using the original DOS Fractint using the instructions below. - HHL.] Great! When I use 'o' (orbits) I find that today's processors are so fast and screens so large that the tiny pixels showing all the calculations are lit up so fleetingly as to be barely visible. Thank heavens the writing and 'erasing' of each of the 'iteration pixels' significantly slows down the overall calculation process to let you catch a fleeting glimpse of the 'orbits' pixels... I found that on the original DOS version of Fractint: - reducing the resolution to, say, 800 x 600, - turning off Periodicity on the <Y> screen and - setting Passes = 1 on the <X> screen can make the dancing pixels be large enough to see better. Turning up the brightness and contrast helps. <O>rbits works well on the default Mandelbrot set using a color map like GOODEGA.MAP. You just have to hit that <O> key quickly or the fractal will be mostly completed before it appears on the screen! Thanks for all your work on the program. - Hal Lane ######################### # hallane(a)earthlink.net <mailto:hallane@earthlink.net> # ######################### >-----Original Message----- >From: fractdev-bounces+hallane=earthlink.net(a)mailman.xmission.com >[mailto:fractdev-bounces+hallane=earthlink.net@mailman.xmission.com]On >Behalf Of Richard >Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 8:25 AM >To: Fractint developer's list >Subject: Re: [Fractdev] Out of memory errors > >I removed mem_init and mem_alloc and replaced them with malloc() and >free(). 'o' works again. >-- -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.413 / Virus Database: 268.18.18/734 - Release Date: 3/26/07

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Re: DOS prompt
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 28 Mar '07

28 Mar '07

Marty, I assume you have Win9X? Reboot and tap the F8 key every half second or so. You should get a menu of boot options. You can choose "command prompt only" or "command prompt safe mode". No need to use a floppy; also, some "non-MS" DOS versions are not fully compatible with windows if you want to do diagnostics or repair. You can configure Win9X to boot directly to DOS each time anyway normally (then type WIN to get to windows). With this you would not have this problem. .

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FOTD 28-03-07 (FOTD for March 28, 2007 [Rating 5])
by Jim Muth 28 Mar '07

28 Mar '07

FOTD -- March 28, 2007 (Rating 5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image lies in the fractal that appears when 6 parts of Z^(-1), which is (1/Z), are combined with one part of Z^(-2) and straight C is added. This parent fractal is not unusually prom- ising -- an oversized egg-shaped open oval with pointed ends and a string of circles mounted on stems, stretching down the mid- dle. There is almost none of the semi-chaos that promises good fractal hunting. But hope springs eternal in the breast of every devoted fractalist, and those who search deeply enough will find this parent fractal loaded with goodies. All right, I admit that I did render today's image with the inside set to 'fmod' and the outside set to 'summ', but a little something extra really was needed to bring the image to life. When rendered in my normal manner, with the inside=0 and the outside=iter, the resulting piles of flat splotches arehardly worth FOTD status. Though I rated today's image at a 5, I gave it no name. After studying it for 5 minutes, I saw nothing that reminds me of any- thing familiar. The 9-1/4 minutes required to run the included parameter file may be saved by going to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and viewing the image there. Unexpectedly warm weather arrived here at Fractal Central on Tuesday, when the temperature reached a high of 82F 28C. The plentiful sunshine and light winds made it feel more like mid- summer than early spring. Of course, the fractal cats did not concern themselves with the outside conditions. As long as it is reasonably comfortable inside, they do not complain about the weather. My day was again a little busier than I would have liked, but things are definitely slowing down. The slow-down should lead to better fractals, the next of which will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and a fractal visionary, like all vision- aries, is one who sees things that others miss. Whether those things are 'real' or 'all in the mind' is irrelevant. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Mar_28_07 { ; time=0:09:14.20--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=+0.43368457862471000/+0.088489781136390\ 72/8.05e+009/1.0765/-77.500421200440698/0.00182150\ 218449583789 params=1/-2/6/-1/0/0 float=y maxiter=1600 inside=fmod proximity=0.1 outside=summ periodicity=10 colors=000zzSzwXyvWxuUwtRvsNuqJtoFsmDrkCohBleAibAf\ _9eX8cU8aR7_O6XL5UH5RE4OB3L83J56H49F6CD7FB9I9AL7BO\ 6DR5EU6GX6H_7Ib7Ke6Lh6Nk6On6PqBVpG_oLdnQimRblSXkTQ\ jUKiVDhW7gW1f7xV9uXArYBpzCmzEkzFhzGfzHczIazKZzLXzM\ UzNSzPPzQNzRKzSIzTFzVDzWAzX8zY5zZ3z_5z_7z_9z`Bz`Cz\ `EzaGzaIzaKzbLzbNzbPzcRzcTzcUzdWzdYzd_zd`zcZzcXzcV\ zcTzcSzcQzbOzbMzbLzbJzbHzbFcaDfaChaAja8ma6oa5qd6rf\ 6rh6rj6rl6ro7sq7ss7su7sw7sy7sxJfwUU`NKEGBKCJP9RV6Y\ _3ed0le3if5gf8egAchCahFZiHXjKVjMTkORlROlTMmWKnYIn_\ GoZKpZOqZSrYWsY_tYboWbkUbgTbcRb_PbWObSMbOLbKJbGHbC\ Gb8Eb4Db5G`5I_6LZ6NY7QW7SV8VU8XT9ZR9aQAcPAfOBhMBkL\ CmKCoJWpOopSpnTpmUplVqkVqjWqiXqhXrfYreZrdZrc_sb`sa\ `s`atZbtYbtXctWduVduUeuTfuSfC`XEaZFb_Gc`IcaJdcKedL\ feNffOggPhiQijSikTjlUknVloXlpYmqZnr_otaoubpvcqwgwy\ dqxalw_gwXbvVYvSTuQOuNJtLEtKQgKaWJmJJy7Pp5Ug4_Z3dR\ 2`UBXWKTYTP_apWSoZQo`PnbO } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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: GIANT FRACTAL ON SATURN!
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 27 Mar '07

27 Mar '07

. Anyone watching the news? Did you see the image / movie? A giant hexagon is found on Saturn. It looks like a giant freakin' fractal !!! What is going on here ??? .

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PAR for parent fractal of March 27, 2007 FOTD;
by Hal Lane 27 Mar '07

27 Mar '07

######################################################### Jim Muth often makes a comment about the appearance of the parent fractal that a FOTD image is calculated from. His description of today's FOTD encouraged me to create the parent fractal: >FOTD -- March 27, 2007 (Rating 6) > >Today's parent fractal came about when I combined 0.1 part >of Z^(10.5) with 1 part of Z^(1.05) and added straight C. >It reminds me of a Mandelbrot set with a clumsily trimmed >peacock's tail. ... Today's scene is located in the >peacock tail. The .PAR file below to create the parent image with the peacock's tail was easily created by: - calculating Jim's March 27th, 2007 FOTD, - repeatedly hitting <PgUp>, making the zoom box be as small as possible, - hitting the key combination <ctrl><enter> to calculate the new image formed when the original full screen-sized FOTD is shrunk to the size of the tiny zoom box -- ('zooming out' instead of 'zooming in'). - repeating the 2 previous steps until the original 'peacock's tail' image described by Jim appears. - hitting the <B> key to write the .PAR file. I have oriented the parent fractal differently than Jim did (I rotated and translated it) in the image created by the PAR file below -- to fit as much of it into a 3:4 aspect ratio image as possible. With this particular image if you create the parent fractal yourself, note that as you repeatedly zoom out you create a couple of completely dark blue screens. Have faith and zoom out 3 or 4 more times and you will see the 'clumsily trimmed peacock's tail" attached to the Mandelbrot set described by Jim. Feel free to rotate and translate the final image to better frame it as I did in the .PAR file below. To speed the process up, note that you do NOT need to wait for the current image to complete its calculation before you repeatedly hit <PgUp> to make the zoom box be the smallest it can be -- before hitting <ctrl><enter>. Here are two ways to get to Jim's 'clumsily trimmed peacock tail': 1) Give the PAR file for Jim's peacock tail below a try -- it only takes 30 seconds to calculate on a 400MHz Pentium II. 2) Also, please let me know of your success (or lack thereof) if you try the sequence of steps given above to get to the peacock tail. Be sure to use Jim's original FOTD PAR for March 27th, 2007 to create the first image and NOT the PAR below before you start zooming out. - Hal Lane ######################### # hallane(a)earthlink.net # ######################### START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD27Mar07_parent { ; Hal Lane 07-03-27 0:31 P400 1024x768 ; Parent fractal of Jim Muth's Fractal ; of the day. Corresponds to the full ; Mandelbrot set image. MandelbrotMix4 ; "...a Mandelbrot set with a clumsily ; trimmed peacock's tail." - Jim Muth ; reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=_pastarc.frm formulaname=mandelbrotmix4 function=ident center-mag=0.0155095/0.0158911/4.411155/1/158.999999879\ 58455/1.08116875563446513e-007 params=0.1/10.5/1/1.05/0/0 float=y maxiter=300 inside=0 logmap=45 periodicity=10 sound=off colors=000AAUAAKAAUAAKAAUAAKAAUAAKAAUAAKAAUAAKm00h09c0B\ Z00U00zzmzmLzzmzm0zzmzm0_imHU02D0DJ0PP2aW6na9zeBaeJDzR0\ e_0ee0Yl0Rr4LyyzzR9zc4zn0zRBr8OR0a2zy00Y00H0040000000zl\ pyizyizWz0Ou2FiH8_Y0Pn0Fz08zwz0rz0pzFlwUiniggyzezzczzca\ wcFgc0Wc0JP08B0006<2>00Y00c2Di9PpHcwPpz0Up09e02c00a20_9\ 0_Pzp0Hn00n00n00n00n02n09n0Fn0On0Un0Wi0Wg0Yc0Ya0YY0_W2_\ R2_P4WU6UY8Ra9PcBOgDLlFJpHHrJWnLilOyiPzgRzeLzcHzaDzaBzc\ 9ze8ze6zg6zgFznPzu_zzizzuzzazuJze2zR<2>8zMAzKBzHDzFFzFO\ zJUzL_zOUzYPzeJznFzy9zz6zz0zz0zz0zz4zrLzcazPUzJLzDDz86z\ 20z00z9<2>0zr0zz0zzDzzRzweziuz_uzauzeuzguzluznuzpuzuuzw\ uzyizn_zcPzWFzL8zD0z40z0<4>0z0<4>0z0<3>Hz0Dz4Bz69z88zB4\ zD2zF0zJ<3>0zU0zW0zY0z_0za4zc6ze9zgDziHzlJznOzpRzrWzuYz\ wWzrUzpUzlRziRzePzcOz_OzYLzULzRYzJgzBrz4zz0yz0uz0pz0nz0\ jz0ez0az0_z0Wz0Rz0Oz0 } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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======================================= ######################################################### -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.413 / Virus Database: 268.18.18/734 - Release Date: 3/26/07

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Re: [philofractal] PAR for parent fractal of March 27, 2007 FOTD;
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 27 Mar '07

27 Mar '07

. Good technique Hal, I used to do that, sometimes still do. But there is an easier quicker way. Generate the original Muth image, then generate the PAR file from fractint (or you can just use Muth's posted PAR). Look at the "center-mag" numbers, usually there are six separated by a "/" character; you want the THIRD one - that is the magnification factor. Manually edit it in notepad to be a number corresponding to the parent default, like 0.667 in fractint for the Mandelbrot, or as in your case, 4.411155. Anywhere around 1.00 should do. Then calculate that image from the new PAR in fractint. I do this when investigating posted fractals from the "allinone" and "mandelbrotmix" type formulas Muth often posts. It is revealing to see the parent fractals - often quite bizarre and looking nothing like the zoomed-in. JoTz .

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OT - Need a DOS prompt!
by Martin Krikorian 27 Mar '07

27 Mar '07

My apologies in advance for an OT post. Fellow Fractint Fanatics: My fractal explorations are on hold right now, as my PC refuses to boot because of a file my son downloaded. I can't even get to safe mode. I have figured out what to do to fix the machine, but I need to get to a DOS prompt, and I can't seem to do it. I made a rescue floppy with Dr DOS on it, but each time I try to exit to DOS I just get another re-boot. Can anyone pass advice as to how to get to a DOS prompt? Maybe a DOS only disk I could boot with? I have used PCs since before Windows existed, but the lack of what used to be basic tools (like floppies to boot from) has got me stymied. Marty K

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Re: [Fractint] <Charles>, <Jonathan>: GIF File format; (fractals "massively messed up")
by Hal Lane 27 Mar '07

27 Mar '07

##################################################################### Charles, Thanks for posting your problem .par/.frm's 'in public' on [Fractint]'s email list serve:0 At some magnifications the apparent high count areas disappear and at other magnifications they are massively messed up. And Jonathan, Thanks for posting your response publicly on [Fractint]: These PARs need to have periodicity adjusted. Using either 0 or 10 will work. If that doesn't fix the problem you are seeing, let me know. I have always wanted to see an example of a fractal that was sensitive to whether periodicity= was specified and what values of periodicity were useful. Charles, I tried all your fractals with both no periodicity= and periodicity=0 and 10 to see what the effects were of changing this parameter as Jonathan suggested. It would seem that the default periodicity (I think I remember that it is around 3) works to speed up many fractals, but does not work for a few -- like yours. When I created your fractal InandOut with periodicity=0, I observed that there were black ovals in it. I have previously learned that these can sometimes be areas where the iteration limit (511 in your fractal) has been exceeded. When I increased the iteration limit (3rd line on the 'X' parameter page) to 5110 the black ovals filled in, confirming my conjecture that these were 'under-iterated' areas. I was not able to detect a slowdown in the speed that the fractal was created, because so few pixels had iterations higher than 511. Besides, raising the iteration limit fills in more pixels with colors other than black and so gives what seems to me to be a more 'complete' fractal. Your particular color map (most easily seen by typing <E> and then <Enter> while viewing your fractal) has so much yellow that I thought that it might not allow some detail in the oval areas to be seen, now that the pixels in this area were actually being calculated. To see if there was structure in the ovals I loaded a different color map, TOPO.MAP (<L> while in the <E> color 'Palette Editing' utility). Sure enough, there were the multiple copies of the 512 entry TOPO color map repeated in the spiral now in the oval areas as the spiral 'wound' inward. This repeating of the color map shows that more than 512 iterations took place in the oval areas. Section 8.2.1 "Periodicity Logic" in the Fractint 20.0 Documentation gives a pretty good explanation of what Fractint's periodicity feature is and the speedup it can do for you. In that discussion "in the lake" refers to the "inside" color of zero iterations, often colored black or blue. But you have happened by chance to be calculating a fractal that is sensitive to the default value of periodicity in Fractint and needs to have this parameter adjusted. As Jonathan suggested, periodicity=0 or =10 seem to work well for your fractal. In Damien M. Jones Windows tips in the Fractint 20.0 Docs I also note his: "Holes" in an image while it is being drawn: Little squares colored in your "inside" color, in a pattern of every second square of that size, in solid guessing mode, both across and down (i.e., 1 out of 4), are a symptom of an image which should be calculated with more conservative periodicity checking than the default. See the Periodicity parameter under Image Calculation Parameters (p. 116). I'm sorry if I am belaboring common knowledge, but for me when I learned the practical aspects of underiterated fractals, and the sensitivity of fractals to color maps, they were powerful revelations that allowed me to improve my fractals greatly. Jonathan, Thanks for helping me understand the correct use of the periodicity= parameter. - Hal Lane ######################### # hallane(a)earthlink.net # ######################### ##################################################################### > >Message: 5 >Date: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 21:56:42 -0500 >From: Charles F Crocker <chasc(a)pop.gis.net> >Subject: [Fractint] GIF File format >To: Fractint and General Fractals Discussion > <fractint(a)mailman.xmission.com> >Message-ID: <4.2.2.20070308214642.02d1c6c0(a)pop.gis.net> >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed > >Where in a Fract???.gif file does the Fractint data appear? I have a >question and want to be on sound ground before I raise it. All I can >identify is that the file starts with GIF98a and near the end there is a >little plain text that is "fractint001 Fractal" with the space actually >being y with an umlaut over it. Nothing else identifiable as plain text. >The point I particularly want to know about is how the V screen parameters >are included. > >My Fractint computer had a disastrous breakdown a couple of months ago and >am trying to recover and also evaluate ver 99. I ran across a floppy disk >that was labeled "Problems" and am passing along one of them. > >Here is my Newpar.par file which includes the formula. The original >parameter file was run on Fractint 99 and then recorded again. It doesn't >show as much of the problem that showed originally but as you zoom in >amazing things happen. At some magnifications the apparent high >count areas >disappear and at other magnifications they are massively messed up. > >Start parameter file. > >Julia { ; Parameter file recorded on Win 98 system in DOS mode > ; Version 2002 Patchlevel 3 > ; Only a trace of original problem > ; Fractint Version 2099 Patchlevel 8 > ; Fractint Version 2099 Patchlevel 8 > reset=2099 type=julia4 passes=1 > center-mag=6.199e-006/-2.265e-006/2.109716 > params=-1.0296017527580259/0.19608962535858149 float=y maxiter=4097 > >colors=00000000z<3>PPzVVz``z<3>zzzzzzzzzz00z00<4>zS0zY0zc0<3>zz0<227>zz0 } > >Problem { ; Zoom on high count area. > ; Version 2002 Patchlevel 3 > ; Fractint Version 2099 Patchlevel 8 > ; Fractint Version 2099 Patchlevel 8 > reset=2099 type=julia4 passes=1 center-mag=0.42653/0.312698/17.29275 > params=-1.0296017527580259/0.19608962535858149 float=y maxiter=4097 > >colors=00000000z<3>PPzVVz``z<3>zzzzzzzzzz00z00<4>zS0zY0zc0<3>zz0<227>zz0 } > >InandOut { ; After various zooms. > ; Version 2002 Patchlevel 3 > ; Fractint Version 2099 Patchlevel 8 > ; Fractint Version 2099 Patchlevel 8 > reset=2099 type=julia4 center-mag=0.427258/0.296879/9.281967/1.0001 > params=-1.0296017527580259/0.19608962535858149 float=y maxiter=511 > >colors=00000000z<3>PPzVVz``z<3>zzzzzzzzzz00z00<4>zS0zY0zc0<3>zz0<227>zz0 } > >frm:julia4 {; Chuck Ebbert added 13 Jan 1993 > ; p1=Parameter (default (.6,.55) ) > ; bailout is real(p2) (default 4) > ; force c=(.6,.55) if p1=0 > z = pixel, c = ((0.6,0.55) * (|p1|<=0) + p1 ) > t = (4 * (real(p2)<=0) + real(p2) * (0<p2) ): > z = sqr(z*z) + c > |z| <= t } > >End parameter file. > >Charles > >------------------------------ > >Message: 6 >Date: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 21:34:24 -0600 >From: Jonathan Osuch <osuchj(a)avalon.net> >Subject: Re: [Fractint] GIF File format >To: Fractint and General Fractals Discussion > <fractint(a)mailman.xmission.com> >Message-ID: <1173411264.3906.10.camel(a)linux.site> >Content-Type: text/plain > >Charles, > >> Where in a Fract???.gif file does the Fractint data appear? I have a >> question and want to be on sound ground before I raise it. All I can >> identify is that the file starts with GIF98a and near the end there is a >> little plain text that is "fractint001 Fractal" with the space actually >> being y with an umlaut over it. Nothing else identifiable as plain text. >> The point I particularly want to know about is how the V screen >parameters >> are included. > >It should be shortly after the GIF89a, as part of the standard GIF file >format. You would need to look at the GIF specification. I don't >believe we save any data from the <v> screen in the Fractint specific >data segments. There is a very old DOS program called F-DATA by Marc >Reinig, that can extract Fractint specific data from GIFs. It is not >up-to-date so it won't see new parameters, but it is real good with the >basics. I suspect if you would like to use it I'll have to email it to >you, since a Google search didn't find it. > >> My Fractint computer had a disastrous breakdown a couple of >months ago and >> am trying to recover and also evaluate ver 99. I ran across a >floppy disk >> that was labeled "Problems" and am passing along one of them. >> >> Here is my Newpar.par file which includes the formula. The original >> parameter file was run on Fractint 99 and then recorded again. >It doesn't >> show as much of the problem that showed originally but as you zoom in >> amazing things happen. At some magnifications the apparent high >count areas >> disappear and at other magnifications they are massively messed up. > >*************************************************************************** ******** > >These PARs need to have periodicity adjusted. Using either 0 or 10 will >work. If that doesn't fix the problem you are seeing, let me know. > >Jonathan > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. 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FOTD 27-03-07 (FOTD for March 27, 2007 [6])
by Jim Muth 27 Mar '07

27 Mar '07

FOTD -- March 27, 2007 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's parent fractal came about when I combined 0.1 part of Z^(10.5) with 1 part of Z^(1.05) and added straight C. It reminds me of a Mandelbrot set with a clumsily trimmed peacock's tail. The head of the set faces east-northeast, while the peacock tail extends out from the East Valley area toward the west-southwest. Today's scene is located in the peacock tail. I almost gave today's image a name. But at the last minute I decided it had been given too little effort to be worth naming. The coloring is responsible for almost the entire effect of the image. Since I did put a little extra effort into the coloring, I did give the image a rating. I rated it at a 6. The calculation time of 1-1/2 minutes is pleasingly brief. The time required to view the image on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> is equally brief and even more convenient. In a day or so, I will include an article I am writing, telling how I pick good parameters for the MandelbrotMix4 formula, which automatically initializes Z to a critical value of the expresion being iterated. A critical value of a function is a point where the rate of change of the function is zero. When an expression is iterated with Z initialized to a critical point, the result- ing fractal is most likely to contain intact midget Mandelbrot sets. The critical point of the formula of the classic Mandel- brot set, Z^2+C, is zero, but this is not true for most formulas that contain more than one exponent of Z, such as those calcula- ted by the MandelbrotMix4 formula. Lots of clouds obscured the sun here at Fractal Central on Monday, but the temperature reached a very mild 59F 15C. The fractal cats ignored the weather. They were too busy chasing each other up and down the hallway. Nicholas, the big clumsy one, got a bit out of control when he leaped onto a table and knocked over a lamp. Luckily the lamp was not harmed and Nico escaped with only a warning. Cassie, the small, delicate and very agile lady, watched all this with amusement. My day was about average. Unless something goes wrong, tomorrow will be the same. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and surround yourself with the fractal light. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Mar_27_07 { ; time=0:01:28.05--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=-0.28037047337586200/-0.033742345705927\ 44/1.055854e+007/1/-123.5/-9.13899942181495284e-008 params=0.1/10.5/1/1.05/0/0 float=y maxiter=300 inside=0 logmap=45 periodicity=10 colors=000AAUAAKAAUAAKAAUAAKAAUAAKAAUAAKAAUAAKm00h\ 09c0BZ00U00zzmzmLzzmzm0zzmzm0_imHU02D0DJ0PP2aW6na9\ zeBaeJDzR0e_0ee0Yl0Rr4LyyzzR9zc4zn0zRBr8OR0a2zy00Y\ 00H0040000000zlpyizyizWz0Ou2FiH8_Y0Pn0Fz08zwz0rz0p\ zFlwUiniggyzezzczzcawcFgc0Wc0JP08B000600F00P00Y00c\ 2Di9PpHcwPpz0Up09e02c00a20_90_Pzp0Hn00n00n00n00n02\ n09n0Fn0On0Un0Wi0Wg0Yc0Ya0YY0_W2_R2_P4WU6UY8Ra9PcB\ OgDLlFJpHHrJWnLilOyiPzgRzeLzcHzaDzaBzc9ze8ze6zg6zg\ FznPzu_zzizzuzzazuJze2zR4zP6zO8zL9zJBzHDzFFzFOzJUz\ L_zOUzYPzeJznFzy9zz6zz0zz0zz0zz4zrLzcazPUzJLzDDz86\ z20z00z90zO0zc0zr0zz0zzDzzRzweziuz_uzauzeuzguzluzn\ uzpuzuuzwuzyizn_zcPzWFzL8zD0z40z00z00z00z00z00z00z\ 00z00z00z00z04z08z0Dz0Hz0Dz4Bz69z88zB4zD2zF0zJ0zL0\ zO0zR0zU0zW0zY0z_0za4zc6ze9zgDziHzlJznOzpRzrWzuYzw\ WzrUzpUzlRziRzePzcOz_OzYLzULzRYzJgzBrz4zz0yz0uz0pz\ 0nz0iz0ez0az0_z0Wz0Rz0Oz0 } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 26-03-07 (Star Struck [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 26 Mar '07

26 Mar '07

FOTD -- March 26, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: To create today's image I took Z^(1.5) and subtracted Z^(2) from it before adding C. This produced a distorted Mandelbrot set rotated 180 degrees with most everything doubled. This confused set has two East Valleys on the west side and two sub-buds on every bud. It also has two main stems, both of which shoot out to the east and split repeatedly beyond their large midgets. Today's scene is located on the north shoreline of the northern- most of the two East (West) Valleys. Since I put very little effort into the image, I gave it no rating. But I could not resist naming it "Star Struck". The pointed star-like pattern surrounding the center midget inspired the name. The included parameter file renders in 5-1/3 minutes, a bit on the slow side for the hurried fractalist. But salvation is at hand on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where the image has been posted fully rendered and ready for immediate admiration. Mostly sunny weather with a temperature of 57F 14C here at Fractal Central on Sunday went un-noticed by the fractal cats, who were more interested in the squirrels running along the overhead electric wires, which are the squirrels' super-highway network. The critters seem to have developed enough intelli- gence to somehow avoid electrocution, but their overhead antics totally fascinate the cats. My day was filled with enough work to hold the leisure time to a minimum. But it still looks as though things will slow down notably in the coming week. The next FOTD is due in 24 hours, so check in then for a pleasant interlude of fractal diversion. Until next time, take care, and keep a fractal in your pocket. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Star-Struck { ; time=0:05:22.86--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=-0.03553777723139883/+0.227981387898319\ 80/8342767/1/136/-2.75598256042897116e-007 params=1/1.5/-1/2/0/0 float=y maxiter=1600 inside=0 logmap=160 periodicity=10 colors=000n02o02p03q05r17s49t89uCBvGDwKFxNFxSHxVIw\ YKv`MucMteOsgQriTqkRomOnnKlnHjnFhnBgm7dl5ak2_j0Yi0\ Xh0Vg0Tf0Qe0Od0Mc0Mb0Ia0H`0F_0D`0Ba09b05c03d02e00f\ 00g00h00i00j00k00l00m20n30o50p70q90rB0sD0tD0uF0cF0\ KF0KH0KH0DH05I00I00I00I00M00O00Q00V03X35Y59a9DdDHe\ HKgIOlMQnQVoTYtXbv_gxdlzepzirzntzoxztzzxzzzzzxzzxz\ zxzzxxzxvzxqzxozxnzxlzxizxgzvdzvaxv_vvYvvXtvTqvQov\ OovMnvKlvIlvFnvDqv9tv7vv5xz2zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0z\ z0zz0vz0oz0iz0dz2Yz3Tx3Ov5It7Dq97oB2nD0lF0oH0tH0xO\ 0zX0zd0zl0zt0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0z\ z0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz00z00z00z03z05z09z0Bz0Fz0\ Hz2Kz5Mz9QzBTzFXzIzzKzzOdtTztVanX_iXYeXXdXTaXQaXOe\ XMiXKnXHqXFvXDzYIzYOzYVzY_zYezYlzYqzYxzYzzYzzYzzYz\ zIzz3zz2zz0zz0zz5zzFzzOzzYzzgzzqzzxzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 25-03-07 (FOTD for Mar 25, 2007 [Rating 7-1/2)
by Jim Muth 25 Mar '07

25 Mar '07

FOTD -- March 25, 2007 (Rating 7-1/2) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image is once again the product of the MandelbrotBC2 formula. It was created by iterating the formula Z^(1.618)+C at a level 16 turns up the logarithmic ladder. The parent fractal is a Mandeloid with its flat-topped period-2 bud facing east- northeast instead of west. Today's scene lies in a tiny bit of cut-off debris just beyond the butt end of the Mandeloid. Though I did not take time to think up a clever name for the image, I did decide it is worth a rating of a 7-1/2. (Nothing is wrong with fractional ratings.) Coincidentally, the image renders in 7-1/2 minutes. Not coincidentally, for those who do not calculate parameter files, the completed image is posted on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Heavy clouds, a chilly temperature of 48F 9F, and occasional showers of rain kept the outdoor conditions unpleasant here at Fractal Central on Saturday. The fractal cats passed the day trying to get an extra treat for nothing. They did not succeed. My day was busier than average. I expect Sunday to be the same. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and be as free as a fractal. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Mar_25_07 { ; time=0:07:33.85--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 passes=1 periodicity=10 center-mag=-1.416891924715681/-0.00712303210360513\ /2.9e+012/1/87.5/0 params=1.618/0/16/0 maxiter=5000 inside=0 outside=tdis mathtolerance=0.05/1 float=y colors=000m0AzzHzzPzzXuxbquikoqekv`gzVdzR`zTTzVLiV\ GTX8CZ00Z00`00b00d00e00_00b00e00h04k06l0Ao0Cr0Gu0H\ x0LuANzKJzUGzZCzUAzK6xA2q80iA0bA0VA0NC0GC08C00C08J\ 0GRLNZeVnzXezXXsXToXPkXLgXHdXE`XCXX8TX4PP0LK0HA0E0\ 0AX06d0Ai4EoCGvLJzTNz`PzpTzzmzzfzzVzsTzqRzmPzkLviJ\ qeHmdGgbCdZAZX8VV6XVAXAEXAHXAJZAAZARZVVZVX`V``Vd`V\ g`VibVmbVqbVubVvme`xqGzz0zz0zv4zg`zVzzZzs`zdbvRduE\ gs0io0km0mk0ig0ge0eb0d`0`X0ZV0XT0VP0TN0PJ0NH0LE0JC\ 0HA0NE0RH0VL0ZP0bT0eX0i`0md0qg0uk0xo0zs0zv0zz0zz0z\ xmzumzqmzkmzzmzdmzzmzVmzRmzPmzzmzNmzLNzJNzJNzHczHP\ zGPzEPzEczCPzCz`0JzzXqzgbzsPzzAzz0zz0zz2zx4zs8zmAz\ gCzdEzZHzTJvNLuHPqCRm6Ti2VgEXVNZJZ`8g`0eb0eb0ed0ed\ 0ee2ee2eg4dg4di6di6dk8dk8dmAdmAdmAbg6bb4bX0bR0bL0b\ H0bC0b60b00b00b00`00`80`HA`PJ`XTbZRdZPd`Ne`LebJgbJ\ idHidGkeEkeCmgAmgAg`6dV4`P2XH0RC0N60J00G00C0080060\ 0400200002004006zzEzzCzzA } frm:MandelbrotBC2 { ; by several Fractint users e=p1, a=imag(p2)+100, p=real(p2)+PI q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q Z=C=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|<a } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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RE: <Doug Stewart>das0009 - Great color map!
by Hal Lane 24 Mar '07

24 Mar '07

###################################################### Great color map, Doug! Perfect for color cycling the fractal! How did you create this particular color map? Please try to remember to change the subject of your posts to something other than... Re: [Fractint] FW: Fractint Digest, Vol 49, Issue 8 Thanks! - Hal Lane ######################### # hallane(a)earthlink.net <mailto:hallane@earthlink.net> # ######################### >-----Original Message----- >Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:14:17 -0500 >From: Doug Stewart <dastew(a)sympatico.ca> >Subject: Re: [Fractint] FW: Fractint Digest, Vol 49, Issue 8 >To: Fractint and General Fractals Discussion > >Here is one that I just like the colours. Try cycling though the set of >colours and enjoy! > > >das0009 { ; nice colours 3 > ; Fractint Version 2099 Patchlevel 8 > reset=2099 type=mandel > center-mag=-1.47456111219494420/-0.00000004201384920/3.833338e+010/0.75 > params=0/0 float=y maxiter=100000 inside=0 cyclerange=0/255 > colors=5Zm5Ur5Px<3>5Ed5B`58W56R53M000000000b`c<4>lornru<9>YWPWUMVRI<3>OI\ > 5<3>YRD`TFbWH<3>kcPneRpgT<3>zpa<4>jdWgaVcZT<3>ROPOLOKJN<2>AAK000000A3M<5\ > >O9dQAgSBj<3>`Fw<3>J_cEdZAjU5oP<4>3SH2OF2JE<3>007000000000A00<4>O00Q00T0\ > 0<3>c00<10>L00J00H00<3>A00000<3>000_MD<3>kc7nh6qm5<2>zz0<3>mm5jj6gg7dd8`\ > `9YYA<3>RMEQJGOGHMDIKAJMAKOAM<3>_LKbOJeQJ<3>qaHtdGwfGziF<4>jWEgUEdRD<3>T\ > GDQEDNBCK8C413000<3>EFAIIDLLG<4>ccWgfZkja<3>zyn<9>e`UcZSaWQ<3>UMH0000000\ > 0053M<4>5Dc5Ff5Hj<3>5Px<3>5hc5mZ5rU5wP<3>5ch > } > ###################################################### -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.413 / Virus Database: 268.18.17/730 - Release Date: 3/22/07

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FOTD 24-03-07 (FOTD for Mar 24, 2007 [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 24 Mar '07

24 Mar '07

FOTD -- March 24, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: I keep trying to find things in the Mandeloids with an exponent of Z between 1 and 2. I have never had much success, but I just can't seem to give up. Today's un-named and unrated image lies in the Z^(sqrt(2))+C Mandeloid as it appears 54 levels up the logarithmic ladder. At this level, the parent Mandeloid resembles a bent mushroom, with its cap on the northeast side and its bent stem jutting out toward the southwest. Today's image is located in a filament extending from a small distorted bud sitting on the top of the mushroom's cap. The image was created with the MandelbrotBC2 formula, the second most useful formula in my collection. This formula takes advan- tage of the multi-valued nature of the complex log function. It calculates a virtually limitless number of the fractals that the infinity of possible log values can create. In my experience, I found that the most interesting fractals result when the exponent of Z is set to a value between one and two. The value of today's exponent happens to be the square root of two. I often use significant numbers such as square and cube roots as exponents. It doesn't make much of a difference in the finished product, but it adds a bit of fun. The value given real(p2) determines the level of the logarithmic ladder at which the formula will be calculated. I have found that with this parameter, one guess is as good as another. The exception is a value of PI, which calculates the ground level of the formula. Today's image may have no name or rating, but it makes up for this lack by its speed. The included parameter file calculates in only 2 minutes, about the same time required to visit the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and view the finished image there. Heavy clouds and light rain kept a damper on outdoor things here at Fractal Central on Friday. The temperature of 54F 12C was within reason, but few people ventured outside to enjoy it. The fractal cats spent most of the day washing each other's faces. Indoor cats usually do not concern themselves with weather. My day was rather busy. Unless something unexpected comes up however, the rush should be ended by next week. The next FOTD will be posted at this same spot in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and be vigilant. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Mar_24_07 { ; time=0:02:04.96--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 center-mag=+0.4068061806\ 1157590/+0.56106825018401520/60085.32/1/117.5/-2.2\ 9250507466360887e-011 params=1.4142/0/54/0 float=y maxiter=2500 inside=0 periodicity=10 colors=000oS_oTYpUWpVUmTVjRVhPWeNWcLWbP_bTbbXeb`hb\ ckYbfTaaO`YJ_TEZP9YK5YGFXHOXHYXIfXIpXJyXJzRQzLXwKQ\ tJJqIDmH6jG0gF0eG0cH6aIC_JIYKPWLVUM`TMfHJa6HY8QeAY\ mGWWMUEST0WW4_ZBcaHgcOkfUoi`skfmf_gaTaXNWSGROAYL8d\ I7kF6rC5yA4wF6vK8tOAsTCrXEcg6Qr0Cz0Jx0Qt5P`OOHfPJe\ PLdQMdQOcRPcRRbRSbU_PWfB4ziCv`JrTQnLXiCce2ja0_e9Qc\ 8TZ7XW6_O6XHLUA_S4cP8`NCZLFWJJTHNUFQQFQKFQUFQKFQJF\ QQFQXFQcFQjFQgbIe_IcYHa000000000000000000000000000\ 000000000000000000000000000000J_HPcFVgD`kBQn9Rr7Up\ BXnFpzIbkMpzPhgTkfWpzQpzKRtEmz8mz3XfFnKQYSPI_OPVOz\ QO`MOaQMzTKbXIz_GzbEdfCziAzl8zg7nc7TjC7pHzoLLnPRmT\ YlXdk`jjdqihwilmh_dgNWgA`e4ec0jb0ga0d`0a_0Z_1WZ3TY\ 5QX7NX9SbFXhLanQftWjz`fuWbqSZmOWjKwzEwz8wz2wz0wy1w\ z6wuBwzGwzKwgJwzJqPIsFIt6IuBKuGLuLMuQNuVOu_PucQdgZ\ Pkg9opKbhUR`xuVzvQzxMzyIrzNhoSZjXPeaF`f5WjCjjJxjqF\ BhGG_HLSIQJJVBK_mPfnQcnRa } frm:MandelbrotBC2 { ; by several Fractint users e=p1, a=imag(p2)+100, p=real(p2)+PI q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q Z=C=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|<a } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 23-03-07 (FOTD for Mar 23, 2007 [Rating 6)
by Jim Muth 23 Mar '07

23 Mar '07

FOTD -- March 23, 2007 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The formula behind today's image mixes 3 parts of Z^(-1.5) with 0.6 part of Z^(-7.5), then adds (1/C). Using (1/C) rather than plain C turns the already inside-out parent fractal inside-out again, which gives a fractal with the inside where it should be -- on the inside. Curiously, the 'evaporated' version of today's image is virtually the same as the image itself when the 'bof61' inside fill is used. The parent fractal somewhat resembles a snowman with his head facing east and his fat bottom on the west end. A little stretch of the imagination will also reveal two Mickey-Mouse ears sprouting from the snowman's head. The scene of today's image is located in a spiral in a disconnec- ted bit of fractal debris in the interior of the southern branch of the valley that defines the snowman's neck. (Of course, all proper snowmen have necks.) Though I did not give today's image a name, I did give it a rating of a 6. The calculation time of 24 minutes is slower than FOTD average, but not outrageously so. And the calculation may be totally avoided by going to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where the completed image is posted ready for viewing. I was recently asked how I find good parameters for the formula that I use so often -- the MandelbrotMix4. A number of years ago I described how I find good parameters for this formula, but I have advanced since then. As soon as the current busy period here at Fractal Central slows down, I'll describe my method of finding parameters and include it in a FOTD discussion. But I will admit now that some degree of luck is involved. Tuesday was sunny but chilly (43F 5C), Wednesday was partly cloudy and chilly (45F 6C), Thursday was mostly sunny and mild here at Fractal Central, with a midday temperature of 66F 19C. Clouds arrived in the afternoon however, and light rain set in during the evening. During this time, I was too busy at the computer to be concerned with the outside conditions. (I did check the waether records however.) The fractal cats were equally unconcerned. They never seem to concern themselves with the outside weather as long as it is warm inside. The present big rush is down to manageable proportions, so there should be no immediate interruptions in the steady flow of FOTD images. The next FOTD will be posted in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and I often wonder about the meaning of fractals. Their existence was barely suspected before Julia first realized that something surprising happens when certain complex numbers are reiterated. But maybe the very concept of ultimate meaning is only another human invention. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Mar_23_07 { ; time=0:24:12.55--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip inside=0 center-mag=+1.53544097882177/-0.39073195036567/\ 3.29e+008/1/138.5/1.32634158e-006 params=3/-1.5/\ 0.6/-7.5/0/0 float=y maxiter=4500 periodicity=10 colors=000aIYiIYqHYyHYzIZzIZzJ_zJ_zKazKazMbzMbzMbz\ NczNczOezOezQfzQfzQfmYf_efMZYOkfRwnUzvOrkKbbFMSB6J\ HISKU_QegUooQ_bNKQMNRKORJRRJSRIURHXRHYSF_SEaSEbSDe\ SBfSDfOBgSAgV8gY7i_6ic4if3ji2jk0jo0kr0ku0iz0kw0mq2\ nk6oe8q_BrUFsOIuIKvD_q8nm4zg0zi2vi7oiDiiIbjOXjUQjZ\ IuzKjcKb8MaBMaDNaENaFOaIOaJOaKQaMQaNRaQRaRSaSSaUYe\ USaVOZVJVVFSVBOV6MV2IV08S0FV4KYDQ_08HJVaXiseovmuwu\ zyzzzzzzzzvzzqzzmzvgzrbzoZzkUziQyeKwaFvZBuV6wU0sS2\ qS6nSAjSFgSJeRNaRSZRXXR_MBgURcae_gfYgfUfXRfSNeHKeI\ HaI7bIBbF7aD4a70a20a00Y20X43Y76YBAYEEYHHVJKRNOOVcM\ VXJZaHceEfjBjo6oy8msAjnBfiEckF_YHYSIUNK`mMMFNJAQH6\ RE2SB0S70U80VA0VB0XB2YD6YE8ZFBZFE_HIaIKaJNbJQcKUcM\ XeNZuQceNaQKZAIXOsi0HU0KS6NSBRRFURKYRQ_QVcQZfQcjOi\ mOnrQmoOkmNjkMiiKigJgeIfcIeaHcZFcYEbVDaUB_RAf0I_QA\ Qz0Uv3XnA_fHacHbZMbUQbOUkKrbJYaRvYQsUQrQOoMOmIOjEN\ iANf6Mc2Ma0M_6KZEKZMJZUJZ } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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: FAOTD
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 22 Mar '07

22 Mar '07

. FAOTD -- March 21, 2007 (Rating=8) Fractal animation visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's animation is not a scene in the parent fractal; it is the parent fractal itself. It came into being when Jim subtracted Z^(-1.1) from Z^(1.1) and added straight C. (whatever that means). This is derived from FOTD_for_Mar_17_07. The unique effects are a result of calculating the image with the outside set to 'atan' and the inside set to 'bof61'. The animation is generated by varying the P4 parameter from -10 to +10 in steps of 0.02, giving 1001 frames for a 41 second cruise. Jim did not give the image a rating, but I will rate the animation a solid 8, equivalent to 3 diamonds as used on my site. And a fitting name: "Eye Candie". The morphing psychedelic sequence reminds me of some experiences many years ago ...... never mind. And it ends with a sequence of morphing polygons, 2->9 which I have NEVER seen before! The render time for the sequence at 1024x768 was a refreshingly short 6 hours and would try no one's patience. (I've included the files if you want) And the pre-calculated animation is available for download on the FAOTD web sites at: http://www.fractal-animation.net/ufvp.html http://www.fractal-animation.net/index.html Or the direct link for the 640x480 WMV file (7.6 meg): http://www.fractal-animation.net/vid/eyecandie.zip The weather recently here at fractal animation central has been spectacular classic Colorado sunny blue sky and warm dry breezes, perfect for a day hiking in the mountains or fun at the shooting range. My fractal white German Shepherd has recovered from dental nonsense and is back to himself. A true and loyal friend. Any time I want to play frisbee or throw a ball he is right there for me! According to fractal plans, the next FAOTD fractal will appear when I next get a good idea for one; presently I must "borrow" from Muth and others as I have run out of concepts. Until then, take care, and remember: The future is not written. There is no fate but what we make. Jaçk Of TraÐeZ .

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FW: Fractint Digest, Vol 49, Issue 8
by Hal Lane 21 Mar '07

21 Mar '07

Doug, I really enjoyed your Spider Lake fractal -- I calculated a copy of it at 1280 x 1024. With the perfect color map, too. - Hal Lane ######################### # hallane(a)earthlink.net <mailto:hallane@earthlink.net> # ######################### >-----Original Message----- >Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2007 22:38:11 -0500 >From: Doug Stewart <dastew(a)sympatico.ca> >Subject: [Fractint] spider webs >To: Fractint and General Fractals Discussion > <fractint(a)mailman.xmission.com> >Message-ID: <45F76E23.9050405(a)sympatico.ca> >Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > >Seems like the spider got there before me!!! >Doug > > > >frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, >k=real(p3)+1, l=imag(p3)+100, c=fn1(pixel): >z=k*((a*(z^b))+(d*(z^f)))+c, >|z| < l } > > > >spider lake { ; Fractint Version 2099 Patchlevel 8 > ; Fractint Version 2099 Patchlevel 8 > reset=2099 type=formula formulafile=ww.par > formulaname=mandelbrotmix4 function=ident > center-mag=+0.07078372858176908/-0.00332136293930635/1.127364e+008/0.75 > params=0.20968940783987478/6.0331675194612124/0.10000000000000001/-1.899\ > 9999999999999/0/0 float=y maxiter=50000 inside=0 periodicity=10 > colors=000``9YYA<3>RMEQJGOGHMDIKAJMAKOAM<3>_LKbOJeQJ<3>qaHtdGwfGziF<4>jW\ > EgUEdRD<3>TGDQEDNBCK8C413000<3>EFAIIDLLG<4>ccWgfZkja<3>zyn<9>e`UcZSaWQ<3\ > >UMH00000000053M<4>5Dc5Ff5Hj<3>5Px<3>5hc5mZ5rU5wP<4>5Zm5Ur5Px<3>5Ed5B`58\ > W56R53M000000000b`c<4>lornru<9>YWPWUMVRI<3>OI5<3>YRD`TFbWH<3>kcPneRpgT<3\ > >zpa<4>jdWgaVcZT<3>ROPOLOKJN<2>AAK000000A3M<5>O9dQAgSBj<3>`Fw<3>J_cEdZAj\ > U5oP<4>3SH2OF2JE<3>007000000000A00<4>O00Q00T00<3>c00<10>L00J00H00<3>A000\ > 00000UDG<4>h_9kc7nh6<3>zz0<6>dd8 > } > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.413 / Virus Database: 268.18.13/726 - Release Date: 3/18/07

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No FOTD for Mar 21, 2007
by Jim Muth 21 Mar '07

21 Mar '07

Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The subject line says it all. But it is only a 1- or 2-day hiatus. The FOTD will return for sure in its full glory on March 23, and very possibly on March 22. Until that sublime time arrives, take care and remember that patience is rewarded. Jim Muth

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FOTD 20-03-07 (FOTD for Mar 20, 2007 [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 20 Mar '07

20 Mar '07

FOTD -- March 20, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image exists in the fractal that results when the formula Z^(2.003)+C is iterated 300 levels up the logarithmic ladder. The parent fractal at first looks like a classic Mandelbrot set rotated 50 degrees, but closer examination reveals small but interesting changes along the negative X-axis, which cuts through the area of the period-5 radical on the south- west shoreline of the main bay of the M-set. BTW, this formula is the one that holds the curious Julia rectangle that I return to every so often. If real(p2) is set to PI, which is the true ground level of the logarithmic ladder, the rectangle will appear in its proper place. While yesterday's image showed an unusually smooth scene, the image for today shows an unusually busy scene. The picture is so busy in fact that I gave it neither a name nor a rating. The calculation time of just over 11 minutes could be shorter, but those who take the time to run the included parameter file will not be disappointed with the result. Those who are as busy as I am may save the time by going to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and viewing the image there. Monday dawned clear but quite cold here at Fractal Central, with a temperature of 14F -10C. Strong morning sun raised the temper- ature to 41F 5C by noon, when clouds moved in and halted the rise. Light snow set in at 3pm, but changed to rain by 5pm. The fractal cats were concerned with none of this. They were more interested in chasing each other up and down the hallway. My day was once again quite busy. This busy-ness is getting to be the standard situation, which leads me to wonder if it's time to start thinking of slowing down. If I do slow down, it will not be in the world of fractals. I cannot slow down with the fractals. My time is limited but fractals are infinite. And no matter how many fractals I find, I will still have seen zero per- cent of all that are possible. The next fractal will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and if eternity is outside of time, will it be possible to see every possible fractal? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Mar_20_07 { ; time=0:11:13.67--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 passes=1 center-mag=-0.76196900466103390/-0.000129467755220\ 64/1.914783e+011/1/82.5/-0.016408177 params=2.003/\ 0/300/0 float=y maxiter=2500 inside=255 logmap=302 periodicity=10 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=000F6VE4UE3UD1VE2UF3TF4SG5RH6RH7QI8PI9OJAOK\ BNKCMLDLMELMFKNGJNHIOIIPJHPKGQLFRKGQLFQLFQLFPLFPMF\ PMFOMFOMFONFONFNNFNNFNNFMOFMOFMOFMOFLPFLPFLPFKPFKQ\ FKQFKQFJQEJQEJREIREIREIREHSEHSEHSEHSEGTEGTEGTEFTEF\ TEFUEFUEEUEEUEEVEDVEDVEDVEDVEDVEMQGWLIdGJeILeJMeLN\ fMOfOPfPQgRRgSTgUUgVVhXWhYXh_Yi`Zib_icajebjfcjhdji\ ekkhklmknrlovlqzvwzwzzzzzzzzzzzltqkqqkmrjjrigricsh\ `sgYsgUtfRtgNvfOtfOsfPrfPqfQpfQofRnfRmfSlfSkfTjfTh\ fTgfUffUefVdfVcfWbfWafX`fX_fYZfYYfYWfZVfZUf_Tf_Sf`\ Rf`QfaPfaOfbNfbMfbKfcJfcIfdHfdGfeFfeEffDffCfgBfgAf\ g9bgCegFggIljKqhLvgLofMheMacNVbNO_NNYOMWOLTPKSPJRP\ IQQHPQHNRIMRKMSMMSOMNQMJSNETNFUNFVNFXLGZKI_JM`IO`H\ QaIVaJV`KV_LU_MUZMUZMTZMTZLTZLTZLSZLSZLSZLRZLRYMRX\ NRWORVPPUQOTPOSOOSNNSMNSLNSKMSKMRKMQKLPKLOKLNKKMKK\ LKIKKGIKEGICEGACE8AC68A468246024002000000000000000\ 0000000000000000000000zzz } frm:MandelbrotBC2 { ; by several Fractint users e=p1, a=imag(p2)+100, p=real(p2)+PI q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q Z=C=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|<a } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 19-03-07 (FOTD for Mar 19, 2007 [Rating 6])
by Jim Muth 19 Mar '07

19 Mar '07

FOTD -- March 19, 2007 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image came about when I took Z^9 and subtracted 1/2 part of Z^5 from it before adding C. The result was a parent fractal that can best be described as a 4-lobed Mandeloid with each lobe subdivided into two sub-lobes. Today's FOTD was found along the positive X-axis, in what can be described as the East Valley of this parent fractal. The midget at the center has a surrounding pattern of unusual smoothness. It is disconnected from its parent, as can be seen in the disconnected nature of the pattern. The pattern is also unusually well defined, with unusually straight edges for a fractal. Some of this smoothness and definition can be attribu- ted to the coloring, but if these attributes were not there to start, the coloring could never have brought them out. I decided on a rating of a 6 for today's FOTD. I could find nothing in the image worth a name, so I let it go un-named. The render time of 1-1/2 minutes is fast enough for even the most impatient fractalists. And the finished image is posted on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where it is ready for instant viewing. Crystal clear skies, strong end-of-winter sunshine and a tempera- ture of 41F 5C made Sunday a rather pleasant day here at Fractal Central, which BTW is no longer located in Baltimore. For the past year it has been located in Sunbury, on the Susquehanna River, 140 miles north of Baltimore in central Pennsylvania. And yes, in 2 days we did go from a temperature of 73F 23C to 25F -4C with 8in 20cm of snow. Such extreme variability of the weather in such a short period of time is not common here, but it does occasionally happen in this part of the world as winter gives way to spring. The fractal cats do not concern themselves with outside weather. They have enough going on indoors to keep them occupied. My day on Sunday was moderately busy. I will be probably busier on Monday. Until next time, take care, and hope for the best. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Mar_19_07 { ; time=0:01:22.33--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=+0.84578216792125090/-0.000424713579504\ 68/2217404/1/-132.5/-9.55692357855475461e-007 params=1/9/-0.5/5/0/0 float=y maxiter=550 inside=0 logmap=34 periodicity=10 colors=000hVohXojYok_olaoncoreovgoxiouglsfjpegldei\ bbea`b`Y`_W_ZUXYRUXPRWMOUKLQHIMFFIDDEE0A0AAE9AE7AE\ 6AEBPEGSELTHMUKNUJOUIPUHQUGRUHSUITUJUUKUUKUUKUTKTR\ HUPGVOHWMHXKHYJIYHIZFI_EJ`CJaAJa9J_8KZ8KZ8LY8MX8NW\ 8OV8PU8QT8RS7SR7TQ7UP7VO7WN7XM7YQoDPmEPlFPkFPjGPhG\ PgHPfIOeIOdJObJOaKO`LO_LOYMNXMNWNNVONUONSPNRPNUQNX\ RM_RMbSMeSMhTMkUMnUMqVLtVLwWLzXLzXLzYLzYLzZJzDKzEK\ zEKzEKzEKzFKzFKzFKzFKzGKzGKzGKzGKzHKzHKzHKzHLzIOzI\ RzIUzIXzJ_zJbzJezJhzJkzKnzKqzKtzKwzLzzLzzLzzLzzMzz\ MzzMzzMzzNzzNzzNzzNzzOzzOzzOzzOzzOzzPzzPzzPzzPzzQz\ zQzzQzzQzzRzzRzzRzzRzzSzzSzzSzzSzzTzzTzzTzzTzzUzzU\ zzUzzUzzUzzVzzVzzVzzVzzWzzWzzWzzWzzXzzXzzXzzXzzYzz\ YzzYzzYzzZzzZzzZzzZzzNzzOzzOzzOzzOzzOzzPzzPzzPzzPz\ zPzzQzzQzzQzzQzzQzzRzzRzzRzzRzzRzzSzzSzzSzzSzzSzzT\ zzTzzTzzTzzTzzUzzUzzUzzUzzUzzVzzVzzVzzVzzVzzWzzWzz\ WzzWzzWzzXzzXzzXzzXzzXzzo } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 18-03-07 (FOTD for Mar 18, 2007 [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 19 Mar '07

19 Mar '07

FOTD -- March 18, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image is based on the formula Z^(sqrt(3))+C as it calcu- lates at the minus-PI level of the infinite logarithmic ladder. The parent fractal created by this formula at this level closely resembles a very distorted Mandelbrot set standing on its head. Today's image shows the environs of a midget located in the East Valley area of a larger midget close in on the main filament extending from the large period-2 bud of the parent fractal. Like the East-Valley midgets of the classic M-set, the midget in today's scene resembles the Julia sets of the area. I gave the image, which I found almost without trying, no rating. For a couple minutes I considered giving it a name, but then I decided to let it go un-named. I put too little effort into the image to honor it with a clever name. The render time of under 13 minutes will seem not nearly so long once the brilliant colors become visible. And those who choose not to calculate the image may view the image on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Saturday started with an hour of shoveling snow here at Fractal Central, but the 8-inch (17cm) snow was fluffy and easy to push aside. The rest of the day was mostly cloudy with the tempera- ture hovering just around freezing. The fractal cats were briefly interested in the unfamiliar appearance of the outside world, which to them is a big forbidden room they never get to enter. Then they decided to get into a tussle and soon forgot the world outside. After I finished with the snow, my day was about average. The fractal I found is also about average. What I need is a series of above-average fractals, but those critters are easier to hope for than to find. The next in the long series of FOTD's will appear right here in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and be lucky in your fractal search. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Mar_18_07 { ; time=0:12:53.95--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 center-mag=-0.3169561227\ 5006480/-1.45934807761541300/6.437555e+007/1/-45/\ -8.35019084463040073e-005 params=1.732/0/-3.141592\ 65358979/0 float=y maxiter=1400 inside=0 logmap=395 periodicity=10 colors=0008008008008008208308408508608808928A48B68\ C86DA3FC0GE8HG8II8KK8KM8KO8KQ8KS8KU8KWDKYKK_PKaNGc\ IBeF8hHCeKHcLLbNP`PUZQYYTaVUdVWi`Zme_wkgzqmzwqzzzz\ zzwzzwwzwqwwkqueot`grVeqP_pKZoDVmCVoCVoBVmBVmAVl9S\ j9Oi8Lg8He6Fe6Gd5Hd4Ic4Kd3Ld3Me2Ng2Oh5Pi8QjBSkDTlG\ VoKYpM_rPatScwUeyYhz_jzalzYoz`qzerzkuzqyzqzzqzzqzz\ qzzqgl0bc0YV0TM2TG2U92U02V45V99VCCWHGaMKgPNmUQsYUy\ aYze`ziczmgzqiyogyleykdwicwhbweawd`wb_w`Zw_YuYWuWV\ uUUuTTwOZwKbwGgwBlw8qw3uw0zq2uk4qe6m`8iqAekCakDYeG\ U`IPVKMZGFeC8h90kF9iFGhDNkDVoDasIhqFdoCamFZkIVcLSb\ OO`LLbIIdMHgOGiQGkTFmWDjZDg`CcbBedBheGieKjeNkeSlgV\ miZokapm_qpYrqVsrTttQuuOwwMwxKyzHzzHzzIzyKzwLzuLzr\ LwoLmlLbiLYcLQ_LQVLPQLPMLOHLODLTALZ6Lb3Lh0Le3Oi5Si\ 9ViBZcDVdHZdKWdN_jPbpSjq`sqhwqwzqzzqzzpwzoswoosmho\ meklcgkbbkP_jPVjUSgZWdc`bhd`miZrmWvqYzpYzpZzpZzpCz\ cAzq8zzVzkqzTmzWjzZgzaczc } frm:MandelbrotBC2 { ; by several Fractint users e=p1, a=imag(p2)+100, p=real(p2)+PI q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q Z=C=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|<a } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 17-03-07 (FOTD for Mar 17, 2007 [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 17 Mar '07

17 Mar '07

FOTD -- March 17, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image is not a scene in the parent fractal; it is the parent fractal itself. It came into being when I subtracted Z^(-1.1) from Z^(1.1) and added straight C. The prominent boxy effect is a result of calculating the image with the outside set to 'atan' and the inside set to 'bof61'. Since the image is basically a sample of Fractint's features, and has little other than these special effects going for it, I gave it neither a name nor a rating. The render time of 27 seconds will try no one's patience. And the pre-calculated image is available for viewing on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Steady snow fell all day Friday here at Fractal Central, while the temperature hovered around 30F -1C. By evening about six inches (15cm) had piled up. The fractal cats do not fear snow, especially since they do not have to go out in it. Unfortunate- ly, I did have to go out, but the midday travel conditions were little worse than on a rainy day. According to fractal plans, the next FOTD fractal will appear right here in only 24 hours. Until then, take care, and always plan ahead. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Mar_17_07 { ; time=0:00:26.98--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-0.169142/-0.81157/0.470405/1/-90/0 params=1/1.1/-1/-1.1/0/0 float=y maxiter=1400 inside=bof61 outside=atan periodicity=10 colors=00000Du0k_0Mc0Rg0Vi0_m0aq0fu0kz0oz0tz0xz0zz\ 0qz0kz0du0Xm5RaDKRHDFM52R00H00P00V00a02h08o0Du0Kz0\ Pz0Tz0Xz0az00z0kz0fz0az0Xz5TzDPzKMzPHuVDoa8hh2ao0T\ x0Vu0Vt2Xq5Xo8XmA_mD_kF_hHafKadMddPdaRd_TfXVfVRfaX\ fVafPhfKmfDtf8xf0zf0zf0zf0zf0zd0ze0zf0zk0zq0zu0zz0\ zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz2zz5zz8zzAzxDzqFzhHz_MzT\ PzKRzATz2Vz0Xz0_z0az0_z0Xx0Xq0Vk0Vd0TX0TR0RK0PD0P5\ 0M02M05K02805K08T08d0Am0Dx0Kz0Uz0Zz0cz0Zz8UzFPzMKz\ TFz_Azf2um0qo0ut0mx5fz8_zDRzFKzKDzM2zR0z_0zT0zM0zF\ Dz8Pz0Xz0hz0tz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zzHzzVxzkqzzkzzdzzdzzXt\ zTaxPKhK0TF0DH0FA0H20K00M00P00R00P00M00K00H00F02D0\ 5D0AA2D85H58K2DP0FR0HhV8zx0zz0zz0zz0xz0qz2kz5dz8Xu\ ARqDKmFDhH0d88fHHfPRfX_hdhhmqhtzhztozotzhxzdzz_zzT\ zzPzz0zzKzzazzozztzzxzzzzzzzzztxzhmz_dzPTuFKq5Ao00\ m00f00m00t22vHFxVRzhazzzzohzkdzf_z_VzVRzRMzKHxFD0_\ z0Vz0Pt0Km0Df08a00V00P00H } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 16-03-07 (FOTD for Mar 16, 2007 [Rating 7)
by Jim Muth 16 Mar '07

16 Mar '07

FOTD -- March 16, 2007 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image is a study in coloring, which is about the only thing it has going for it. The parent fractal was created by subtracting 0.5 part of Z^(2.1) from 0.5 part of Z^(-2.1) and then adding (1/C). This parent fractal is an oversized roughly circular area, filled with debris, with numerous Mandeloid-shaped holes scat- tered through the debris. Today's image is located in the East Valley area of one of the central smaller Mandeloids. Since I spent little time finding the image, I gave it no name, but I did spend extra time coloring it, so I decided to reward myself by rating it a 7. The calculation time of 2 minutes is well within reason. Also within reason is the minute or so required to go to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and view the image there. A cold rain on Thursday morning here at Fractal Central changed to flurries of wet snow in the afternoon. The fractal cats were more interested in keeping warm than in the outside weather. My day was once again busy, but it was not as busy as in recent weeks, and the hint of visible light at the end of the tunnel is getting a little stronger. The next FOTD is due in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and know that fractals are eternal. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Mar_16_09 { ; time=0:02:02.20--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip center-mag=+0.19584563937095190/-0.527432214609222\ 10/3.820207e+009/1/-107.5/-0.00104974828485060456 params=-0.5/2.1/0.5/-2.1/0/0 float=y maxiter=500 inside=0 logmap=53 periodicity=10 colors=000000000000600C10I40P60V90aC1gE2mH5vH6yK8z\ OByVCz_DzO1zK2zG2yC2u84q64m64h85g85d85b96_96XB6UB8\ SC8PC8OC8SG6UK5XO4_S2bW2d_1gb0kf0nj0qn0sr0vv0yz0zz\ 0su0mn6fgD_`KSTQLMXFGc89j42o46q6Bq8EqAHqCLqFPqGTqI\ kzLkzMkzPkzQqzTuzUyzXzzZzzZzzZzzZzzZyzZyzZxzZvzZuP\ ZuLZtIZtEZtBZr8Zr4Zr1Xm0Xi0Wc0W_0UV0UQ0TL0TH0SC0S8\ 0T61SCvT68T6ET6MT6TU6_U6gU6nU6uGcuH`vH_vIZvIXvKWxK\ VxLTxLSxMQxMPyOOyOLyPKyPIzQHzQGzSEzSDzTCzTBzU9zU8z\ UzcUxfUtgUoiUkjUgkUcnU_oUXqUTrUPtULvUHxU1zU8zGEzIL\ zLSzOZzQdzTkz4rzDrzMrz4rz4rz6rz9rzArzDrzGrzHrzKrzM\ rzOrzQrzTrzqrzorznrzmrzkrzkrzjrzhrzgrzgrzfrzdrzcrz\ brzbrz`rz_rzZrzZrzXrzWrzUrz4rz4rz4rz5rz6rz8rz9rzAr\ zCrzDrzFrzGrzGrzHrzIrzKrzLrzMrzOrzPrzQrzSrzTrzUrzz\ rzzrzzrzzrzzrzyrzxrzurzsrzrrzorznrzmrzkrzhrzgrzfrz\ crzbrz`rzZrzXrzWrzHrzIrzIrzKrzKrzLrzLrzMrzMrzOrzOr\ zPrzPrzQrzQrzSrzSrzOrzMrz } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 15-03-07 (FOTD for Mar 15, 2007 [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 15 Mar '07

15 Mar '07

FOTD -- March 15, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's harmless scene lies in the parent fractal that comes into being when the formula Z^(1.5)+C is calculated 85 levels up the complex logarithmic ladder. At this height the formula creates an indescribable Mandeloid rotated 180 degrees. Today's image is located in a disconnected filament just northwest of the main open area. Since I spent less than 5 minutes finding the image and less than 10 minutes working on it, I could not give it a name or rating. Basically, the image shows another of those fractured midgets that inhabit the fractals in the borderline area between Z+C and Z^2+C. The calculation time of 3-1/2 minutes is fair enough for this image of everyday quality. And to make things even more conven- ient, the completed image is posted for viewing on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> An unusually warm day for the end of winter, with a high temper- ature of 73F 23C, was marred by light showers in the afternoon. Meanwhile, the fractal cats finally decided there was nothing hiding in the kitchen cabinets, and spent the better part of the day sleeping. I spent the better part of my day working. The work is finally slowing down, but still is well above average. The next FOTD will likely appear in 24 hours. If not, it will appear in 48 hours. Until that glorious moment, take care, and be generous with your fractals. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Mar-15_07 { ; time=0:03:31.13--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 center-mag=-0.6398285138\ 8294900/+1.17265143805666000/2.111333e+010/0 params=1.5/0/85/0 float=y maxiter=5000 inside=0 periodicity=10 colors=000PbERZPVVbT0AM0AG0A0z00z72zCCzIOzPXzVfz`q\ zhzzmzzszzuzvvzsxzmzzizzdzz`zzXzzVzzTzzRxzOvzMuzKs\ zIqzEozCmzAkz8izCkzEmzGozKozMqzOszPuzTuxVvvXxuZzsb\ zqdzofzohzmbumXkmRbmMTmGMmACm52m00m00m00o00q00s00s\ 07u0Cv0Kv0Rx0Zz2fz5kz5sz7zz8zz8zsCzhGsXIiKM`8OR0RI\ 0T80X50`00d00f00i00m02o07s0Av0Ez0Gz0Kz0Oz0Rz0Tz0bz\ dfzihxmkmsmbvqRzsIzsIzsKzsKzsKzb00820zkz0700800A00\ C00E20G82IGR8uGEb5IM0M5zzC0P0z00z00xK5x`0ub2sdEqdO\ ofZmhif`Vidhkhsokzqozsqzxkzzfzzbzzhzxkzuoxqsvmvuiz\ sfzqIzzbzquqOzR0z`0zh8zoPzvdzzuzzzzzzzxxmko`Zd0000\ 00PMVRVXTT`VRdVPfXOiZMmhhuK0oZMomiozzvzzousioddiPZ\ 2Z0h0`fATdKObTIbbA`m5eu0mz0Vv2RqCPkKMfTK``GViOZuIT\ sEPqAKo7Gm0Ak07i00h00f00h80hI2iR5iP8mZ7ih5ho2fx0bz\ 0`z0Zz0XzAZqOZ```Mm`5zb0zb5zRKzOIzIIuEGkAGd7CXE8RM\ 2KT0E`07h00o00s80vG0z`0zT0zO0zI0sC0i70`07R05M0AI0E\ G2KC7OAAT8EX5Ib2Gm0Ki0Mf0 } frm:MandelbrotBC2 { ; by several Fractint users e=p1, a=imag(p2)+100, p=real(p2)+PI q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q Z=C=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|<a } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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Light weight parameter
by Charles F Crocker 14 Mar '07

14 Mar '07

In the pursuit of an unrelated objective I ran across this pattern that I thought was interesting. Total calculation time is close to two seconds so it should provide a little easy diversion from more serious affairs. My formulas found their way into the Orgform collection some time ago but the formula file is included just to be sure it is available. I don't know how many pictures Fractint can produce but there surely is a different infinite number for each of us. Charles JuliaP { ; Try setting evolver to 5X5 and random mutation=.001 ; Fractint Version 2099 Patchlevel 8 reset=1821 type=formula formulaname=JuliaP passes=1 center-mag=5.55112e-017/1.38778e-017/8.226141/0.75 params=1.866694914/-4.5597550000000002e-006 float=y maxiter=255 colors=00000e0e00eee00e0eeL0eeeLLLLLzLzLLzzzLLzLzzzLzzz000555<3>HHHKKKOO\ O<3>ccchhhmmmssszzz00z<3>z0z<3>z00<3>zz0<3>0z0<3>0zz<2>0GzVVz<3>zVz<3>zV\ V<3>zzV<3>VzV<3>Vzz<2>Vbzhhz<3>zhz<3>zhh<3>zzh<3>hzh<3>hzz<2>hlz00S<3>S0\ S<3>S00<3>SS0<3>0S0<3>0SS<2>07SEES<3>SES<3>SEE<3>SSE<3>ESE<3>ESS<2>EHSKK\ S<2>QKSSKSSKQSKOSKMSKK<2>SQKSSKQSKOSKMSKKSK<2>KSQKSSKQSKOSKMS00G<3>G0G<3\ >G00<3>GG0<3>0G0<3>0GG<2>04G88G<2>E8GG8GG8EG8CG8AG88<2>GE8GG8EG8CG8AG88G\ 8<2>8GE8GG8EG8CG8AGBBG<2>FBGGBGGBFGBDGBCGBB<2>GFBGGBFGBDGBCGBBGB<2>BGFBG\ GBFGBDGBCG000<6>000 } frm:JuliaP {;Julia form of Prop formula. Is almost Origin symetrical. c=P1 z=pixel: z=sqr(z); z=-z; z=conj(z); z=z+c, |z| <=4 }

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FOTD 14-03-07 (FOTD for Mar 14, 2007 [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 14 Mar '07

14 Mar '07

FOTD -- March 14, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image combines negative Z^(1.1) with 2 parts of Z^(2). The parent fractal is a Mandelbrot set that has split apart on its negative X-axis, revealing the railroad-switching-yard pattern typical of this area of such fractals. The scene of today's image is located in the East Valley of a tiny midget near the split-apart negative X-axis. Actually, it's not a bad image, worth probably a 6 or 7 as these switching-yard images go, but I have given it no rating and no name. I just didn't put enough effort into it to name or rate it. The 4-minute wait while the parameter file calculates may be avoided by going to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and viewing the image there. Brilliant warm sun and a high temperature of 68F 20C made the end of winter feel like the middle of spring here at Fractal Central on Tuesday. The fractal cats were quite unhappy how- ever. They went to the doctor this morning for their annual shots, and they have been irritable ever since they got back. My day was busier than average but still slower than it has been for the past month or so. The next FOTD is due in 24 hours, and it might actually be ready on time. Until then, as you continue taking care, keep asking why. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_mar_14_07 { ; time=0:04:05.73--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=-0.50519775570469930/+0.086388323700542\ 49/3333127/1/107.5/6.47714668823573536e-007 params=-1/1.1/2/2/0/0 float=y maxiter=1500 inside=0 logmap=119 periodicity=10 colors=000ECEIGIMKMQOQUSUYWYa_aeceheikhkmkmomoqoqs\ lzujzwdzxZzyTzwOzrKxnFpkBhf7`c2R`0KW0CT05P00L01I02\ F45C979H97MB4TC1ZF0dH0lK0sL0zO0zP0zR0zW0pZ4faBWfHM\ iOClU4pp0Zz0Iz0Ix0Rh5TcBTaHUaMU`KL`IKZHIZFHXEFXCEW\ BCW9BW89K78c57m45q24W19W0FzsLzk0zc0zW0zO0zH1z94s27\ k09h0Cd0Fa0IZ0LW0OT0RR0WR0ZR1aR7dRChRIkROnRTrRZuRd\ xRkzRrzRxzRzzRzzXzzaszlLRrOTuRUzUWzXXzZUzZRxZOwZLw\ ZIuZFsZCrZ9pZ7pZ4nZ1lZ0kZ0kZ0lc0nh2pl7rrCruHszLuzR\ wzWwz`lzadzaXsaPnaOlcMkcLicKicIhcHfcFfcEdcCccBac9a\ c8`c7Zc7Zc4W`2TX0PW0MT0KR0HO0EM0BK08I05F02E05H08K0\ BM1CP5FT9IUELXIM`MPcRTfWUhXPhXMhZIhZFh`Bh`8ha5ha1h\ c0hc0hd0hd0hf0hf0hF9F0900904H0BO1IW5Oc9WkEcsIkzMrz\ PkzzfzzazzWzzRzzMzzHzzCzz8zzFzzLzzTzzZzzdzzlzzszzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzuzzpzzkzzfzzazzXzzTzzOzzKzzFzzBzz\ 7zz4zz7zz8zzBzzCzzFzzHzzKzzLzzOzzPzzTzzUzzXzzZzzaz\ zczzazzazzazzazzazzazzazz } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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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GIF File Format
by Charles F Crocker 13 Mar '07

13 Mar '07

Thanks to all the people that apparently stay up all night working on fractals I can be more specific. The size of a GIF picture is the four bytes immediately after the GIF89a. If the picture was done and saved in the preview in V mode the size that shows is the actual size of the picture and the viewing program puts it where it wants to on the screen. Here is the problem I am seeing with Fractint 99. Using R to display an old 640 by 480 file the a line on the mode select screen says nonstandard aspect ratio. Then selecting the 640X480 GDI mode and the screen showing warning about the v mode shows up. Proceed and the picture fills the window. Save this and the new file still shows as 640X480. Do a routine mandelbrot scan and the x axis is obviously squashed. Save this and the picture is still 640X480. Because Fractint 99 can't cope with the v mode I am at a loss as to where to look next. Charles

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FOTD 13-03-07 (Pebble in the Pond [Rating 9)
by Jim Muth 13 Mar '07

13 Mar '07

FOTD -- March 13, 2007 (Rating 9) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: For a change, today's image most definitely does deserve both a name and a rating. I named it "Pebble in the Pond" for obvious reasons, and rated it at a 9. No special formula was needed to create the effect of ripples on a pond. It was all done with nothing more than old-fashioned equal iteration bands and clever coloring. Finding a real fractal that looks like rippling water is far more satisfying, at least to me, than writing a formula that creates artificial ripples in any image. What we have in the image is the familiar Seahorse Valley of the classic Mandelbrot set. I realize that nothing even vaguely resembling either the valley or its Julia set appears in the image, but this is a view of the valley from an entirely new and unimaginable direction, and four-dimensional thinking is needed to visualize what is going on here. I'll not get into a lengthy discussion of the fourth dimension at this time. I have discussed this mathematical abstraction at length numerous times in past FOTD's. But one thing for certain is that the image is lightning fast, and will finish in only a few seconds. Considering its rating of a 9, this is the best FOTD value in many weeks. Those who do not render may see the image on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> With enough sun and a temperature of 57F 14C, the weather outside was delightful here at Fractal Central on Monday, but the fractal cats did not notice. They were more interested in something they seemed to hear around the kitchen cabinet. I heard nothing, but the hearing of a cat is very sharp, and they might have heard a mouse or something in the woodwork. They must still remember the mouse that came out of the hole by the radiator in the hall last autumn. My day was once again quite busy, but hopefully, the end is in sight. There is no guarantee however. The next FOTD is due in 24 hours. The big question is whether it will appear when it is due. Until that mysterious moment arrives, take care, and when wondering about the great mysteries of life, don't ask what or when -- ask why. That is the real and most difficult question. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Pebble_in_the_Pond { ; time=0:00:29.96--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=multirot-XZ-YW-new center-mag=0/-0.130\ 564/2.314276 params=90/40/2/0/0/0/-0.75/0 float=y maxiter=100000 inside=255 symmetry=yaxis logmap=yes periodicity=10 colors=000Q0hR2iS5jT8kUPnVSmWTnXVoYXpZZq_`r`bsadtb\ fuchvejwfkwglxfkzekwdjvciubhtagrafq`ep_doZcnYbmXak\ X`jW_iVZhUZgUYgTXfSWdRVcRUbQTaPS`OR_NQYMPXMPWLOVKN\ UJMSILRHKQGJPGIOFHNEGLDFKCEJBDIBCHABG9AE89D78C67B5\ 6A55944733622511400320640860A80AA09C09E08G07I07K06\ M36O65Q94SB4U93X83_62b41e31h10g6Ie5Hc5Hb5H`5G_5GY5\ GY5GX5FW5FW5FV5FV4EU4EU4ET4ET4DS4DR4DR4CQ4CQ4CP4CP\ 3BO3BO3BN3BM3AM3AL3AL3AK39K39J39J39I28H28H28G27G27\ F27F27E26D26D26C26C15B15B15A15A1491481481371371361\ 3602502502402301301201201100100000zzQnzmmzmlzmkzmj\ zmizmgpMfoLemKdlKcjJbiJahI_fIZeHYdGXbGWaFV_FTZESYE\ RWDQVDPUCOSBNRBLQAKOAJN9IL9HK8GJ7EH7DG6CF6BD5AC59A\ 4893683562452341221110ry`pw_ovZntYlsXkqWjpVinUgmUf\ lTejSciRbgQafP`dOZcOYaNX`MV_LUYKTXJSVIQUIPSHORGNPF\ LOEKNDJLCHKCGIBFHAEF9CE8BC7AB68A678567455334222111\ 0ENuDMsDLrL4dL4dL3eL3ezzz } frm:multirot-XZ-YW-new {; Jim Muth ; 0,0=para, 90,0=obl, 0,90=elip, 90,90=rect e=exp(flip(real(p1*.01745329251994))), f=exp(flip(imag(p1*.01745329251994))), z=f*real(pixel)+p3, c=e*imag(pixel)+p4: z=z^(p2)+c, |z| <= 36 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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Re: [Fractint] Re: color map batch changing
by Guy Marson 12 Mar '07

12 Mar '07

Hi fractInters > This worths me a .par file in the next days ;-) here it is.. ************************** 2-Screen { ; Background picture for my desktop ; 2 LCD-screens with 1280 x 1024 pixel each ; Fractint Version 2004 Patchlevel 2 reset=2002 type=formula formulafile=fractint.frm formulaname=simplake passes=1 center-mag=-1.74730115745431900/+0.00009136450842336/1.546519e+009/0.5/-\ 172.500000396416453/4.0578214570916038e-006 params=28/0 float=y maxiter=1920 inside=atan logmap=100 periodicity=0 viewwindows=1/0.375/yes/0/0 colors=000000<57>taJubJvbK<2>ydLzeLydL<55>642531421<2>100000001<56>Q_tQ`\ uR`v<2>SbyTczSby<61>000 } frm:simplake { ; lake-transform ; Sylvie Gallet <sylviegallet(a)compuserve.com> ; Jan 16, 2000 ; requires: float=on, periodicity=0 ; real part of p1: 0 = lake transform disabled ; any value between 0 and 100: water level in % of ; the screen height (0 = bottom, 100 = top) ; imag part of p1: bailout ; Lake transformation ; ------------------- p2_gm=(0.3,200) if (real(p1) > 0 && real(p1) <= 100) level = real(p1) / 100 ; water level ampl = real(p2_gm) ; amplitude of the wave freq = imag(p2_gm) ; frequency angle = real(rotskew * pi / 180) exp_irot = exp(-flip(angle)) h = 1 / real(magxmag) w = h / 0.75 * imag(magxmag) tanskew = tan(imag(rotskew * pi / 180)) u = 2 * w * exp_irot v = 2 * h * (tanskew + flip(1)) * exp_irot z3rd = center + (-w-h*tanskew - flip(h)) * exp_irot z = pixel - z3rd b = imag(conj(u)*z) / imag(conj(u)*v) if (b <= level) dy = level - b z = z + 2*dy * (1+ampl*sin(freq*dy^0.2)) * v endif pixel = z + z3rd endif z=c=pixel: z=z*z+c |z| < 4+real(p1) } ********************* for full power, add the following line to your ´fractint.cfg´ (and run the par in AF9 videomode): ...... AF9 ,Disk/RAM 'Video' , 3, 0, 0, 0, 11,2560,2048,256,For Background Fractals ...... Cheers, Guy

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FOTD 12-03-07 (FOTD for Mar-12-07 [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 12 Mar '07

12 Mar '07

FOTD -- March 12, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's brilliant but otherwise unexceptional image lies in the parent fractal that comes into being when equal portions of Z^(1.5) and Z^(3.5) are combined and C is added. This parent fractal resembles a plump caterpillar crawling southward. Today's image is located on the northwest shoreline of the main open area of its parent, which corresponds to the caterpillar's plump abdominal section. Since the fractal is unexceptional, I gave it no name and no rating. The brilliant colors can carry the humdrum image only so far. The calculation time of 7-1/3 minutes is a bit on the slow side for an image of today's worth. But instant relief is available on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where the completed image is or soon will be posted, ready for semi-awe-struck viewing. A bright and slightly chilly day here at Fractal Central on Sunday brought the fractal cats to the window, where they enjoyed the sunlight for several hours. The outside temperature of 48F 9C left the comfortably resting cats unconcerned. My day was busy, but I have seen far worse days. It still looks like the next FOTD will appear in 24 hours as scheduled. Until then, take care, and be at ease among the countless horde of fractals. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Mar_12_07 { ; time=0:07:20.12--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=-0.07673088311695143/+0.325701772414534\ 10/404431.4/1/157.5/-2.43351833129068496e-009 params=1/1.5/1/3.5/0/0 float=y maxiter=1800 inside=0 logmap=151 periodicity=10 colors=000IY0J_0Kb0Le0Mh6NkDOnHPqOQtSRwZSydTzhUznO\ zrJzyFzzOzwUzp`zjfyfdwddtbdrbdp`bnZbnZblXbjX`hU`fS\ `fS`dQZbOZ`OZZLZZL`UQ`SSbOUbLXdJZdF`dDbfBff6hh3jh1\ lj0nj0pj0rd3pZFpSQnOZnHhlBrl6zl000000000100600B00H\ 00L00Q00X00`00f00j00n00t00y00fQ0nU0pb0jn0dz0Zzcczc\ bz0dz0dt0fl0hf0jZ0jQ0lH0n80p00p00l00h00f00b00`00X0\ 3U08S0FQ0JQ0QO0UL0`L0dJ0jH0nH0tF0yD0zD0zB0zB0z80w8\ 0`8BF8S08f03b01`00Z00X00S00Q10O60LB0HH0FL0DS0BX06`\ 03f01j00n06X0BF0F03J0FO0UFDSHBQJBOJBLL8JO8HO8FQ6DS\ 6BS60J30B30110010100600D00H00O00S06w8ZzHLzXBzh0zt8\ twFnwLhwSbwZXwdQwjJwpDww6wz0wz0wz0wz0nz0ht6bnDXfJO\ `QHUXBOb3Fh08n01t00y01r08l0Fh0Lb0QX0XS0bL0hF0nB0r3\ 0y00z00z00z00z00n30`F1OQ68`B0jD0tHUzJcrHmhHw`HzQHz\ FHz6Hz0Hz0Hz06z00z01tJ3zj8zzB0z00z00z0BzBHzFLzJSzO\ XzS`zUfzZjzbnzftzjyzlzzpzztzzyzzzzzntzbhzQzzDLz0Bz\ 00z00z00z00z00z00z10zBzz0 } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 11-03-07 (Corrected FOTD for Mar-11-07)
by Jim Muth 11 Mar '07

11 Mar '07

FOTD -- March 11, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: This version has the correct, souped up color palette for today's image. I forgot to insert it in the first version. There was no FOTD for March 10 because I had no time to create one. But today's FOTD, which resembles a fantastic undersea creature, should more than make up for the lapse. Today's image came about when I added 0.2 part of Z^2 to Z^(-2). This formula creates the outline of a Mandelbrot set, which is filled with debris, and this debris in turn is filled with smaller M-sets. Today's image was found in the negative X-axis area of the large Mandelbrot outline. I declined to name or rate the image, but its calculation time of under 3 minutes should make the job of running the included parameter file, if not a pleasure, at least not a chore. Even more time may be saved by checking in at the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and viewing the completed image there. A rather chilly but otherwise pleasant partly sunny day with a high temperature of 46F 8C here at Fractal Central on Saturday went totally unappreciated by the fractal cats, who, in keeping with their fractal nature, appeared to be in several places at once. The light rain that set in by evening was no problem. Their big excitement came just before noon, when Cassie spotted an intruding cat walking down the sidewalk beside the house. Somehow, Nico knew at once that she had seen something, and he rushed to the window to see for himself. But while nico was rushing, the intruder finished his business and went on his way. My day was continued busy. Tomorrow looks to be the same. But unless something drastic comes up, the next FOTD will appear as scheduled in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and wait for the light with abated breath. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Mar_11_07 { ; time=0:02:54.78--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident float=y center-mag=-6.83588926891325800/+0.000007557359781\ 42/9.98906e+010/1/25.34/0 params=1/-2/0.2/2/0/525 maxiter=1600 inside=0 outside=tdis periodicity=10 colors=000jvzLnzHyzDzz95z70z10z00n0mz00L0070000000\ 000000000000000000000000000mz0mv0c00700N00a0B_t00P\ 00R00U01W07W0DY0L_0Ra0Ya0cc0jf0rf0n_0mW5mPzzzzzz00\ z00fL59rF0tD0vD1yDDyDPzDazDnzDzzDzzNyzWjzcYznLzy9z\ zUzzczzmzzcvvUtP0rD0n30m00j00Y00N30DF01P00a00m00y0\ 0j00a00W00P05J0BD0H70N10U00L00D0050000100900B03B0B\ B0HB0L10P00R00W00_00a00F00F00H00H00J00J00L00L00N00\ N00N00P00P00R00R00U00U00W00W10W10Y10Y30_30_50a50a5\ 0c71c71c73aB5_D7YF7WH9UJBRLBPPDNRFLUFJWHHYJF_JDamB\ 1zB0z70z50z30z10r0Pz00z0zj0zY0zJ0r7Bj0Ra0fU0vL0zF0\ m90R5070000900J000RzD0z90z79r3Pc1cU0vH0z73zFBzNJzU\ Rza_zhhzrrzyD1NJHfJHfJHfLFfLFfNDcNDcNBcPBcPBcR9aR9\ aR7aU7aU5_W5_W5_W3_Y3_Y1Y_1Y_0Y_0Ya0Ya0Wc0Wc0Wc0Wf\ 0Uf0Uh0Uh0Uh0Uj0Rj0Rm0Rm0Rm0Rn0Pn0Pr0Pr0P0zR0zP0vP\ 0nP0hP1aP7WPDPPJJPPDPU7P_1Pf0Pm0P0R01N05J09F0FB0J7\ 0N50U11Y07a0Bh0Hm0LJYtNRn } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 11-03-07 (FOTD for Mar-11-07 [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 11 Mar '07

11 Mar '07

FOTD -- March 11, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: There was no FOTD for March 10 because I had no time to create one. But today's FOTD, which resembles a fantastic undersea creature, should more than make up for the lapse. Today's image came about when I added 0.2 part of Z^2 to Z^(-2). This formula creates the outline of a Mandelbrot set, which is filled with debris, and this debris in turn is filled with smaller M-sets. Today's image was found in the negative X-axis area of the large Mandelbrot outline. I declined to name or rate the image, but its calculation time of under 3 minutes should make the job of running the included parameter file, if not a pleasure, at least not a chore. Even more time may be saved by checking in at the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and viewing the completed image there. A rather chilly but otherwise pleasant partly sunny day with a high temperature of 46F 8C here at Fractal Central on Saturday went totally unappreciated by the fractal cats, who, in keeping with their fractal nature, appeared to be in several places at once. The light rain that set in by evening was no problem. Their big excitement came just before noon, when Cassie spotted an intruding cat walking down the sidewalk beside the house. Somehow, Nico knew at once that she had seen something, and he rushed to the window to see for himself. But while nico was rushing, the intruder finished his business and went on his way. My day was continued busy. Tomorrow looks to be the same. But unless something drastic comes up, the next FOTD will appear as scheduled in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and wait for the light with abated breath. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Mar_11_07 { ; time=0:02:54.78--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident float=y center-mag=-6.83588926891325800/+0.000007557359781\ 42/9.98906e+010/1/25.34/0 params=1/-2/0.2/2/0/525 maxiter=1600 inside=0 outside=tdis periodicity=10 colors=000hmzXjoVnrTqtRPwQ0yN0qK0jI0cF0XD0QA1J81CA\ 2BB3AC49E58F67G76H85J94KA3LB2MB2MJ5MQ7MYAMdCSclEDZ\ DH_DK`CNaCQaCTbBXcB_dBbdAeeAhfAkfFjcKiaPiZzzhzzh3E\ wIKfXPRkUBlTHmTNnTTnTZoTdpTjqTpqTurYnrahsebsjXtnRz\ zLzzDwwErrEmmFlZFkTFjOGiIGhDGbJEYOCTUANZ8Id6Di48n2\ Ch0Gd1Ja2MZ2PW3ST4VQ4YN5`K5XJATIEPHJLGNIGRFKSCOS9S\ S6VS8XN9ZJA_FBaBCc7Dd36UG7UG8VG8VH9WH9WIAXIBXIBYJC\ YJCYJDZKEZKE_LF_LG`LG`MHaMHaNIaNJbNJbOKcOKcPLdPMdP\ MeQNeQNeQOdSPcTQbUQaVR`WS_XSZZTY_UX`UWaVVbWUcWTdiS\ NvS6uQ9tPBsODrNFkEZqMIo0wh7sbEoWLkQShK_dDf`7mX1tU7\ iRC_PHQMMGKR6HW0FC_yTCvRKpQRkOZeNe`LmVKtQOsUSrYWr`\ _qdcqggpkkpnTNYWVfWVfWVfXUfXUfYTeYTeYSeZSeZSe_Rd_R\ d_Qd`Qd`PcaPcaPcaOcbOcbNbcNbcMbcMbdMbdLaeLaeKaeKaf\ J`fJ`gJ`gI`gI`hH_hH_iG_iG_iG_jFZjFZkEZkEZ9s_CpZFmZ\ IjZLgZNdZQaZTZZWWZZTZ`QZcNZfKZiHZK_6NY9PWBRUEUSGWQ\ JYPL`NNbLQdJSgHViFXWblY_j } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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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GIF File format
by Charles F Crocker 10 Mar '07

10 Mar '07

Where in a Fract???.gif file does the Fractint data appear? I have a question and want to be on sound ground before I raise it. All I can identify is that the file starts with GIF98a and near the end there is a little plain text that is "fractint001 Fractal" with the space actually being y with an umlaut over it. Nothing else identifiable as plain text. The point I particularly want to know about is how the V screen parameters are included. My Fractint computer had a disastrous breakdown a couple of months ago and am trying to recover and also evaluate ver 99. I ran across a floppy disk that was labeled "Problems" and am passing along one of them. Here is my Newpar.par file which includes the formula. The original parameter file was run on Fractint 99 and then recorded again. It doesn't show as much of the problem that showed originally but as you zoom in amazing things happen. At some magnifications the apparent high count areas disappear and at other magnifications they are massively messed up. Start parameter file. Julia { ; Parameter file recorded on Win 98 system in DOS mode ; Version 2002 Patchlevel 3 ; Only a trace of original problem ; Fractint Version 2099 Patchlevel 8 ; Fractint Version 2099 Patchlevel 8 reset=2099 type=julia4 passes=1 center-mag=6.199e-006/-2.265e-006/2.109716 params=-1.0296017527580259/0.19608962535858149 float=y maxiter=4097 colors=00000000z<3>PPzVVz``z<3>zzzzzzzzzz00z00<4>zS0zY0zc0<3>zz0<227>zz0 } Problem { ; Zoom on high count area. ; Version 2002 Patchlevel 3 ; Fractint Version 2099 Patchlevel 8 ; Fractint Version 2099 Patchlevel 8 reset=2099 type=julia4 passes=1 center-mag=0.42653/0.312698/17.29275 params=-1.0296017527580259/0.19608962535858149 float=y maxiter=4097 colors=00000000z<3>PPzVVz``z<3>zzzzzzzzzz00z00<4>zS0zY0zc0<3>zz0<227>zz0 } InandOut { ; After various zooms. ; Version 2002 Patchlevel 3 ; Fractint Version 2099 Patchlevel 8 ; Fractint Version 2099 Patchlevel 8 reset=2099 type=julia4 center-mag=0.427258/0.296879/9.281967/1.0001 params=-1.0296017527580259/0.19608962535858149 float=y maxiter=511 colors=00000000z<3>PPzVVz``z<3>zzzzzzzzzz00z00<4>zS0zY0zc0<3>zz0<227>zz0 } frm:julia4 {; Chuck Ebbert added 13 Jan 1993 ; p1=Parameter (default (.6,.55) ) ; bailout is real(p2) (default 4) ; force c=(.6,.55) if p1=0 z = pixel, c = ((0.6,0.55) * (|p1|<=0) + p1 ) t = (4 * (real(p2)<=0) + real(p2) * (0<p2) ): z = sqr(z*z) + c |z| <= t } End parameter file. Charles

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FOTD 09-03-07 (FOTD for Mar-09-07 [Rating 7)
by Jim Muth 09 Mar '07

09 Mar '07

FOTD -- March 09, 2007 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's totally mixed-up scene lies in the parent fractal that results when negative portions of Z^(1.4142) and Z^(-1.4142) are combined and (1/C) is added. This parent fractal somewhat resembles a stone-age arrowhead, but in this case the arrowhead is filled with midgets and other holes of the most bizarre shape. The image is located in the center of the arrowhead, very close to the X-axis. All works of art should have a theme, but if today's image has a theme, it is very well hidden indeed. The picture is totally indescribable, filled with zig-zags and bubbling eruptions, as well as midgets scattered freely in all directions. With such discombobulation before me, I had no chance at all of thinking of a name, so I let the image go with merely a catalog listing. I did give it a rating however. I decided on a rating of 7, mostly because the image sets a new standard for fractal disor- ganization. The included parameter file runs in 8-1/2 minutes on my tired, worn-out 10-year-old P200 computer. The image downloads from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> in far less time. A rather pleasant though chilly day, with a temperature of 34F 1C here at Fractal Central on Thursday was fully appreciated by the fractal cats, who found a shaft of sunlight coming through the living room window and basked for two hours. Their biggest complaint was that the sunlight kept moving. My biggest complaint was that the work is still far from being caught up. But as the resumption of the FOTD shows, things are improving. If they keep improving, the next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and then wonder what you took care about. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Mar_09_07 { ; time=0:08:32.89--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=1 center-mag=-1.84575090216928800/+0.000326952073128\ 87/23266.56/1/-145/1.02030035253886098e-008 params=-0.75/-1.4142/-0.75/1.4142/0/0 float=y maxiter=1200 inside=0 logmap=102 periodicity=10 colors=000w0iu0cs0_q0Wo0Sm0Mj3Ig7EcAAaGG_KMYOSWUWW\ YaUagSglQlrQoxOvzMzzKzzQzzKzzGzzAxz7rz1lz0gx0at0Yo\ 0Sl0Mg0Ic0C_08W07a07e07l07o07t07z07z07z07z0Az0Kz1U\ z1cz3mz3mz3hz5cz5Zz7Uz7Pz7Kz8Fz8AzA5zA0zA0zC0zE0zE\ 0zG0xI0rI0nK0gK0aM0WO1QO5MQ7GS8ASA5UC0UE0YC0_C0aC0\ eC0gC0iC0nA0oA0rA0vA0xA0zA0zE0zA0z80z70x50x31v17v0\ At0Gt0Kl8ScK_YWgQioKvxCzz1zz7zzAzzEzxIzoMziQzaUzWY\ zOazGezAiz3nz0rz0tz0vz0vz0xz0xz0zz0zz0zz3zz5zz8zzC\ zzEzzIzzMzxOzvSzvYzvUzvSxvQrvOivKcvIYvGSvEKvAEv88v\ 70t03v5QxElxOKt7Uo8clAlgAvcCz_EzUIzWEzYAz_7za5zc1z\ c0ze0zg0zi0zl0zl0tQ0W70000800M8IYSelnzxzzvzztzzrvz\ rnzoizneznazlYziUzgQzgMveMrcMmcMh_KcWIZSGUOEUKCUGA\ UC4U80U50U10Z00Z00c00c00c00h00m00m00m00m00r00v0Wz0\ ez0ez0ez0ez0ez3ezCezMezWezeezoezzezzezzezzezzezzez\ zezzezzezzezzezzezzezzezzezzezzezzezzezzezzezzezze\ zzezzezzezzezzezzezzezzez } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 08-03-07 (FOTD for Mar-08-07 [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 08 Mar '07

08 Mar '07

FOTD -- Match 08, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: For today's fractal I checked to see what happens when a tiny bit of (1/Z) is added to the classic Mandelbrot set. I found that the M-set is distorted, particularly in the area of the period-2 bud and farther out along the X-axis. Today's slightly awesome scene is located just off the X-axis in the distorted area of this parent. In keeping with tradition, I gave the image neither name nor rating. It deserves neither. But its calculation requires only a brief 2-3/4 minutes, which keeps it from being a total waste of effort. The most efficient way to see the image is to visit the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where the image is posted, and enjoy it there. Wednesday began with a temperature of 12F -11C and light snow here at Fractal Central. By noon the snow had ended, the sun had appeared and the temperature had reached 28F -2C. By 5pm the sun had melted most of the new snow and dried the streets. The fractal cats noticed none of this. They were more interes- ted in keeping warm. My day was very busy. Unless something totally unexpected happens, the next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and be one with the elements. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Mar_08_07 { ; time=0:02:46.42--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-1.148882150091/+0.00013658665/2396136\ /1/55/9.8934846e-009 params=1/2/0.01/-1/0/0 float=y maxiter=350 inside=0 logmap=40 periodicity=10 colors=00017A7ACDCEIFGOHIUKKZMLdPJjRHoUEuWCzYArLQj\ 9erszkondlcZiTSfIMc7R_6VW5ZT4bP3gL2zm1oc0sB0qm1pG2\ nm3mm4jm6hZ8fdAea9e_9eX9eV9eS9eQ9eN9eL9dJ9dG9dE9dB\ 9d9zd6zd4zd2ze3ze4ze4zf5zf5vf6rf6mg7hg7cg8Zg8UcBP`\ DEXFDUICQKBNMAOO9OQzORzOTzOVzOWzPY8P_8P`7Pb7Pd7Pez\ NWzLNzJEzI5zJ8zKBzKDzLGzMIzMLzNNzOQzOSzPVzQXzQ_zRa\ zSdzSfzTezUezVezWezXezXezYezZez_ez`ez`ezaezbezcezd\ ezdezdtzdszerzfqzfpzgozgnzhmzhlzikzijzekzblzZmzWnz\ SnzPozLpzIqzFqzHpzIozJozKnzLnzMmzNmzOlzPlzQkzRkzSj\ zTjzYgzaezeczi`zmZzqXzuVzpWzkXzfYzaZzY_zT`zOazJbzF\ bzEazD`zD_zCZzCYzBXzBWzAVz9Uz9Tz8Sz8Rz7Qz7Pz6Oz6Nz\ 9PzCRzFTzHVzKXzNYzQ_zSazVczYez`fzbhzejzhlzknzmozno\ zltzirzpFzpEzpDzr9zpCzoEzmGzlJzkLziNzhPzgSzeUzdWzc\ Zza`z`bzaXz_dzclzZkzVjzRizMhzIhzEgz9fz5ez1ez9fzGfz\ OgzVgzbgzihzqhzxhzslzopzktzgwzevzcuzauz_tzYszWszUr\ zTrzRqzPpzNpzUWzMPzFJz8Dz } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 07-03-07 (FOTD for Mar-07-07 [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 07 Mar '07

07 Mar '07

FOTD -- March 07, 2007(No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image is a scene in the same parent fractal that held yesterday's FOTD. The coloring obviously leaves a bit to be desired, but the image is still an interesting one to see. And the calculation time of under one minute means little time will be lost if the result proves to be not worth the effort. With such a hasty fractal, I could find neither name nor rating. The completed GIF image is or soon will be available on the FOTD web site, which may be accessed at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Today turned out exactly like I assumed it would in yesterday's FOTD, which I wrote a day early, intending to post it as the FOTD for March 7. The near-frantic rush here at F.C. finally appears to be past its peak, but the backlog is still pretty large, so a daily FOTD schedule is unlikely for a couple weeks yet. But occasional FOTD's will continue to appear, the next of which could be as soon as tomorrow. Until next time, take care, and see you then. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Mar_07_07 { ; time=0:00:53.72--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident float=y center-mag=-0.06771228981824873/-0.130084829232018\ 40/3.692101e+009/1/135/0 params=0.01/-31/1/2/0/0 maxiter=283 inside=0 logmap=28 periodicity=10 colors=000iTTgRRePPaMNZIKVFHSCFO8CL59I27000zzczp7c\ k5zkzTT3z_2zf1zp0zuczzzirfck`ZdVTYPNRJILDJNHKPKLRP\ MTUNUZOWcOYhP_mQ`oRbqSdsTfuTgwWhzZhv`hrcimeihhicji\ `mjYojWrjUtjSPU_MQQJLGHH7JIBKIELIHMIKOJNPJRQJURJXT\ K_UKbVKfWKiYLlZLo_Lr`LuYJnWIgUGaSFVQEPPHQOJROMSNOT\ NQUMTVMVVLYWL_XKaYKdZJf_Jh_IgWIfSHePHdLGcHGbEFaAFa\ 7Eb9EbADcCDcDmDGmBGkIIjOKiVMh`OggQfmSesTitRluQpuPs\ wNwxMzyL1zLGzGVzBiz6xz2vz4tz5rz6pz7nz8lz9jzBhzCfzD\ dzEbzFazGXzMTzROzXKzaFzgBzl6zr2zw8zlDzaIzRNzG4zd4z\ c4zb4za4z`4z_4zZ4zY4zX4zW4zV4zU4zT5zU6zV7zW8zW9zXA\ zYBzZCzZ2zbPzjjzrfzobzmZzkVziRzgNzdJzbFz`BzZ8zXAzZ\ Bz`CzaDzcEzdGzfHzhIziJzkKzlNzlQzlSzlVzlYzl`zmczmez\ mhzmkzmnzmpzmgzg_zaSzXTzYTzYTzYTzZTzZTzZTz_Tz_Tz_V\ zbXzdZzf`zhbzjczlezngzpizrkztmzvnzxhzpbzhXz`RzUUzY\ Xz`_zdazgdzkgznizqjzpjzojznjznkzmkzlkzlkzkkzjlzitz\ XuzZwz`xzbyzdzzevzbsz_ozX } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 06-03-07 (Kaleidoscope View [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 06 Mar '07

06 Mar '07

FOTD -- March 06, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The big rush continues here at Fractal Central, but despite having so little spare time, I did manage to find a fractal. Unfortunately, with almost no effort put into the image, I could not give it a rating. The parent fractal, a rather distorted M-set, came about when, on a whim, I added the tiniest bit of Z^(-5) to Z. I named the scene I found within this parent fractal "Kaleidoscope View". These simple devices gave me many hours of pleasure when I was in my wonder years. (I now wonder where those years went.) The included parameter file runs in under 3 minutes. The image itself downloads even faster from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> A bitterly cold late winter day here at Fractal Central on Tues- day, with a high temperature of 21F -6C, held outside activity to a minimum. But the cold caused no problems for man or cats, since all the activity was indoors. The next FOTD will appear as soon as I can get to it, most likely in a day or two. Until then, take care and stop for a rest when needed. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Kaleidoscope_View { ; time=0:03:29.93--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=-0.87048422299742320/+0.335966934364507\ 80/7e+012/1/73.5/0 params=1/1/0.05/-5/0/0 float=y maxiter=750 inside=0 logmap=108 periodicity=10 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=000931PFFJFGOLNO_YRVWDZ3HWALUHPSO4KmBPmHHVN\ ZmKGVivEdnI`fMXZQRVkSEeTK_dc0cKKtNamzzQfg6ZmzzzJab\ hjlddg`_bXVYUBz1uhzm3zZCcNLVsEUiKT_PGzzLmmPXczjoLO\ KO_ORSRkgmaZc2M5GOIaDvZHnXKgVN`sVIjTMaRQ5vlHebpDe5\ eNqVqjTkdSeZR_xZutm7LQjOQdRQZjuuaegh5C`GLFzoJpiMgd\ QZZb3rJXLL2iN8ePEaRKYYj3MpcNnjNEdQKZzRniQcw0rgDeiM\ TmBxCDceDFzGJnKNcNRsVSeST2RcBQ_KQXXq5VcIXSZ9FVGJUN\ NUYzCBWMG7jNHa4K1DMBLOLkg0daAZWKkEPZ3aWFY7nMDgOIaQ\ OWScenYYckzudmkZabA2s_Q1YQ9WQGUQNsfJu1o1DGFKNNjjPc\ dRXZu_6mXCfVI_SO6D3XpDZjJ`eOb_UcVZYTZSSZMQZHPZDkqO\ l9SjLVhWYff`dqZ`kXXeHrSVT_iUXdTW`SVXRU4YUBWUHUUNSU\ 2rdBh`KZXk6zM1`j`peYjaVdXSZ6cfwQJgQPe1Tah`ZaYWWWfL\ 6bNC_OIWPOL0izpangZcZWsCujHkaMb8JWELVJNVOPUPQeRQaS\ QYU`FTYJTVNTSRVDQ2JAkksa`fqZ9jWFdUKZSPyAyhIi0xpAlh\ K``23NBBQKJSKYXK4fNAbPF_RLX`4dZAaXFZVLWneFhaJcYNYU\ RWEuVHnUKgTN`pvajm_deYZYW } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 05-03-07 (Alien Desert Vista [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 05 Mar '07

05 Mar '07

FOTD -- March 05, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Things are still barely under control here at Fractal Central, but I somehow managed to find time for one minor unrated fractal image -- an image with not a single midget. The image might be called a study in stretching, since it has been stretched about 10 times in the vertical direction. The result reminds me of a landscape in southern Arizona, in the area where those giant cactuses (cacti if you will) grow. But the colors are nothing like anything I have ever seen in an earthly desert. This desert can only exist on an alien planet, thus the name "Alien Desert Vista". The un-impressive parent fractal was created by mixing Z^(1.8) with an equal part of Z^(-0.1) and adding straight (C). The calculation time of 3-1/2 minutes is brief enough to make the job of rendering the image almost a pleasure. But if pleasure is hard to come by, the pre-calculated image is available on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Sunday turned out mostly cloudy with occasional light flurries of snow here at Fractal Central. The temperature of 36F 2C caused the snow to melt on contact, but the flakes drifting past the fractal cats' window gave them a bit of amusement. In my department the work is still barely under control. Two more weeks of hectic activity should bring things in line however. Until then the FOTD will appear on an occasional basis, with the next installment likely later this week. Until next time, take care, and enjoy heartily. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Alien_Desert_Vista { ; time=0:03:38.83--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=-0.84422129461118360/-0.000966619016391\ 24/1.610803e+007/0.117/5.5/1.46004257087217759e-008 params=1/1.8/1/-0.1/0/0 float=y maxiter=2500 inside=0 logmap=52 periodicity=10 colors=000rpztqztrztszttztuzvvzxwzzxzzyzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzH5vbJbx_ezYfzWhzUjzTlzQnzOpzMrzLtzJvzHxzGzzE\ zzCzzAzz9zzAzzFzzKzzPzzUxzZxzcxzfzzhxxexwWxrOxmQxh\ UxeYxaWxYU90UC0TH3TL9QQEQULO_QMbWMhaLlfLrlJtlQvrJx\ xCxz5zz0zz0zz0zz0vz0rz0nz0jt2fn7bhE_bJWWOTQUOL_z0r\ LGeMEbOCaQA_T9YQC_U9WW7UY5Ta3Qb2Oe0Lh0Jj0Hl0Gp0Er0\ At09x07z05z03jCCUeLCzQEzTGzTGzTHzTHxTJvTJrTLpTMnTM\ jTOhTOfTQeTQaTT_TUYTUUTWTTWQTYMTYLT_JT_HTbLQeMQhQO\ jTOlWMpYMraLvbLxfJzhJzlHznHzrGztGzzAzvGzpL0zY0zY0z\ a0zb0xe3vf5th9pjAnlEjnGhpJfrLbtOavQ_xUWzWUz_QzaOze\ MzfJzjHzlGzhEzeCzaAzY9zU9zT7xO5vL3tH2rE2nA0l90j50h\ 20f00b00a00_00Y00W00T00Q00O00M00L00U00b72jJ9tYGzWE\ zWExWCvWCrWAnWAlW9hW9eW7bW7_W5YW5UW3QW3OW2LW2HW0GW\ 0CW0AY0HY0M_0T_0Ya0ba0hb0nb0te0zb0zb0va0pa0la3f_7b\ _AY_GUYJOYMLYTGWWCW_7Ub2Wb3Yb3_b5_b5ab7bb7bb9eb9fb\ AfbAhbAjbCjbClbEnbEnbGpbG } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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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parsnips
by David M Fisher 27 Feb '07

27 Feb '07

Here's three more .pars from my archives, with .frm. ..20 uses the same formula as ..19, but will send it again in case someone didn't get it with the ..19 post. ..21 & ..22 use the same formula (sqr(1/fn)) which is part of the basic package and should be available if you have the basic program files. Enjoy. sunfish sf7f0020 { ; (c)David M Fisher ; Fractint Version 2004 Patchlevel 3 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=fractint.frm formulaname=GenInvMand1_N function=cosxx/cabs/cos/trunc passes=1 center-mag=0.0198555/-0.0279656/0.3803686 float=y maxiter=300 inside=bof60 outside=mult decomp=256 colors=WGG<6>FccDggAkk8nn6rr3uu0zz<5>7ZZ8UU9QQ<2>DBBE77G00<6>cX0g`0ke0<2 >us0yx0zz0<5>ZZ7UU8QQ9<2>BBD77E00G<6>GX7J`6Le5<2>Ss1Vx0Wz0<5>HZ7FU8DQ9<2 >6BD37E00G<6>TT_XXb``e<2>llnppqrrr<6>QZfMWdITcEQaAN_6KY0GW<6>XcF`gDekA<3 >xy1zz0<5>lZ0jU0hQ0<2>`B0Z70W00<6>FXXD``Aee<2>3ss1xx0zz<5>EeZGbUJZQ<2>QO BSL7WG0<6>kc0mg0pk0<2>wu0yy0zz0<5>Ze7Ub8QZ9<2>BOD7LE0GG<6>0c70g60k5<2>0u 10y00z0<6>0bG0ZJ0VL0SN0OQ0LS0GW<6>0ck0gm0kp<2>0uw0yy0zz<5>7Zl8Uj9Qh<2>DB `E7ZG0W<5>`SHcXFg`D<2>ro6us3zz0 } sf7f0021 { ; (c)David M Fisher ; Fractint Version 2004 Patchlevel 3 reset=2004 type=sqr(1/fn) function=asin passes=1 center-mag=-0.0187377/-3.21302e-005/0.1376471/1/90/3.88578058618804789e- 016 float=y maxiter=300 bailoutest=and inside=bof60 outside=real decomp=256 colors=xn_<24>XQCVPBUOA<2>RL7QK6QK7QL9<2>UQHVSKXUO<3>bb_ddceff<3>los<3>X Z`SUXOQS<3>788<3>222000001<6>11911A21B<10>35O36P36Q37R<3>59Y6AZ6B`7Bb7Cd <26>PWtQXtQXu<2>T_wT_wSZv<25>CHgBGfAGe<2>8Dc7Cb7B`<7>35O24M24K13J12H01F< 10>017016016<2>003001001<7>STWVX_Z`c<3>los<8>ZXSYVPWTL<2>SNCQL9QL9QL8QK7 <21>pgTqhUsiV<2>vlYxn_xn_xn_ } sf7f0022 { ; (c)David M Fisher ; Fractint Version 2004 Patchlevel 3 reset=2004 type=sqr(1/fn) function=atan passes=1 center-mag=-0.0187377/-0.024279/0.4433135/1/90/-1.23373533611470521e-014 float=y maxiter=300 bailoutest=and inside=bof60 outside=real decomp=256 colors=zzae00<3>v00z00z40<8>zb0zf0zj0<3>zz0<3>kW0gO0cG0_80W00<4>C00<2>00 0<4>K00O00S00<14>dOOeQQfSSgTThVViXX<16>ur_vs_wt`<2>yx`zzayxa<17>RPLPNKNL J<2>IFFGEEFCCDAA<3>744522300<23>R00S00T00U00V00W00W10<2>X20`A5aE7cG9dJB< 3>l_MncPpgSrlVtpYwu`<25>wu`<4>wu`zza<4>zzazzazzazza<16>zKDzHCzFA<3>z44<3 >zMM<3>jGGeEEaCC<3>N77K55G44C22800<6>a00 }GenInvMand1_N { ; Jm Collard-Richard c=z=1/pixel: z=fn1(z)*fn2(z)+fn3(fn4(c)) |z|<=4 }

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Fractint for Windows (beta 5)
by Richard 27 Feb '07

27 Feb '07

This is the current beta; beta 4 is no longer available. FractInt for Windows (Beta 5) <http://tinyurl.com/2wqa7r> You can uninstall beta 4 or you can install beta 5 over top of beta 4. If you install over top, beta 4 will be upgraded to beta 5. This fixes all the issues reported earlier with the exception of the history buffer. It appears to reset parameters to their default for the fractal instead of the history buffer parameters, so there is still something going on there... -- "The Direct3D Graphics Pipeline" -- DirectX 9 draft available for download <http://www.xmission.com/~legalize/book/download/index.html> Legalize Adulthood! <http://blogs.xmission.com/legalize/>

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Fractint (DOS) and Windows Vista
by Sylvie Gallet 25 Feb '07

25 Feb '07

Hi All, I just got a new computer with Windows Vista Home Premium and I'm still in the process of customizing it and installing my favorite softs. Bad news: Fractint for DOS won't run, all I get is an error msg saying "This system does not support fullscreen mode. Choose 'Close'to terminate the application." Cheers, - Sylvie

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Parsnips
by David M Fisher 23 Feb '07

23 Feb '07

Well, maybe now that the dust has settled, I can sneak this stuff in on the list. I will try to paste directly into this sending rather than attach as I have done. Others do it so I know it can be accomplished. Let me know if there is a problem. Sunfish sf7f0019 { ; (c)David M Fisher ; Fractint Version 2004 Patchlevel 3 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=fractint.frm formulaname=GenInvMand1_N function=flip/cabs/conj/cos passes=1 center-mag=0.158552/-0.350076/0.4714514 float=y maxiter=300 inside=maxiter outside=imag decomp=256 colors=000UDG<4>h_9kc7nh6<3>zz0<3>mm5jj6gg7<2>YYA<3>RMEQJGOGHMDIKAJMAKOA\ M<6>hTIkWInZH<3>ziF<7>aODZMDWJD<3>K8C413000<3>EFAIIDLLG<4>ccWgfZkja<3>zy\ n<9>e`UcZSaWQ<3>UMH00000000053M<4>5Dc5Ff5Hj<3>5Px<3>5hc5mZ5rU5wP<4>5Zm5U\ r5Px<3>5Ed5B`58W56R53M000000000b`c<4>lornru<9>YWPWUMVRI<3>OI5<3>YRD`TFbW\ H<3>kcPneRpgT<3>zpa<4>jdWgaVcZT<3>ROPOLOKJN<2>AAK000000A3M<5>O9dQAgSBj<3\ >`Fw<3>J_cEdZAjU5oP<4>3SH2OF2JE<3>007000000000A00<4>O00Q00T00<3>c00<10>L\ 00J00H00<3>A00000000 } GenInvMand1_N { ; Jm Collard-Richard c=z=1/pixel: z=fn1(z)*fn2(z)+fn3(fn4(c)) |z|<=4 }

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autokey/par files best for bug reports!
by Richard 22 Feb '07

22 Feb '07

Hi gang, I know that we're making these nifty little crash dumps now, but sometimes I don't get anything useful from them. If you can make par files or autokey files that reproduce your bugs in the current betas of FractInt for Windows, that would make things much easier for me! It also helps me build a pile of files I can use for regression testing, so it not only helps with your existing bug it helps for every single release. Keep those bug reports coming! Beta 6 will most likely be released this weekend and will contain a fix for the skewing introduced on rotated zoom boxes. -- "The Direct3D Graphics Pipeline" -- DirectX 9 draft available for download <http://www.xmission.com/~legalize/book/download/index.html> Legalize Adulthood! <http://blogs.xmission.com/legalize/>

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FOTD hiatus
by Jim Muth 20 Feb '07

20 Feb '07

Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: With the release of the beta 4 and 5 versions of Fractint for windows, the list will be plenty busy for a while. I'll take a break in the FOTD and use the opportunity to get caught up in the regular work that has been piling up here at Fractal Central. It might be a few weeks before I can get back to the FOTD, but fear not. The FOTD will return when things calm down. Meanwhile, lets get those bugs out of Fractint for Windows. This upgrade has been badly needed for quite some time. Jim Muth

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Re: Buddhabrot
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 18 Feb '07

18 Feb '07

. It does not seem possible to zoom-in to the buddhabrot in the usual way, which makes sense if you think about what's going on. That sucks, and like most things that suck ain't much I can do about it. However, varying the parameter and iteration count yields an interesting morphing evolution effect: http://www.fractal-animation.net/vid/buddhabrot.zip 45 sec 640x480 WMV 9.1 MEG Cheers JoTz .

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Re: FractInt for Windows (beta 4) -- open for testing
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 17 Feb '07

17 Feb '07

. Ok, I will give it a spin; see if I can render animations faster now in 32 bit WinDoZe. As an "amateur" coder myself, I can appreciate what you are doing. Thanx! BTW, as a Libertarian I think EVERYTHING should be legalized <g> Cheers JoTz .

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FOTD 16-02-07 (FOTD for Feb 16, 07 [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 17 Feb '07

17 Feb '07

FOTD -- February 16, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: To create today's image I took some Z^(-3) and subtracted half as much Z^(-4) from it. With very little time to spare, I'll not try to describe the parent fractal, which really must be seen to be appreciated. But I will say that today's image is located just off the negative X-axis. Having found only 5 spare minutes to spend on today's fractal, I gave the image neither name nor rating. But with a supersonic calculation time of under one minute, not much effort will have been wasted if the humdrum image fails to be worth the work. And as is always the case, the finished image is or soon will be posted to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Ice and bitter cold temperatures kept both man and cats solidly ensconced indoors here at Fractal Central on Friday. The man was very busy; the cats, who never go out anyway, were happy by the heat. Today looks to be a repeat. To try to get ahead in the non-fractal work, I will post no FOTD on Feb. 17. If all goes well, the next FOTD will appear on Feb. 18. As always, I give no guarantee. Until next time, take care, and be on your best behavior. A fractal may be watching. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Feb_16_07 { ; time=0:00:58.50--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip center-mag=-2.54282062350601700/+0.422829527459484\ 40/5.294525e+007/1/130/-3.23036161304773861e-005 params=1.4/-3/-0.7/-4/0/525 float=y maxiter=750 inside=0 periodicity=10 colors=000TZVLOODDH723625627629Lv4DU8xMljHbXCUJ7KQ\ uVLgQGULBGGnTI_KFLBDloNYZJKIF0fc2TU4FK_nTxg1bhQUYM\ MNIECEPreI`VCJLL7yH5lD4_93NmjMANI8HEUHrODgwwzWUVPE\ AQQAQ`Avt`lbhcLofUQib0XMKVXJUgJY70eAEmDSuGe1gXlcjd\ V0WN3NG6E99ExLCiIAVG8GDzM3kH5YC7K79UvTMcNELHm9ES5C\ BsLtjGcWENHC0bx3K_JSfMQyGIhBASUcvILZcG9SBAH6BVTE71\ YmkwZWfKHRWzBNeBEMBSygHWR3OW4GP59I9G28B5768OwLJhIF\ VGAGDpkkrqTedOUSKIFFtwmghcVVUIGKcYvVQjNIZEANx4oe3a\ O2OGmtPmQ1t73a95KARutKbdDKQnw8SVAoEgT8RbFsUBgM8XE5\ MBWT8HKnqC2_l4O_5DNhGkP9TIaOCKHDAgB8Z96R74JYNAOGBF\ 9BbRrMEXqqha_XMJMS4fM3ZH3RB2JHkUE_PBPK8DF`UeTNYLGQ\ D9IrGbJdWVsPOeLITICFEgfsPMX6SH6LF6FE68CpFj`AZL6NhE\ XZBRP8MF5GdIPTCKH7Fz8eg6VP4LCp2Ac59R77E9V3GM2EE2Cl\ r4UQYYQxKE_NgbngfSNRtEEV8CtPujzDk8j`6aR5TG3KtdZVLN\ 2w14c55L8fc4XU6OL8FBArzPaeKMMFGLfDGZBBR86JLMwsYTQu\ Lkq1fSoUJaIAOUHqMCbE7P`ja } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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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No FOTD for Feb 15
by Jim Muth 15 Feb '07

15 Feb '07

Sorry fractal fans. There is just no time available fo me to find a fractal and write a discussion today. I'll try again tomorrow, but there is no guarantee. Jim Muth

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FOTD 14-02-07 (FOTD for Feb 14, 07 [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 14 Feb '07

14 Feb '07

FOTD -- February 14, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: With a huge load of work and near a foot of snow to be dealt with, there is no time to write a discussion for today's fractal. Here is the raw image. I hope it is worth the 5-1/2 minute effort. And don't forget to check the image on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Feb_14_07 { ; time=0:05:32.36--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=t center-mag=-0.01362664491001561/+0.020755643795667\ 90/2.13248e+007 params=1/1/1/3.5/0/0 float=y maxiter=1500 inside=255 periodicity=10 colors=000g_aebVcdPTWbIOpWfbkUgzIlteHc`BNX56T0JXLW\ _dgbx``jtyDrxIpxMnwQlwUfrbanjXjrZfG8rCBcIEQOHCU9RS\ 2dR6dQ9dQDdPGdPDYJBRD9L8XUAsaBge9Wi7Km5LlbR`gXPk2x\ WEvXPtYQhVRYSSNPTCM_z_eYSKs2Of7SVCWJH1IaAFYJCUS9Qi\ 8xf7nd7da7Vh4BC5tI6kO6bU7UfK5VSVXMSYHQZCOQUJUMKXEL\ ysZlVSNigR_aUQXXGRIpiRUYznZgRodKeaDWUxoWfeYPWANsNF\ b11mA3fJ4_S6TuDckbXeNRhXmeOcbFVJTvONlSIcWCVfMubEc2\ oME`MPMMrdmkTceIVk6qg7fc7WL0ZQ3UV5QGYCrLTH0EQlBVSH\ F0CM3GT5J3igKQX_fP_PN_y3_k8_YD_KIa4d`5_`6V_7QmxRfY\ O8RIM81bao`M`KXYSKS1jDA`GJRISVKAYGJcISeK9poGdgNU`U\ ITcblbVeaNZ`FSngpiVedJW4RHQkYT`VVRSYHPPY_NIzRFoUCe\ X9WkjfgX_cKTwVUoNRgFOk4zg5lc6ZrqYhUSL9AQ8EV7ITcbVV\ YXNUZFQFnYQTSWPKYGLD_HPLKfgLdYMbPM`GMc_1aLCYyw1LLA\ HMJEMSAMHRDMMGRHIWCKsoXl`TeMP07iI7YU_MWSMXLMZEMgCz\ dAla8ZvxAnfEfPIhAWe9Tc8Ra7ODZo2NOEHNPCM_h3_QD4abKM\ Ug6ezhylQeQZ9vXbnOXfFRcuz } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 13-02-07 (Fractal Racquets [Rating 7)
by Jim Muth 13 Feb '07

13 Feb '07

FOTD -- February 13, 2007 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image is late. In fact, with the current work load here at Fractal Central and even more work due in, it's lucky today's FOTD appeared at all. But since the image did make it, I must give a bit of info about it. The parent fractal is a grossly oversized thing -- a roughly circular line, with things that could best be described as tennis racquets attached to it. These racquets were the inspiration for the name "Fractal Racquet. The scene of today's image is on a filament near one of the smaller racquets. The generating formula combines various portions of Z^(-1.18) and Z^(-11.8), then adds (1/C), creating a giant fractal with unusual potential. After a thorough study of all the tiny racquets in the scene, I named the image "Fractal Racquets". The calculation time of 3-3/4 minutes is thankfully brief. And as always, the already-calculated image is or soon will be posted to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> An unexpectedly mild day on Monday gave a brief break from the prolonged cold. But snow and ice are forecast for tomorrow and Wednesday, so stay tuned. The fractal cats were distracted all day, watching the ceiling. They must think they hear mice in the woodwork. But cats will be cats, and only they know what they were watching for. In my department the work is nearing a peak. If the next few FOTD's fail to appear, it will be a sign I have had no chance to do them. So tune in in 24 hours to see what happens next. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Fractal_Racquets { ; time=0:03:48.28--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=1 center-mag=+17.45787701233519000/+15.9569373194939\ 0000/211810.2/1/-150/-3.9476924986389661e-006 params=4/-1.18/-1/-11.8/-1.55/0 float=y maxiter=1400 inside=0 periodicity=10 colors=000YIGVKKSMOOOSLQWIS_EUcBWg8Yk9ZjA_jB`iCaiD\ bhDchEdgFegGfgHgfIhfIieJjeKkdLldMmcNncNocPp`RpYTqV\ VqTXqQZrN`rLbrIdsFfsChsAjt7lt4mt2jp4gl6dh8ad9Z`BWY\ DTUFQQGNMIKIKHEMFBN6bBBYGGTKLPOQKTQFXUB`SAaR9aP8bO\ 8bN7cL6cP5dN5_M4`L4`J3aI2YH2YI4_J6`K8bLAbMBdNDeODh\ PHlQJiRKoSNlSOqTRpUSsVUsWVvXYwYZxZby_az`ezajzbgzbh\ zQVfEHQFGRFFRGESGDSHCTHBTIAUIAUJ9VJ8VK7WK6WL5XL4XL\ 4X_UVnmKonKoiKodKoiKojKojKptKptKptKpuKpuKpucqudque\ qvfqvgqvmqvqqvurwxrwzrwzrwzrwzstzsrzspzsngtlftjdtg\ ctebuc`ua_u_YuYXvVWvTUvRTvPSwNQwLPwINwGMxELxCJxAIx\ 8Hs7Ln7Oi7Se7V`7YW7aS7dN7hI7kE7nD7nC7oB7oA7o97oD9l\ HBiKDgOFdRGbVI_ZKYaMVeOThPQlROpTLsVJwXGzYEtOSoEej5\ smFYpPCoREnTGnUImWKlXMlZOk_QjaSjcUidWhfYhg_giagjcc\ ha`f_YdZVcXSaWO_ULZSIXRFVPCUODLGED9F52RBJbH_mMpnOo\ nQnnSnnUmnWlnYln_knajncjneinghnihf`g_TgSKfLCfE4fZ4\ dr4bp7_nAXlDUjFRhIOaHCaFC } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 12-02-07 (Swiss Cheese Fractal [Rating 7)
by Jim Muth 12 Feb '07

12 Feb '07

FOTD -- February 12, 2007 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's fractal image gives a sample of what goes on in the fractal that results when Z^(+0.95) is combined with Z^(-0.95) and straight C is added. The first thing that happens is the evaporation of the parent fractal, and this is not due to an excessive bailout radius. Today's parent fractal is so far gone in fact that it has degenerated into a smooth-edged circle, with only a bit of fractal action on its western extremity. Today's scene is located in what I assume to be the partially- evaporated remnants of the bud side of the north branch of Sea- horse Valley. Most of the coloring effect was achieved by rendering the image with the outside set to 'imag'. I named the image "Swiss Cheese Fractal" since to me at least, that's what it looks like. And I rated it at a 7, since I consider it above the recent FOTD average. The calculation time of 6-3/4 minutes is longer than yesterday's super-quick image, but still fast as fractal times go. The fastest way of all to view the image however is to go to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where it is or soon will be posted for public viewing. Light winds, ample sun and a temperature of 37F 3C here at Fractal Central on Sunday made conditions pretty average. The fractal cats complemented the weather by being on their average behavior. In my world, things were still quite busy, and will stay that way for a week or two. But regardless, the next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and fractal luck be with you. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= SwissCheeseFractal { ; time=0:06:43.47--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=-1.44286471691316400/+0.032918163027620\ 59/557090.1/1/-12.5/-1.65303069850353257e-007 params=1/0.95/1/-0.95/0/0 float=y maxiter=1500 inside=0 outside=imag periodicity=10 colors=000caWbbWbcWadWaeV`fV`gV_hV_iVZjVZkVYjWXiWX\ hXWgXWfXVeYVdYUcYUbZTaZT`ZS__SZ_RY_RX`QW`PVaPUaOTa\ OSbNRbNQbMPcMOcLNcLMdKLdKKdJJeJIeIHfHGfHFfGEgGDgFC\ gFBhEAhE9hD8iD7iC6iC5jB4jB4jA6iA8i9Ah9Ch9Dh8Fg8Hg7\ Jg7Lf7Mf6Of6Qe5Se5Ud5Vd4Xd4Zc3`c3bc3cb2eb2gb1ia1ka\ 1la3kZ4kX6kV7kT9kRAkPBkNDkLEkJGkHHkFIkDHlEGlEFmFEm\ FEmFDnGCnGBoHAoHAoH9pI8pI7qJ6qJ6qJ5rK4rK3sL2sL2sL3\ rK3qK3pK4oK4nK4mJ5lJ5lJ5kJ5jJ6iJ6hI6gI7fI7fI7eI7dI\ 8cH8bH8aH9`H9`H9_GAZGAYGAXGAWGBVGBUFBUFCTFCSFCRFCQ\ FDPEDOEDOEENEEMEELDFKDFJDFIDFIDGHDGGCGFCHECHDCHCCH\ CCw7ks8go8dk9ag9Yc9V_ASWAPSALOBIKBFTGvSFsRFqQFnQEl\ PEiOEgOEdNDbMD_MDYLDVKCTKCQJCOICLIBJHBGGBE`BN_BMZB\ MYBLYBLXBLWBKWBKVBKUBJUBJTBJSBISBIRBIQBHQBHPBGOBGO\ BGNBFMBFMBFLBEKBEKBEJBDIBDIBDHBCGBCkNUeLR`JOWHLQFI\ LDFy3Tx4Sw4Sv4Su4Rt4Rs4Rs5Qr5Qq5Qp5Po5Pn5Pm5Om6Ol6\ Ok6Nj6Ni6Nh6Ng6Mg7Mf7Me7L } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 11-02-07 (Fractal Splat [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 11 Feb '07

11 Feb '07

FOTD -- February 11, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: I gave today's image a name. It looks so much like a burst paint ball that I named it "Fractal Splat". I did not rate it however. A quick look will show why I gave it no rating. The image came about when I checked the Z^(1.23)+C Mandeloid 321 levels up the logarithmic ladder. At this level, the parent fractal resembles a Mandeloid with a long twisting filament stretching off to the southeast. Bits of disconnected filament lie scattered well beyond the main filament. Today's scene is located on a node of one of these disconnected bits of filament. Today's image might not be the best of all time, but it certainly is one of the fastest. It calculates in just over 1/2 minute on my tired old machine. On one of the newer units, it will be even faster. But the fastest way of all to enjoy today's big fractal splat is to visit the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and view it there. The temperature made it up to 36F 2C today. Though this was still below normal, the ample sunshine and lower wind made the day feel reasonably bearable. At least the fractal cats agreed when I let their noses sniff the outside air. The non-fractal work still is very heavy, as it will remain for at least a week or so. Then I hope things will return closer to a state of normalcy. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and see the pretty fractals. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Fractal_Splat { ; time=0:00:37.98--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 center-mag=+1.8555056755\ 91762/-0.91202704583663640/1500.458 params=1.23/0/\ 321/0 float=y maxiter=1500 inside=0 periodicity=10 colors=000clGejIggLidOkaRl_TjWSiTShQSgNSeKRdHRcERb\ BRKwyJqtJkoJejJ`eNYiQWmUTqXRu_PyYQvXRtVSrUTpTUn_Xk\ f_hmbfeW_YQURKOJEHB8Bj2tj0t_3bP6LF94iSaeOdaLgZHjVE\ mSApO7sL4uTEs_OqgYongmbelRdkGck6QNDMKJJIPGGWCDa9Bg\ 69m37gB9bJAXRBSZCMfDHmE8OZ7TX6XV6aT5eR5jP4nN4rMApN\ GnOLlORjPXhQagQKZJ2QC4TG6VK8XOA_SCaWEc_GebHcWIaQJ_\ JKYDLW6MU0SP8YKGcFNiAVo5bt1ir8epEanKYlQUjWRbVXWVbP\ UhHUnATt3TyBOoIKePGWWCMb8CW9HPALIBQBCU4DY6Ia7Ne8Sh\ 9XlA`omfemgdnhdnhcoicoicif_ccWYaTSZPMXMGUIBSFCTHDT\ IEUJFUKGVLGVMHWNIWOJXPKXQKYRLYSMZTNZUO_VO_WP_XQ`YR\ `ZSa_Ta`TbaUbbVccWcdXdeXdfYegZeh_fi`fj`fkZdiYcgXbe\ WadV`bUZ`TY_SXYRWWQVVOTTNSRMRPLQOKPMJNKIMJHLHGKFFJ\ EEHDDGCCFBBEAAD99C90008B87A77866755644543432321210\ 10d6Hb5G`5F_5EY5EW4DV4CT4CR4BQ3AO3AM39L38J28I27G26\ E26D15B14914813602402301100IoXHmVGkUGiTFgSEfREdQDb\ PD`NCZMBYLBWKAUJYu7_rAaoD } frm:MandelbrotBC2 { ; by several Fractint users e=p1, a=imag(p2)+100 p=real(p2)+PI q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)) r=real(p2)-q Z=C=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|<a } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 04-02-07 (Garden of Creation [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 10 Feb '07

10 Feb '07

FOTD -- February 04, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: For a change, today's image has been given a name. After a moment's pondering I named it "Garden of Creation". A whimsical set of parameters set the stage for today's fractal effort, which unlike the origin sometimes attributed to the universe, definitely had a creator. The universe came into being because it could be no other way. Whether that can be considered creation depends on one's individual philosophy. There are many creation stories among the world's many cultures, not the least of which is the story of the Garden of Eden. Today's image gives a fractal peek at that primordial garden of perfect happiness. We see trees of the most fantastic kind bearing unearthly fruit ready for the picking. I have not yet spotted the two dwellers in the garden, but I assume they are in there somewhere. Though I did give the image a name, I declined to give it a rating. But this does not mean it is in any way inferior. The render time of a brief 3-1/4 minutes is short enough for the most impatient. Those with balky computers may view the garden on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Crystal blue skies, a biting wind, and a temperature of 30F -1C made it chilly today here at Fractal Central. The next few days are due to be even colder. The fractal cats were quiet. As long as they have their heat, they do not concern themselves with outdoor conditions. My day was very busy. The fractal is serendipitous. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and why am I myself? Could it be mere definition? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Garden_of_Creation { ; time=0:03:13.34--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip center-mag=+8.69396837922494500/-7.290728005466102\ 00/26620.07 params=-0.03/-2.3/-0.225/-1.3/0/0 float=y maxiter=1600 inside=0 logmap=yes symmetry=none periodicity=10 sound=off colors=000bdobeobeobeobfoafpafpagpagpagp`gq`hq`hq`\ hq_ir_ir_ir_jr_jrZjsZksZksZksxv2wu4vu5vu6ut8tt9ttA\ stBssDrsEqsFqsHprIorJorKnrMnqNmqOlqQlqRkpSkpTjpVio\ W1`o2Yl3Wj4Uh4Rf5Pd6Nb6K_7IY8GW8DU9BSA9QA7OD6NG6MJ\ 5MM5LP4KR4KU4JX3I_3Ib2He2Ggmzi7HkmzmFJomzqNLsmzuVM\ rmzp`QnmvlfTjmmhlXfmcbmV_kcXiQTgUQeKNcQJaFGaCDYA9Y\ 76U43T2ENDPHN_CYj6gt1qifpdak_YfVTaQPYLKTGGOBCKCDLD\ EMDFNEGOEHPFHPFIQGJRGKSHLTHLTIMUJNVJOWKPXKQYLQYLRZ\ MS_MT`NUaNUaOVbPWcPXdQYeQZfRZfR_gS`hGIkHKkILkJMlJN\ lKOlLQmMRmMSmNTnOUnPWoZksQXoQYoRZpS_pTapTbqUcqVdqW\ erWgrXhrYisZjsiYPhZQhZRg_Sg_Tg`Uf`VfaWfaXeaYebZeb_\ dc`dcaddbcdccddceebefbfgbfhagiagjahk`hl`hm`in_io_j\ p_jqZkrZkspPaoQboRbnRcnScmTdmTdlUelVekVfkWfjXgjXgi\ YhiYhhZih_ig_jg`jfakfakeblecldcmddmcdncenbfobfoagp\ ahp`hq`iq_jr_jrZksgZjf_kf_kf_kf`ke`le`lealealealdb\ mdbmdbmdcmdcmccnccncdncdn } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 10-02-07 (FOTD for Feb 10, 2007 [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 10 Feb '07

10 Feb '07

FOTD -- February 10, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's fractal formula takes Z^(1.15), subtracts Z^(0.15) from it, then adds straight C. The resulting parent fractal is a main bay. It is not a Mandeloid with a main bay, it is simply a main bay without the Mandel buds. It has the expected East Valley, but only very tiny indents mar the smoothness of its shoreline. Today's scene is located on the western shore of the bay, just north of the X-axis. I seem to be getting into a rut, but once again I feel that the image failed to receive the effort needed to be worth a name or rating. So I merely gave it a catalog listing and let it go unrated. Actually, considering that it was done with the traditional outside=iter method, it's an unusually lively image. And its render time of under 7 minutes lies just beyond the limits of slowness. Perhaps the most convenient way to enjoy the image is to view it on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where it and earlier FOTD images are posted for quick access. Lots of sun, less wind, and a temperature of 34F 1C made Friday comparatively pleasant here at Fractal Central. The fractal cats must have agreed, because they were in unusually good moods most all day. Their only complaint came when their tuna treat was not served on time. My day was unusually busy again. The rush is good for business, but the stress is bad for both body and spirit. BTW, fractals are the best stress fighter I know of, and the next one will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and a fractal a day keeps the blues away. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Feb_10_07 { ; time=0:06:48.62--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=+0.66508559491550070/+0.043565252104092\ 71/3.107538e+012/0.9999 params=1/1.15/-1/0.15/0/0 float=y maxiter=1000 inside=0 periodicity=10 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=000_G`OUiCfq8Sp`H0z7E6eHQVVhLgdMa`NXYNSWIZU\ DeT8k`RD_ISZAfZ2uN4aC6I4fCE9_GCSIELJc5KGEOivN_dMRO\ 5gO9`JDVFHOByicdWNbotXccRTNKLtLKcLJN0blBSSsQ_aMLq4\ f`BPHUxIRjJOYKLKNRCMOALL8W0DS6BOC9lAgbDVUGJLFkLGYL\ HKbiOUWFsgugZdWQOTiU7CfYwUUlORbIOSCl_VZja75IECCfHM\ WIE2Ma9KRFJH`K8VJ7QI78tiCj_F`QIRGhY4bU5XQ6RM70RB6O\ ABM9GK8UewPUXca3US5p2B`A9s`jaRRlu6Za773`5R89O7DM7H\ K71yn6ncBcTGTI80HC5EF9CIE9TuOQgINVCndd_TOSzFQnDOcB\ MT9aZ6WT7QN7MVULOIsh4ja5aV6TO763f6jVc`PJenKUTJaoKS\ Tg08a07W07Q07e0QZ0JS0DM00L0M6ww1iwkY05_1DR4`pueWWV\ PJTZBPQ9jRhO3GYgSU`MRVHOOCy9tyjtk`cYRNvYnlUccQTUMI\ DMmGKZJJLazNWmHQbCNbeMWULPIrcUiYOaTITNCMOKxAXjDOYG\ FkSMdPIYNERKAUvX2Lo7KcCJTHIIXwKTiFPWB`gzVZgQQPy3xn\ 7jdBYVFKBMMGKEsk9jc8aX8TP7Kr`LhTL_MLREwesm_fcUVUOJ\ ryifjXWWKCZBHQ9kKYdJRYJKRIDgBt_EcSGNl5oVXlRSZONLX8\ 2`mUXeOTYIPQCVixSbjQWYNPK } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 10 Feb '07

10 Feb '07

. AOTD -- February 09, 2007 (Actually there won't be an Animation-Of-The-Day until the advent of quantum computing or unless I can OC a 486 chip to several GHz and run DOS 6.22 with it; however I will post them as I can ...) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's animation is taken from Jim Muth's FOTD -- February 04, 2007, where we step back to (4.069e-5) and then zoom in to the original image at (2.66e4). With a little imagination, one can see the Big Bang originating the Universe from formless void, followed by chaos amidst celestial objects and nebula, finally resulting in the Crown of the First Creation, the Garden of Eden. Like Muth, I do not see those two characters either, although I suspect they are there, hiding behind a fractal tree pondering the mystery of good and evil, and whether or not they should take a hit off that forbidden fractal fruit. A modest effort for this one and the short duration give it a rating of 5; the render time of (55 hrs), though quite modest by the usual standards, would definitely offend the patience of just about everyone. However you can forego the effort and just download it by going to the AOTD web sites at: <http://www.fractal-animation.net/ufvp.html> <http://www.fractal-animation.net/index.html> or using the direct link: http://www.fractal-animation.net/vid/chaoscreation.zip for the 4.5 MEG, 30 second 640x480 WMV file. The December-January Winter blast appears to be over, and signs of the Spring ("New Life") Season are appearing, complete with sunshine, warm temperatures and longer days. Concurrent with this, the yipping and howling of the fractal coyotes in the South valley just below Fractal Animation Central has been picking up considerably at night. I find it a rather pleasant sound as I am drifting off to sleep, punctuated as it is with the occassional sounds of fractal cows and horses from the ranches just beyond. What they are saying is anyone's guess; I really do believe animals talk to each other, even between species, albiet perhaps not with the sophistication of us naked apes. My day was very busy, as tomorrow will be also. Research never stops. But these animations just keep coming, and I have 3, possibly a new 4th soon, systems bored with nothing else to do. The next one is due in (?). Until then, take care, And remember: "All the Universe is a Fractal, and all the men and women merely pixels" ..........Shakespeare (were he alive today) Cheers Jack Of TraDeZ .

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FOTD 09-02-07 (FOTD for Feb 09, 2007 [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 09 Feb '07

09 Feb '07

FOTD -- February 09, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's pleasant fractal has nothing unusual to boast. It is simply an attractively colored midget in the parent fractal that results when 2 parts of Z^(0.25) are combined with Z^2, and C is added. This parent fractal is basically a Mandelbrot set twisted out of its familiar shape and surrounded with extra debris and assorted holes. Ignoring all the extra stuff, I found today's scene in the East Valley area of the parent. Since the image is so ordinary, I gave it no name or rating. But it is still a well-colored image that renders in a short 5-1/2 minutes. The image may also be seen by viewing it on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> The sun shone brilliantly here at Fractal Central on Thursday, but the cold temperature of 27F -3C and a brisk wind made it quite unpleasant to be out of doors. The fractal cats do not go out of doors, so they were unconcerned. My day was far too busy for comfort. The next FOTD will likely appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and iterate strongly. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Feb_09_07 { ; time=0:05:32.74--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=-1.24706980884067300/-0.211466985272967\ 80/3.49043e+007/1/-22.4999975869287603/-6.55425778\ 190582564e-006 params=1/2/2/0.25/0/0 float=y maxiter=1000 inside=0 logmap=86 periodicity=10 colors=0000zJ0y00w00u00r00o05l04i04f14c23`23Y23V12\ S12P12M11I11E01A0sOzpMxmKvjIrfGnbFjZDeVCaRAXN9SJ7N\ F6JB4E739314YjFMVABF5QprNjlKegI`aFVXDQRALM7FG5AB25\ 5M7bJ6YG5TD4OB3J82EzhXwdUs`RnXOiTLdPIYLFRGCKC9D866\ 43255133011HgvFboDYhBTb9OW7JQ5EJ39D146LkXJgUHcRG_P\ EXMCTKBPH9MF8IC6EA4B7375132VfSPZNKSIFLEAE9574xr0UR\ 0KDuA6T4Tn3Qh3Nc2KZ2HU2EP1BK18F05A025hlo`cfUWYMOQF\ GH788KkoIfjGbeEY`CUXAQS9LN7HI5DE389144E`aDYZCWWBTU\ ARR9OP8MM7JK6HH5EF4CC39A277145022W5lT4hR4eP3aM3ZK3\ VI2SG2OD2LB1H91E61A4072034dX3ZS3UO2PK2KG1FC1A8054x\ tyrnslimgdha_bXVXRPSMKMGFGBAB555hnN`eJUYFMPBFH7sF5\ rE5rE5rD5rD5qD5qC5qC5qC5qB5pB5pB5pA5pA5pA5qXqmUmiS\ iePeaNaYLYUIURGR361NENJBJF9FB7B747323XAbUFZRKVOPSL\ UOIZLFcHChE9mA6r73y3mzkczaUzSKzJAz9bzXJzGXzCSzANz8\ zz6zz5zz3zz1zzgzzbzzZzzUzzQzzMzzHzzDzz8zz4zzUzzFzz\ kzzgzzdzzazzZzzWzzSzzPzzQ } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 08-02-07 (FOTD for Feb 08, 2007 [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 08 Feb '07

08 Feb '07

FOTD -- February 08, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's un-named and un-rated image lies in the fractal that comes into being when 0.5 parts of Z^3 are combined with 5 parts of Z and C is then added. This parent fractal is a variety of Mandelbrot set rotated 90 degrees so than its normally west side is facing south. A series of dots and dashes appears along the Y-axis, extending north from East Valley of the M-set. Today's image lies in one of these dots. I put almost no effort into the image, a lack which does show. The only special effect came about when I rendered the image with the outside set to 'tdis' rather than the usual 'iter'. This does add a bit of life to the scene, but not enough to earn it a title. Perhaps the best feature of today's FOTD is its very short calcu- lation time of 1-1/3 minutes. The image may also be seen by going to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and viewing it posted there. We had a 2-inch, 5cm snowfall Tuesday night here at Fractal Central, but the snow was so fluffy that by the time the sun went down Wednesday, the snow had almost totally vanished. The high temperature of 23F -5C on Wednesday was far too cold for any self-respecting cat, much less for the fractal cats who have no self-respect. My day was busy, but at the same time it was as close to an average day as we have seen in several weeks. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours or so. Until then, take care, and see you in fractal land. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Feb_08_07 { ; time=0:01:22.82--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=0/+4.524805531537247/874108.8/1/-90/\ -1.2337353361147e-014 params=5/1/0.5/3/0/0 float=y maxiter=1500 inside=0 outside=tdis periodicity=10 colors=000hssu_dkdkXBMwXilcnmk0ijJei`ksPhoZelhoewk\ fuhgtehsMfYSgdYhkYDu_OtaZsAgPIhXPhcWikgNVeVbcbjv4k\ FaHLcRRe_XgiV`9mVAjZMgbXdfgzVGp0Tidmh53UF9GPE2YJPP\ ZNLcLIXKF_ZO`lh`zzWlqY_l_NhaWYWcOQlEKt4FaK8eL9hM9k\ N9nO9`YHOfOGgP8gQ0gQEYYSPdeFks6rrOnqdkpuhcqdRn`EkX\ 2hTCi_n9yLieUilDL5MUMVabg3GGe1OgJWh`oTfkYihaleeoAc\ Ypwh3GRLVd8m9OkW2fhLhmeh7ciVQh5fedefhdgkchott`oqek\ nifknZKJ6JMHSXS`gp343sXLngHeJNfSSg`YhiqTEiaZ3iiLin\ VMhYUl`aoGSlMXnS`oYeqiadBFjINlPVnWbpBtTLpaUlj5zOHt\ ZSnhU1tZOsrjQli_giiXzcZug_qkamoqCDlORgZdxn1rlFmkSg\ jevncem0UO1XUFZZS`deSd7WfN_hbjRDr0bnCfjNjfZn77lIKn\ TXp5kkMjocmIbk`yoAmlXZCs`TrDjNADfPUleiPZPd`_kiSacw\ IbsSbp`blitPUESdVsgYok`loM8QVRdKbJTr3YmTh1sfGrdVr3\ cCX5zDo3KmGQlTXjeImgTkmJuzTovYKA`XXv2EDmRMk`Vjioue\ B_LLcXUfgwcrlfruLTpS_kYefclpv4lrHioUelfLcLUfao3SeD\ cdMgcUkbao`UMUkcXjgZjk`io } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 07-02-07 (FOTD for Feb 07, 2007 [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 07 Feb '07

07 Feb '07

FOTD -- February 07, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image shows a midget hiding in the parent fractal that results when the formula Z^(1.55)+C is iterated 55 levels up the logarithmic ladder. Like almost all the midgets in this exponent range, the one in today's image resembles a starburst. With little time to devote to fractaling, I put too little effort into today's image to give it a name or rating. My own opinion is that the colors are a bit weak, but the ladies seem to like pastel shades, so I declined to increase the contrast. The render time of 4-1/2 minutes should offend the patience of only the busiest fractalists. And these hurried ones can still see the image by going to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and viewing it there. Lots of sun, less wind, and a temperature of 21F -6C made things a bit less uncomfortable here at Fractal Central on Tuesday. But for some reason the fractal cats were uneasy, and spent much of their day wandering about the house calling out for something only they knew about. My day was very busy, as tomorrow will be also. But those FOTD images just keep coming. The next one is due in 24 hours. If all goes well, it might actually appear. Until then, take care, and if ghosts existed, I would say Fractal Central is haunted. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Feb_07_07 { ; time=0:04:33.64--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 passes=1 center-mag=+7.97695322125945500/-0.802613566305494\ 30/3767413 params=1.55/0.015/55/0 float=y maxiter=3600 inside=0 logmap=105 periodicity=10 colors=000o_Hr_FiaEmYipcjsVkuMkxDlz4lhTgcPj_YlWUnS\ bpOjrMuwKrtJorIloHimFfjEchD`eCYcAV`9SZ8PW7MZ5Jc4Gh\ 3Dm2Ar18v4Br6Dr8GrAImCLhENcHQ_JSaLUcNXfPZhRakUcmWf\ pYhr_kuamwcoydmxdlwejweivehuffufetfdtgbsgarg`rhZqh\ YqhXpiVoiUoiTnjRnjQmjPlkNlkMklKmkLkjLiiLghLegLcfLa\ eL_dMYcMWbMUaMS`MR_MPZMNYMLXNJWNHVNFUNDTNBSN9RN7RN\ 6PO8OP9NQAMQCLRDKSEJTGITHHUIGVKFWLEWMDXNCYPBZQAZR9\ _T8`U7aV6aX5bY4cZ0eb3c_5bX8aUA`RD_OFZMHXJKWGMVDPUA\ RT7UO1TS5TV8TYBS`FScISfLRiPRlSRoVSnXTnYUnZVn_Wn`Xn\ aYncZnd_ne`nfangbnhasmbnicifddce_`eWYfRUgMRhHOiCLj\ 7Hi8Ih9IgAJfBJeCKdDKcELbFLaGM`HM_IMZJNYKNXLOWMOVNP\ UOPTPQSQQPLSRQQTVOV_MXdKYhIXiHWjGVkFVlFUmETnDSoCSp\ CgRKv2Rr4Qo6Ql8PiAPeCPbEO_GOXINTKNQMNNOMKQMDUIHRMK\ OPOMTRJWUGZYEb`Bed6ic9hcBgbEfbGfaIeaLd`Nc`Pc_Sb_Ua\ ZW`ZZ`Y`_YbZXeYXgYWiXWlWVnVVpVUsUUuTUwTWsUYpV_mW`j\ XbgYddZea_gZ_iW`jTalQbnNc } frm:MandelbrotBC2 { ; by several Fractint users e=p1, a=imag(p2)+100 p=real(p2)+PI q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)) r=real(p2)-q Z=C=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|<a } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 06-02-07 (FOTD for Feb 06, 2007 [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 06 Feb '07

06 Feb '07

FOTD -- February 06, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: In the FOTD discussions, I keep talking about a mysterious 'parent fractal'. The parent is really not so mysterious however. It is simply the entire fractal created by the generating formula. Today's image is such a parent fractal. It resulted when I combined 0.65 part of Z^(-1.4142) with 0.65 part of Z^(1.4142) and added straight C. Like so many fractals created by the M-Mix4 formula, it appears to be two fractals in one. The main Mandeloid in the image is immediately obvious, but in the background lies part of a larger and unseen fractal. This unseen fractal appears as the bright stuff in the parent fractal. Its buds are apparent, but it is obviously a 'ghost' fractal. I suspect that the generating formula has more than one critical point, and this unseen fractal is what would appear if Z were initialized to another critical point. As it is, the image, with its deep blues and purples, is a rather somber one. Since I didn't even try to explore deeper into the fractal, I could hardly give it a name or rating, but it's still a pleasant thing to see, and with a calculation time of under 3 minutes, little time will have been wasted if the result is disappointing. The finished image will soon be posted to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where it may easily be viewed. Today was downright arctic here at Fractal Central. Enough sun broke through the clouds to make the day bright, but the brisk wind and temperature around 12F -11C made it risky to stay ex- posed for too long. The fractal cats never expose themselves to the weather however. They were quite satisfied to lie near the large radiator in the hallway, which was going full blast. As today's super-quick fractal shows, my day was very busy. And to make things worse, the heavy work will likely continue for another week at least. So far I have been able to keep the FOTD going. Hopefully, I'll be able to keep it going during the coming week. The next in the long series of never-before-seen fractals will almost certainly appear on schedule in 24 hours. Of course, 'almost' is no 100-percent guarantee, so check back tomorrow at this same time. Until then, take care, and if time, like space, is quantized, how long is the present moment? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Feb_06_07 { ; time=0:02:57.02--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=-0.3004690/0/1.344086/1/-90/3.88576e-016 params=0.65/-1.4142/0.65/1.4142/0/0 float=y maxiter=1500 inside=0 logmap=yes periodicity=10 colors=0005R`5Q_5QZ5PY5PY4OX4OW4NV4MU4MT3LT3LS3KR3\ KQ3JP3JP4IQ5IQ6IR7IR7IR8IS9ISAISBITBITCITCITDIUEIU\ FIUcIVcIVcIVcIWcIWcIWcIXcIXcIXcHYcHYcHYcHZcHZcHZcH\ _SH_TH_TH`UH`VH`WHaXHaXHaYHbZHb_Hb`Hc`HcaHcbHdcHd_\ Yz`Xz`Xz`Xz`Xz`Wz`Wz`Wz`Wz`Vz`Vz`Vz`Vz`Uz`Uz`Uz`Uz\ `Uz`TzaTzaTzaTzaSzaSzaSzaSzaRzaRzaRzaRzaRzaQzaQzaQ\ zaQzaPzaPzbPzbPzbOzbOzbOzbOzbNzbNzbNzbNzbNzbMzbMzb\ MzbMzbLzbLzbLzcLzcKzcKzcKzcKzcKzcJzcJzcJzcJzcIzcIz\ cIzcIzcHzcHzcHzcHzUKzWKzXKzYKzZKv`KraPmbPhiUchZZhc\ UhhPhmKhrFhvAhz8gz9gzAgzBgzCgzDgzEgzEgzmfzmfzmfzmf\ zmfzmfzmfzmfzmezmezmezmezmezmezmezmdmmdmmdmmdmmdmm\ dmmdmmdmmcmmcmmcmmcmmcmmcmmcmmGmmHmzImzImzJmzJmzKm\ zKmzLmzLmzMmzMmzNmzOmzOmzPmzPmzQmzQmzRmzRmzSmzSmzT\ mzUmzUmzVmzVmzWmzWmzXmzXmzYmzYmzZmz_mz_mz`mz`mzamz\ amzbmzbmzcmzdmzcmzcmzcmzcmzcmzcmzcmzcmzcmzcmzcmzcm\ zcmzcmzcmzcmzcmzcmzcmzcmz } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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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Fractal images at DeviantArt
by david 05 Feb '07

05 Feb '07

http://browse.deviantart.com/digitalart/fractals/ Some nice images there. They all look like 24-bit color productions, unfortunately. -- David gnome(a)hawaii.rr.com authenticity, honesty, community

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Re: sunfish got too much sun I think
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 05 Feb '07

05 Feb '07

. do this: hit "B" key and save your fractal information to a PAR; you are given the option to name it when you do this. It is an ascii text file - it will open in notepad. Open it in notepad, hit Ctrl-A then Ctrl-C to copy the whole thing. Then paste that into your reply to the fractint email list. This way it is only text-ascii and shouldnt be "scrubbed" any more than normal commentary. .

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FOTD 05-02-07 (FOTD for Feb 05, 2007 [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 05 Feb '07

05 Feb '07

FOTD -- February 05, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image has evaporated. No, it has not turned to vapor, it has turned to total 'outside' fractal stuff. All its points became trapped when I raised the bailout radius to one googol. But such trapped points do not simply idly lie there doing nothing. They are quite busy in their invisible world, and need only an active inside fill such as the 'bof61' of today's image to reveal their activity. The un-evaporated parent fractal was created by combining Z^(-0.9) with 0.1 part of Z^(-9.9) before adding (1/C). This parent resembles an oversized string of diamond-shaped bays. Today's scene is located near the point where several bays come together. In my impatience to get to the TV, I did not bother to give the image a name or rating, but it is not a bad fractal, well worth the 7 minutes required to calculate it. An even easier way to see the image is to visit the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where it will soon be posted for viewing. Sunday was downright cold here at Fractal Central, and Monday is due to be even colder. Luckily the fractal cats do not worry about outside weather. Their big worry is what kind of trouble to get into next. My day was busy, but not out of control. The next FOTD will appear, if all goes well, in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and be at peace with your iterations. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Feb_05_07 { ; time=0:07:01.97--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=1 center-mag=+58.36960450240318000/+3.13359982236517\ 000/4131874 params=1/-0.9/0.1/-9.9/0/1e+100 float=y maxiter=1600 inside=bof61 logmap=113 periodicity=10 colors=000cHZfQMiZ9OUE2QJ8KLEFNMDRTBV`AZg8bn7eoGdo\ PdpXcpecqnbqvbnu_ktXhsUerRbrPgkXldcqYjvRqzLxmNn`Pe\ ORWBTNJXLIWOHWRGWUFWXEWZCYfA_mLTnWMneFntgTndQhbOb`\ MXZKSXIPRJNLKLGLoUUi_SddQZiPUnNPsMRqPSpRUoTVnVXmXN\ SdQhXOeZNb_L_`KXaPQZUKWZETc8Qh2Nk7JnBGpGDsKAuO7mTG\ fXP_`XSeeLinEmvDhuDcuDZtCUtCPsCLsHJtLItPHuTGuXEv`D\ vdCwhBwUJuFQs0XrnvMlsRkpVjn_ikcghhfflecqdauLOqaMbq\ KOoJSmIVlHYjGaiFdgEgfEjeLOeS1`ZDXeOTl_PrjSmlUinXdp\ Z`rdXaiULnR5mQAlPFkOKjNOlNRmNUoNXpN_SUcgbkwkseRiO6\ _K6dH6iE6nB6s86wHBjQGY6qUAi`EagIUnPWhWYbb_Y_WUYSRV\ POTLLRIIYOKcTMjYOpbPwINvLNvNNvPNvRNvTNvVNvXNpebjnq\ hYpgIof2ob5k_8hXBeTEaQHZNKWKNTGLRCJP9HNuiYgZXVOW1U\ 79WCHYGP_KW`OcbSkdWsf_zgciD1cS6YfBTtGYnLbiPfdUkZYo\ UbtPfxKj9476JNUbLV`IW_GXYEYXBZV9_U7_T5VS8RRAMQDIPF\ EOHsUMlPPnLRcKNNAJSIGAHC0G90RC0`EE_bRZzWWw`Pkdjrif\ omhmkbjiXhgSefMcbLlaEk`8k } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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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parsnips
by David M Fisher 05 Feb '07

05 Feb '07

All right, here's the correct .frm for the associated .par. This should give you access to all thirteen. If not, and I had a brain fart somewhere, let me know and I will fix it as soon as possible sunfish

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Parsnips (corrected again)
by David M Fisher 05 Feb '07

05 Feb '07

Well, maybe before I acquire a coffin, I'll get his stuff straight!. Have no idea where the .frm for sf7f0017 came from.(?) Anyway, it has the proper name. Attached is the correct .frm for sf70017.par. Discard the one file with the "bogus.frm" in it. The rest all appear to be correct. Sorry "bout that!! sunfish

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Pars and Formulas
by David M Fisher 05 Feb '07

05 Feb '07

Maybe I'm doing something wrong, and if so please point me in the right path. When I am preparing to do a list post I select the fractal that I want to post, do a <b> for the .par write to file, and then <t> to bring up the formula for the individual fractal. Does this work all the time? Is this the way to do it? Or should I <z> the screen and write the information down that is shown? Is there another way to do this? I am asking because I do not want to post wrong information (as I just did today) when I am posting to the list. There are enough hassles without me posting garbage. And, just curious, why did I get the "bogus.frm" with the <t> entry on the fractal with full screen display? Shouldn't it have gone to the correct formula? sunfish

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Parsnips
by David M Fisher 04 Feb '07

04 Feb '07

Here's a baker's dozen of .pars and .frms for your perusal, enjoyment, and hopefully, appreciation. Again, as before, stuff from my archives. If there is no .frm file it is because the formula is part of the basic fractint package. 09, 10 & 12 are .pars only, just in case you think they're missing. Hal: Let me know if you get these ok. I can send direct to you if necessary. That's all folks. Hope you like them..... Sunfish

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FOTD 03-02-07 (FOTD for Feb 03, 2007 [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 03 Feb '07

03 Feb '07

FOTD -- February 03, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: If anything, the rush intensified today. Things are actually so busy that I am starting to wonder if the work is worth all the stress and anxiety. Sometimes things get so hectic that I feel like entering the nearest monastery. But I wonder if monks have fractals to remind them of their god. Today's image shows a midget in the fractal that results when various portions of Z^(-1.111) and Z^(-11.11) are combined and (1/C) is added. This parent has a glorious 'fan' -- one of the best I have yet come upon. Today's image is not located in the 'fan' however. It is found at the center of a vague spiral on the southwest edge of the oversized parent fractal. In keeping with the trend of the times, I gave today's image neither name nor rating. But this does not mean I consider the image to be bad. I simply was too rushed to give it much thought. The 31-minute render time is admittedly slow. But all is not lost; a fractal bicarb is available on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where the image will soon be posted for immediate enjoyment. Clouds, occasional light snow, and a temperature of 34F 1C made things wet and uncomfortable here at Fractal Central on Friday. The fractal cats did their best to stay comfortable by the radiator. As stated above, my day was very busy, and from the looks of things I may stay busy well into next week. The next FOTD is due in 24 hours. If all goes well, it will be a great one. Until then, take care, and hope for greatness to prevail. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Feb_03_07 { ; time=0:30:59.13--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=1 center-mag=-1.33580756094121900/-4.902819427141084\ 00/5.406143e+007/1/-97.5/1.52216372035079983e-005 params=-16.5/-1.111/-1.5/-11.11/0/525 float=y maxiter=2400 inside=255 logmap=132 periodicity=10 colors=000I9jG8eE7_C6VA5Q1e984L63F42A2154Qv7FJ6DH5\ CF5AD49C38A368256145123011AW88S77O66L55H44E33A2271\ 1305rR3dK2RD1D6t7ko6gk5cf5_b4XZ4TU3PQ3ML2IH2ED1B81\ 7403rCJhAF_8CR69I46923zP2sM1lJ1eG1ZD1SB0L80E507208\ 8K66G44C3381149rq6__3IIaaIYYGVVFSSDPPCMMAJJ9FF7CC6\ 994663331vTJqQHlOFgLEbJCYGBTE9OC7J96E749434211b_0_\ X0YV0VT0TR0QO0OM0LK0JI0HF0ED0CB099076044022rRMgLHX\ GDMA8B54KnEHgCFaACV8AP77J55C3261cd`ZZWUURPPNKKIFFD\ AA9554naRPJDOeCL`AJX9GT8EP7CL69G47C3482241e9xb8s_7\ oX7jU6fR5bO5YL4UI3QF3LC2H91D618304DPzAKm7F`5AP25CN\ jkLfgJbcHZ_FVWDRSBNO9JK7FG5BC134iLZeJWaHTYFQUENQCK\ NAHJ8EF7BB58735312MugIn`FhVCcP9SI6GC386gXZcUW`RTXP\ QUMORKLNHIKFGGCDDAAA78655322n8Pa6IP4CC26x1Ah07U05F\ 02U9HR8FP7EM6CK6BH59F48C37A35724512201L5_H4UE3OA2I\ 71C00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000\ 0000000000000000000000mmt } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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: <JoTz> Anyone see the sitting Buddha in the GIF ?
by Hal Lane 03 Feb '07

03 Feb '07

JoTz wrote: >BTW, anyone see the sitting Buddha in the GIF ? >JoTz Yes, indeed. Thanks for providing a very nice animation. - Hal Lane ######################### # hallane(a)earthlink.net # ######################### -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.411 / Virus Database: 268.17.19/663 - Release Date: 2/1/07

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Re: [Fractint] Re: color map batch changing
by Guy Marson 02 Feb '07

02 Feb '07

Hi JoTz At 14:29 31/01/2007 +0000, you wrote: .-.- >1> Place the following AUTO.KEY file in your fractint directory with fractint, all support files, all the images you want to change, the original map AND the new map! > >2> Fire up fractint with this format: FRACTINT FIRSTIMAGEFILE.GIF AUTOKEY=PLAY > .-.- thanks for this good idea! This worths me a .par file in the next days ;-) cheers, Guy

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Re: BuddhaBrot
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 02 Feb '07

02 Feb '07

. Those irritating flash frames in the buddhabrot viddie turned out to be artifacts of my video compiler, not my code and not fractint. The corrected viddie has been re-posted if anyone is interested. BTW, anyone see the sitting Buddha in the GIF ? JoTz .

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FOTD 02-02-07 (FOTD for Feb 02, 2007 [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 02 Feb '07

02 Feb '07

FOTD -- February 02, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image shows a midget that exists in the Z^(1.2)+C Mandel- oid as it appears 202 levels up the complex logarithmic ladder. The image comes on strong, but it's really only one more in an endless series of midgets that look like starbursts. Because of its lack of originality, I gave the image neither a name nor a rating. It's still worth a brief look however. The render time of 2-3/4 minutes is true on an ancient P133 machine. It will finish in a minute or less on any SOTA computer worth its name. Those with over-qualified units may view the image on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> The sky was leaden grey, the temperature was a cold 25F -3C, and the forecast called for snow here at Fractal Central on Thurs- day, but no snow fell. The fractal cats, who have never been out in snow, do not know what they missed. My day was frantic, which is the reason for the hasty FOTD. The next FOTD is due to appear in 24 hours. It actually might appear. Until then, take care, and when the going gets tough, the tough turn to a fractal. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Feb_02_07 { ; time=0:02:46.97--SF5 on a P133 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 center-mag=-1.86847411642572900/-1.033879743947788\ 00/2666.667 params=1.2/0/202/0 float=y maxiter=5000 inside=0 periodicity=10 colors=0003RKyYYnSSdMMVHHKBBA55rDGlBEgACa9BX79R68M\ 56G34B23511FBJC9GA7D86A648435212ResOanMZiKVeIS`FOW\ DLSBHN9EI6AE479234EtrComBkiAfe9ba8ZX7UT6QP5LL4HG3D\ C2881440fb0c_0`Y0YV0WT0TQ0QO0OL0LJ0IH0GE0DC0A90870\ 54022ovbbgTQTJDE9UMtPIkLFcHCWC9O86G4383mI2hG2cE2_D\ 1VB1R91M81I60D4093041kQGgOEdMDaKCZJBWHASF9PD8MC7JA\ 6G85ecdicendfrdgvdhsfepgbmi`kjYhlWemTcoQ`pOYrLWsJZ\ nN`jRbfVdbZfZbiVfkRjmNnoJrqFvYjDSYRMMdPReRVfTZgWch\ Ygi_kjbpkdtlfxmcvnauo_spYrqWqrUosSntQmuOkvMjwKixLf\ uMcsNaqNZnOWlPUjQRgQPeRMcSJ`THZTEXUBUV9SW6QW4OX7PY\ APZCP_FP`IPaKQbNQbPQcSQdVQeXRf_RgbRhdRigRiiRccNYYK\ SSG403NNDHHABB6553IFYGDVFCSDBPCAMA8J97H76E65B43832\ 5112CAA655wK1rI0nH0jF0eE0aC0YB0UA0P80L70H50C408204\ 10OWfKQZGLSCGL8AE457fwGbrE_mDXiCTdBQ_9NW8JR7GN6DI4\ 9D3692341uvInoGhhEabCWWAPQ8JJ6CD4662Dmi6PNsj5cxdZq\ _VjVQcRMXMHRIDKD8D94646qc } frm:MandelbrotBC2 { ; by several Fractint users e=p1, a=imag(p2)+100 p=real(p2)+PI q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)) r=real(p2)-q Z=C=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|<a } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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<Maryetta> Re: Please include your pars and frms in the body
by Hal Lane 01 Feb '07

01 Feb '07

Hi, Maryetta, Thanks for the info: >they [the attachments] came thru when i got davids email posting, >and they i enjoyed seeing the images. I have a question for you -- do you receive your [Fractint] posts as several individual emails or as a digest where a whole day's worth of posts are gathered into a single email? I receive a digest of [Fractint] postings and I have been wondering if that changes whether I can receive [Fractint] attachments or not. I get other non-[Fractint] attachments just fine. Thanks for your reply in advance. - Hal Lane ######################### # hallane(a)earthlink.net # ######################### ---------------------------------------------------------- >Message: 2 >Date: Sat, 27 Jan 2007 07:09:27 -0600 >From: Maryetta Campbell <Maryetta.C(a)Earthlink.net> >Subject: Re: [Fractint] Please include your pars and frms in the body >To: fractint(a)mailman.xmission.com >Message-ID: <45BB4F07.1010206(a)Earthlink.net> >Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > >Hal Lane wrote: >> David, >> Please include your pars and frms in the body >> of your text like Jim Muth does. Your pars and >> frms are not making it as attachments... >> > >they came thru when i got davids email posting, and they i enjoyed >seeing the images. > ################################# -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.17.17/661 - Release Date: 1/30/07

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FOTD 01-02-07 (FOTD for Feb 01, 2007 [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 01 Feb '07

01 Feb '07

FOTD -- February 01, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: With a big rush on, I will have little time to discuss today's fractal, which exists in the same parent fractal as yesterday's image, and very near the location of yesterday's image. Today's image is 'evaporated', which means it consists solely of 'inside' stuff made visible by the 'bof61' inside fill. I gave the image no name or rating, though it certainly is good enough to earn these things. The render time of just under 15 minutes can be eliminated by visiting the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and downloading the finished imagefrom there. A sunny but chilly day here at Fractal Central on Wednesday, with a high temperature of 30F -1C, went un-appreciated by the fractal cats, who were satisfied to pass the day in fun and frolic. My day was very busy, but somehow I found time for a trip to Fractal Land. It is very questionable whether I'll have time for fractals every day over the next 10 days or so, but I'll do my best. The next FOTD is due in 24 hours. If it doesn't make it, don't give up hope. The FOTD is in no danger of vanishing. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Feb_01_07 { ; time=0:14:44.63--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip center-mag=+4.63019726341096200/-1.003108028691930\ 00/1.488732e+007/1/-70/-7.28186721712931195e-007 params=-1/-11.11/-11/-1.1/0/1e+100 float=y maxiter=3600 inside=bof61 periodicity=10 colors=000BEdDK_EOXGUUH_QIdNKhKLoHNtEOzBQqDSjESbEU\ XGUOGVIHXDIX6IY0KY0K_0L_0Lh1ImKHqKIqPIqUItZIwcI_KE\ I0B3090Q600A00E00I0_N0VS1YV3b_6gd7lhAqnBtq9vo7xn6z\ z5zl3zz1zj0zh0zg0zz0ze0zz0zd0zb0zb0z_0zX0vU0oQ0jN0\ eK0_I0VG0QD0KA0G79zzIvzSgt`UojEht1bz0Yz0Vz0Uz0Sx0Q\ v1Ot5Ns7Lq9KoBHnEGlHEjIDhLBgOAeS9dU7oN1zH00zL0tO1n\ S3eV5_Y6S`7Ld9Ge7K_7OV7SQ6XL6_H6dB6g75l35o05t05x00\ _60EK00_00X05V0AS0EQ0IO1OL3UK6_H9dGAhEDoBGtAHz9zDz\ z5ox0bs0dn3eh5gd7g_9hXBjSDjNGlIInEKnBNo7Oq3Sq0H00K\ 00H03L06N09N0BU0HS0N_6UbA_eEelIlqOswUzsYztbzzIzz0z\ z9zzGzzNzzVzzbzzjzzszzzzzzzzzztzzozzhzzdzz_zzUzzOz\ zKzzGzzHzzHzzHzzIxzItxIqvIotKlsKhqKeoLdnL`lLYjLXgO\ VeQVdSVbVV`XV_YUY`UXbUVdUUeUY`Q`XOdSNgOKjKInGHqDGt\ BGv9Ez7Dz5Dz3Bz0Az0A_OQ5qgGvhQzh`zjlzjxzlzzlzzhzze\ vzbqz_nzYhzVdzS`zOXzLUzKOzHKzEHxBDv9Av76l93dA0XB0O\ D0GE09G01H00HLqSIeVGXYDN` } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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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<sammi> Re: Please include your pars and frms in the body
by Hal Lane 31 Jan '07

31 Jan '07

> i did a copy paste job and the file is here; it is very pretty :) > sammi Thank you, Sammi, for re-posting David Fisher's .par and .frm files as part of the body of your post. I was able to see and use the files. It a very interesting fractal. The formula is also interesting in that it alters the normal Newton's method fractal by the value of 'pixel' at each pixel location. > he [Hal Lane] has some type of email setting that doesn't allow > attachments. > sammi I don't know what is going on. I have always received, and continue to receive, attachments. Its just attachments from newsgroups like [Fractint] that appear to be affected. Perhaps it is the fact that I receive digests of posts instead of individual posts that keeps me from getting the attachments. To confound matters even more, Maryetta Campbell who uses earthlink.net for email -- as I do -- says: > they [the attachments] came thru when i got davids email > posting, and they i enjoyed seeing the images. So, it would seem that I have *not* somehow turned off the ability to receive any attachments in my Outlook email program -- and that earthlink.net does not uniformly delete attachments from mailman.xmission.com. I'm still in the dark as to what is causing the loss of these attachments. Again, note that I receive a digest of [Fractint]. I always assumed that getting no attachments was a limitation of the digest format. - Hal Lane ######################### # hallane(a)earthlink.net # ######################### -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.17.17/661 - Release Date: 1/30/07

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Re: color map batch changing
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 31 Jan '07

31 Jan '07

. Tony, I had to do that many times; often I will render hundreds or thousands of images for an animation, and later discover a new or better color map. Most recently for the U3 viddies. Rather than re-render the entire animation sequence, it is much quicker to just load the frames into fractint, change the color map, and re-save the image. To do this in batch mode without babysitting, I wrote a fractint autokey script to do it. Do this: 1> Place the following AUTO.KEY file in your fractint directory with fractint, all support files, all the images you want to change, the original map AND the new map! 2> Fire up fractint with this format: FRACTINT FIRSTIMAGEFILE.GIF AUTOKEY=PLAY Alternately, you can just open fractint, use R key to load the gif, then G key to bring up command line, then type autokey-play The images will load in sequence and be transformed. It is best to have all the originals named starting with a low letter like A or B, and be sure your sstools.ini is set to save images in a higher letter like X or Z. This way they will not overwrite or overlap and you can easily monitor the progress on screne. Also, there is no end to this - it will keep going forever. So you have to manually stop it after the last image is done. (hit ESC key). Do in a Win9X DOS box, not native DOS. Because when you get more than a few hundred file in one directory in DOS strange things happen. Copy the following code into a text editor like notepad: ################start code##################### WAIT 2.0 "r" WAIT 2.0 ENTER WAIT 2.0 ENTER WAIT 2.0 "g" WAIT 2.0 "map=your new map name here.map" WAIT 2.0 ENTER WAIT 2.0 "s" WAIT 2.0 ENTER WAIT 2.0 STARTX: "r" WAIT 2.0 RIGHT WAIT 2.0 ENTER WAIT 2.0 ENTER WAIT 2.0 "g" WAIT 2.0 ENTER WAIT 2.0 "s" WAIT 2.0 ENTER WAIT 2.0 GOTO STARTX #################end code####################### name the file: AUTO.KEY It works and several hundred files may take a couple hours, which is much better than several months if you rerender them. JoTz

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Re:[Fractint] Re: Parsnips
by Jacopo Longo 31 Jan '07

31 Jan '07

WoW! Quite godd! My compliments Jacopo, Roma > . > > > I always thought parsnips were those cool white wild carrots that taste real good if you cook them just right with lotsa butter and salt. But if you actually post the PAR I (and others) may be able to check it out. > > I did animate a couple from the sunfish par you posted a little while ago, this link will take you to them: > > http://www.fractal-animation.net/ufvp.html#df > > BTW, I don't like LSD either <g> > > . > > JoTz > > _______________________________________________ > Fractint mailing list > Fractint(a)mailman.xmission.com > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/fractint > ------------------------------------------------------ Mutuo da 200.000 ? Tassi ridotti da 4.25%. Solo per richieste online. Mutuionline.it http://click.libero.it/mutuionline31ge07

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Batch Map changing...?
by Tony Hanmer 31 Jan '07

31 Jan '07

Does anyone out there know of a way to change the colour map on a large batch of Fractint .gifs to a different, existing map and resave them so that Fractint can still use them, all without opening them in Fractint? I have several thousand such files (IFS type), all of which I wish to recolour at the same time. Tony Hanmer Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia

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Parsnips (corrected)
by David M Fisher 31 Jan '07

31 Jan '07

Sorry 'bout that! The formula for ..0003 was actually the .par repeated. This e-mail has the correct stuff. I will get the QC in gear for the rest of the time, but if there are problems which I have caused, or can correct, please let me know. Again, I apologize, and the original attachments can be deleted. DM Fisher

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Parsnips
by David M Fisher 31 Jan '07

31 Jan '07

Attached are three more .pars from my archived stuff. .Frm are included for two of the three, the one without being part of the basic fractint program. These are also quite old, and go back to the last century. Hope you like them..... DM Fisher

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FOTD 31-01-07 (FOTD for Jan 31, 2007 [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 31 Jan '07

31 Jan '07

FOTD -- January 31, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: To create today's parent fractal I combined negative Z^(-11.11) with 11 negative parts of Z^(-1.1) and added (1/C), clearly a play on the number 1. This parent fractal is a sprawling, over- sized thing with many large bays, a near-perfect Mandeloid, and a prominent 'fan' edged by a string of broken Mandeloid midgets. Today's image is located at the edge of the 'fan', near one of the larger midgets. The image is notable for the brilliancy of its colors, but despite the brilliancy, I declined to give it a name or rating. The calculation time of 13-1/4 minutes borders on slowness. Not to worry however. The already-calculated image is or soon will be posted on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where it may be viewed at leisure. A partly cloudy and mild day, with a temperature of 36F 2C, was spoiled at nightfall when a surprise snow squall left 1-1/2 inches (4cm) of snow on the ground. The fractal cats were so busy chasing each other that they never noticed the snow. My day was extremely busy. And the rush looks like it will con- tinue well into February. Hopefully, I'll be able to keep the FOTD on schedule, but only time will tell. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and enjoy life from the fractal perspective. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Jan_31_07 { ; time=0:13:16.92--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip center-mag=+4.34103060367366800/+1.359687122919057\ 00/3122067/1/-65/-1.35514804185110638e-006 params=-1/-11.11/-11/-1.1/0/535 float=y maxiter=3600 inside=0 periodicity=10 colors=000wj`ggTTeOGbJ2bE0`70Y20W00W00J009500C00G0\ 0O00T0``0`e0W70Q90MC0EE07G02M00O00Q00T00W00`00b00e\ 0500C005000000000000000700C00J00O00T00`00eMzz0Tz00\ uzbzj7z00r00000200500700900C00E00G00G00J00M00O00Q0\ 0T00W00W00Y00`00b00ee0CY05O20E905J00T00b00j00u00z0\ 0z70z00z00z00z00z00w00r00o00j50gC0bJ0Y00`50`QE`lYW\ zT`zObzJezEgz9jz5lz0oz0rz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0\ wz0jl0YY0JJ777G00Q00`00zz0`00000M000007M00M00Y00m0\ 0w00sP0r00n22oC7jJEjQJw`QugWroewzbuz`rwYouWlrTjoQz\ lTrrQglOYgOQbMGYJ7T00YJ0Ob9EzM5zW0zT0zT0zQ0zQ0uO0o\ O0jO0eM0`M0WJ0QJ0MG0GG0790CG0GM0MT0QY0Wb0`j0eo0ju0\ oz00z90z50z00z00z00z20rC2eM7TW9GeC5oE0zC0zC0zC0zC0\ z92z92z92z95z75z77z77z77zz0Cz09z07z05z05z02z00m00z\ 20m90zG0rO0zT0z`0zg0zo0zu0zl0ze7z`JzTWrOgjGu`CzT5z\ M0zT0z`0zg0zl0ou0gz0Yz0Oz0Ez05z00z09z0Mr0Yg0jW0wM0\ zQ0zW0zY0ub7rgEljMjoWeubb } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 30-01-07 (FOTD for Jan 30, 2007 [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 30 Jan '07

30 Jan '07

FOTD -- January 30, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's fractal came to be when I subtracted 0.2 parts of Z^(-7) from 0.2 parts of Z^(3), then added (1/C). The unusual effect was achieved by calculating the image with the 'inside' set to 'fmod' with a proximity factor of 1.3, and the 'outside' set to the conventional equal-iteration-bands col- oring method. I gave the image no name or rating. The calculation time of 5-1/2 minutes is short enough to make the job of rendering the image a fractal snap. Even more snappy is the way the image is posted on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where it may be easily viewed. Partly cloudy skies, biting winds, occasional flurres of snow, and a high temperature of 25F -4C kept all cats of the fractal variety well contained on Monday. The duo passed the day seeking warmth and food. My day was once again unusually busy. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours or somewhere in that general time zone. Until then, take care, and get in there with the big-time fractal thinkers. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Jan_30_07 { ; time=0:05:27.08--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip center-mag=+1.11074184610928400/+0.082576682429172\ 70/2.242948e+012/1/59.9903316538008937/0.016145880\ 2389376557 params=-0.2/-7/0.2/3/0/0 float=y maxiter=1000 inside=fmod proximity=1.3 periodicity=10 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=000egXdeZcc_baaa_c`Yd_WfZUhYTiURfQQcMPaIOZE\ NWAMU6LR3KPDTNM`LpzXnxIluHjrI6Y08_39`5Bb7Cc9EeBFfD\ GhFIiHJkJLlLMnNNoPPqRQrTStVTuXUvZRtYPsXNqWLpVJoUHm\ TFlSDkRBiQ9hP7gO6hQ6hRXTCYTDZSF_RG_RH`QJaPKbPMcONc\ OOaPR_PUZQWXQZWQaURcTRfRRiQSkOSnNSpMRnMRmLQkLQjKPh\ KPgJOeJOdINbINaHM_HMZGLXGLWFKUFKTRCNa4ITADKG9BM43S\ 0XFVy3xuFsqRnmaiimdfx_hxcjxflxinxmpxprxstxvoqtjksf\ eraZpXToSNnOGlJAUF4WI6YL7_N8aQAcSBbVC`YEZ_FYbGWdHV\ bGW`GXZGYXFYVFZUF_SE`QE`OEaMDbLDbJDcHCdFCeDCeBBfAB\ g8Bh6Ah4Ai2Aj1Aj3Ci4Ei6Gh7Ih8JgALgBNgCPfEQfFSeGUeI\ WeJXdKZdM`cNbcOccRYbUTbXOb_IabDae8ag3ad6Pb9C`B0YC1\ WD1UE1SF2QG2NH2LI2JJ3HK3FL3DL3GVCIdLKnUMxaLsZLnWKi\ TKeQK`NJWKJSHINEIIBIE8H95H42H00NB9TMHZWPYUMWSIVRFU\ PBWO8YQB_SDaTFcVIeWKgYMiZOk`RmaTocVqdXsf_uhawjcyke\ zmcznbznazp_zqZzqYzsXztVztUzvTzwRzwUzxZzyczyhzzmzz\ mzzmzymzwmzumzsmzqmzomzmm } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 29-01-07 (FOTD for Jan 29, 2007 [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 29 Jan '07

29 Jan '07

FOTD -- January 29, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's fractal came about when I combined 10 parts of Z^(0.05) with 0.2 parts of Z^(2.6) and added C. This formula creates a parent fractal that resembles a distorted Mandelbrot set surroun- ded by a bit of extra debris. Today's image is located on the northeast shoreline of the main bay of the parent fractal. The image is unusual in that, even though it is not 'evaporated' very little of it consists of outside stuff. The background is all 'bof61' inside fill. The outside stuff appears as the dark patches scattered through the image and the narrow bright green band outlining the central midget. In keeping with the trend of late, I gave the image neither name nor rating. But it is certainly worth a look, and the calcula- tion time of 2-3/4 minutes makes that calculation a swift task. For even greater convenience, the completed GIF image is posted for easy viewing on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> A cloudy day here at Fractal Central on Sunday ended in a snow shower that dropped 1-1/2 inches or 4cm of snow. The fractal cats watched the flakes fall for an hour or so, then forgot the outside and remembered their evening treat. My day was busy but not so busy as Saturday. If all goes well, the next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and which is the most trustworthy fractal? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Jan_29_07 { ; time=0:02:48.19--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=-8.90807370189119400/+0.378013709470533\ 30/257204.9/1/-47.5/-2.20100477517359838e-007 params=10/0.05/0.2/2.6/0/0 float=y maxiter=1600 inside=bof61 periodicity=10 colors=000fZBeZBeYBdXBdWBdVBcUBcTBbTmbSBaRBaQA`PA`\ OA_OA_NAZMAZLAYKmYJAXIAXIAWHAWG9VF9VE9UD9UC9TCmTBm\ SA9S99R89R79R79S88S88T88T98U98U98V98VA8VA8WA8WB8XB\ 8XB8YB8YC8YC8ZC7ZD7_D7_D7`D7`E7aE7aE7aF7bF7bF7cF7c\ G7dG7dG7dG7eH6eH6fH6fI6gI6gI6hI6hJ6hJ6iJ6iK6jK6jK6\ kK6kL6kL6lL5lM5mM5mM5nM5nN5oN5oN5oO5pO5pO5qO5qP5rP\ 5rP5rP5pQ6oR6nS6mS7lT7kU7jU7iV8hW8fW8eX8dY9cZ9bZ9a\ _9``A_`AZaAYbBWbBVcBUdBTdCSeCRfCQgCPgDOhDNiDLiDKjE\ JkEIkEHlFGmFFmFEnFDoGCpGApG9qG8rH7rH6sH5zH4zIzzIzz\ IzzHzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzLzzLzzL6zM6zM7qN7pN8pO9oO9\ oOAnPAnPBmQBmQClRClRDkSDkSEjSEjTFiTGiUGhUHhVHgVIgV\ IfWJfWJeXKeXKdYLdYLdYMcXNbXObWPaWQaWQ`VR`VS_UT_UUZ\ UVZTVYTWYSXXSYXSZWR_WR_VQ`VQaUQbUPcTPdTPdSOeSOfRNg\ RNhQNiQMiPMjPLkOLlOLmNKnNKnMJoMJpLJqLIrKIsJHrKIqKI\ pKJpKJoKJnKKnKKmKKlKLlKLkKLjKMjKMiKMhLNhLNgLOfLOfL\ OeLPdLPdLPcLQbLQbLQaLR`LR } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 28-01-07 (FOTD for Jan 28, 2007 [No Rating)
by Jim Muth 28 Jan '07

28 Jan '07

FOTD -- January 28, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The parent fractal of today's fractal image was created when I subtracted 0.2 part of Z^(-7) from 0.2 part of Z^(3) and added (1/C). This parent appears as a large area of bubbly fractal debris filled with vaguely Mandel-shaped holes. Today's scene is located in the split-apart East Valley area of one of these almost-Mandelbrot holes. The unusually bubbly effect so obvious in the image was achieved by setting both the inside and outside to the 'fmod' option and the proximity factor to 1. With hardly a spare moment to think, I gave today's image neither name nor rating. But this does not mean the image is worthless. It actually is a rather interesting image, easily worth the 5 minutes required to calculate it. But 5 minutes is 5 minutes too long for those with not a minute to spare. These fractalists, as well as those with over-quali- fied computers, can view the completed image on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Saturday featured lots of clouds here at Fractal Central, but the temperature warmed to a comparatively balmy 34F 1C. The cats of the fractal variety were satisfied just keeping warm. My day was very busy, but despite the rush, a fractal was found. And the next one will appear when 24 hours have passed. Until then take care, and keep your cool. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Jan_28_07 { ; time=0:05:04.88--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=1 center-mag=+1.11071407594409300/+0.083632827961762\ 36/4242213/1/87.5/-9.99377263687e-007 params=-0.2/\ -7/0.2/3/0/0 float=y maxiter=500 inside=fmod proximity=1 outside=fmod logmap=yes periodicity=10 colors=000rzzkzzjzyizxhzwgzvfzueyteyseyreyrexqexpe\ xpexodwndwmdwmdwldvkdvkdvjdvicuhcuhcugcufcufctectd\ ctcctcbsbbsabsabs`br_brZbrZbrYaqXaqXaqWaqVapUapUap\ TapSapS`oR`oQ`oP`oP`nO`nN`nN`nM_mL_mK_mK_mJ_lI_lI_\ lH_lGZnF_mG_mG_mG_mG_mG_lG_lG_lG_lG_lG_lH_kH_kH_kH\ _kH_kH_kH_jH_jH_jH_jI_jI_jI_iI_iI_iI_iI_iI_iI_hI_h\ I`hJ`hJ`hJ`hJ`gJ`gJ`gJ`gJ`gJ`gJ`fK`fK`fK`fK`fK`fK`\ eK`eK`eK`eK`eK`dL`dL`dL`dL`dL`dL`cL`cL`cL`cLacMacM\ abMabMabMabMabMabMaaMaaMaaMaaNaaNaaNa`Na`Na`Na`Na`\ Na`Na_Na_Oa_Oa_Oa_Oa_OaZOaZOaZOaZOaZOb_NaZOaZO`ZO`\ ZO`YO_YO_YO_YOZYOZXOZXOYXOYXOYWOXWOXWOXWQWWSWVUVVW\ VVYVV_UUaUUcUUeTUgTUiTThSTgSTfSTeRSdRScRSbQSaQS`PR\ _PRZPRYORXOQWOQVNQUNQTNQSMPSMPRMPQLPQLPQLOQKOQKOQK\ OQJNQJNPINOINNINMHMLHMKHMJGMIGLHGLGFLFFLEFLDEKCEKB\ EKADK9DJ8CJ7CJ6CJ5BJ4BI3BI2AI1AI0AH09H09H09H08H08G\ 08G07G07G09J08I08I08H08H0 } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 28 Jan '07

28 Jan '07

. FOTD 1_18_07 animation is posted: http://www.fractal-animation.net/vid/different.zip 55 sec WMV 9 MEG . JoTz

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Re: Parsnips
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 28 Jan '07

28 Jan '07

. I always thought parsnips were those cool white wild carrots that taste real good if you cook them just right with lotsa butter and salt. But if you actually post the PAR I (and others) may be able to check it out. I did animate a couple from the sunfish par you posted a little while ago, this link will take you to them: http://www.fractal-animation.net/ufvp.html#df BTW, I don't like LSD either <g> . JoTz

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Please include your pars and frms in the body
by Hal Lane 27 Jan '07

27 Jan '07

David, Please include your pars and frms in the body of your text like Jim Muth does. Your pars and frms are not making it as attachments... I look forward to creating your fractals. - Hal Lane ######################### # hallane(a)earthlink.net # ######################### >Message: 2 >Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 23:03:49 -0500 >From: "David M Fisher" <sunfish(a)intercom.net> >Subject: [Fractint] Parsnips >To: "Fractint and General Fractals Discussion" > <fractint(a)mailman.xmission.com> >Message-ID: <006801c73f6c$a76747d0$2f01a8c0@charlie> >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > >Skipped content of type multipart/alternative >-------------- next >part -------------- >A non-text attachment was scrubbed... >Name: sf7f0002.par >Type: application/octet-stream >Size: 539 bytes >Desc: not available >Url : >/lurker/list/fractint.en.html/attachments/20070123/12de5468/sf7f0002.obj >

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FOTD 27-01-07 (FOTD for Jan 27, 2007 [7])
by Jim Muth 27 Jan '07

27 Jan '07

FOTD -- January 27, 2007 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: After a minor consideration, today's fractal work was rated by me at a 7. I almost rated it at an 8, but I couldn't find that certain something hidden in it that would knock it up a notch. As it is, a rating of 7 is still well above average, and someone who spends the few seconds needed to render the image will not be disappointed. The parent fractal was created by whimsiclly subtracting 2.2 parts of Z^(-2.2) from 1.1 parts of Z^(1.1) and adding C. It resembles a slightly distorted Mandelbrot set with clumps of fractal debris holding tiny M-sets scattered around it. Today's image is located in one of these satellites. The 'outside' parts of today's image were rendered with the rarely-used 'summ' option in effect. The rating of a 7 shows that, in today's image at least, this option works better than anything else available. The render time of 40 seconds is about as brief as it gets, making rendering the scene from the attached parameter file the fastest way of seeing the scene. But some of the newer SOTA machines will choke on Fractint parameter files. Those with such prima-donna computers will need to venture to the FOTD web site, where the completely rendered GIF image is posted, ready for viewing. The FOTD web site may be accessed at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> A morning low temperature of 7C -14C made life most unpleasant for humans who had to venture outside early Thursday here at Fractal Central. But fractal cats never venture outside, so they were not concerned about the cold. Their main interest was with food. My day was very busy. Tomorrow should be less hectic however. Hopefully, the more relaxed atmosphere will produce a great fractal. Check back in 24 hours to see. Until then, take care, and where is the great fractal when you need him? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Jan_27_07 { ; time=0:00:40.59--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-1.33923320184463700/-1.003510512534941\ 00/556.4225/1/-22.5/8.57516141428149581e-012 params=1/1.1/-2.2/-2.2/0/0 float=y maxiter=1800 inside=0 outside=summ periodicity=10 colors=0000XzN0UMIdKVdzptrzymyxhwwduvksvlktlarlQpl\ Hnl8liAggCceE_cFVaHR_JNYKJdRUkYcrcmkdgeda_dWUdRNeL\ HeFBe95e4EvHTcOfMUt4_n3Wi3Sc2OZ2LT1HO1DI09D06ITJMu\ VKmZIfaG_eEThDMkSOYePLVJGLDBB761119BFDcqNcFCE5DGBE\ HHFJNilL_bOQTRKHJJIMIJOHKR9GqCIhEJ`UFvQHnNIgJJ_h2U\ `7TUBTNGTP4XKCVEsDFgJGWO5AsBFeHXaGSZGOWBwS6d69ZCBU\ IEPOg0gUA_uJejKa`KZQKWexhZmdTc`MUX83I1owjirVXe_6yQ\ Dh6XW9TVBQUENTlGzaInRJcbGOqX9gTEZQJPNOgsqUadOOoKMc\ yzqmojbddRUZ81vA6nCBgEG_iJUcVRSPSbXXUmyPcnKUc_kFQY\ MhgeUWZgY5URHN2tK8jIEaT_kMSaClSiQSZOMOMGDKA2J5HYIW\ lUizefMTXLROLPFKN6KLBXSGiYLucTITIbYsX6eSETOMT4IMCO\ Urnqscgj`ZaYPTVEwyFmpFchGU`rwxeimTXb7RRAPSCNSELTfV\ KYRNPNQfbsTTehAA`DFUFKNIPuNs`LeAJNDKQVqdRhaN`ZJSWj\ 28qrEZ`MLsDIaLeigZbcTX_MQW3v7IsPHjQHaRGTSClUEYTK1W\ S0eP5aMAZJFWQxVLcU9LJDKO30t87jCEalI6a69PchMZdKU`IP\ XLQTOMmLLfIK_T1HR9NQGTOOY } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 26-01-07 (FOTD for Jan 26, 2007 [8])
by Jim Muth 26 Jan '07

26 Jan '07

FOTD -- January 26, 2007 (Rating 8) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The rush continued here at F.C. on Thursday, but one would never guess it from the quality of the fractal, which I generously rated at an 8 even though I declined to give it a name. To produce the image I combined Z^(-1.7) with 0.3 part of Z^(-5.5) and added (1/C). The resulting parent fractal resembles a snow- man with a gash in his head and a prominent Mandelbrot set floating above his head like a halo. Today's scene is located at the edge of the gash in the snowman's head. The special effects were hastily created by calculating the image with the inside set to 'fmod' with a proximity of 0.615, which is critical. The rather spidery outside parts were rendered with the 'tdis' option in effect. With two negative exponents of Z in the generating formula, the image can be 'evaporated'. Tomorrow's FOTD, if it appears at all, will feature one of these 'evaporated' versions of today's scene. The one bad feature of today's image is the calculation time, which is well over 38 minutes. But relief is at hand on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where the already-rendered image is or soon will be posted for instant viewing. Partly cloudy skies unleashed several heavy snow showers here at Fractal Central on Thursday, leaving behind about 3cm of powdery snow, while the temperature of 23F -5C made things feel quite winter-like. The Fractal Cats survived the cold by keeping warm next to the large radiator in the hall -- the one with the hole where the mouse appeared a few months ago. My day was suitably busy, but not too busy to produce a fine fractal. Unless some- thing unexpected comes up, the next FOTD will appear in 24 hours or so. Until then, take care, and be of good cheer even though the holidays are gone. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Jan_26_07 { ; time=0:38:21.99--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=1 center-mag=+2.06957785400914100/-0.090007019263467\ 45/256004.2/1/140/3.1329924162e-007 params=1/-1.7/\ 0.3/-5.5/0/0 float=y maxiter=1500 inside=fmod proximity=0.615 outside=tdis periodicity=10 colors=000H47HMEHPLHSSHVZHYeH`lHcrVgfhkWkmVnnUqpTt\ qSwrSerfPrtQnmQkfRh_ReTSbMS_GVnVXsiSp_NdQITGEI72sc\ 7phCdmHSrMGtJPsHXpEdmClk9lk6lkEtaDubDvbDwbCwbCxcCx\ cCxcBxcBxdBxdBxdAxdAxeAxeAxe9xe9xe9xf9xf8xf8xf8xg8\ xg7xg7xg7xh7xh6xh6wh6wh6vi5vi5ui5ui5tj4tj4sj4sj4rk\ 3rk3qkFshEsiDskCsmBsnCsoCspCpqCmqCjrDgsDdsDatDZtDW\ tIXqMXnQXkUXgYXdaXaeYYiYVmYSqYOuYLwYIYnA6s4SdCmGLl\ JMlMNlOOlRPlTQlWRlYSl`TlbUleVlgWljXllYicNgWCeO4_N9\ VNGQMNLMUGL`BLgtSIuNLpYRkgWfqabsfZsgWsgSsgPsgUsfYs\ ebsdfscjsbgsaes`bs_`sZYsYWsXTsWRsWNsSJsOFsKCsG8sC4\ s82s4DsDOnLZhUibatXirbdpg`nmXmrSksOisKhsGasJWsLPsN\ JsQCqS6nU4iV3eW2`X2XYIiPZsGos7js9fsAbsBZsCVsDcsPls\ `tskssmrsnrooqhpqbql_mhYjcWg_UcVS`RQYUZWXgUZoSasQc\ sOdsPesPfnPghQhbQiXQjSQbOXVKcNHjSJiXKh`LgeMfjNenOd\ dKTVHHLE6MJFMNNNSVNWcO`kOdsIirDxt7wt2vp9uqGsqNnrUk\ r`hsgesjbogXg`RdVK`PIXzz0 } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 25-01-07 (FOTD for Jan 25, 2007 [Not rated])
by Jim Muth 25 Jan '07

25 Jan '07

FOTD -- January 25, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Another extremely busy day means another short discussion. Take 1/2 part of Z^(-3.5), subtract 1/2 part of Z^(3.5) from it, add C, and what do you get? You get the parent fractal of today's image. This parent is little more than a ring of fractal debris with 4 small Mandelbrot sets scattered through it. One of these M-sets has its east end partly cut off. Today's scene is located in a branch of the Seahorse Valley of this cut-off Mandelbrot set. The image has neither name nor rating, but it is still reason- ably enjoyable. The calculation time of 3 minutes will try the patience of only those with none to spare. But even better than calculating the image is going to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and enjoying the image there without calculation. A partly cloudy day with occasional light flurries of snow and a temperature of 37F 3C went un-noticed by the fractal cats, who passed the day sleeping and romping. I passed the day working. Heaven only knows how I found the time for today's FOTD. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and hike through the forest of fractals with ease. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Jan_25_07 { ; time=0:03:01.59--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=-0.96107013368038820/-0.883187728763267\ 80/445210.7/1/-136.5/7.17940630556856973e-010 params=0.5/-3.5/-0.5/3.5/0/0 float=y maxiter=1600 inside=0 outside=tdis periodicity=10 colors=000fMjjOlcLcYJW_JZaJacJcdUYedSfoMgzGhuJipLi\ kOjfQkaTkYVhSQfMMdGHbAD`59UARNEgHIxCozwxdbXQI6BO8J\ gAQZBYcDdiFlnGslJnkMijPdhR_gUVfXQeZLeZLd_Kd_Jd`Id`\ HcaHcaGcbFcbEcbEccGcdHceIXrucfJcgKchLciNciOcjPckQc\ lRcmScnUcoVcoWcpXcqYcrZcz`ctacubcuccvdcwecxgcyhczi\ czjczkczlcznzlTzn_zpgzrnztvzuzzryzovzlrziozflzchz`\ ezYbza`meZYhX_kcanjcqpetwgwzizzezzazxZzrVzlSzfOz`L\ zWSzfYjpclkingoobuqZzsUztQzwSzzUzzWwzYuz_szaqzcsza\ uz`wz_yvYzrXzoWzzzyzzpzzgxzZswQotbstnwtzztzztzxuus\ vlnvdhwWcxOZxUZy_ZzeZzkZzqZzwZzqVykRtfNo`JjWFeYQk_\ `qakwcvzezzjMJmd`owqtrrymszhtzcuzZvzUwz_zwdzmjzcoz\ eizfcxgZqiTijNbkIWpHWuHWzGWzGWzFWzFWzFWzKUxPTnTSdY\ RVbQLfPObSQZVTVYVR`YNc_JfmXkzjozwspgjTTb_OhfKmmGss\ CxuFrwImyLhzOczSfzWiyZlybnxfqxitwmwwpyyuzzyzzzzzzz\ uzznzxfzq_zjYzfWzcUz_SzXRzUUzTXxS_tRbpQdlQhjSlhTpf\ UtdWxbXz`YvY`qVclTfgQhbNk } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 24-01-07 (Harmless Diversion [Not rated])
by Jim Muth 24 Jan '07

24 Jan '07

FOTD -- January 24, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's harmless diversion fractal resulted when I combined Z^(1.6) with half as much Z^(3.2) and added straight C. The resulting parent fractal is beyond description -- kind of like half of two joined 'siamese' Mandelbrot sets. Today's scene is located at the edge of the southern branch of a kind of East Valley'. This valley defines a kind of period-2 bud. Since almost all fractals are harmless diversions, I named today's FOTD "Harmless Diversion". In keeping with the trend of late, I declined to rate it. I just might discontinue the FOTD rating system. Ratings are a subjective thing anyway, and no two people will rate the same fractal the same way. Most of the interest in today's image is a result of rendering it with the outside set to 'tdis', an option that plots the colors according to how far the points travel before escaping. The render time of 13-1/2 minutes is true on an ancient P133 machine. On a SOTA fireball, it will finish in a minute or two. Those without fireballs may see today's image on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Tuesday featured lots of clouds and occasional periods of light snow here at Fractal Central. The temperature eventually reached a high of 30F -1C, and the snow never amounted to much. The fractal cats paid no attention to the outside conditions. They spent most of the day chasing each other up and down the hall and washing each other's faces, taking a break only long enough to enjoy their evening treats. As today's hasty fractal shows, my day was very hectic. This feast or famine schedule leaves something to be desired. The next FOTD will appear, if all goes well, in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and watch for flakes. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Harmless_Diversion { ; time=0:13:29.87--SF5 on a P133 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=-0.27201018724912690/-0.008136265644426\ 97/18168.61/1/-100/-1.78323484451015091e-009 params=1/1.6/0.5/3.2/0/0 float=y maxiter=1600 inside=0 outside=tdis periodicity=10 colors=000hMagKZeJWdHTbFQ`EN_CKYBHW9EV8BT68S55Q76O\ 87N97LA8KC8ID9HE9FFADHBCIBAJC9KC7MD6ND4OE3PE5RF7TF\ 9UFAWFCXFEZGG_GHaGJcGLdGNfGOgHQiHSjHUlHVnHXoHZqI`r\ IatIcuIewIfxIajLXXNSJPO6RdSYtldqjenifkhghfhfeicdj`\ bkYalV`mT_nQYoNXpKWqHUrFTsCSt9Qu6Pv3Ow1Nw7OrCPmHQi\ MRdRS_WSWaTRfUMkVIpWDuX8zX4xV5vU6uT6sR7qQ7pP8nN8mM\ 9kL9iJAhIAfHBdFCcECaDD`BDZAEX9EW7FU6FS5GR3GP2HO1HP\ 4GQ7GR9FRCFSEETHETJDUMDVPDVRCWUCXWBXZBY`AZcAZeAZgB\ ZiDZkF_pEZmGZkIZhKYfLYcNYaPYZQXXSXUUXSVXPXWNZWK_WI\ aWFcVDdVAfV8hV6iYFc_OYaXSdeMfnGhwBftAdr9bp9`m8Zk7Y\ i7Wf6Ud5Sb5Q`4OY3NW3LU2JR1HP1FN0ZjlEL0DN4CO7CQABRD\ BSGAUJAVM9WP8YT8ZW7`Z7aa6bd6dg5ej5fm9bgCZbGVXJSSNO\ NQKHUGCXD7ZGC_JH`MLaPQbSVcVZdYce`gfaifbkgclgdnheph\ fqddlabgY`cVZZSXVOVQLTLHRHEPCBN8CPBCRDCTFCUHCWJCYL\ CZND`PDbRDcTDeVDgXDhZDj`ElbEmdEofEqhErjEtlEvnEwptm\ xb9ecBfdCgdDheFhfGifHjjNd } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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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Parsnips
by David M Fisher 24 Jan '07

24 Jan '07

Here's the second fractal I have archived. I have difficulty naming most of my renders, but this one just begs to be titled: Splash. If memory serves me well, this was difficult to color, and as I recall it took more time to .map it than to discover it. Formula is attached if needed. Later, DM Fisher

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FOTD 23-01-07 (Vanilla Snowballs [Not rated])
by Jim Muth 23 Jan '07

23 Jan '07

FOTD -- January 23, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Very busy days are not conducive to quality fractals. Today's fractal was created on a very busy day, therefore it might not be top quality, but it has its own flavor, and that flavor is vanilla. When I saw the image, I immediately thought of vanilla snowballs arranged in a spiral. The name "Vanilla Snowballs" came quite naturally. I did not bother to rate today's image, which was achieved almost without effort, but if I had rated it, the rating would have been sub-average. let's face it; the image needs more work. A good part of the image consists of inside stuff made visible by the 'bof61' inside fill. The parent fractal resembles the east half of a stretched Mandelbrot set. The scene of today's fractal is located near the edge of the material obscuring the northwest part of the parent M-set. The render time of 5-1/2 minutes is true on an ancient P133 machine, which is older than the fractal workhorse P200. The P200 is currently out of action for a few days with a dead power- supply exhaust fan. And best of all, the already-rendered GIF image is available for viewing on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> The day began with a dusting of snow. The snow ended by 9am, but the clouds hung tough through the afternoon and the tempera- ture failed to reach freezing. The fractal cats were uncon- cerned with the outside conditions. They were more concerned that their evening treat be served up on schedule. My day was hectic, and it will continue this way most all week. The next FOTD will probably appear on schedule in 24 hours. If it fails to appear, you will know that I had no time to do it. Until the next appointed hour, take care, and be with it, what- ever 'it' might be. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Vanilla_Snowballs { ; time=0:05:30.08--SF5 on a P133 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=-0.34020348602966540/+0.312292576282584\ 20/3.941274e+008/1/-120/-0.00010852792588955662 params=10/1/11/2.5/-0.9/0 float=y maxiter=1600 inside=bof61 periodicity=10 colors=000UYeUZdU_cU_bT`aTaaTb`Tb_ScZSdYSeXSeXPhTN\ kQLnNJqKHtHJrKLpNNnQPlTRjWTiZVgaXecZcf`aib`ldZofXr\ hVujTxkSzlWymZynaxodxpgwqkwrnvsqvttuuwuuzuqxsmvqit\ ofsnbqlZojVmhSlgOjeKhcHgbUW`fKZs8XiQN`fDSw4Ut8VqCX\ nGYkK_hN`eRabVc_ZdXbfUegRiiOmjLqkItmOunTvoZvpcwrix\ snxttyuyyruupqqnnmkjjigfgcbd__bXW`TSZQP_OR_NS_LT_K\ V_IW`HX`FZ`E_`C``Bba9ca8da6fa5ga4hxTytVwpXulZth`rd\ ap`coXemTglPhjLjhHlgDneAodUTQm7BjCFgGJeKMbOQ_SUYXX\ V``SddQhgNlkLpnNqjPrgRscTt`VuXXvUZwQ`xNbyJcyGbxIaw\ KavM`uN_tP_sRZrSYqUYpWXoYWnZWm`VlbVkcUgbTdaTa`SZ_S\ WZTQaTLdUGfUBiU6kU9lUCmUFmUInULoUNoUQpUTqUWqUZrU`r\ TZgTXYSVNSTDSR3WU4ZW4bZ4e`4ic4le4lb7l`AkYDkWGkTKkR\ NjOQjMTjJW9syCpwEnuHksJirLfp9bgC`fE_eHYdKXcMVbPUaR\ S`UQ_XPZZNYaMXdKWfJViHUkGU2PQ7ORCNSHMTMLURKVWJW`IX\ eHYdS8GlgJifMfePcdS`cVYbXVb_SabP`eM_hJZulttirsfprd\ nqalpZjoXinUgmRelPcWXfVXf } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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: queshun
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 22 Jan '07

22 Jan '07

. Is it possible to render the Buddhabrot with fractint? NY1 know how? I can't figure it out. Might make a good animation if I could just get the formula ...... .

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FOTD 22-01-07 (Eight Block Square [No rating])
by Jim Muth 22 Jan '07

22 Jan '07

FOTD -- January 22, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: A very busy day leaves little time for discussion. Today's unrated image is named "Eight Block Square". I gave it this name when I noticed the eight blocky, black areas surround- ing the compulsory midget at the center. The parent fractal was created by iterating a formula combining a little Z^(-25) with a little more Z^(2.5), then adding C. This parent is a most unusual fractal, basically a crescent ox-bow lake. Today's image was found at the edge of a large flat disk filling the center of the parent. The image consists of partially inside and partially outside 'stuff'. I added interest by calculating it with the outside set to 'tdis' and the inside set to 'fmod'. These options appear to give the best image. The render time of 2-3/4 minutes is brief enough, but it may be reduced to zero by going to the FOTD web site at" <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and viewing the finished image there. Sunday turned cloudy and colder here at Fractal Central. The temperature reached only 25F -4C, but this did not deter the fractal cats from having fun indoors. By the time their evening treat was served, they were totally tired out and ready to settle down to eat. My day was very busy, and from the looks of things, the next 3 or 4 days will be even busier. I cannot guarantee that an unbroken series of FOTD's will appear, but I'll do my best. As of this evening, I give the Jan 23 to the Jan 26 FOTD's a 50- percent chance of appearing. Check back to see how right I am. Until next time, take care, and help save the fractals. Give to the fractal iteration fund. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Eight_Block_Square { ; time=0:02:46.81--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=mandelbrotmix4 function=ident center-mag=-1.14717972591420600/+0.000972653997114\ 75/7.785374e+009/1/-12.5/-7.49948414110260253e-005 params=0.025/-25/0.25/2.5/0/0 float=y maxiter=1000 inside=fmod proximity=1 outside=tdis periodicity=10 colors=000`GBVFFQFJKENEDRB7j9DV8JF7P04TW2Xz4Zq5_h6\ ``8bS9cKAdB9h2Be3Cc3E`3FZ3HX3IU3JS3LQ4MN4OL4PJ4RG4\ SE4f24TC4FM2GM4HM6IM8IMAJMCKMELMGOR2LMHIIVFEh7AuCA\ vGAvKAvOAvTAwXAw`AwdAwhAwfDtdGrbJp`LmZOkYRiWUfUWdS\ ZbQa_OdYNfWMbVMZUMVTLRS000000000000005K9PbHguPzqSw\ nVujYrg`pdcm`fkYihVlfcsPzzhzr9nsAopBolCpiEqfFqbGr_\ HsXJsTKtQLuNMuJOvGPwDQwARuDTtGVrJXqLZoO`nRblTdkWfi\ ZhhajfclefncipbkrZjoWjmTjkPjhMifJidFiaCi_3mW9iYFe_\ KaaQYbVUd`QffMgkIiqEkyAovBltBjqBgoCelCcjC`gCZeDWbD\ U`DSYDPWENTEKREIPEGYJFeOFnTFvXF1EY6IZAMZEQ_IU_NX`R\ ``VdaZhabkaa_baPcfCaaEdXGfTHhOJjJLlzzsFMnLOiRQdaVd\ XR_SOWNKRLIQIHNFGKDGHAFE8FB5E83E59G7FH9zzzRKDWMFaN\ HgPJmQLsSNxTOsWNoYMk`LgbKceJ_gIWjHSlGOnGQlJRjLThNU\ fPVdRXbUY`W_ZY`X_aVa_VYYVVANW8MQ7LK6KF5J94I43NA3SF\ 3WK3`Q3eV3i_3ze3zj3zo4zl5zj5bg6We7Pb7I`8BY85WB9YED\ _HHaKLbMPdPTfSXgV`iYdk_gl } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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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Parsnips
by David M Fisher 22 Jan '07

22 Jan '07

Well, haven't heard from anyone not to do this...so here goes. The name (subject) was selected because there will be at irregular intervals par snips as I get motivated. No formula on this one.....it is embedded in the basic fractint program, tetrate, I believe. This is the first one in my archives. It is really >old<, but has been reworked, both in resolution and color. Thanks for your interest. David M Fisher sunfish(a)intercom.net

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FOTD 21-01-07 (FOTD for Jan 21 2007 [No rating])
by Jim Muth 21 Jan '07

21 Jan '07

FOTD -- January 21, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's quickie image involves a play on the numbers 2 and 5, combining various portions of Z^(-25) and Z^(2.5), and then adding C. The parent fractal is shaped like a crescent. It is surrounded by minibrots of various shapes and sizes. Today's image is located in the vicinity of East Valley of one of the minibrots. I gave the image neither name nor rating, since I put almost no effort into it. During the 16 minutes the image was calculat- ing, I tended to other business. But the image is worth at least a short glance, especially if that glance is directed at the pre-rendered image, which has been or soon will be posted on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Saturday was bitingly cold here at Fractal Central. The strong wind and temperature of 28F -2C made the outdoors much too cold for comfort. The fractal cats did not worry themselves about outdoor conditions however. They were snug indoors all day. My day was very busy. The rush will continue most of the coming week, so if I miss a few FOTD's, do not be alarmed. You will know that I had no chance to visit fractal land. The next FOTD is due to appear in 24 hours. I'll give a 67-percent chance that it actually will appear. Until next time, take care, and how many angels can a fractal support? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Jan_21_07 { ; time=0:18:34.77--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=-1.79525760930059/-0.02224369290300893/\ 7.757644e+007/1/72.5/2.40842245546324385e-005 params=0.025/-25/0.25/2.5/0/0 float=y maxiter=2750 inside=0 logmap=377 periodicity=10 colors=000aJS_KOYKKWKGULCSL8RL4PR6OX8NbALhBKnDJtFI\ yGHxKGwNGvQFuTFuWEtZEsaDreCqhCqkBpnBoqAmaFmwPczkia\ hKcsPIrhJqZJpcKzlKowLnrLnvMmzMlvNlrNkmOjhOjlOjgLjU\ JjhGjQEeOJ`bOXTTSKYNibJQgETl9Wq5YvRLAJI9BF8JQVR_qO\ YpLXpJVpGUpESpBRp8Pp6Op3Mp1Lp3Ml5Ni7Nf9OcBO`DPXFQU\ HQRJROLRLNSHPTERTBTU8VU5TW7RY8P_AN`BLbCJdEHeFFgHDi\ ICjJEhKGgLIeMKdNLcOBh`1ll4fn6ap8XrBRsDMuFHwHCxIGwJ\ JvKNuLQtMUsNXrO`qPcpPfoTgrXht`ivdjxgjz`doU_eOVVHQL\ BLBHRCNXDTbEzgFcmGisHnxHhnIceJZXKUOLPFMK6NDJS6VX0f\ a4gc8gdCheFhfJhhNiiRijUikXhjZhj`hjbhidgifgihghjghl\ fhnfgpfgrfgkcce`__ZWUWSOUOUOUZIZcDdh7im2nl4kl5hk7e\ k8bzAmUBYjDVUESiGPiHMUIKeGRUEY_DdUBkUAqW9zY9U_8za8\ ocAneFngKmiPmfUkcWi`YgZ_fYZgXYgWYgVZgV_gU`gTagSbgR\ cgRdgQegPfgOggNhgNigOjgPkgQlgRmgSngTogUpgUqgVrgWsg\ XtgYugZvg_wg_xgXyiVzkSzlQznNzoLzqIzsGztDzvBzw8zy6z\ zBzxFzvJztbzZezagzdez_czW } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 20-01-07 (FOTD for Jan 20 2007 [No rating])
by Jim Muth 20 Jan '07

20 Jan '07

FOTD -- January 20, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image could be considered the halfway point on the quest for a great fractal. I stopped halfway because of the very busy day on Friday, which left little time for fractals. The image is a scene in the southern branch of Seahorse Valley of the parent Mandelbrot set that results when 0.6 parts of Z^(-1.5) are combined with 0.6 parts of Z^(+1.5) and straight C is added. Perhaps I should not say the image is a scene in Seahorse Val- ley. The image is a cross section of the center part of the entire valley. There is no midget M-set lurking boldly at the center, (though plenty midgets are likely lurking in the purple chaos along the upper and lower edges of the frame). In keeping with the trend lately, I gave the image no name or rating. The reason is that I had no time to do a proper search, and had to settle for a picture of the valley itself. The chief attraction in the picture is the curious features scat- tered through the center of the valley. Midgets might lie deep in these features, but I rather suspect that the features, in typical fractal style, go on forever with little or no change. One might call such features Cantor dust. The render time of 14-3/4 minutes is slow for an image of such mediocre worth. But relief for fractal indigestion is at hand on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where the pre-rendered image is or soon will be posted. Partly cloudy, cold and blustery weather here at Fractal Central on Friday, with occasional squalls of snow and a temperature of 32F 0C, did not worry the fractal cats, who passed the day play- ing and keeping warm. When the time for their treat arrived, they were worn out and ready to enjoy their food. As expected, my day was very busy, and the next week or so will be the same. The next FOTD will most likely appear in 24 hours. If it doesn't make it, you'll know the rush has turned out to be worse than anticipated. Until then, take care, and keep alert for new fractals. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Jan_20_07 { ; time=0:14:47.60--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=-0.54236448905823150/-0.006164703739392\ 35/9755.016/1/-87.5/3.39722000530784385e-012 params=0.6/-1.5/0.6/1.5/0/0 float=y maxiter=72000 inside=0 periodicity=10 colors=000RazQczPdzQ`zRYzSVzTSzUPzVLzWIzXFzYCzZ9z_\ 6za9zcBzdDzfFzgHziJzkLzlOznQzoSzqUzsWztYzv_zwazrdz\ nfzjhzfjzblzYozUqzQszMuzIwzJszKpzKmzLjzLgzMczM`zNY\ zNVzOSzOPzQSzRVzTYzU`zWczXezZhz_kzanzbqzcszeqzgpzi\ nzkmzlkzmizmgznezoczoazp_zqYzqWzrUzsSzsRzrQzqPzpPz\ oOzoOznNzmMzlMzkLzkLzlMzlMzlMzlMzlMzlMzlMzlMzmLzoK\ zpJzrIzsHzuGzvFzxEzyDzzCzzBzzAzz9zz8zz7zz7zz6zz6zz\ 6zz6zz5zw5zs9zo5zk5zg4zc4z_4zW4zS3zO3zK3zS3JQ3IP2I\ N2HL2HJ2GI1GG1FE1FC1EB0E90D70D50CAKX8QQ6DJQbEO_DMX\ DKUDJRDHODFLDEICCFCACC99CZvCXuCVsCTqCQoCRmCQkCPiCO\ gCNeCMdCLcCKbCJbCIaCHaCGaCFaCEeCDiCCsCizChyCgxCfwC\ evSctRarQ_pPYmOWjNUfMScLQ`KOXKMUJMRIMNHLKGKGGJDFIA\ EH6DG3CJ4BJ3AK39L38M37M3zL2zL2zL2zL2zL2zK1zM1zP1zS\ 1zV1zY0z`0zc0zf0ziWzlGzoVzrUzuTztSzsRzqQzpPzoOznNz\ lMzkLzjKziKzgJzfIzeHzdGzcFzaEz`Dz_CzZBzXAzWAzV9zU8\ zS7zR6zQ5zP4zN3zM2zL1zK0z } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 19 Jan '07

19 Jan '07

. Jim you often sell yourself short! The FOTD Jan 18 2007 image is one of the best I've seen here in a long time - I rate it a 9 (or at least an 8). Loox awesome zooming in and out too - maybe I can make a viddie. And what is "mandelbrotmix4" formula and where did it come from? Some of these look real bizzarre when zoom out to the parent. JoTz .

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Re:[Fractint] Re: FOTD
by Jacopo Longo 19 Jan '07

19 Jan '07

well, a video would be great, too! thanx to you both... i am still enjoying the snowflake one and sending the link to friends and relatives... ;) jacopo > . > > > > > Jim you often sell yourself short! The FOTD Jan 18 2007 image is one of the best I've seen here in a long time - I rate it a 9 (or at least an 8). > > Loox awesome zooming in and out too - maybe I can make a viddie. > > And what is "mandelbrotmix4" formula and where did it come from? Some of these look real bizzarre when zoom out to the parent. > > > JoTz > > > . > > > _______________________________________________ > Fractint mailing list > Fractint(a)mailman.xmission.com > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/fractint > ------------------------------------------------------ Passa a Infostrada. ADSL e Telefono senza limiti e senza canone Telecom http://click.libero.it/infostrada19gen07

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FOTD 18-01-07 (FOTD for Jan 18 2007 [No rating])
by Jim Muth 19 Jan '07

19 Jan '07

FOTD -- January 18, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: An unexpectedly busy day cut into the time available for fractal work, but I still managed to find an image worth looking at. The marginally worthwhile image came about when I combined Z^(-1.6) with 0.4 part of Z^(-6.1) and added (1/C) to create a parent fractal that cannot be described in words. Today's image was found, as so many fractals are, in a valley of the parent fractal. Most of the action was achieved by rendering the image with the 'outside' set to 'tdis' and the 'inside' set to 'fmod'. I gave the final image neither name nor rating. I could not honestly rate or name a FOTD that had so little effort put into it. The calculation time of 5-1/2 minutes may be conveniently avoided by visiting the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and viewing the pre-calculated image there. But before going to the web site, allow an hour or so for the image to be posted. A sunny but cold day, with a high temperature of only 32F 0C here at Fractal Central on Wednesday, was ignored by the fractal cats, who would rather warm themselves by the radiators than watch the action outdoors. My day was unexpectedly busy, and tomorrow will likely be the same. But regardless, the next FOTD will appear in 24 hours, give or take a few. Until then, take care, and remember that clouds are fractals also. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Jan_18_07 { ; time=0:05:24.66--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip center-mag=+1.73575563050452200/+0.002592534686354\ 98/337094/1/-90/3.885780586188e-016 params=1/-1.6/\ 0.4/-6.1/0/0 float=y maxiter=1600 inside=fmod proximity=0.7 outside=tdis periodicity=10 colors=000PAbW8fb6mk4rr2vz1zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0vz\ 0ty0rv0pp0th2vb8zWGzRNzLVzGbzAkz8hz8hy8hp8hh8h`8hS\ 8fN8fG8f88f48f08f08f06`05W04R02N41H80DB08H05N01R00\ W00`00b01d44f66hBAkGDmLHpPLpNNmNNmNPkLPkLPhLRhJRfJ\ SfJSdJSdv0Vy0Rz2PzBNzNLzbHzrGzzDzzBtzVdzdPzpBzz0yz\ 0vz0mz0f02`06S0BN0HH0NB4P81R50S20V00W00Z00`00b00d0\ 0f00h00k00zR0zV0zV0zV0z00z00z00z00z00z01z02z05z06z\ 0Az0Bz0Df02N505P00k00BH00z20z60zA0zG0zJ0zP0zS0yL0r\ D0k80d20Z02S08N0DH0LB0R60Z20d00`10W26S4BV5GV6JV8PW\ 8SWAWWBbZDfZDkZGr`Hv`Jz`JrWHkVHdSHZRHRNHLLHGJHAHH4\ DH0BH0AH08H05H04H02H01H04J05J08L0AL0DN0GN0HP0LP0NR\ 0RR0SS0WS0ZV0`VzzVyh2VPD00P00b00p00Z00L1466D0DP0LZ\ 0NN0PD0R40S02V0AV0HJ0RA0`2Ak0Lv0Zz0kz0dz0Zp0Sb0NR0\ HG0B5060020000000000000000000000000000000000000000\ 0006D05A048015004002000000000000000000000000000000\ 000000000000000000040f20b } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 19-01-07 (FOTD for Jan 19 2007 [No rating])
by Jim Muth 19 Jan '07

19 Jan '07

FOTD -- January 19, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image has neither name nor rating. It deserves none. Once again I was too busy to give the FOTD the attention it deserves. And from the looks of things, the work will remain very heavy through a good part of next week. The parent fractal was generated when I combined 1.46 parts of Z^(0.64) with 0.79 part of Z^2 and added C. This parent is a twisted Mandelbrot set surrounded by a large field of chaos filled with holes of various shapes and sizes. Today's scene is located on the northwest shore line of the main bay of the M-set, where Seahorse Valley begins. The overall effect of the image is one of stress and tearing. The random color palette with its very narrow bands emphasizes the effect. The render time of 5-3/4 minutes is within reason, but those with over-qualified computers may still choose to view the image on the FOTD web site which may be accessed at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> If the image is not yet posted when you check the web site, try again in an hour or so. It takes a few minutes to update the site. Partly cloudy skies, brisk winds, and a temperature that rose only to 34F 1C made things rather nippy here at Fractal central on Thursday. The fractal cats did not concern themselves with outside weather however. They spent most of the day chasing each other up and down the hallway. The big excitement came when Cassie squeezed behind a row of books and knocked several onto the floor. My day was unexpectedly busy. The next FOTD will likely appear on schedule in 24 hours. Until then, take care, search for meaning, and don't stop until you find it. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Jan_19_07 { ; time=0:05:45.53--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-1.22975438050895500/+0.577295393812627\ 80/5323047/1/-133.25/-1.76045050135492653e-006 params=1.46/0.64/0.79/2/0/0 float=y maxiter=1500 inside=0 logmap=100 periodicity=10 colors=000FDASpJPZG7TCFND_fAzqsogfeZXWQN_px1E17F5C\ G8HHBcXVNNL7DCRYLrvTC_79YF6WN3VU8SQDPNIMJNJGuJccIR\ pweedWWTNY94SD9z1Hn5Gd9FVDER63OC95`OAWLERJIMGzmUeW\ OHKNJJKLIH6giEUUQJzS3AQ7BPACNED8x4Fb95A1EE8OImNHdN\ HWMHNzMmiF_cGUYGPSHJ1tLC`H5EkAFbEGVIHMdzIYjGSWFHbf\ JVXLON50x1bXMgoM`eMUXMNNkyjdmaZbUSSMffu`_jWU_RNPv7\ 9iBBYEDjwHYaFw7ZmATdCOVFJQZsOQZky57PLCMIHJG809w62R\ JyPIiNHUFA8IDAKFC6Jms0wg6gXCTm_bfVW_QQTLKFLzybzkVz\ ZOzcXzVPzSszP_zXBzTDzPFz6szIpzKZzfPz`NzWLzRJz`gzWZ\ zRQztozkfzbYzUPzUXzIhzKZzLQzvnzlezcYzVPziGzYHzHozJ\ fzKYzLPzTCzPFzvuzljzc`zVRzpVz32zA7zGCzeRz`OzWMzRJz\ e8z9fzEYzIPzPxzNbzWXzTTzRPzOLzukzlzPczLVzHBzkFz_Jz\ Puz3cz9ez6`z8WzARzCizdzzRzzezzJzzGzzRzzMzzIzzLzzIz\ zGzzZzz6zz9zzCzzRzzNzzKzzHzzHzzGzzFzzEzzQzzxzz`zz2\ zz5zz8zzBzzGzzFzzEzz3zz6zz9zzCzzTzzPzzLzzHzzuzz2zz\ 5zz8zzBzzyzzmzzazzQzz1zz6 } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 17-01-07 (Fractal Filters [No rating])
by Jim Muth 17 Jan '07

17 Jan '07

FOTD -- January 17, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image reminds me of an array of filters, so I named it "Fractal Filters". The parent fractal was created by the formula Z^(1.1)+Z^(2.9)+C. This parent fractal is a Mandelbrot set nearly but not quite symmetrical around the Y-axis, with its normally west side facing south and a lot more activity than would be expected beyond its East Valley, which in this case is on the north side of the M-set. Today's scene is located in a kind of herringbone pattern near the northern edge of the western wedge that sets off all the extra stuff beyond East Valley. But this description in words really gives little idea of the situation. The best way to see how the image is situated in its parent is to back out of the image until its location in the parent fractal becomes clear. Unsure of what rating to give the image, I gave it no rating at all. But it is still worth a look, especially with its calcula- tion time of under 2 minutes. And the already-calculated image is or soon will be posted on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where it may be studied at leisure. A blustery chilly day, with occasional light flurries of snow here at Fractal Central on Tuesday, brought the fractal cats to the window several times to watch the flakes blow by. But when treat time arrived, they had totally forgotten about the outside conditions. My day was satisfactorily normal. The next FOTD fractal will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and be attentive to the fractals in the world around you. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Fractal_Filters { ; time=0:01:50.73--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=-0.03352327101578768/+0.052097250592470\ 47/91634.29/1/-10/3.45052403316614686e-010 params=1/1.1/1/2.9/0/0 float=y maxiter=500 inside=0 periodicity=10 colors=000WUnTRnWUjYXf__bbb_deWfhShjPbhOYfOTdNOcNJ\ aME_M9ZMDVQHRULNYPJaTFeXBi`7md3qXDsPMuHWv9dx2myKqd\ `uLqy1hqG`iUTagLVuIZqGbmEejCif9mb7p_5tW3wT4wZ5wd5w\ iBKwGLyIIwKFvMCrNAkIDbEGUAIK6LA2N0zzznozqivmfthbre\ YtcXnaCj_6iWBcSFYOKSLOMHTGDXAA`5B`7C`9D`BrmCFzEGzG\ GvHKrFOmEShCWeB_fA`fBagCahCziDziEzjEzkFzlGH`KD55HA\ 7KF8NK9QPAUUCXZD_cEbhF9VQCXPEYOHZNJ`NLaMObLQcLSeKV\ fJXgIZiIajHckGHh3Ki5Mi6Pj7Rj9UjAWkBZkD`lEclFd8EeCF\ eFFeJFeMFeQFeTFeWGe_GebGefGeiG_ndamYbmSdlMJWNJ_QJd\ TJhWJlZHd_GYaFRcEJmDCmC5mF6mH7mJ8mL9mNAmPBmRCmTDmP\ HmLLmHPmDSmIOmMLmQImUFmYCma9me6mi3mj5ok7qk9slBulDw\ mFxmHynJzoLzoNzpPzpRzqTzqUzrXzs_zsbztezthzukzumznp\ zgsz`uzcozfjzhdzk_zmVzpPzsKzuEzx9zz4zy6zx7zx8zw9zv\ AzvBzuCztDztEzuDzuDzuCzuCzvCzvBzvBzvBzvAzwAzwAzw9z\ w9zw9zwBzwCzwEzwFzwGzwIzwJzwKzwMzwNzwPzwQzwRzwTzwU\ zwVzqWzlXzfXzaYzWZzRZzZYz } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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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FW: <Jim Muth, Mike Traynor> FOTD 13-01-07 (Bare Tree [8])
by Hal Lane 16 Jan '07

16 Jan '07

Jim, Mike, I found a lot of interesting areas in this fractal, too. - Hal Lane ######################### # hallane(a)earthlink.net <mailto:hallane@earthlink.net> # ######################### >-----Original Message----- >From: Michael Traynor [mailto:lmtraynor@sympatico.ca] >Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 3:25 PM >To: philofractal(a)lists.fractalus.com >Subject: Re: [philofractal] FOTD 13-01-07 (Bare Tree [8]) > >Jim Muth wrote: >> FOTD -- January 13, 2006 (Rating 8) >> >> Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: >> >> Today's image shows a virtual tree I stumbled upon... > >Curse you, Jim. There is a lot of neat stuff in that parent. I >started a bit of exploring and next thing I knew it was 3:00 am. >If I fall asleep at the wheel today, you'll be hearing from my >solicitors. :-) > >Mike -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.16.12/631 - Release Date: 1/16/07

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FOTD 16-01-07 (FOTD for Jan 16 2007 [7])
by Jim Muth 16 Jan '07

16 Jan '07

FOTD -- January 16, 2007 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's rather unusual image is a partially evaporated scene in the fractal that results when 5 parts of Z^(-1.4) are combined with 0.5 part of Z^(-4,5) and (1/C) is added. This parent fractal is a roughly circular thing filled with scattered fractal debris. Today's image is located near the end of a twisting strand of disconnected debris on the east side of the circular parent. The bailout radius of 20100 assures that the parent fractal is partially evaporated. The remaining unevaporated 'outside' stuff was colored with the 'tdis' option, which creates the effect of strings of beads. The 'inside' parts were colored with the 'bof61' option, which supplies the solid, unbroken background. A midget does lie at the center of today's image. It is virtu- ally impossible to distinguish amid all the other fractal goodies however. I did not get around to naming the image, though I did rate it at a hasty 7. The render time of under 3-1/2 minutes can probably be bettered by going to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and downloading the already-rendered image from there. Occasional light rain and only slightly milder temperatures prevailed here at Fractal Central on Monday. The high temperature of 52F 11C actually came after nightfall, just around the time the fractal cats were enjoying their evening treats. My day was busier than expected, making today's fractal all the more unusual. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and be at peace with the universe of fractals. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Jan_16_07 { ; time=0:03:22.18--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip center-mag=+2.68517352338588900/-1.363492677714405\ 00/3.336176e+009/1/40/0.000430622951832403122 params=5/-1.4/0.5/-4.5/0/20000 float=y maxiter=1000 inside=bof61 outside=tdis periodicity=10 colors=000zz00Jp0Gk0Bi06f00f00c00`00Y00Y60`B0cJ0fQ\ 0iY5kcApiFrrKuxPxzUzzZzzczzhzzmzzhzzczzZzxUzpPxfKu\ YFuQArG5p80p00S00Q00Q00O00Q00S00U00U00U00U00U40U80\ RG0GN01W00`60iB0pG0rN0rQ0rT0rW0rY0r`0rc0rf0xk0zp0z\ rAzuKzxUzzczzmzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz0zz0zz0zz3xz6iz8\ Wz8GzBBzE3zG0zG0zJ0zN0zN0zJ0zG0zE0zB0z80p00c00T00G\ 00600000000000000000000600E0BN0QW0`c0kk0zu6zzBzzGz\ zJzciz0zz0zu0z`0zG0z00z00z00z00z00zW0zz0zzGizWTzi8\ zx0zz0zz0zz0zz0xz0iz0Yz0Nz08z60zB0zJ0zQ0zY0zc0zi0z\ p0zu0zx0zz0zz0zz6zzEuzNpzYizfczpYzxTzGJz0Bc06800E0\ 0G00J00N00Q00T00W00Y00`80cG0fN0iW0k`0pi0rp0ux0xz0z\ z0zz0zz0zz0zr0zi0z`0zW0zN0zE0z66z0Ez0Nz0Tz0`z0iz0r\ z0zz0zz0xz0pz0fz0`z0Tz0Jz0Bz06z00z00z00z00z00z00z0\ 0z00z00z00z00x00r00k00f00`00c00f00i00i00k00p00p06r\ 0Bu5GuANxFTzKYzPczUizZpzcuzhzzmzzrzzwzzzzzwzzrzzmz\ zhzzcxzZrzUpzPixKcxFYuAi0 } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 15-01-07 (Flying Mandelbrot [7])
by Jim Muth 15 Jan '07

15 Jan '07

FOTD -- January 15, 2006 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image can best be described as 'different'. True, there is a Mandelbrot midget at the center, but, unlike most mini- brots, this midget is actually doing something. As I see it, the midget is skimming through the lower part of a cloud of fractal debris, with mostly clear air under it and even denser debris above. The formula behind all this madness combines 0.4 part of Z^(3.3) with 4 parts of Z^(0.1) then adds C to create a parent fractal consisting of two large bays, three large buds and numerous rather large lakes surrounding the main figure. Today's scene is located in a fragmentary valley separating the two bays. To add life to the scene I rendered it with the inside parts set to 'fmod'. The proximity factor of 0.38245, which controls the amount of background debris, is rather critical. I named the image "Flying Mandelbrot", which is what it looks like, and rated it at a 7, which might be a bit generous. The render time however is a very speedy 2-1/2 minutes, which should try the patience of no one. For extra convenience, the completed GIF image will soon be posted to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Continued heavy clouds and occasional light rain kept a damper on things here at Fractal Central on Sunday. The temperature of 46F 8C made little difference to the fractal cats, who, unlike their normal selves, behaved pretty much like angels. My day was slow, with little to do but take it easy, watch TV and explore the world of fractals. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and ponder the nature of reality. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Flying_Mandelbrot { ; time=0:02:25.60--SF5 on a P200 ; Fractint Version 2004 Patchlevel 1 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-3.44089298109485600/+0.172087524022466\ 40/3642.29/1/-10/1.4766555894718536e-009 params=4/0.1/0.4/3.3/0/0 float=y maxiter=1600 inside=fmod proximity=0.38245 periodicity=10 colors=0007sFCtOGuXLvdPwmTwuKjmcAU_DTWFTTISPKSLNRI\ PRLNQNMQQKPSJPVIPXGO_FOaEOdEMgELjEJlEIoEHrEFuEEwED\ qCCkACe8B_6BU7RP8fK8uV7ed7Rn7CgAAaD8WG6QJ5KM3EP18R\ 07U67WC7ZH7`N6cT6eY6hc6jh5ca4YV4SO3MH2GA2A4SBPqCik\ FqfHxnLS38Z8HUCQQHZMLgIQkFVnC_rAdu7rz5esAcoFakKZgP\ XcUV_ZTWcWYWY_P`aHbcASx4RMQWPP`ROeTOjVNoXNtZMx`Msa\ RnaVjb_ebcabgidmqfsxgxlay`XyPSyDNy1Iy3Ep4Bg67_74R8\ 1JAAQCJXERcG_jIgp9Ze1RV`1`a7bbDcbJecPfdVhd`iefkell\ XhWOeGFb0Cf89iG6mO3pW1scUjhualubhubducaucYudUudRob\ QiaPc`OY_NSZMMYLGXK_IiYGgXFfVEeUDdSCcRBbXHfbNihSln\ YosbrsgntkkibH__IQXJGUK7SL9WMA_MCcMDgMFkMGoMCfU9Z`\ 6Rg5Sd4Sa3TZ3TX2UU1UR0VO0VM5WJAXHFXEJYCOZ9TZ7Y_4a_\ 2_l7ZxBUwKPwTLvaGvjCvrAts9st8rt7qu6ov5nv4mw3lw8jpD\ hjHfdSjibnnlqremiZi`TeSMaJGYBEXACX9AW98W86W74V72V6\ 1V65WB8WFBWJEXNHXRKXVNXZaajofuximzPivMarJUnGMjDEfB\ 7aABY9FT8IP8ML7QG6TC5XcKz } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 14-01-07 (Spirals of Desire [7])
by Jim Muth 14 Jan '07

14 Jan '07

FOTD -- January 14, 2007 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's rather unusual image is a scene in the Z^(1.5)+C Mandel- oid as it appears 111 levels up the logarithmic ladder. At this level the parent fractal, much like yesterday's parent fractal, resembles a distorted Mandelbrot set rotated 180 degrees. Today's scene is located near the tip of a cluster of filaments on the southwest shoreline of what passes for a main bay. Today's FOTD is unusual for an image in the Z^1.5 range. It actually shows some detail other than radiating discontinuities. The near-perfect spirals twisting from the midget are what brings the image to a rating of a 7. The name "Spirals of Desire" came to mind while I was standing in line at the local market this afternoon, and happened to glance at the title of one of those junky romance paperbacks that flood the shelves of book stores. The render time of 2-1/4 minutes is thankfully brief. The only thing briefer would be a visit to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where the pre-rendered image will soon be posted, if it is not already posted, for quick and easy viewing. Clouds and occasional sprinkles of rain, with a temperature of 46F 8C, kept a damper on things here at Fractal Central on Saturday. The fractal cats were still out of sorts with each other for most of the day, but their evening treat seemed to restore their good moods. Tomorrow will tell how permanent the good moods are. My day was fair enough. My bum ankle is about 80-percent recovered, and the work is light. This could be good news in the fractal department. To be sure the news is good, check back here in 24 hours, when the next FOTD appears. Until then, take care, and be of good cheer. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Spirals_of_Desire { ; time=0:02:13.52--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 center-mag=-0.5958111136\ 4785320/-1.17229704386987500/2.423165e+009 params=1.5/0/111/0 float=y maxiter=2000 inside=0 logmap=104 periodicity=10 colors=00080670470270081582983E84I95M96R97V98_A9cA\ AgABlA9pA8tECqHFnKJkNMhRQeUTbXX_m_XzcUzfRzsOzmMzeS\ zYXzcazmgzwlX2cZ5c_7c`9haBjbDicFidHieKhfKhhKgtmlvm\ kxckzmkwmjtmjqminmikmihmheShcSh`RgYRgVQfSQfPPfMPeJ\ OeHOeFSfDVzCYzA`z9czD`zHZhLWiOUiSRjWPk_NlbKlfImjFn\ nDoqBocMnRWmDfl0pl3oi6ng8mdBlbDk_GjYIjVLiTOhQQgOTf\ LVeJYdG_dEbcLdbSfbZiaek`lm`rm`nm`jm`fm`bm`Zm`Vm`Rm\ `Nm`KndGogDpkAqn7rr4ru1heEZRRPCbMJ`KP_IWYGaXEgWCnU\ AtT8zSAyQBxODxMEwKGwIHvGJuEKuDMtBNt9Ps7Qr5Ss3Tt1Uu\ 0Xv3Zw6`x9byCdzFfzIhzLjzOlzRnzUpzXrzZszUtzPuzKvzFw\ zAxz5yz0zz4zz7zzAzzEzzHzzKzzNzzRzzUzzXzz`zzczzfzzi\ zzfzzczzazzZzzWzzUzzRzzOzzMzzJzzGKzEIzBGz8Ez6Fz7Fz\ 8Fz9GzAGzBGzCHzDHzEHzEKzCMzBPzARz9Tz8`zdZzaYz_WzXV\ zUTzSSzPRzNSzKSzHTzETzBUz8Uz5Uz2_z4dz5Yz7Sz9MzBGzD\ AzEFzJKzOPzSUzXYz`bzegzilznpzrqzorzlrziszfszctz`uz\ YuzVvzSvzQuzStzUtzWszY8z8 } frm:MandelbrotBC2 { ; by several Fractint users e=p1, a=imag(p2)+100, p=real(p2)+PI q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q Z=C=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|<a } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 13-01-07 (Bare Tree [8])
by Jim Muth 13 Jan '07

13 Jan '07

FOTD -- January 13, 2006 (Rating 8) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image shows a virtual tree I stumbled upon in the fractal that results when 0.5 part of Z^(-4.5) is subtracted from 5 parts of Z^(-1.4) and (1/C) is added. The parent fractal resembles a Mandelbrot set that is rotated about 180 degrees and located a bit too close to the bailout radius. Today's image is found on the southwest shoreline of the main bay, which is on the west side of the parent fractal. The resemblance to a tree in winter, with the branches covered in ice, is so striking that no other name but "Bare Tree" would be satisfactory. All in all, the image is worth a rating of a lofty 8, at least in my opinion. One of the best features of the image is its super speed. The calculation finishes in a matter of 34 seconds even on my slow old 200mhz machine. And the image is or soon will be posted on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Friday began with light rain here at Fractal Central. By 9am the rain ended, leading to a mostly cloudy day with a tempera- ture of 46F 8C. For some reason the fractal cats seemed annoyed most of the day, and spent a good part of the time sulking. Their good spirits didn't return until they had finished their evening treats. My day was totally uneventful. What more could one ask for? The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and don't get haunted by the spirit of a lost fractal. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Bare_Tree { ; time=0:00:34.00--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip center-mag=-2.88099/-0.760467/31.83/1/65/3.435e-013 params=5/-1.4/0.5/-4.5/0/0 float=y maxiter=128 colors=000_ez0EP0EP0EP0EP0EP0EP0000EP0000CP0000CP1\ 004CP911CCSECSHCSKCSP9SS9SU9SYCS_CSbESgJSjMSmMSpPS\ rPSuRSxWUxXUz_YzaYzdYzg_zj_zm_zpbzrbzuezuezuezugzu\ gzxgzzjzzjzzjzzmzzmzzpzzpzzpzzrzzrzzrzzuzzuzzuYz0_\ z1_z1bz1bz4ez4ez4gz6gz6jz6jz9mz9mz9pzCpzCpzCrzErzE\ uzEuzHxxHxuHzrKzpKzmKzjMzgMzeMzbPz_PzYPzUSzSSzPSzM\ UzKUzHUzEYzCYz9Yz6_z4_z1_z0_z0bz0bz0bz0bz0bz0bu0br\ 0bm0bj0be0eb0eY0eU0eP0eM0eH0eE0e90e60e10e00g00g00g\ 00g00g00g00g00g00g00g00g00m00p10uE0xU0zg6zuEzzMzzK\ zzHzzHzzEzxEzuCzu9zr9zp6xp6xm4uj1uj1rg0re0pe0mb0m_\ 0j_0jY0gU0gU0eS0bP0bM0_M0_K0YH0YH0UE0SC0SC0P90P60M\ 60M40K10H10H00E00E00C00C00900900600600600600610610\ 4404404604904904C04C01E01M0EE01H01H01K01zzzzzzzzzz\ xzzuzzrxzpxzmuzjrzjpzgmzemzbjz_gzYezUbxS_uS_rPYpMU\ mKSjHPjEPgCMe9Kb9H_6EY4CU1CS09P06M04K010z00x00u00r\ 00p00m00j00e00b00_00Y00U0 periodicity=10 } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 12-01-07 (X marks the Spot [6])
by Jim Muth 12 Jan '07

12 Jan '07

FOTD -- January 12, 2007 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's fractal shows a little of what happens when a tiny bit of Z^(1.8) is subtracted from an equally tiny bit of Z^(2.2) and straight C is added. The resulting parent fractal is an over- bloated Mandelbrot set with a split personality in the form of two large but separate period-2 buds. Today's FOTD image is located in the mass of debris that lies between the two compet- ing large buds. I named the image "X Marks the Spot". From a distance, it does look something like a letter 'X'. It is an unusual image in having such well-defined areas of order and chaos. The decision to rate the image at a 6 came almost without effort. The calculation time of 3-1/2 minutes is about average as fractals go. The calculation part may be avoided by visiting the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and viewing the finished image there. But before paying a visit, allow a little time for the image to be posted. Thursday started very cold, with a temperature of 18F -8C here at Fractal Central, but a strong afternoon sun raised the temperature to 37F 3C. The fractal cats were too busy looking for trouble and sleeping to notice the weather. They did take notice when the time for their evening treats arrived however. Mu day was pretty average. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and be frugal as you enjoy life. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= X_Marks_the_Spot { ; time=0:03:25.53--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-14.78154530335636000/+2.28218033747460\ 900/7.163042e+011/0.9998/-32.49/0.01537295759815389 params=0.04/2.2/-0.04/1.8/0/1500 float=y maxiter=1200 inside=0 logmap=59 periodicity=10 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=0009GK8CI79G9DIAHJBLLCQMDVOE_PFcRGfSHiUIlVJ\ oXKqYLrZMpWNmTOjQOgNPcKQ`HQXERUBSQ8UN5WO4YO4_O4aP4\ cP4eP4gQ4iQ4kQ3mR3oR3qR3sS3uS3wS3xS3yODzKNzGWzCez8\ oz4xz7vz9uzCszErzHpzJozMmzOlzRkzTizWhzYfz`ezbczebz\ gazi`zj_zkZzmYznXzoWzqVzrUzsTzuSzvRzwQzvXzuczujztq\ ztxzouzjszfqzaozXlzTjzOhzJfzFczAaz5_z1Yz3Xz4Xz5Xz6\ Xz7Xz8XzAWzBWzCWzDWzEWzFWzGWzKVzNUzQTzUTzXSz_RycRx\ fQwiPrmPmpOhsNcvNZsOUqPRnQOlRSjRWgS_eTcbUg`VkZVj_T\ i`RhaQhaOgbMfcLedJedHdeGcfEbgCbgBah9`i7`i6_g8ZfAYd\ CXcEWaGV`IUZKTYMSWORVQQTSPSUOQWNPYMN_MM`LNaLObLOcL\ PdLPeLQfLQgLRhLRiLSjLSkLTlLTmPUiSVeWWaZXYaYUeZQh_M\ k`Ji_JhZIfXIdWIcVHaTH`SGZRGYPFWOFVNETLESKDQJDOHDHH\ 9NGCLFCKDBICBHBAF9AE89C79wDnuClsCjqCioBgmBekBdiBbg\ AafA_dAYbAX`9VZ9UX9SV8QT8PR8NQ8LO7KM7IK7HI7FG6DE6C\ C6Ajp4hn5gl5ej5dh5bf6ad6_b6Z`6XZ6WX7UV7TT7RR7QP7ON\ 8NL8LJ8KH8IF8HD9ERQCOOBKM } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 11-01-07 (Discombobulation-2 [5])
by Jim Muth 11 Jan '07

11 Jan '07

FOTD -- January 11, 2007 (Rating 5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The fractal for today came about when I iterated the expression Z^(1.5874)+C, 35 levels down the logarithmic ladder. The number 1.5974 is the cube root of 4. This is the same number that was used for the 'Forever Flappable' fractal that appeared on January 9th, 2 days ago, but that fractal was calculated 34 levels down the log ladder. Both resulting parent fractals are obvious Mandeloids, though they are shaped entirely differently. Today's image is named "Discombobulation-2". I'm not sure if there ever was a "Discombobulation-1", but I kind of like big words with little meaning. The name must have been inspired by the typical fractured low-order chaos that surrounds the midget near the center. The scene of today's image is located in a large area of com- plexity on the southwestern shore line of its parent fractal. I was not going to rate today's image, but at the last minute I gave it a reprieve and rated it at a very average 5. The included parameter file renders in under 1-1/2 minutes, about the same time it takes to visit the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and view the finished image there. If the image is not yet posted, be a little patient. It soon will be posted. It is not always possible to calculate and post fractal images the moment the discussion appears. Winter arrived in full force on Wednesday here at Fractal Central as a morning snow shower dropped 2 inches, 5cm, of snow in one hour. The fractal cats interrupted their play activities for a few minutes to watch the big flakes fall. The sun appeared in the afternoon, but the brisk winds and temperature of 30F -1C made it feel quite cold. By this time, the cats were more interested in their tuna and cheddar treats. In between fractals I kept busy working and clearing the side- walk. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and great fractals are not always there when you want them to be. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Discombobulation-2 { ; time=0:01:21.29--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 passes=1 center-mag=-0.83822789924444010/-0.411647447821357\ 10/9746.991/1/117.5/-5.08849906655228779e-012 params=1.5874/0/-35/0 float=y maxiter=1800 inside=0 logmap=32 periodicity=10 colors=000bD6ZBAVADR8HO7KUFM_NNeVOkaPzwHy_6rXAlVEf\ SI_QMUNQOLUIJXGOWFSWEXVCaUBfTAjT7WO4HJ23E2UM2tUmzS\ mzQJuPPuNVuL_uK`mY`fj`_wJgk1o_3qc4rg6sk7to8usSZeLa\ gEch7ej1gkAffJeaSeX`dSicNrcJs_HtWGuTFvPEwLDwICuNUt\ RjsVgrZerbbqf`pjZpnWorUouS0R05Y5Ad9FkDKrHPyLOtRNoW\ Mk`LfeLbjN`ZOZNQXBRV0NeFJoTGyfIvaKtYMqTOoPQlLSjGUg\ CWe8VbEU`JTZPTXUSVZRTdQRiQPnPaqZRlgHh`E`UBUN8NG5GF\ BKEHODNSCTWBZ_AccAbbAbbAbbAbaAbaAbaDebGgcJidMkdPne\ SpfVrgXtgWkXWcNWWCWO2TEugPTv_1wY5xW8xUCySFyVIwZJvc\ KthLsmMqrNpvNGzdJzfMzhPziSzkVzmYzn`zpbzq9z8CzCFzGH\ zKKzOMzSPzWRzZOzSLzMJzGPzOUzV_zbdziuzfvzYvzPvzGkzJ\ `zMQzPFzS4zUUziszyqzqpziozbnzVmzOlzGkz9bzCVzFNzITz\ EYzBXzGWzLVzPUzUTzZTzb`zShzIlzLpzOszQwzTzzVmzRazNP\ zJDzFHzELzDPzCTzBXzA`z9dz8hz7RzE9zL8zX8zgrzUszStzQ\ uzPvzNwzMxzKxzJszWnzgizsczoYzkTzgNzdIz`CzX7zUUzSUz\ QUzOUzNjz`gzYdzVazTbzLbzD } frm:MandelbrotBC2 { ; by several Fractint users e=p1, a=imag(p2)+100, p=real(p2)+PI q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q Z=C=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|<a } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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Re: [Fractint] FOTD 10-01-07 (Fractal Eructations [6])
by Jacopo Longo 10 Jan '07

10 Jan '07

thanks, but actually i downloaded fractint here from the pc i use at work, but haven't used it yet! up to know i have always used pre-set devices in some internet sites... but thank you for your email, i will take your notes into consideration when i feel like... daring a step forward! ;) sincerely jacopo > On Wednesday 10 January 2007 11:52, Jacopo Longo wrote: > > Thanks! > > it's not that difficult to load it and view it yourself you know, if > you've got fractint installed that is. just highlight and copy the par > file, ie all of this; > START PARAMETER FILE======================================= > > FractalEructations { ; time=0:07:15.06--SF5 on a P200 > reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm > formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip > center-mag=+0.14630328800809230/+0.535995994629530\ > 40/4.027844e+008/1/-47.5/-1.51483415074954442e-006 > params=0.5/-1.7/-0.5/1.7/0/0 float=y > maxiter=2500 inside=0 periodicity=10 > colors=0000Us0Ls0Es08q01n00l00j00h08h0Ih0Uh0dh0nh7\ > qfEsdNsaWsafs_nsYssYssWssUssUssdssljnsWhsIas7WsEPs\ > LJsUFsaAsh7sq1ss0ss0ss0ss0qhFa7nN0sA0sF0sL0sR3sYAs\ > dIsjRsq_nshjsqfssassYsslals0saRsUEsN1sF0sA0sC0sC0s\ > E0sE3sF8sFFsILsIUsIasJhnJqjLsfLsaNsYNsWNsRRsPWnN_W\ > LaFJdLJfRJfYJhdJhjIjqIjsIlsIlsInsInshfssYssPssUssW\ > ss_ssalsffsh_slUsnNssIqsCls7hs1ds0as0as0as0_s0_s0_\ > s0Ys0Yq0Yq0Wn0Wl0Wl0Uq0Rs0Ps0Ns3LsAJsIIsPUshfsshss\ > jsslnsljsnfsq_sqWssRssLssIssEss8ss5ss1ss3sn3sh3sd3\ > sY3sR3sU0qN3sJCsELsANs5ss0ss1ns3Vs5Ts7Sr8RqAQpEPoF\ > OnINnJMnLLnNKnPJnLFlICiE8fC5e83b50`30Y00W00R00P00L\ > 00J00E00I00J00L00P00R05U0AW0EY1I_7JaANaFRdJUfPYhU_\ > h_djdhljjnzznzzqzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzlzzjjshfsfasdYsaR\ > s_NsYJqWFqUAqR7nP3nN0nL1qI3sF5sC7sA8s8As5Cs3Es1Fs0\ > Is0Js0Ls0Ns0Ps0Ls0IsCEsPCsd8ss5ssCCsFFsJJsNNnRPjWU\ > d_YYdaRhfLljFqnAsq0ss0afL } > > frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, > 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========================================= > > paste it into a text editor and save it with a .par extension, then in > fractint open it with by pressing @, select the par file and hit enter. > hope that makes sense. > > sammi > > _______________________________________________ > Fractint mailing list > Fractint(a)mailman.xmission.com > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/fractint > ------------------------------------------------------ Passa a Infostrada. ADSL e Telefono senza limiti e senza canone Telecom http://click.libero.it/infostrada10gen07

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Re: [Fractint] FOTD 10-01-07 (Fractal Eructations [6])
by Jacopo Longo 10 Jan '07

10 Jan '07

Thanks! Jacopo > On Wednesday 10 January 2007 09:56, Jacopo Longo wrote: > > Hello Jim, Hello List, > > > > > > I subscribed a few days ago... > > I am fascinated by fractalas and have been fascinated since I was a > > child... even if I have got normal mathematical background... I have > > been seraching for today's picture... is ti something wrong with my pc > > or is the picture not 'posted'/available yet? Thank you and Best > > regards > > hi, that one doesn't look like its been uploaded yet, sometimes it takes a > couple of hours. > > sammi > > _______________________________________________ > Fractint mailing list > Fractint(a)mailman.xmission.com > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/fractint > ------------------------------------------------------ Passa a Infostrada. ADSL e Telefono senza limiti e senza canone Telecom http://click.libero.it/infostrada10gen07

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Re:[Fractint] FOTD 10-01-07 (Fractal Eructations [6])
by Jacopo Longo 10 Jan '07

10 Jan '07

Hello Jim, Hello List, I subscribed a few days ago... I am fascinated by fractalas and have been fascinated since I was a child... even if I have got normal mathematical background... I have been seraching for today's picture... is ti something wrong with my pc or is the picture not 'posted'/available yet? Thank you and Best regards Jacopo Longo, Roma (Italy) > > FOTD -- January 10, 2007 (Rating 6) > > Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: > > Today's FOTD image combines 0.5 part of Z^(-1.7) with an equal > amount of Z^(1.7) and adds (1/C). The parent fractal is a > sprawling, hugely bloated thing, a universe of debris infested > with Mandelbrot sets of all shapes and sizes. Today's scene was > found deep in the East Valley area of one of the moderate sized > Mandeloids. > > I named the image "Fractal Eructations". (...) > jimmuth(a)aol.com > > > START PARAMETER FILE======================================= > > FractalEructations { ; time=0:07:15.06--SF5 on a P200 > reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm > formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip > center-mag=+0.14630328800809230/+0.535995994629530\ > 40/4.027844e+008/1/-47.5/-1.51483415074954442e-006 > params=0.5/-1.7/-0.5/1.7/0/0 float=y > maxiter=2500 inside=0 periodicity=10 > colors=0000Us0Ls0Es08q01n00l00j00h08h0Ih0Uh0dh0nh7\ > qfEsdNsaWsafs_nsYssYssWssUssUssdssljnsWhsIas7WsEPs\ > LJsUFsaAsh7sq1ss0ss0ss0ss0qhFa7nN0sA0sF0sL0sR3sYAs\ > dIsjRsq_nshjsqfssassYsslals0saRsUEsN1sF0sA0sC0sC0s\ > E0sE3sF8sFFsILsIUsIasJhnJqjLsfLsaNsYNsWNsRRsPWnN_W\ > LaFJdLJfRJfYJhdJhjIjqIjsIlsIlsInsInshfssYssPssUssW\ > ss_ssalsffsh_slUsnNssIqsCls7hs1ds0as0as0as0_s0_s0_\ > s0Ys0Yq0Yq0Wn0Wl0Wl0Uq0Rs0Ps0Ns3LsAJsIIsPUshfsshss\ > jsslnsljsnfsq_sqWssRssLssIssEss8ss5ss1ss3sn3sh3sd3\ > sY3sR3sU0qN3sJCsELsANs5ss0ss1ns3Vs5Ts7Sr8RqAQpEPoF\ > OnINnJMnLLnNKnPJnLFlICiE8fC5e83b50`30Y00W00R00P00L\ > 00J00E00I00J00L00P00R05U0AW0EY1I_7JaANaFRdJUfPYhU_\ > h_djdhljjnzznzzqzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzlzzjjshfsfasdYsaR\ > s_NsYJqWFqUAqR7nP3nN0nL1qI3sF5sC7sA8s8As5Cs3Es1Fs0\ > Is0Js0Ls0Ns0Ps0Ls0IsCEsPCsd8ss5ssCCsFFsJJsNNnRPjWU\ > d_YYdaRhfLljFqnAsq0ss0afL } > > frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, > 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========================================= > > > _______________________________________________ > Fractint mailing list > Fractint(a)mailman.xmission.com > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/fractint > ------------------------------------------------------ Passa a Infostrada. ADSL e Telefono senza limiti e senza canone Telecom http://click.libero.it/infostrada10gen07

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FOTD 10-01-07 (Fractal Eructations [6])
by Jim Muth 10 Jan '07

10 Jan '07

FOTD -- January 10, 2007 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's FOTD image combines 0.5 part of Z^(-1.7) with an equal amount of Z^(1.7) and adds (1/C). The parent fractal is a sprawling, hugely bloated thing, a universe of debris infested with Mandelbrot sets of all shapes and sizes. Today's scene was found deep in the East Valley area of one of the moderate sized Mandeloids. I named the image "Fractal Eructations". I'm not sure what an eructation is, but the word sounds like it must mean something. Basically, what we have in today's FOTD is a brilliant and lively midget with a bad case of the zits. When the time came to rate the image, I thought long and hard. Then 20 seconds later I decided against letting it go unrated. I gave it a rating of a 6, which is just a wee bit above average. The render time of 7-1/4 minutes can be avoided by visiting the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and enjoying the already-rendered image which is posted there. Partly cloudy skies and seasonably cold temperatures prevailed here at Fractal central on Tuesday. Temperatures in the 30'sF, around 3C, bothered the fractal cats not at all. They stayed comfortably within range of the heat from the large radiator in the hallway. My day was properly busy, and more of the same is expected tomorrow, when the next FOTD will appear as scheduled. (I am writing this at 9pm of Tuesday, so tomorrow is Wednesday.) Until then, take care, and if you don't turn aside, you'll get where you're going. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FractalEructations { ; time=0:07:15.06--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip center-mag=+0.14630328800809230/+0.535995994629530\ 40/4.027844e+008/1/-47.5/-1.51483415074954442e-006 params=0.5/-1.7/-0.5/1.7/0/0 float=y maxiter=2500 inside=0 periodicity=10 colors=0000Us0Ls0Es08q01n00l00j00h08h0Ih0Uh0dh0nh7\ qfEsdNsaWsafs_nsYssYssWssUssUssdssljnsWhsIas7WsEPs\ LJsUFsaAsh7sq1ss0ss0ss0ss0qhFa7nN0sA0sF0sL0sR3sYAs\ dIsjRsq_nshjsqfssassYsslals0saRsUEsN1sF0sA0sC0sC0s\ E0sE3sF8sFFsILsIUsIasJhnJqjLsfLsaNsYNsWNsRRsPWnN_W\ LaFJdLJfRJfYJhdJhjIjqIjsIlsIlsInsInshfssYssPssUssW\ ss_ssalsffsh_slUsnNssIqsCls7hs1ds0as0as0as0_s0_s0_\ s0Ys0Yq0Yq0Wn0Wl0Wl0Uq0Rs0Ps0Ns3LsAJsIIsPUshfsshss\ jsslnsljsnfsq_sqWssRssLssIssEss8ss5ss1ss3sn3sh3sd3\ sY3sR3sU0qN3sJCsELsANs5ss0ss1ns3Vs5Ts7Sr8RqAQpEPoF\ OnINnJMnLLnNKnPJnLFlICiE8fC5e83b50`30Y00W00R00P00L\ 00J00E00I00J00L00P00R05U0AW0EY1I_7JaANaFRdJUfPYhU_\ h_djdhljjnzznzzqzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzlzzjjshfsfasdYsaR\ s_NsYJqWFqUAqR7nP3nN0nL1qI3sF5sC7sA8s8As5Cs3Es1Fs0\ Is0Js0Ls0Ns0Ps0Ls0IsCEsPCsd8ss5ssCCsFFsJJsNNnRPjWU\ d_YYdaRhfLljFqnAsq0ss0afL } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 09-01-07 (Forever Flappable [6])
by Jim Muth 09 Jan '07

09 Jan '07

FOTD -- January 09, 2007 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image came about when I calculated the Z^(1.5874)+C fractal at a level 34 turns down the complex logarithmic ladder. The number 1.5874 is the cube root of 4, though this has nothing to do with the appearance of the parent fractal. This parent fractal is a very recognizable Mandeloid standing on its head, with a curiously distorted large period-2 bud. Today's image is located in the fractal chaos surrounding this period-2 bud. I chose this image to be the FOTD because the pattern around the midget at the center is unusually interesting. Most midgets in fractals in this range appear as centers of discontinuities, with explosive-like features radiating outward. The pattern surrounding the midget in today's image actually tries to do something different. After not-so-careful consideration, I rated the image at a 6, which is just slightly above FOTD average. I do not comment on how the FOTD average compares to the average in the wider world of fractals. The name I chose for the image, "Forever Flappable", has no connection at all to the image. It is simply a nonsense phrase that came to mind as I studied it. The calculation time of 3-1/2 minutes is fast enough for an average fractal. An even faster way to see the image is to visit the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and view the fractal scene there. Early morning rain on Monday here at Fractal Central gave way to a clearing afternoon with strong winds and a temperature of a mild 46F 8C. The fractal cats, who do not concern themselves with weather, were unusually quiet most of the day. My day had nothing out of the ordinary happen. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and be one of them. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Forever_Flappable { ; time=0:03:28.77--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 passes=1 center-mag=-0.00720760543061133/-1.434410808461740\ 00/7110435/1/180 params=1.5874/0/-34/0 float=y maxiter=4500 inside=0 logmap=86 periodicity=10 colors=000OSVKPP04n9Fd0tU0pS0kR1gP4bO9ZMEXLAexCaoE\ YgFV`cRSqP0hO0cO2YO7UOC0OHzz_wwPorOgkOYcMPVL_C0VF4\ SH7PIAMLFKMIO`zKUl0OI0OKzxKzwKzkLzOLz`VxxSgWR`xPUS\ OMPMR2zh_jVUYaz0Rl9zCl6W0CSAzu_soWlkVeeS`aRUWOMSM0\ wF1oH6hI9aKEVLz0os2d`EV0yl2lcA`UYg0ChgEdaF`YFWUHSP\ ROeYE2VF6UH7RIAPKCMLFLMHIOK0Rl1Pg4Pc7P_AOUEOPz7yuC\ qkFh`I`RLSz40eF6MRzLPzLPzKPsKPlIOeIO_HOSeP6a02Y26V\ 69SACPEEMIHKLKdkzWclOV_`0lR9_aYEYWFVVHSUIPSIMRKKPL\ zgzj99VHF04CoFgjHdeIaaK_YKWULUPMRLOOCc1E`6EY9FVCFS\ FHPIaKI_LKWLKUMKRMKOMLLOLIOLzrxqgj_YYLxVKwSKuRIzPI\ zOHzMVz0cz2mz7vzCzzHzzOzzMzzMzzMzzLzzLzzLzzazzUzz0\ zzozzgzz`zzSzzEzzFzzHzzIzzIzzKzzLzz_zzWzzVzzUzzSzz\ PzzOzzMzzkzzazzUzz9zzCzzEzzFzzIEzKRzzLze4zc2zF1z00\ z10zC0zM0zW0zI0zK1zK4zK7zLAzLAzWEzLkzdezaaz_YzWUzU\ PzRLzOzznwzgkzaazWRzRKzVIzPzzcrzYezUUzPdz``zYYzWVz\ USzSPzRMzOKzMczo_zjVzdSz` } frm:MandelbrotBC2 { ; by several Fractint users e=p1, a=imag(p2)+100, p=real(p2)+PI q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q Z=C=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|<a } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 08-01-07 (Orchids in Bloom [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 08 Jan '07

08 Jan '07

FOTD -- January 08, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's formula, Z^(1.2)-Z^(1.8)+C, draws a Mandelbrot set rotated 180 degrees, with its east valley on the west side. This East Valley does not terminate in a point however. It terminates in a kind of wedge. Today's scene is located in a small valley on the southern edge of this wedge. I named the image "Orchids in Bloom", though now I can see little reason for such a name. I made no effort to rate the image. I simply felt lazy. The image was calculated in the normal inside=0, outside=iter method. Other outside options give somewhat different versions of the scene, though it is a toss-up whether any of them are better than today's effort. The calculation time of 22 minutes is slow enough to cause impatience. But the cure for any fractal impatience is on the internet at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where the GIF image has been calculated and posted for all con- cerned fractalists to view at their leisure. The daytime weather was fair enough here at Fractal Central on Sunday, with partly sunny skies and a temperature of 48F 9C. But toward evening, clouds moved in fast, and by 7pm a chilly rain set in. The fractal cats stopped their play long enough to notice the raindrops on the window. Then they asked for their evening treats. My day was average. There was no rush work to do, so I spent most of the afternoon watching TV and exploring Fractal Land. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and walk among the stars. (The stars in the sky, that is.) Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Orchids_in_Bloom { ; time=0:22:09.53--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=-0.02911492426083489/-0.044631566427070\ 93/9.007721e+009/1/125/0.000522074649377417266 params=1/1.2/-1/1.8/0/0 float=y maxiter=3600 inside=0 periodicity=10 colors=000_OoaNqcLteKv6gPAdTDbWH`ZKYbNWeRUhUSkXPo`\ NrcLuZGh_Hi_Hj`HknNFlQDkTCjWAhZ9ga7fd6ef5ee4ed4ec4\ ec4eb4ea4ea4bcC_dKYeRVQZSRfS5GV7IXNHVTHWZHWcHXfIYe\ JZcJZ`K_ZK`XL`VLdQchLvcItZFsWHlTJfRL_ONULPOJRHGTBE\ U5EY5E`5Ec5Eg5Ej5Em5MSIT6UPESLMRIUQLVRNWRPXSRYSUZT\ W_TY`U_aUaeNchGek9ciGbhM`fS_eYYdcXbiVaoU`uRZpPXkMW\ fKUaITYOZWTcVZhTcmSefUg_ViTWkMXlFYzm_dT``_bXfcTmeP\ tfLzgNkZOYQPKHQ69_7Xh8sZ6lP5eF4Z63S9CNCKJFSEH_AMdB\ RiBVmC_rCcvC_qFWlISgLOcOKZRGUUCQWziPz_IzLBrK4kG7dD\ AYADR6GK3JD0L6HSPXYV_bSYeQcaOiZMoWLtTrmteovUpwIrx6\ sycvHbrLbnObjRbfUZeYVdaRceNbhJalF`pB_t7ZwH`uRbs`dq\ jfojgnihliikhjihkhglfgmegndflefkffigfhhfgieMwfejfd\ kfbkfalf`mfZnfYofWpfVqfUrfSrfRsfPtfOufNvfLwfKxe4Zf\ 5`f6af7cf8df9ff9gfAifBjfCkfDmfEnfEpfFqfGsfHtfIvfJw\ PYySWxUUxWSxYQx`OxbMxdKx6lB8jEAiGCgJEfLFdNHcQJbSL`\ VM_XOYZQXaSVcTUeVThXRjZQm } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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: Ver1-32 of FIntMap Available; I get "Ver1-31" when it runs
by Hal Lane 07 Jan '07

07 Jan '07

Paul N. Lee said: >Subject: [philofractal] Version 1-32 of FIntMap Now Available When I downloaded and ran: FIntMap_1-32.zip from: http://www.nahee.com/Software/ I get: Help > About showing: "ver 1.31 Nov 2002." Is the version not matching the download file name when you run the program just an oversight in the development v1.32 version, or is the version named: FIntMap_1-32.zip an incorrectly-named v1.31 version? <---<< N.B. The ver '1.31/1.32' help file also says "Ver. 1.3" - Hal Lane ######################### # hallane(a)earthlink.net # ######################### >-----Original Message----- >From: Paul N. Lee [mailto:Paul.N.Lee@Worldnet.att.net] >Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 2:43 AM >To: fractint(a)mailman.xmission.com >Cc: philofractal(a)lists.fractalus.com >Subject: [philofractal] Version 1-32 of FIntMap Now Available > > >Greetings, > >This is a "bug fix" release of the application, and the first update >in just over four years (which shows how stable and how few problems >there are with the program). This program is for producing and >editing .MAP files used with such fractal generators as: FractInt, >ChaosPro, Chaoscope, and many more..... > >As usual, the ZIP file containing the executable, help file, text >document, etc. may be found at the following location: > > http://www.nahee.com/Software/ > >Along with other fractal related downloads. > > >Sincerely, >P.N.L. >-- -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.16.4/615 - Release Date: 1/3/07

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FOTD 07-01-07 (Evaporated Fractal [7])
by Jim Muth 06 Jan '07

06 Jan '07

FOTD -- January 07, 2007 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image is an 'evaporated' fractal, in which all points on the screen are trapped. Fractals with negative exponents of 'Z' can be evaporated by raising the bailout radius to an outrageous level, such as the googol of today's image. With such an ex- treme bailout, no points can escape, but the points do some very interesting things even as they remain trapped. The more active 'inside' options such as 'bof61' can reveal the otherwise hidden activities of the trapped points. The center midget is almost invisible, its inside being surrounded by 'inside' stuff. I named the image "Evaporated Fractal" because that's what it is. I rated it at a 7 because I consider it above average. The render time of 8-1/2 minutes could seem to be dragging in some situations. Those who are impatient to see the finished image may download it, before it evaporates totally, from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Lots of sun and a temperature of 66F 19C made Saturday near perfect. The fractal cats responded with near-perfect behavior, passing most of the day gazing wistfully out the window. My day was about average. The next FOTD, which hopefully will be above average, will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and stride on the light side. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Evaporated_Jewel { ; time=0:08:37.50--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=1 center-mag=+2.416800925009787/+0.6555323439124866/\ 4.7e+008/1/115/0 params=1/-1.75/0.4/-7.75/0/1e+100 float=y maxiter=1200 inside=bof61 periodicity=10 colors=000w3pv4qv5qu7ru8rt9ssAssCtrDtrEuqFupHvpIvo\ JwnLzoKwoJupJrpIppInqHkqHiqGgrGdrFbrF`qGYpGWoHUnHR\ mIPmINlJLkJIjKGiKElI3iKCgLLeMUVQQLUM9XFBYIDZLE_NG`\ QH`SJaVKbXMc_OdbPddRegSfiUglQilVgnZfoceqgdrlcts`wp\ bunctkdrieqffodgnahl_ikXjiVkhSlfQmeNncMqaLobKmbKlb\ JjbIhbIgbHebEfdHdbKb`M`ZPZXRXWUVUXTSZRQaPO_E6cONgY\ bjgrX_XJTCNSGQRJTRNXQQ_QUbPXfO`iOclNgpNjsMnvMquQst\ TuwXzsWwpVulVsiUpeUnbTlZTiWSgTSeUVfUYgU`hUbiVejVhj\ VkkVmlWpmWsnWvoWxowrgem_IhSEVK9OC5H5959D0DH0HL0LO0\ OS0SWAW_K_bPbfSfjXjsZszczV0V849D7DIAGNDKSGOXJRVMVU\ OZSRbRTfQWjOYnN`rMbzFQv8Uz9EvAUzBFuBUzCFtDUzEGrEUz\ FHqGUzHIpHIoIJoJJnJJnLGjMEfNBcO9_P7WQ4TR2PS0MP5LMA\ KJFJGKJDPIAUH7ZG5bG4cH4dH4dH4eI3fI3fI3gJ3hJ3hJ6fI8\ eHAcGCbGF`FH_EJYDLXDOVCQUBSSAURAXP9ZO8`M7bL7SNgPNi\ NNkOKrLNmJPiHSdFU`DXWBZS9aN3`G7cJAeMDgOGjRJlUHuTMn\ WRhZWb``WceQejKhoDjt7mx1o } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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: Ver1-32 of FIntMap Available; I get "Ver1-31"
by Raymond Filiatreault 06 Jan '07

06 Jan '07

Paul is exactly right. When I submitted the modified version, the change was so insignificant that I asked Paul his opinion whether it should simply replace the existing one or be given a new version number. Without this info, I could not make other changes. Paul then preferred to issue it under a revised version number and immediately posted it. When I was informed of it, I provided him with the files corrected with the revised version number. The corrected package should now be available on the suggested site. My apology for any inconvenience. Raymond Hal Lane wrote: > >When I downloaded and ran: FIntMap_1-32.zip >from: >http://www.nahee.com/Software/ > >I get: Help > About showing: "ver 1.31 Nov 2002." > I assume, that when Raymond Filiatreault made his recent modifications, he forgot to update both the version level and the included ReadMe text file notes (which has his email address if you wish to contact him). Sincerely, P.N.L. _________________________________________________________________ Get FREE Web site and company branded e-mail from Microsoft Office Live http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/

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Re: Snowflake
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 06 Jan '07

06 Jan '07

. The Muth/Skinner SnowFlake ZooM is posted: http://www.fractal-animation.net/vid/snowflake_wmv.zip 40 seconds, 7 MEG, 640x480 res Nice illustration of period doubling .

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FOTD 06-01-07 (Scattered Fractals [No rating])
by Jim Muth 06 Jan '07

06 Jan '07

FOTD -- January 06, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: I did not give today's fractal image a rating, since I spent so little time and effort on it. Actually, if I had rated the image, it would be worth little more than a rating of an inferior 4. I did name the image however. The name "Scattered Fractals" came to mind when the weather report came on the radio, talking about scattered showers as I was searching for a name. The name is not too far wrong. The image holds an infinity of midgets among another infinity of various fractal details. The parent fractal is a twisted and squeezed Mandelbrot set lying far out near -138 on the negative real axis. Today's scene is located in the southern branch of Seahorse Valley of this remote parent fractal. The render time of 10 minutes is rather slow for such an unim- pressive fractal image. To relieve impatience, I recommend visiting the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and viewing the image there. Friday was a rainy but very warm day here at Fractal Central, with a temperature of 61F 16C, which is almost unheard of here in central Pennsylvania in January. The fractal cats paid little attention to the weather, occupying themselves instead with wrecking the morning newspaper. My day was on the busy side. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and have at least a ghost of a chance. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Scattered_Fractals { ; time=0:10:07.03--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-138.32638736528120000/+8.8656148843868\ 0300/1569.628/1/-50/1.2303327336093961e-008 params=100/0.1/0.03/2/0/100000 float=y maxiter=1500 inside=0 logmap=111 periodicity=10 colors=000uNhqJamFVhBOc7HZ4BUFAPQ9K`8Fk7Au7Y0SY5TY\ 9UYDUYHVYLWYPWWWaVbfTilSpqUojVocWoXXoRYoKZoD_o6`o0\ Up7OpEHqLBqR9kX7fb5`g3Wm1Qs0Lx1Vt1dp1nm9phHrcPtZXv\ VK5sOPjSgaVzUbxPiwLpvHwuDqlCkcBeVA_M9UE9YPP`_dcisX\ elQbfKZ`DWV7TPEVLLWIRXEYZBd_7j`4lb9ndDoeHqgMrhQtjU\ ukYrmSooNlqIjrDckTXdgRYvKxrFqoBjl6ci2XfuSjuWku_kgJ\ iU3hX4g_5fb6ed7dg8cj9bmAaoBaqDQrFEsH366RDPrHLWLHAN\ N9OT8QY7Rc7Ti6Un5Wt4Xy4VxAUwGTvMSuS`oMhjHqdCy_7qcC\ ifGaiKUmPMpTEsX7v`pRzmWuj_pgcldhgalbZpZ`qWaqTcqQdq\ OerLgrIhrFirDZiAP`8FT68H7268D76N85Y94gA3qA2hM5_X7R\ hAJsCJoJJlPJhWJeaPd_UdYZcWccUhcSmbQrbOwbNwbzuXwtRt\ sLqrFnqJpqNrpRtpUuoYwoayodzjctecnachXbbSbXObRKXVGR\ ZCLb8Ff4Ai7JlASoC`qFasIbuLcwNcxQdzTezWfzYfzXgzXgzW\ gzWgzUjzSlzRozPqzOszIdzCRzKOzRLzYIzeFzlCzsAzeCzSDz\ EEzGLzHRzIYzKczLjzMpzNvzLuzJuzHuzFuzDuzBuz9uzArzBo\ zBkzChzDezEbzEZz`PzYQzWRz } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 05-01-07 (Four More Stingers [No rating])
by Jim Muth 05 Jan '07

05 Jan '07

FOTD -- January 05, 2007 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image is a zoom into the area around the base of the critter in yesterday's curious image. Much to my satisfaction, if not the satisfaction of all fractal fans, a quadratic midget lies at the center. This midget is surrounded by four more stinging nettles, which inspired the name "Four More Stingers". Most of the image's effect was created by calculating it with the outside set to the 'tdis' option, which I believe colors the points according to how far they travel before escaping. Most of the other outside options give images that are too chaotic, except the traditional equal-iteration-bands method, which gives an image that is too flat to have much interest. Since today's image pretty much duplicates yesterday's, I gave it no rating, though if I had rated it, I would probably have given it a 7. The render time of over 15 minutes is slow. To prevent impatience, I recommend visiting the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and viewing the image there. Another near perfect midwinter day was ignored by the fractal cats here at New Fractal Central on Thursday. Ignoring the brilliant warm sun and temperature of 52F 11C, they spent the day chasing each other up and down the hallway, and looking for any left-over holiday stuff that still might be lying around. My day was about average, a fact that has nothing at all wrong with it. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and a good fractal will never let you down. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Four_More_Stingers { ; time=0:15:22.69--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-0.04270145752827061/+0.002606628205982\ 67/2.440903e+007/1/-75/1.68623073545925983e-007 params=1/1.1/11/11/0/0 float=y maxiter=4200 inside=0 outside=tdis periodicity=10 colors=000GnUAkXWZgqMqaQZMTHGhQAxYljW`kePlnEq_SKdJ\ gdOYiPw9ReUdjO_bX1ug1vkiI7FSeEQYDOQCMJBKBAJ4SbB`fV\ zrcinhehbadYWbSQUNMSHIPCzUzBK1rz3LI5QI7VH9_HBdGDiG\ FnFHrFJtOKvXLweLynMzvMwrPtoRqkUnhWkdZha`eYcbVe_RhX\ OjUKmRHoODrLAtOCoREkUGgXIc_K_bMW_LXYLXWKXUKXRKXPJX\ NJXLJXMMUMORNQONTLNVIOXFOZCOa9Pc6Pe3Pg1Tb3XY5`T7dO\ 9hKBlFDpAFt5Hw1Ju3Ls4Mq5No6Pm7Ql8Rj9ThAUfBVdCXbDYa\ EZbGXbIVbKTbLRbNPbPObQMbSKcUIcVGcXFcZDc_Bca9cc7cd6\ 7e9CdAHcBMbCRaCWaD``Ee_EjZFoYGsYGjbJagLTlNKqQBvS3z\ U0oS9fPHYNQPLYGJe8HhELkJPmPSpUWr_Zudbwiesjfpkgmlhi\ mifnjcok`plXqmUrnRsoOtpKuqHvrEwsBwsDtnEqjFnfGkbHiZ\ IfVJcRK`NLZJQWNUTRYQVaNZeLajIenFirCmv9qz7tu9nqBhmD\ biFXeGS`FVXFXTF_PFaLEdHEfDEi9Ek_2qWEo7C9EHNLL`RsTS\ ccPsUQk_RcdSWiCzVImaN`haL0XNQyyGhfYfiBbcLZZVVUdWe6\ _PZXPdUPigFaWIodDrl8ut4xj3ua2sS1qJ1oLCrNNuOYxUVwZS\ vdPuiMu__rQloGym`zIUvMNrQ } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 04-01-07 (Stinging Nettle [6])
by Jim Muth 04 Jan '07

04 Jan '07

FOTD -- January 04, 2007 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image was calculated with the passes set to 't'. I rarely use this option because, with the current version of Fractint, it recalculates the entire image when I want only to center the central midget a little better. The earlier versions of the program simply add and subtract a bit of image around the edges without recalculating the entire image. And speaking of the image, what a strange looking critter it is. I have named it "Stinging Nettle" for some reason I have long since forgotten. The rating of a 6 is good enough for a scene with no obvious midget at the center. The parent fractal was created by adding 11 parts of Z^(11) to Z^(1.1) and then adding C to create a Mandeloid with a most unusual east end, (which in today's case is on the west side). Today's scene is located in a converging arm covering a ghost bud in this strange but interesting east end. As I stated above, there is no obvious midget at the center of today's image. But this does not mean there are no midgets in the scene. There are, in fact, the usual infinity of midgets lurking unseen within the fractal creature with the stinging tentacles. And to prove my point, I will present one of them as the FOTD for tomorrow. The image calculates in only 3 minutes, fast enough for the busiest fractal fans. For extra convenience, the finished image is posted for quick viewing on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> An absolutely gorgeous day here at Fractal Central on Wednesday was ignored by the fractal cats, who appear destined to spend their entire lives safely indoors. But the bright sunshine and temperature of 50F 10C made the humans in the area quite happy. Being human, I appreciated the fine weather, but I was kept busy enough that I had little time to take advantage of it. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and seek to find. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Stinging_Nettle { ; time=0:03:07.03--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=t center-mag=-0.04270312329734255/+0.002592982423470\ 42/55659.29/1/180 params=1/1.1/11/11/0/0 float=y maxiter=1200 inside=0 periodicity=10 colors=000yabpYehVh_SkDOAIPONPanc5bWSlIOfKVaMaXOhJ\ bxMYtPTqo`qCXsKTpV9QUFZTKf9bEEZOJWXOSelI5elI`dTWXc\ 1OP9Ek_2qWEo7C9EHNLL`RsTSccPsUQk_RcdSWiCzVImaN`haL\ 0XNQyyGhfYfiBbcLZZVVUdWe6_PZXPdUPigFaWIodDrl8ut4xj\ 3ua2sS1qJ1oLCrNNuOYxUVwZSvdPuiMu__rQloGym`zIUvMNrQ\ GnUAkXWZgqMqaQZMTHGhQAxYljW`kePlnEq_SKdJgdOYiPw9Re\ UdjO_bXWWesDpeJoZl6KzjYB4mGKmL_B6FKGXxyp0zO7pVEgaL\ YhlaGfYPaVYXSftiyjbu`WqPCkQGlRJmSMnaXzfTt`RkfZlhem\ tnnzsyqoupgqhgAhkcQjgRdkFyxzOYnPcbPi0z47pGEgSLYcsa\ weVrlD9fGKaJUXMddmjY`l70cD7fIDiNJlOrXQce1fsA`qJVo1\ NmAOnJPnpdRcXbquGDNOHOVLOaPPh3TMOpuQfrRYpX6jPcudT1\ _RIWQZ_kjW_lKnbMgeOahQVkyx73ecGXiAjAJ_VCEyuxUHAaNI\ hE7QJDZOJfXIjVKkUMlTOmGAZJEbMIfPMjRgQSbXSYbSTh_55X\ CLUJ_WZyUVuTSqPvXRee7`sIVp4cTV3OU9VTEaSKhXKQUNbnX`\ bTg2MuBNrKOpP7XQDbRJhxw_gegBWGKSYdOL_PVWPd3OKCPVKP\ dXuxZi5WbLUW_GEQKIZOMf000 } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 03-01-07 (The Fractal Electric [7])
by Jim Muth 03 Jan '07

03 Jan '07

FOTD -- January 03, 2007 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Electricity is a form of energy. I will not speculate about what energy is, other than saying that it infuses the universe. Numbers also hold a mysterious force, and this force can reveal its presence in the form of fractals. Today's image appears quite energetic to me, full of numerical forces and well worth the name "The Fractal Electric". The generating expression mixes various portions of Z^(-1.1) and Z^(-7.4) then adds (1/C) to create a hugely bloated parent fractal shaped like a figure eight. Today's scene is located near a sinuous lightning bolt shooting out from one of the valleys separating the two lobes of the figure eight. With its curvilinear lightning bolts, the image is unusual enough to rate at least a 7. If I had been in a more liberal mood, I might have rated it an 8. The relatively short render time of 3-1/2 minutes will seem like 30 seconds once the image starts to appear. Those who depend on over-qualified computers may see the image by visiting the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and downloading the scene from there. A brilliantly sunny but brisk day with a temperature of 43F 6C on Tuesday went un-noticed by the fractal cats who dwell here at Fractal Central. With the holidays past, the dynamic duo is getting back into its normal everyday routine, and soon will have forgotten all about presents and gift wrappings. My day was unexceptional. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and have fun. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= TheFractalElectric { ; time=0:03:31.02--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip center-mag=84.7625/1.51677/44.51309/1/-146/2.16154\ 386056822e-011 params=1.5/-1.1/0.3/-7.4/0/0 float=y maxiter=1100 inside=0 logmap=96 periodicity=10 colors=000A60A80AA0AC0AE0AG0AI0AK0AM1AO2AQ3AS49U5A\ V6BW7CY7DZ8E`9Ea9FcAGdAHeBIgCJhCJjDzzDzzEzzFzzFzzG\ KrGKrJKrMKrOKrRKmUKlWKkZLjaLicLhfKgiKdkKenJbrJcpJ_\ rJbsHZoGZmFXjEWhDUeCSaAQY9PV8NR7LN6JJ5IG7KH9LHBMHC\ OHEPHGQHISIcYIzaIzcIzdIzeIzgJU`JWaJXcJZdJ`eJbgKchK\ eiKgkKilKjmKhlJglJfkJdkJbjJajJ`iJ_iJZiJYhJXhIWgIUg\ ITfISfIRfIPeIOeINdIMdIKcIJcHIbHHbHFbHEaHDaHC`HA`H9\ _H8_H7_H8YI8XI8VJ8UJ9TK9RK9QK9PLANLAMMALMAJMBINBHN\ BFOBEOCDPCBPCAPC9QD7QD6RD5RD3RE2SE1SE0TE0TE0TF0SG0\ RG0QH0PH0PI0OI0NJ0MJ1MK1LK2KL2JL2IM3IM3HN3GN4FO4FO\ 5EP5DP5CQ6BQ6BR6AR79S78S78Q89P9AOABNBBMCCLDDJEEIFE\ HGFGHGFIHEJHCKIBLJAMK9NK8OL7PM6QM7PO7OP7NR7NS7MT7L\ V7KW7KX8JZ8I_8H`8Hb8Gc8Fd8Ff8Eg8Dh9Cj9Dk9Gl9Jn9Mo9\ Pp9Sr9Vs9YtD`iGcZKfPNiEQl4So6Tr7Vr8Wr9YrBZrC`rDarE\ brFdrHerIgrJtrWhrKjrMkrNlrOnrPorQqrSrrTtrUurV3rLAr\ NHrOOrQVrRarShrUorVyrKQrF } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 02-01-07 (How Low Can You Go [6])
by Jim Muth 02 Jan '07

02 Jan '07

FOTD -- January 02, 2007 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image shows a midget of a very low order, located in the fractal that results when the formula Z^(1.075)+C is calculated 175 levels up the complex logarithmic ladder. I named it "How Low Can You Go". I gave it this name because one of my current fractal quests is to see how close to unity I can set the expo- nent of Z and still find midgets in the resulting fractal. The current record is Z^(1.045), but the midget I found there lacks the quality to be a FOTD. Today's parent fractal, like so many other very-low-order frac- tals, is little more than an elongated oval surrounded by large areas of sandy fractal chaos. The midget in today's scene, which is located in the chaos of its parent, was found by using the 'fmod' outside option. Without this feature, midgets in such low-order fractals would be impossible to find. I rated the image at a 6, more to show my satisfaction at find- ing the midget than to comment on the quality of the image. But this does not mean I consider the image to be worthless. It is in fact quite an interesting scene to come from a power of Z so close to a straight line. The calculation time of 8-1/2 minutes is slightly slow for an image that is only a little above average, but relief from the impatience is at hand on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where the image has been calculated and posted for instant easy viewing. The New Year's Day weather was dreary here at Fractal Central. Thick clouds covered the sky all day, with occasional periods of light mist and a temperature of a most un-winter-like 50F 10C. The cats of the fractal variety spent the day looking for trouble but finding little now that the last of their left-over Christmas play things have been cleared away. My day was quite relaxing, but the work today should pick up dramatically. The next FOTD will appear in 24 short hours. Until then, take care, and feel free as a sea gull. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= How_Low_Can_You_Go { ; time=0:08:30.14--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 passes=1 center-mag=+0.72919018137204830/+5.829204067242754\ 00/150370/1/112.5/-1.98509829407722549e-009 params=1.075/0/175/525 float=y maxiter=6000 inside=0 logmap=122 periodicity=10 colors=000lUAlVAkWAkXAjYAjZAi_Ai`AhaAhbAgcAfdAeeAd\ fAcgAbh9ai8`j6_j4Zj2Yj3Xi4Wg5Vf6Uc7Sa8PZ9NXALVAJSB\ HQCFNDCLEAIF8GG6DH4BI07G29I4BK6DM8EOAGQCISDJUFLWHN\ YJV_LW`NYbP_dQafSbhUcjWdlYen_fpagrbhsairajrairahr`\ hr`gr`fr`er`er_dr_cr_cr_ar_arZaqZ_qZ_qZZqYZqYZqYYq\ YYqYXqXXqXXqXWqXWqXWqYUoYTmYSkZRjZQhZPfZOd_Nc_La_K\ __JY`IX`HV`GTaFSaEQaDOaBMbALb9Jb8Hb7Fc6Ec5Cc4Ac39U\ DjLMkMKlMJmNInNHoNFpOEqODrOCsPBtP9uP8vQ7wQ6wQ5wP8w\ PAwPCwPFwPHwPJwPMwPOwOQwOTwOVwOXwO_wOawOcwOewQbwR`\ wSZwTXwUVwVTwWRwXPwZMw_Kw`IwaGwbEwcCwdAwe8w_9wUAwO\ AwIBw68wCBwHDwNFwSHwXKwbMwgOwoPwlQwjQwhRwfRwdSwbSv\ `TuZTtXUsVUrTVqRVpPWoNWnLXmJXlHYkGWmFYkFZjE_hE`gDa\ fDbdCccCdaBe`Bf_AgYAhXAiW9kU9lT8mR8nQ7oP7pN6qM6rK5\ sJ5tI4uG4vF5yB4zE4zG4zI4zK4zM4zO4zQ4zS4zU4zW3zZ3z`\ 3zb3zd3zf3zh3zj3zl3zn2zo3zp4zp5zp6zp7zp7zp8zq9zqAz\ qBzqCzqCzqDzrEzrFzrGzrHzr } frm:MandelbrotBC2 { ; by several Fractint users e=p1, a=imag(p2)+100, p=real(p2)+PI q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q Z=C=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|<a } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 01-01-07 (Festival Fractal [7])
by Jim Muth 01 Jan '07

01 Jan '07

FOTD -- January 01, 2007 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: For the first day of the year 2007 we have a fractal image that rates a 7. It is a scene in the parent fractal that results when the tiniest part of Z^(11) is combined with Z^(1.1) and C is added. This parent turns out to be a fairly normal Mandel- brot set with its west side facing east-southeast. The most striking thing in the parent fractal is the eruption of spark- ling bits and pieces from the East Valley area, which is now on the west-northwest side. Today's image is located in one of these sparkling bits. I named the image "Festival Fractal". The name was inspired by the four brilliant eruptions at the corners of the pattern around the midget. With a small stretch of the imagination, these eruptions could be a New Year's fireworks display. The rating of a 7 seems appropriate for the unusually striking image. The render time of 5-odd minutes is worth the effort. But the most convenient way to view the image is to pay a visit to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and view the finished image there. A typical winter day here at Fractal Central on Sunday, with a temperature of 39F 4C, went unappreciated by the fractal cats, who still have not tired of the leftover Christmas things scat- tered around. As for myself, I spent the day uneventfully, searching for that elusive perfect fractal. Not finding it, I settled for the peace that comes when notable events do not happen. But one thing almost certain to happen will take place in 24 hours, when the next FOTD appears. Until then, take care, and search for the peace in everyday life. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Festival_Fractal { ; time=0:05:12.64--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=-0.32284804540225220/+0.230509094470585\ 20/3.198929e+007/1/137.5/1.32804573449440966e-008 params=1/1.1/1e-007/11/0/0 float=y maxiter=1500 inside=0 logmap=201 periodicity=10 colors=00030S63T96UC9VFCWIFXLIYOLZQO_TRYWUWZXUa_Sc\ cQffOikMloKotIpwGrxIvzKzzMzzOzzQzzSzzUzzWzzYzz_zz`\ zzazzczzdzzezzgzzhzzizzkzzlzzmzzozzpzzqziizeazbUxZ\ MxWEwYGw_IwaKwcMwdOwfQwhSwjUwlWwmXkgX`aXQWXFQX4KX3\ NV3PT3RR2TP2WN2YL1_J1aH1dF0fD0hB0j90l7I`PZPeP7CXIA\ cT8hW9mZ9r`9vc9zeAzhAzkAzmAzpBzrBzuBzwBvfErcHo`KlZ\ MiWPfTScRUgSRkSOnSMlcowexnapfZhYV`QSURRSSQQSQOTPMT\ PLSOJSOHSNFSNDRNBRM9RM7RM5WV5_c5dl5ht5frBeqHdpNcoT\ bnY`lTZkPXjKVhGTgBRf7Pe3OdFNcRMbbLanzOctS_nWXi_Tcb\ QZfMTjJOmGMiQLeZJahIZqJakJceKe`KgVLiPLkKMmEMo9OFHP\ LLPQPPVSP_WPd_PibPnfPsiTtZXtO_nLbiIedGh_DkUAnP8qK5\ sF3fHGUJTILdNWWSfOXqGZqFzqFzqFzqFzqEzqEzqEzqEwUcwU\ FwUDwUMyUUxUbwUjvUcuUXtURsUOrULqUIpUFoUCnU9mU6iU3e\ Xca__YbXUeUQhQMkNJnKGqGDtD9wAcz6mz3xzAzzAzzKzzVzzS\ zzNzzHzzBzz5zzMzzKzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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: correction! Snowflake zooms
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 01 Jan '07

01 Jan '07

. The image pars posted here the last few times by Hal Lane or Lee Skinner. I rendered them at 1024x768, they take a while to do so I posted the 8 images as a 2.5 meg zip on my server: http://www.fractal-animation.net/special/new.zip The corrected file is now uploaded, it has the correct 61230021 image. (It's only 2.5 meg, re-download it!) As it would happen, that is the best image of the lot! And I almost missed it. Looks like it would make a good zoom-in viddie, I may try (if I can rescue my systems from the ongoing Universe #6 sequence) .

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Re: Snowflake Symphony ZooMs etc
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 01 Jan '07

01 Jan '07

The image pars posted here the last few times by Hal Lane or Lee Skinner. I rendered them at 1024x768, they take a while to do so I posted the 8 images as a 2.5 meg zip on my server: http://www.fractal-animation.net/special/new.zip They are cool but 2 of them appear identical? A couple have features which I have only seen in the M_SET deep in the canyons near IMAG=0 It's 2007 already! Life flys by don't it? Nah - life ain't short, you just gotta be dead for so long! It's all relative.

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Re: Somber Salutations
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 31 Dec '06

31 Dec '06

. It ain't that bad - loox like a scene from original "Fantastic Voyage" movie. .

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FOTD 31-12-06 (Last but not Least [7])
by Jim Muth 31 Dec '06

31 Dec '06

FOTD -- December 31, 2006 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's fractal image was created by an innocent formula that subtracts 1.5 parts of Z^(-1.5) from 1.5 parts of Z^(1.5) then adds C to create a parent fractal that lies beyond the southern edge of the opening screen. This parent fractal appears as a small but fairly typical Mandelbrot set, with a rudimentary M-set still farther south. Countless smaller bits of fractal bric-a-brac lie scattered around the scene. Today's image is located in the vague East Valley of the rudimentary M-set. I named the picture "Last but not Least". After all, today's FOTD is the last one to appear in the year of 2006, and there certainly have been lesser images during the past year. After a moment or two of careful consideration, I rated the image at a 7. The 'tdis' inside outside option adds enough oomph to the image to raise it to the 'above-average' category. Actually, I was considering a rating of an 8, but could not quite justify it. The render time is a very speedy 2-1/4 minutes, which will save precious computer time. Even more precious time may be saved by going to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and viewing the finished product there. The day started cloudy, drizzly and chilly here at New Fractal Central on Saturday, but by afternoon the clouds were swept away by a southerly breeze, the sun appeared, and the temperature shot up to 50F 10C. Had the fractal cats been outside, they would have enjoyed it, but someone found a left-over decorative bow, and Nico spent the afternoon batting it around the living room and chewing at it, while Cassie watched with curiosity. My day was peaceful enough. Now if only every day could be as peaceful. I am still somewhat slowed down by the ankle I sev- erely sprained over two months ago when I jumped from a chair without looking and landed on a cat toy, but the worst of it is over and I can now walk without aid, at least on a flat level surface, though not yet at full speed. Luckily, a full-speed walk is not necessary to explore the virtual land of fractals, which can be explored with a very minimum of physical effort. The next in the long series of FOTD images and discussions will appear in 24 hours. BTW, the year 2007 will mark the tenth year of the FOTD, which first appeared in April of 1997. Until next time, take care of yourself and be as happy as possible all year long. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Last_but_not_Least { ; time=0:02:17.97--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-0.98410062597809290/-3.080214191660223\ 00/144497.4/1/-142.5/2.09827939745554914e-010 params=1.5/1.5/-1.5/-1.5/0/0 float=y maxiter=1500 inside=255 outside=tdis periodicity=10 colors=000cFmZDgTBaO9XI6RD4L72F000kCc_9W000D3Hzyxq\ nogdgXVZNKRCAIxzonpiegcWXYPPSHGM98G7qE6iD5aC4UC4NB\ 3FB27A5Cc4AZ48U36P34K22FS_zOUrKPjGKcDFW9AP55H`BzW9\ uR7mM6eH4YC3Q71ITJzPGvMEoIBhF9aC7V84O52HI2zC1j70SW\ FFRCEMADH7CC5B72AcxTGDiB8Y64MqOgdIZSCRF6IlNebIZUDT\ K9MB4GrGfjDabBXW9SO6OH4J92EI6kA3TqSdiO_bKWVGROCNG8\ I94EWzDHVBMJ_JGWGDSDAOA8L75H42D`sVP`ODIH4Mz3Jv3Go3\ Dh3Ba28V25O22HgDcaBZW9VQ7RK5ME3I81EH0zGDzB8m64Up`z\ iWucRnXNgRI`LDUE9N84GnZUYNNpUzjRtdNlYKeSGYMDRVL_bT\ hk`pshyzpzvizrczmXyiRwdKu`ErW7pS1nO8iKEeGLaCRY9XUD\ SWHNXLJYPE_T9`W5a`PVegOinXltemshnrkpqnqpqroteZvTJw\ H3xNUoTtfNnjHhnCbrGdtJfuMhwPjxSkyPczNWzLOzJHzPMsVR\ d_VRWPeTJtQEzUamYxTyYTToQOfNKYKFQIBHF68COHcD8PmWDa\ OCQGBE8Ac0usfChYBYPBNHAC8ARHpIBaA5OWG`SEXOCUKAQH8N\ D6K94G52Dd_NSOIFCEBBzJeiDSY7EMXnzTguPanLVgHP`DJU9C\ N56GcMI47R35N34K22G21Dzzz } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 30-12-06 (Somber Salutations [7])
by Lee H. Skinner 31 Dec '06

31 Dec '06

Here is a zoom into today's FOTD's parent. Comments welcomed. :-) 61230022 { ; ; t= 0:45:48.95 on a P4 2Gh at ; 1600x1200 Image Copyright 2006 ; by Lee H. Skinner ver=2004 ; Fractint Version 2004 Patchlevel 4 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=fractint.frm formulaname=mandelbrotmix4 function=ident passes=1 mathtolerance=0.05/1 center-mag=+5.75200221154381900/-2.19437351612276000/\ 1.169624e+011/1/177.501624541938554/-0.00229477529925\ 997681 params=1/-5.5/-1/1.1/0/0 float=y maxiter=7500 inside=255 logmap=582 symmetry=none periodicity=10 cyclerange=1/254 colors=000zzz<3>jqdfo_blU<3>Mb8<3>LQ8KM8KJ8<2>I88H44G\ 00<3>TA5WD6ZF7aI8eLAhMBiODjQF<3>qeBriAtm9vq8xu7zz5zz4\ zz3<8>zY4zV5zS5<3>zE6wE6tD6<10>w8Px8Rx7S<3>z5_<3>f5Ma\ 5IW4E<2>_4H<3>P3DN2CK2A<3>805G0BO0G<3>g0Ul0Xq0`v0d<2>\ y0fz0gy0h<3>u1mt1ns1or2q<2>v2u<3>c5eZ6`U6X<2>F9LAAG7F\ O4KW0Qc<3>5Xc6Zc7`c7aa7c_7eY<3>FcgHciJbl<3>S_v<3>civf\ lvinvlqvotvsww<2>zzz<3>rwzovzhsw<3>Gch8_d8Xa<3>8JP8FL\ AMJDUH<2>SCC<2>fB7pB4uB2zA0<13>SA1QA1NA1<3>D92<6>UXAW\ `BYcC<3>hrI<3>UnXRm_NlcJkgFfpAaz<3>PJoSFlWAi_5fc0ce7_\ <3>zb0<2>zz1zzCzzTzzi000 } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, k=real(p3)+1, l=imag(p3)+100, c=fn1(pixel): z=k*((a*(z^b))+(d*(z^f)))+c, |z| < l }

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re: FOTD 30-12-06 (Somber Salutations [7])
by Lee H. Skinner 31 Dec '06

31 Dec '06

Here are two other interesting MandelbrotMix4's that are outer zooms of the other one I just posted (61230022). - Lee Skinner 61230019 { ; ; t= 0:14:29.93 on a P4 2Gh at ; 1600x1200 Image Copyright 2006 ; by Lee H. Skinner ver=2004 ; Fractint Version 2004 Patchlevel 4 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=fractint.frm formulaname=mandelbrotmix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=+5.75200221139680200/-2.19437351586539700/\ 3.785346e+007/1/-65.0000016930329281/1.61466597436293\ 879e-006 params=1/-5.5/-1/1.1/0/0 float=y maxiter=2500 inside=255 logmap=202 symmetry=none periodicity=10 cyclerange=1/254 colors=000zzz<3>jqdfo_blU<3>Mb8<3>LQ8KM8KJ8<2>I88H44G\ 00<3>TA5WD6ZF7aI8eLAhMBiODjQF<3>qeBriAtm9vq8xu7zz5zz4\ zz3<8>zY4zV5zS5<3>zE6wE6tD6<10>w8Px8Rx7S<3>z5_<3>f5Ma\ 5IW4E<2>_4H<3>P3DN2CK2A<3>805G0BO0G<3>g0Ul0Xq0`v0d<2>\ y0fz0gy0h<3>u1mt1ns1or2q<2>v2u<3>c5eZ6`U6X<2>F9LAAG7F\ O4KW0Qc<3>5Xc6Zc7`c7aa7c_7eY<3>FcgHciJbl<3>S_v<3>civf\ lvinvlqvotvsww<2>zzz<3>rwzovzhsw<3>Gch8_d8Xa<3>8JP8FL\ 8CI<3>SCCXCAaB9fB7pB4uB2zA0<13>SA1QA1NA1<3>D92<6>UXAW\ `BYcC<3>hrI<3>UnXRm_NlcJkgFfpAaz<3>PJoSFlWAi_5fc0ce7_\ <3>zb0<2>zz1zzCzzTzzi000 } 61230020 { ; ; t= 0:25:13.64 on a P4 2Gh at ; 1600x1200 Image Copyright 2006 ; by Lee H. Skinner ver=2004 ; Fractint Version 2004 Patchlevel 4 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=fractint.frm formulaname=mandelbrotmix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=+5.75200221154256800/-2.19437351605375000/\ 1.063299e+009/1/-65.000006581966332/-1.08308564912562\ 577e-005 params=1/-5.5/-1/1.1/0/0 float=y maxiter=2500 inside=255 logmap=375 symmetry=none periodicity=10 cyclerange=1/254 colors=000zzz<3>jqdfo_blU<3>Mb8<3>LQ8KM8KJ8<2>I88H44G\ 00<3>TA5WD6ZF7aI8eLAhMBiODjQF<3>qeBriAtm9vq8xu7zz5zz4\ zz3<8>zY4zV5zS5<3>zE6wE6tD6<10>w8Px8Rx7S<3>z5_<3>f5Ma\ 5IW4E<2>_4H<3>P3DN2CK2A<3>805G0BO0G<3>g0Ul0Xq0`v0d<2>\ y0fz0gy0h<3>u1mt1ns1or2q<2>v2u<3>c5eZ6`U6X<2>F9LAAG7F\ O4KW0Qc<3>5Xc6Zc7`c7aa7c_7eY<3>FcgHciJbl<3>S_v<3>civf\ lvinvlqvotvsww<2>zzz<3>rwzovzhsw<3>Gch8_d8Xa<3>8JP8FL\ 8CI<3>SCCXCAaB9fB7pB4uB2zA0<13>SA1QA1NA1<3>D92<6>UXAW\ `BYcC<3>hrI<3>UnXRm_NlcJkgFfpAaz<3>PJoSFlWAi_5fc0ce7_\ <3>zb0<2>zz1zzCzzTzzi000 } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, k=real(p3)+1, l=imag(p3)+100, c=fn1(pixel): z=k*((a*(z^b))+(d*(z^f)))+c, |z| < l } ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 61230022 { ; ; t= 0:45:48.95 on a P4 2Gh at ; 1600x1200 Image Copyright 2006 ; by Lee H. Skinner ver=2004 ; Fractint Version 2004 Patchlevel 4 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=fractint.frm formulaname=mandelbrotmix4 function=ident passes=1 mathtolerance=0.05/1 center-mag=+5.75200221154381900/-2.19437351612276000/\ 1.169624e+011/1/177.501624541938554/-0.00229477529925\ 997681 params=1/-5.5/-1/1.1/0/0 float=y maxiter=7500 inside=255 logmap=582 symmetry=none periodicity=10 cyclerange=1/254 colors=000zzz<3>jqdfo_blU<3>Mb8<3>LQ8KM8KJ8<2>I88H44G\ 00<3>TA5WD6ZF7aI8eLAhMBiODjQF<3>qeBriAtm9vq8xu7zz5zz4\ zz3<8>zY4zV5zS5<3>zE6wE6tD6<10>w8Px8Rx7S<3>z5_<3>f5Ma\ 5IW4E<2>_4H<3>P3DN2CK2A<3>805G0BO0G<3>g0Ul0Xq0`v0d<2>\ y0fz0gy0h<3>u1mt1ns1or2q<2>v2u<3>c5eZ6`U6X<2>F9LAAG7F\ O4KW0Qc<3>5Xc6Zc7`c7aa7c_7eY<3>FcgHciJbl<3>S_v<3>civf\ lvinvlqvotvsww<2>zzz<3>rwzovzhsw<3>Gch8_d8Xa<3>8JP8FL\ AMJDUH<2>SCC<2>fB7pB4uB2zA0<13>SA1QA1NA1<3>D92<6>UXAW\ `BYcC<3>hrI<3>UnXRm_NlcJkgFfpAaz<3>PJoSFlWAi_5fc0ce7_\ <3>zb0<2>zz1zzCzzTzzi000 }

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FOTD 30-12-06 (Somber Salutations [7])
by Jim Muth 30 Dec '06

30 Dec '06

FOTD -- December 30, 2006 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Deep in the dark and gloom of the land of fractals I found the fractal image for today. It certainly is one of the most somber FOTD's of all time. No wonder it earned the dreary name "Somber Salutations". The gloomy atmosphere is created by a preponder- ance of dark blues and purples, accented by drab olive green foreground features that are not much cheerier. To emphasize the somber effect, the brightness of the monitor may be turned down. The one spot of glory is at the center of the image around the compulsory midget at the center, where the colors brighten drama- tically. But this small area of cheer merely sets off the gloom- iness of the rest of the image. The parent fractal was created by subtracting Z^(1.1) from Z^(-5.5) and adding C. This parent is a huge, sprawling, distorted Mandeloid thing extending far beyond the opening screen. The Mandeloid is far out of proportion, with the period-2 bud larger than the main bay. It is also surrounded by scattered blobs, much like we see in today's image. Today's scene is located in some debris near a blob well beyond East Valley. As a rule, I am not a gloomy person, or at least I try not to be, but I rather enjoy today's dreary image, which I consider good enough to rate a 7. The passes=b option works surprisingly well with the image, and it is also the fastest, finishing in under 3 minutes. If 3 minutes is not fast enough, the image may be viewed by visiting the FOTD web site, where it is posted. The web site may be accessed at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> The mild, snowless winter continues here at Fractal central. A mix of sun and clouds, with a temperature of 48F 9C, made things almost spring-like on Friday. The fractal cats passed the day finishing off the last of the gift wrappings. My day was on the slow side, which left a bit of extra time for the fractal. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and what have fractals wrought? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Somber_Salutations { ; time=0:02:56.59--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=b center-mag=-0.05670595060175521/-0.340265933261999\ 20/3.215888e+007/1/155/-1.14528559425411403e-005 params=1/-5.5/-1/1.1/0/0 float=y maxiter=700 inside=255 logmap=68 periodicity=10 colors=000OMJPNGQOERPBSQ9TR7US8VT9EDAGEBIFBKGEMHGO\ IIQJLRKNSLPUMSVNUWOXXP_YQbZRe_Sh`TkaUmbVmcWmaXm_Ym\ YZmZ_ma`mcamabm_cmYdmWemUfmSgmQhnOipNjrPktQlvRmwSn\ xTtyUvzVvzWwzXvzYtzZsz_rzWqzTnxPkvMhsQfpTemWdj_cgb\ ecegZhiUlkPomKrlFskAtj7ui5vh2wg0wf3w_3w_3wY3uX5sX7\ qW8oWAnWBlVDjVEhVGfUIeUJcULaTM_TOZTPE_`GYbIXcJVdLU\ eNTfORgQQhSPjTNkVMlXLmYJn_Io`HpdHngHlkHknHiqHhoIem\ IclIajI_hIYgIWeIUdISbJP`JN_JLYJJWJHVJFTJDSJBVKHXKM\ ZKRaKXcKaeKfhIejGelFenDepCerAdt8dv7dx5dz4dy8eyBfxF\ gxIhxMiwPjwTkvWlv_mvbnufouipulpnnihpbbrWWsPQuIKwBE\ x5Gv9HtDIrHJpK8w04w03w73wE2wK2wR1wX1mc0mi0mp0mv8mr\ FmoNmkUmh`mehmaolZvoWug_u_btSetLhr_hqchpchochkcfhc\ edddaecYfbVg`Rh_OiZKiYHjXEjWCkXBkYAlZ8m_7n`Ao`FpbK\ qcPrdUseZtfcughvhmwirxjyykzzlzzmzznzzozzpzzlzzizzf\ zzczz`zzYzzUzzRzzOzzLzzIzzFzzCzzFzzHzzIzzJzzKzzLzz\ MzzNzzOzzPzzOzzSzzQzzN000 } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 29-12-06 (Fractal Curlicues [6])
by Jim Muth 29 Dec '06

29 Dec '06

FOTD -- December 29, 2006 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: For today's fractal recipe I mixed 2 parts of Z^(2) with 0.1 part of Z^(0.1) and added C. The resulting parent fractal is shaped pretty much like the Mandelbrot set. But closer exami- nation reveals strange things happening, especially in the vicinity of the large period-2 bud and the negative stem, which have undergone such a transformation as to be barely recogniz- able. Today's scene is located on the northwest shoreline of what remains of the large bud. I named the image "Fractal Curlicues". That's what I thought of when I first saw the swirling, twisting elements surrounding the compulsory central midget. With its rating of a 6, the image is just barely above average. And as for that pesky calculation time, the 3-3/4 minutes should try the patience of few if any. Those who for some reason do not calculate fractals from parameter files may view the image by visiting the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where it is or soon will be posted for all the world to see. Cloudy skies and an unseasonably mild temperature of 46F 8C made conditions relatively harmless here at New Fractal Central on Thursday. The fractal cats were still amused by the shreds of gift wrapping we left lying around for them to play with. They do not concern themselves with mundane things such as outside weather. My day was a little busy, but nothing that I could not handle. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours, give or take a few. Until then, take care, and be serene as you travel from day to day. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Fractal_Curlicues { ; time=0:03:49.26--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-0.69742932543910920/+0.077626824215782\ 51/4868.984/1/-90/3.88578058618804789e-016 params=0.1/0.1/2/2/0/0 float=y maxiter=650 inside=0 logmap=46 periodicity=10 colors=000GIdKN_NSVRXQUaLYfG`kBabYaVtQ3HMDNIMSEVXA\ cm7lzDdjIYYNQUSJQXCMNMFDW8GYGI_NL`VNbajIVgCLgHOgLR\ gQTgUWgZZgb`ggcgkelpiwzmzzqwskiaecQ_YFUS4PW6S_8Vb9\ XfB_jDbmEdqGgtHihRVX_HLh3o3RldErQ7xB1vO6t`ArmEdnFR\ oGEoGCrLBuQAxUBmOBbJCSDCH8GIHJIQNIZQIgTIpSSgSaZRkQ\ RuIYlEcdBiX8`ZHS_PJ`XAad2bl7cpBdtFdxJYrNSlQMfUG`YA\ V`4Qb7PcAOdDNeGMfJLgMKhPJiSJeXPb`V_d`WhfTllQprNtwS\ lqXdkaXefP_nQVoPXpOYqOZrN_rN`sKVtIPuFJvDDuJIuPNtVR\ t`Wtf`sldsriswmbeqMPt68wTChnGVmESlCPkBNj9Ki7Hh6Fg4\ Cf3AUEEHPI4ZMXNbyBrtDqoEqjGpfHpaIpXKoSLoOMoKGmGAkC\ 5jrAvoBpmBjjBdhBZeBTcBOO`g8zzFrvLksSdpYYmcQjjJgpCd\ v5au6at7as8`r9`qA`pA`oB_nC_mD_lEZkFZjGZiGZhGWgGUfG\ ReGPdGNcGKbGIaGG`GD_GBZG9YG6XG4WG2WL9WPFWTMWXS__Uc\ aVgcWkfYohZsj_`jkIjvJksKlpLmmMnjNogOpdPqaQq_RrXSsU\ TtRUuOVvLWwIXxFXxDUyKRzQOzWLzabzfszkfzTYzqazmfzijz\ eozaszYiza`zdRzhIzk9znDzi } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 28-12-06 (Web of Fortune [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 28 Dec '06

28 Dec '06

FOTD -- December 28, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's unrated fractal image gives a small example of what happens when 0.1 part of Z^(0.1) is mixed with 2 parts of Z^(2). The parent fractal closely resembles the classic Mandelbrot set, but the main negative stem has been fragmented into cantor dust. This parent fractal resembles the stems of Mandeloids in the range of Z^(2.01)+C. Today's image lies in the East Valley of a large midget located in the split-up main stem. I named the image "Web of Fortune". I can give no real reason for such a name except that it popped into my head as I studied the scene. Most of the effect is due to the random color palette created by striking the 'enter' key while in color mode. The calculation time of 6-1/2 minutes is slow enough to give the more impatient fractalists reason to skip today's image, so to avoid disappointment, the finished image is posted on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> A flurry of snow in the morning and a partly cloudy afternoon with a temperature of 41F 5C here at New Fractal Central on Wednesday was ignored by the fractal cats, who continue to show more interest in the left-over holiday stuff than the outdoors. They managed to pull a dozen or so ornaments off the tree and bat them to all corners of the house. Their enthusiasm did not diminish until the evening treat was served. My day was pretty routine. The holiday is over and the work could no longer be put off, but I finished it in time to find today's fractal. Tomorrow will likely be a similar day, with another fractal to ponder. Until 24 hours has passed, take care, and be of fractal temperament. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Web_of_Fortune { ; time=0:06:41.78--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=-0.92773355738011890/+0.041813997571321\ 59/6.406306e+008/1/-67.5/1.52567713315038267e-006 params=0.1/0.1/2/2/0/0 float=y maxiter=1200 inside=0 periodicity=10 colors=000v8NlBQcDSUFULHWBSJ1a642H218pB_Z7OH3CNM55\ Nq3Hc2BR15DSgDQEwD7U8rb6dT4RJ2D90I50C3061b59Q36D13\ NcFHUBBK75A3PMKGED876cCdK6Kg3lT2WE1GGSEeWSY3NM2FB1\ 73j91N4cjWKNGdQ2UJ1KD1A60EAIDoXr3K8yn6ia4VP2FCvO`T\ CIfxEWhALU7AF37iUqEx_9cI4KccRQQIDD9qB__7OI3C5IEKk6\ F_4AO35C1nArP5RuDhT6Mzp7eZ4LH2n17Y04H02LzfFjWAVL5F\ AcrVUdNKRFAD7ORtCDS7n43P2RHGKUNAFB4OMXY0GH0SeXLVOE\ LG7A8fAEL57wjCaeuSVfJLT9AEkei_VYOLNCABeILSCEE67qdy\ cUiRKVDAFA4X52Gg4OM2CMp9Gb6BQ45D2Zas2PE1G9084OI8GC\ 5862piDQN6TzfEVL1SwZi_HNI6F1eLaSEPE7Cl_zY9EM69B34s\ Nwgm7X`5MP3BC1a0y47J24C126ZD2H61QNvJHgDBT65EOJcAHf\ 7CW58L24A0Mv0BTySmUciFKNzmgj`XVPMFCBWAkL6WA3G`5MZF\ vH7Tnh5PM2`JwREhI9U94FRQ8KJ6DD4662TjgLZXENM7BBhKmt\ zBSV5`yGIV89_76O43C2eYuVPfLHTA8E8RB4D5o9Tb6LQ4ED27\ UInF9PHJX89GqAfWWuOOfGGT88EA0n50Peu_LTILSEYA3P72H5\ 1820biPOPiGGU9BJMAKY9Lj8M } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 27-12-06 (Textured Microbrot [5])
by Jim Muth 27 Dec '06

27 Dec '06

FOTD -- December 27, 2006 (Rating 5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image illustrates what happens when the expression Z^(1.1)+C is calculated at a level 111 turns up the logarithmic hyper-helix. The parent fractal is little more than a mis- shaped open area with much chaos on its southern shoreline. Today's scene is located in the outskirts of this chaos. The midget at the center of today's image can hardly be called a midget. It is little more than a mis-shaped hole mirroring the shape of its parent. But the richness of the detail surrounding it more than makes up for its lowly condition. Midgets in this low range tend to be all alike, which is why finding an extra spectacular one like the one in today's image is an event worthy of FOTD status. Most of the unusually rich detail in the image arranges itself into rings around the midget, which I have emphasized in the coloring. The final result impresses me as being worth a rating of 5. The name "Textured Microbrot" simply describes the image. The render time of about 6-3/4 minutes on my tired worn-out old computer is barely reasonable for today's notably average image. A more reasonable way to see the image is to visit the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and enjoy the pre-rendered image posted there. The Tuesday weather here at Fractal Central featured clearing skies and a nominal temperature of 45F 7C. The cats agreed with the conditions and had a pleasant day finishing off the wrapping paper. My day was slow, which was a pleasant break. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and get in touch with the within. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Textured_Microbrot { ; time=0:06:41.39--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 passes=1 center-mag=+0.55180061728245560/-2.310672624440068\ 00/1.310628e+009/1/20/-1.38899688548188571e-005 params=1.1/0/111/0 float=y maxiter=2400 inside=0 logmap=199 periodicity=10 colors=000XVMNMPDDRY_YSdTNiOLcSKYVITYHNTFHZECcC6hB\ 1mTC1luHOdjLccJcXchQmuJckLIYMJVNKSOMPPNMQOJRPGSEYO\ MUKTRG_OCgK8nH4uE0tD5swArwEqAJmmUo8Sn7Xnw`o5_o5_o4\ _o4_o4_lIZiVYggYbiaZzeUkhQllMmoXelgYjrRhwQzhPecPdh\ LbmH`rDZw9YsHXoPXdRRUSLJUF8V9IVFSVKaVPkVUtVZsRZrNZ\ qKZzbmpDZhEUaFPVGKOHFHIAAJ53J1AK7GLCNMITMN_NSeOYlP\ brPgpPhnPhlPhjPhWGpI7zJ9zJAzJBzJCzJDzJEiJFgQNbXVYc\ bTjjOqrKlnPgjUbfYZcbU_gPWkKSpGPtEPlDPeBPZAPS8PL7PE\ BqCA_zBYsCWlDUeET_FRTGPMHNFIM9VKOgIbtHqoEkjBef8_a5\ UY2PSASMHVGOYAV`5acCQdJEdQ3dV2_Z2Vb1Qg1Lk0Go0Bs07g\ 8BXFEMMHHTSCZa7dl2jvEhpPfk_dfjcak`XlYTlVPmSLnPHzMD\ zJ9zG5zHAzIFzJKgzPezUczZazc`zhYzbVzXSzRPzLNzFTzCZz\ Acz7iz5nz3pzFrzRhzSZzSPzSFzS5zS7zT8zTAzUBzUDzVEzVF\ zVKzbOzjSzrUzFSzZQzqRzpSzoTznUzmVzlWzkXzjYzjdzgazd\ _zbYz_VzYTzVRzTOzQMzOKzLHzJFzGDzEBzCLzGRzIYzKdzNkz\ PqzRkzSezT_zUUzVezNqzGfzJ } frm:MandelbrotBC2 { ; by several Fractint users e=p1, a=imag(p2)+100, p=real(p2)+PI q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q Z=C=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|<a } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 26-12-06 (All or Nothing [5])
by Jim Muth 26 Dec '06

26 Dec '06

FOTD -- December 26, 2006 (Rating 5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The parent fractal of today's scene resembles a Mandelbrot set rotated 180 degrees. This M-set is fairly normal looking except that it has a large extra bay where East Valley should be, and it has a main stem that has split into two. Today's scene is located in one of the valleys that sets off the extra bay. The generating formula subtracts 0.8 part of Z^(2.5) from 1.2 parts of Z^(1.5) and adds straight C. The name I gave the image, "All or Nothing", has little if anything to do with the actual appearance of the image itself. It is what came to mind when I emptied my head of all spurious thoughts and entered the great void, which is my usual mental state anyway. Wanting to rate the image but undecided on what rating to give, I settled on a perfectly average rating of a 5. The calculation time of about 4-1/2 minutes is right in the ball park for such an image. And as always, the finished image is available for free viewing on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> The big holiday started with clouds and ended with a cold rain here at Fractal Central. I also noticed a few wet snowflakes mixed in, but they amounted to nothing. Meanwhile, the fractal cats busied themselves scattering bows and ribbons, and tearing up the wrapping paper from the opened presents. There was no normal work today, and all else was well. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and eat hearty but not too hearty. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= All_or_Nothing { ; time=0:04:24.14--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=+0.11950826048827320/-0.118240553095753\ 50/2.899373e+010/1/-105/-0.000837373683968807569 params=1.2/1.5/-0.8/2.5/0/0 float=y maxiter=1200 inside=0 logmap=122 periodicity=10 colors=000`XGdYKhZOl_Sq`XuaaybeifYUiRahOigLpgJkcNf\ `QbYUYVXUS_WUZXVYYWXZXX`ZWa_Vb`UcaUecTfdSgeRhfRjhQ\ kiPljOmkOXYLGLJ08H5BK9EMDGPHJRLLUQOWUQZYT`aVceYej_\ hnbjrdmvfozhqzjtjKIkPJlRKmSKnULnWMoYNpZNq`OrbPrdQs\ eQtgRuiSvkTvlTnmPgmM`mITnFMnBFn88n5BjLDg`ZXRS__Lbg\ 35f6Ei9NkCWmI9ZHKdGVjxc_adg_t7PePERe4CvIAkW9`i8Qv7\ GtQNsgUry_IYjdreSkj1rM5nU8k`Cgh0gC8eW_uHToTMidsTfZ\ ZkdXYZr`UndPkhKgl_xoPnoW33NMSL57opFf4a_EeTNhMWl91U\ qG1YTRCq2DmFEjRFgcuCnfMoTWovRSgW_T`gfbfTckJ`YHbcGc\ iOq0dT0qyik_kVbmJUwHYtGaqXldSjgOhjJfmsi2BW7DZMEa`i\ nXD0DdJTYPZSUdL_jviL`f`WH_RNcNTgJZk_yfCSoDXoE`o5UC\ ALoDVo`DBVKMQRWKYegegYdjOdmIMZGWghqhUjlFEiG`MFb`_b\ 7TcMMd`_YGPvCLpQIjbpI_cQeRYjKfMTE0dz8YtJSoULid6j_5\ LN8QVAVaD_hEMoFToFZoCGfDPiEXlL8pSHmLTnkDm`NnQWol1P\ WLbEI4wMbkRf`WiQ`loT9eWKXZVOaeS_CNaQJcbpzyYotwz8zP\ 3YNASQ9SahSNZLWg`rL_rJ_sG } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 25-12-06 (Season's Greetings [7])
by Jim Muth 26 Dec '06

26 Dec '06

FOTD -- December 25, 2006 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: A jolly good fractal image for a jolly good day. Today's image is not great, but it does rate a 7, which is notably above aver- age. The formula behind all the fun mixes 0.1 part of Z^(4.4) with 2 parts of Z^(0.4), then adds C to produce a distorted and rotated Mandeloid set with a new bay which may be entered through a split down the middle of East Valley. Today's scene is located on the shoreline of this new bay, very near the point where it enters into the main cardoid bay. The image consists of about half-inside and half-outside fractal areas. The more festive parts of the image are its inside parts rendered with the inside=fmod option. Sometimes this under-used option works surprisingly well. I named the festive image "Season's Greetings", a generic name that will offend no one. But the calculation time of 12-1/2 minutes may be offensive to the more impatient fractalists or those with DOS-deprived computers. For these few, the gift of the season is the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where the completed image is posted for quick and easy viewing. The day was quite busy here at Fractal Central, with visitors and presents to tend to. The weather outside was delightful -- sunny skies and a temperature of 48F 9C. The fractal cats kept the festive spirit alive when they both climbed into the tree at the same time and tipped it over. Luckily, no damage was done to tree or cats, and the day ended peacefully. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours, give or take a few. Until then, take care, and say good-bye to Santa Fractal for another year. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Seasons_Greetings { ; time=0:12:39.95--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-1.122707213001584/-0.1067224794760697/\ 6.782375e+011/1/-15/0.0153 params=0.1/4.4/2/0.4/0/0 float=y maxiter=1000 inside=fmod proximity=0.932 periodicity=10 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=000utkuvkuxklphchfV`dMTbPV_RWYTXWVZUX_SZ`Q`\ bObcLddJffHhgFjhDljBnk9pl9oj9ohAngCneDmcFmbGm`HlZJ\ lYKkWMkVNjTPjRQjQRiOTiMUhLWhJXhIYhIWhJVhJTgJSgKQgK\ PgKNgLMgLKgLJgLIaMNWNRQOVKPZEQbDRfDRjDSiDSiDTiDThF\ UhHUhJVgLVgOWgQWgSXfUXfXXfZYe`YebZeeZeg_di_dk`dn`c\ pacractacqYhnUlkQqiMuhOthQshSshUrhWrgXqgZpg`pgbogd\ ogfnfgmfimfklfmlfokfpkdribtg`ueZwcXyaVz_TzYSzXUzWV\ xVWuUXsUYqTZnS_lR`jRagQbePccPdeRdfSdhUdiVdjXdlYdmZ\ dn`epaeqcerdeteeugevhexjeykezl`zmWznRzoMzpHzqDzrDz\ rDzoEzmHzkKziNygPweSucVtaYr_`qYcoWenUbkT`hSZfRXcQV\ aPTZORXNPUMMSMKPLINKGKJEIIDFHDDGDAFD8FDHJDQNDZRDgV\ DpZEybFzeIzaKzZMzWOzTQzPSyMVwJXvGZuC`s9br9dq9an9Zl\ 9WjCThEQeHOcKLaNI_PFXSDVVDTYDR_DP`DNaDLbDJbDHcDGdD\ EeDCeDAfD8gD7gD9eEBcHCaKE`NFZQHXTIVWKUZLSaNQdOOgQN\ jRLmTJoUIjSJoBmqBmrBmsElsGlsJlsLlsNlsQlsSltVltXltZ\ ltaktcktekthkujkumkuoruqz } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 23-12-06 (Ample Backlighting [6])
by Jim Muth 26 Dec '06

26 Dec '06

FOTD -- December 23, 2006 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's fractal formula mixes 0.2 part of Z^3 with 0.2 part of Z^(-4), then adds C to create a broad ring of various fractal holes and filaments with X-axis symmetry. Today's image is located in some fractal debris near a large, vaguely Mandel- shaped open area near the northern extremity of the parent fractal. I named today's image "Ample Backlighting". While studying the image I had a strong impression that the brilliant yellow-green fringed foreground objects are strongly backlit. But it takes more than backlighting to make a great fractal, so I could rate the image no higher than a 6, which is not all that bad BTW. The calculation time of just over 5 minutes is about what would be expected for an everyday fractal. And as always, the minor task of calculating the image may be avoided by going to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and viewing the already-calculated image there. A totally unpleasant day here at New Fractal Central on Friday, with rain and a temperature of 39F 4C, left the fractal cats unmoved. Their entire afternoon was spent annoying the decora- ted tree, climbing up into it, knocking ornaments off the branches and batting them up and down the hallway. To add insult to injury, some cat actually dropped a tiny decorative angel into Cassie's water dish. My day continued hectic. The work was only average, but the holidays are near and much remains to be done. If all goes well, and why should it not, the next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and is anyone else on the lists? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Ample_Backlighting { ; time=0:05:09.45--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=-0.7122095815896/+1.0272519336432/\ 123967.3/1/55/-5.86103452854258578e-008 params=0.2/3/0.2/-4/0/0 float=y maxiter=1500 inside=0 logmap=79 periodicity=10 colors=000XmcWmeVlhVlkUkmTkpSjsUmySjuQhrPeoNclL`hK\ ZeIWbHU_FRWDPTCMQAKN9IKGNLMRMT`NazizzZZ_OYQD_J0XH2\ UG3RF4OD6LC7FC5IB8KBBMBDOBGQAISALUANWAQYAS_9Va9Xc9\ _e9ag9di8fk8im8ko8nq8poAnmBmkCkiEjgFieGgdIfbJd`KcZ\ MbXN`VO_QUUSRXUPZWNaYLcZJf`HhbFkdDmfBphAtg9rf9pf8o\ e8me8kd7jd7hc7fb6eb6ca6aa5``5Zn5ag5_`5YU5WK4SN5VQ6\ YT7`V7cY8f`9icAlfBteAqeAodAldAjcAgcAebAbbA`aAYa9W`\ 9T`9R_9O_9MZ9JZ9HY9EY9CYA7Y9AY9DY8FY8IY7KY7NY6PY6S\ X4TY6UY8VZ9WZBX_DY_EY`GZ`I_`J`aLaaNbbObbQccSdcTecV\ fdXgdYge_heaifbjfdklfjiekfekdekaek_elXelVelSelPdmN\ dmKdmIdmFdnDdnAdn6en8dn9cnAbnBanC`nD_nEZnFYnGXnHWn\ IVnJUnKTnLSnMRnNQnOPnPOnQNnRMnTNpSMnSLlSKkSJiSIhSH\ fSGeSGcSFbSE`SD_SCYSGWSKVSOTSSSSWQS_PScNSgMSkKSoJS\ sHOv1SzGVzUEzfYzgszoqzkpzgnzdmz`kzXjzUizQgzMfzJdzF\ czBaz3bz6bz8czAczCdzFdzHdzJezLezNfzQfzSfzUgzWgzYhz\ `hzbizdizfizhjzkjzmkzoYz` } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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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Merry Christmas & thank you
by Barry Smith 25 Dec '06

25 Dec '06

On this Christmas Day let me wish everyone compliments of the season from a warm Canberra, and thank Jim Muth, Tim Wegner, Paul Lee and others for all their work Lurkers do appreciate the list, even if they don't have much to post. Right now I'm working through Lee Skinner's snowflake zooms. Regards, -------------------- Barry W Smith P O Box 442, Jamison Centre ACT 2614, Australia Tel. (Home & answering machine) (02) 6251 2119 International +61 2 6251 2119 e-mail: barrys(a)grapevine.net.au

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Anybody home?
by David M Fisher 24 Dec '06

24 Dec '06

Whomever, I am here every day, mostly lurk, but do respond occasionally when I think I must. I am willing to post some .pars. I have beaucoup stuff and would like to share, but a response would be nice if I were to do so. I have posted some .pars and I think there was three, maybe four, replys.....all gratifying..... but for a list of three hundred plus members that's about 1%. I don't know who's responsible for taking care of the list, but I would like to post a .par and have members rate it with one(1) being lowest, and ten(10) being highest. Must I get permission from someone somewhere to do this? Can I attach thumbnails to the .par? Size would be about 120x90. Do I just jump in and start, or what? I also have .map files which are original....I have compiled them from zip....and I am willing to post them also, or send to anyone who's interested, and asks. I might, occasionally, comment with a posting but only to the extent of the artistic content. Don't know nothing 'bout no log ladders, buds, valleys or parts of z over c. Do know about color, shade, form, symmetry, and the relationship of each to each other. So, what do I do to initiate this? If the boss is reading this let me know. If there is no boss, a response from the list members about this showing interest, would be enough to start. I would like to do this, very much. Time is not a problem anymore as I have retired a second time and now have all day to myself. Responses? David M Fisher sunfish(a)intercom.net

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FOTD 24-12-06 (Squiggles [5])
by Jim Muth 24 Dec '06

24 Dec '06

FOTD -- December 24, 2006 (Rating 5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's average fractal image exists in the parent fractal that results when the formula Z^(2.003)+C is calculated 68 levels up the complex logatirhmic ladder. The image is located on the western shore of the south branch of Seahorse Valley. On the surface, the parent fractal resembles a normal everyday Mandelbrot set rotated 10 degrees. But deep down in the area of the negative X-axis some strange discontinuous things are happening. The unusual effects are due entirely to the discontinuities in the everyday iteration bands of the image. No special methods were used to create them. I named the image "Squiggles" on a whim. The squiggliness in the actual image is rather vague. The average rating of a 5 goes perfectly with such an average image. The render time of 8-1/4 minutes on my tired old computer is a bit show, but calculating the image with the passes set to 'g' will knock a minute or so off the render time. And if all else fails, the image may be viewed on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> The rain ended at daybreak and the sun appeared at noon here at New Fractal Central on Saturday. The temperature reached 52F 16C during the afternoon, but the fractal cats were more interes- ted in the decorated tree than the weather. They didn't forget the tree until their evening treats were served. My day was plenty busy with holiday things. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and be lively. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Squiggles { ; time=0:08:14.39--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 passes=1 center-mag=-0.81500031903966940/+0.000308123039507\ 28/6.170118e+008/1/100/-7.53289878361457221e-006 params=2.003/0/68/0 float=y maxiter=12000 inside=0 logmap=189 periodicity=10 colors=000JWlGYoD_sAav7byDeqIgjOjbTlWYnPZgVZa`h7K9\ Zw3057Tm6Nc4HU3BK15ACX16G0LmHIeEFZCCS99L76E4372Uir\ FNR93D72B629517315203101nJIlXbWMQGBDr_2RI1QaKJSFDJ\ A695c9c7FBJ7pG6hD5`A4U83M52F217ot9hl7be6WZ5QS4JL3D\ E2671PkRKcMGWICOD8G9484T6XP5SL4OI3KE3GA2C718304t0s\ S0SEhKCaHAWE8PB6J84C5262dPPZLLUIIPFFKCCF99A665330i\ g0YX0NM0BBhooqm`_XOIGC4iw3_k2R_1IO09CZCTH6EC3gA2a9\ 2X71R61M41G30B105`h9T_7MR5EI3791yj`l`T`SMOIEC97lpp\ WZZGHH_vISjELZAEN77B3Tm8JX59G2_cGRUCIK89A4`7LT5GM4\ CE287149H_6BO35Cxsookgfc`YWTQOMHGE887QbkcYRKHDmRyX\ IdG9KQLALH8HE6DA5873431hp4MQ2ZWqTQhNU_HURBUI5U9CUt\ AZk8cc6hW5mO3rG1v8Pz4Lz3Iz3Fz2Cz29z16z13z0lzkbzaTz\ SJzJ9z9Pz3Kz2Gz2Cz18z14z0LzvAzT1zp0zZ0zHKzMHzJFzGC\ zDAzB7z85z52z2zzVnzNczIUzDKz9Az4SzUtzgjz_azTSzMJzE\ 9z7Nz5Iz4Dz39z24z1BzT8zL5zE2z77z6GzMDzIAzE8zB5z72z\ 31zX0zS0zN0zI0zE0z90z4Szu } frm:MandelbrotBC2 { ; by several Fractint users e=p1, a=imag(p2)+100, p=real(p2)+PI q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q Z=C=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|<a } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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Jim, I use Fractint to calculate every FotD fractal
by Hal Lane 23 Dec '06

23 Dec '06

> Until then, take care, and is anyone else on the lists? Jim, I use Fractint to calculate every FotD fractal you post at 1024 x 768, or larger if warranted, on my P400 Win98 machine. I often try out different color maps on the resulting images and occasionally zoom into you images. I don't post the results of my experiments too often because it feels like I'm posting into a black hole. I suspect that there are a lot of members of [Fractint] and [Philofract] who go and view your FotD images that are posted on the web. I think that many people either don't know how to use a parameter file to calculate a fractal in Fractint, or don't have the time or inclination to do so and just go and look at your completed fractals at: http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html I occasionally post a description of how to go about calculating a fractal using Fractint and a parameter file (like the ones you post) to encourage those who have not done this, or forgotten how, to give it a try. Note, however, that whenever there is a controversy or an interesting question is posted, people seem to come out of the woodwork to respond, so I think there actually are quite a few people out there reading many of your posts -- just not so many people who feel inclined to post. I also follow the posts on FractDev, the Fractint development team's email list serve, in hopes that someday I might find a Fractint enhancement task that I can successfully accomplish. - Hal Lane ######################### # hallane(a)earthlink.net # ######################### -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.26/598 - Release Date: 12/22/06

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FOTD 22-12-06 (FOTD for Dec 22, 2006 [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 22 Dec '06

22 Dec '06

FOTD -- December 22, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's fractal image was created when 10 parts of Z^(0.1) were added to Z^(1.5). The parent fractal is a fairly conventional Mandelbrot set rotated about 45 degrees. Some of it is missing however. The large period-2 bud is totally obliterated, along with much of the southwestern shoreline of the large bay. The northeast part of the set is fairly intact however, and today's image is located in some debris flung off from the northeastern period-5 radical. The image was done in an entirely conventional manner, with the inside set to the number zero and the outside set to the itera- tion count. The unusual effect is entirely due to the coloring and the naturally odd shapes of the iteration bands. Not overly impressed by the final result, I gave the image neither name nor rating. But it is worth at least a brief look, and its calculation time of just over 1 minute is probably faster than the time required to view the completed image on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Thursday started with light rain here at Fractal Central, but by noon the rain had ended and the sun appeared. The temperature reached a relatively mild 45F 7C. The fractal cats spent the day inside, batting around ornaments they knocked off the deco- rated tree. Cats who do not go outside do not worry themselves about the weather. My day was rather busy, mostly with seasonal stuff. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and be lucky. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_For_Dec_22_06 { ; time=0:01:15.08--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=-9.30798361101837900/-0.806691551173196\ 00/7626.99/1/27.5/8.11299777359053564e-011 params=1/1.5/10/0.1/0/0 float=y maxiter=1500 inside=0 logmap=yes periodicity=10 colors=000RVYFz2IoBKeJMVSz1gm8d`Faa5XVDZIh_Kb_LX_N\ R_g_j`VfUQbMiCN`KOTSibs1CT7FVDHXJJZ5OGANLFMQKLVZRf\ TObLG`MI_NK_yIrfKhiA8aEIVIRsUVcPYN2Iu4ziAqZGh3NsEM\ ixDreHhhu3nnMedRXVWSXnQTiPPdaRpXPjXHVaP`eXeZQPSJ9Z\ Q7eW6la5sg4jX4bM4VC4W`zOUvHNs9Gp29m7QpBfsFvv9pr3ko\ 9dkEYgIRcJRc70pC6kGBgKGchp1Y`JUpZR`_UkmVWqTTlRQhPN\ c6lwFZkPd01`9EzBJeOav1VcJM2DNCPiMtQwFPcQL83MCCNFKO\ IS7PnHGnJIjLJfNKbUkdSdbRYaPR`0ZwCSkkE5py9adN5A3ADC\ FGKKJSkzdX_nSSfy2ko7hfCeXHb0a56XDCTLIPT2GyeK7YBhTG\ cyX7Xb_UX_RR_OcQOXUORXTiNRbRQXUPRXbqGZhLV`QRTVu4gi\ AdZGadICWKOiz8FK8KLMup8d`M73xBcQGXUKRXmro1a57XDDTL\ JPTy74lCF_HQS0QQBVeyh`neXdcSVaR02PBJoNcaMamb3c3MY9\ RTFWtw`YpPT`VvOtjNmZMfgrO`fSUWWezO`oRXeUSVXC5`ID_2\ 5tABmHGfvoKjdQZVVGkxJboMUguWmXjPUaTRTXQS_QEfPGdPIb\ OK`fmpXZguwulmodcjWUd6c7xDTkGW_JYJDgkH5eID_JLUKTbB\ aZE`VG`RJ_bdpH5KKBQMGVUdW } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 21-12-06 (Soaring madonna [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 21 Dec '06

21 Dec '06

FOTD -- December 21, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: With a big holiday rush on today, I have next to no time to write a discussion. All that needs to be said is that today's image shows a midget in the fractal that results when the formula Z^(1.095)+C is calculated 95 levels up the logarithmic ladder. Having put so little effort into the image, I could give it no rating, though I did name it "Soaring Madonna". The render time of just under 5 minutes is not too slow for an image with at least a little interest. And even this short time may be avoided by viewing the image on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> The weather was typical December fare here at New Fractal Central. The fractal cats had a routine day, though my day was quite hectic. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and be fractal-wise. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Soaring_Madonna { ; time=0:04:55.27--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 center-mag=-2.59027715920184700/-2.733593963211395\ 00/70700.56 params=1.095/0/95/0 float=y maxiter=7500 inside=0 logmap=143 periodicity=10 colors=000mJhjQigYj1T3LZQy9wcCcdMfdWiw4EpHQjT`dlfd\ ihdfjWPvZTs`Xpb`mD0uNEqWSnEHyLNuSTrZZn3BGMQWEKfNRh\ WYjGZB6reFngOkhXgjDbKRcYsz1ij8fgSF5ZOHcXTgDgaRefh2\ 3v_IqaQmbXhcd3AqDIoMQnWYlaVIbZScaanZRpvPmqVjm`ghfu\ G5pNGlTRhZatUUTxqXqo`jmVYm_albKRlL_jQbhVef_h_vKbmY\ NmiTjjZgkku5glR`s_bnccig1AbLQglenidmfdl59iHKjTVkgv\ Xfq`emddhh1NcBXMsXmoZlk`lgbkmBpjLngVlW6gd4jdHkdTkL\ puVjpN1hW`4`bQABpQQmuzFloW1XVL`cXeD_dPbd`2mHFjSSga\ jyugnpqD1ucAodNid_FkyOhtXfoydIp03F81OJHXUXrjNnhUkg\ _geeDbTKcYRcbYdgD2bRMge0CO6sTFqXOo`XmlBXiLafVfoaMi\ cZKDp7kGGiOOgWXecB92LKIVVXYxv`qrbjnhbDfcV_2wbMqUjL\ aERbLXcSadZf0y6ErKSkYn`Tjb_gcecQvdVrd_nzIfYj5agRnF\ ojOmgXlrosmkphgmpcdjdh2w2vsnpnmjil5bCiIqgOofUne_l9\ 5RHEXPNaXWfAKTLR_VYeCN8KSIRWSY`aB_fQbirYkpU_nQOlMD\ gPObSZZUig0ta6sXCsSHsNBVI56FHGCSP9bY7mfNlkSjkWhk`f\ kyz`rrdkkhvHlpPkjXkVN5pBf } frm:MandelbrotBC2 { ; by several Fractint users e=p1, a=imag(p2)+100, p=real(p2)+PI q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q Z=C=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|<a } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 20-12-06 (A Fractal in Green [5])
by Jim Muth 20 Dec '06

20 Dec '06

FOTD -- December 20, 2006 (Rating 5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's unusually green fractal is named "A Fractal in Green". I found it in the parent fractal that results when 0.45 part of Z^(2.1) is subtracted from 0.5 part of Z^(1.9) and C is added. This parent fractal is a Mandelbrot set rotated 180 degrees, with two East Valleys and every bud splitting apart. The fractal for today is located in a sub-valley of a bud on the southeast shoreline of the main bay, though with the whole thing rotated 180 degrees, the bud actually lies on the northwest shoreline. The pattern around the midget at the center is a little beyond what would be expected in the classic Mandelbrot set, but it is not unusual enough to earn a rating any higher than a 5 -- an absolutely neutral rating. I rather enjoy the verdant greens in the image, especially at this darkest time of year, only a little over one day from the winter solstice. The image renders completely in 19-1/2 minutes -- slow enough to make a quick trip to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> to see the image well worth the small effort. At 7am on Tuesday the day dawned clear and chilly here at Fractal Central. By mid-afternoon the sky was partly cloudy with a temperature of 41F 5C. By evening the fractal cats had worn themselves out and were waiting for their treats. During the afternoon, a half-grown stray cat wandered into the fractal back yard. I went out with a dish of food but the cat ran off as soon as I opened the door. I left the food sitting on the porch. If it's gone in the morning, we could be on the way to having a third fractal cat in the house. In my department, when the day began, it looked like we were in for a hectic day, but the troublesome job went far smoother than I had expected, and by early afternoon I found myself with nothing to do but search for fractals. As today's image shows, the search was successful. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and a new attitude makes all the difference. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= A_Fractal_in_Green { ; time=0:19:28.32--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident inside=0 center-mag=+0.61346358560439/+3.5760063758218/4295\ 30.9/1/7.5/1.14337e-007 params=0.5/1.9/-0.45/2.1/0\ /100 float=y maxiter=10000 periodicity=10 colors=000TciTchUchUchUXgUcgVcgVcfVdfWefWfeWgeWieX\ kdQmMOhQMgULhXLi`OjcRkgUmjXok_qlbsmeurhxvkzznzzqzz\ tzzwzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzdh1cf2be\ 2ad3ac3`b4_a4Z`5ZZ5YY6XX6XW6WV7VU7UT8UR8TQ9SP9ROAR\ NAQMBPLBPKBMJCKJCIJCGJCEJCCJCFGFIEILCLOAOR8RU6UX4X\ _2_b0bc2_c4Xd6Vd8SdAQeCNeEKfGIfIFfKDgMAgO7hQ5hS2hU\ 0eZFcbU`fhZjvXkuVltWlsZmsamrdnqhopkopnpoqpntqmwqmz\ rgysbxuYwwTuxOsyJqzEoy9lxAkwAjvAhuAgtAfsAdrAcrAbqA\ apA_oAZnAYmBWlBVkBUkBTjBRiBQhBPgBNfBMeBLdBKdBJbCJa\ CI_CIZCHXCHWCHUCGTCGRCFQCFPCFNDEMDEKDDJDDHDDGDCEDC\ DDBBDBADB9DFAJIAOLATPBZSBcVBhSJjQRkOYlMenKmoItpHrq\ GpqFnrEmrDksCisBhtAftAdu9bu8av7_v6Yw5Xw4Vx3Tx3Sx7T\ wATvDUuGUtJVsMVrPVqSWpVWoYXn`XmcXmb_laakacj`fi_hhZ\ jgZlgWiiUfjRdkPamMfnKUqOPdSIUWAJZ38Y6BX8EXBHWDKVGN\ VIQULTTNVTQYSS`gbzRSfQ_iPalPcnPcnPcnQcmQcmQcmQclRY\ lRckRckSckScjScjScjTciTci } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 19-12-06 (Redder Ranger [6])
by Jim Muth 19 Dec '06

19 Dec '06

FOTD -- December 19, 2005 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's adventure in the land of 'tdis' came about when I mixed 1.3 parts of Z^(-0.75) with 1.3 negative parts of Z^(0.95) to create a parent fractal that is one of the most distorted Mandelbrot sets I have ever seen. The period-2 bud in this set is actually twice the size of the main bay. Today's scene is located in a string of debris that extends fron the tip of the main stem of this M-set. I named the image "Redder Ranger". I have no idea why I chose such an unlikely name. It just kind of popped into my head. The rating of a 6 seems about right for such an everyday image. The render time is an unusually brief 53 seconds -- less time than it takes some computers to start up. As always, the finished image is available from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Morning rain gave way to afternoon clouds and a temperature of 48F 9C here at New Fractal Central on Monday. The fractal cats were cats through all of it. My day was humdrum. The next FOTD will appear in more or less 24 hours. Until that golden moment arrives, take care, and be alert for runaway fractals. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Redder_Ranger { ; time=0:00:52.51--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident float=y center-mag=-10.6320844947563/-8.061881237056673/\ 3.486286e+007/1/-35/6.28612928792183e-006 inside=0 params=1.3/-0.75/-1.3/0.95/0/100 maxiter=750 outside=tdis periodicity=10 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=000eQZ`SWXTTSUQOVNJXKFYHAZE4`96_B7ZD9ZFAYHC\ YJDXLFXMGWOIVQJVSLUUMUWOTY86MPTZculeojfjhgefh_diVb\ kQ`lKZmFXnAVs0Uo5Tl9SiERfIQcNQ`RPYWOV_NScNTaOT`PTZ\ QTYRTWSTVTTUUTSVURWUPXUOYUNZUL_UK`UIaUHbTIeUGcUFaU\ D_UCYUAWV9UV7SV6QV4OV3MV2KS6JQ9JODIMGIKKIHNHFRHDUG\ BYG9`GAcMAeRAgWAi`AkeAmjAooAqtAkuAfvA`wAWxEUsITnMR\ jQQeUO`YNXaLSeKNiIJmHEqF9tE5oD4kD4fC4bC3YB3UB3PA2L\ A2G92C917813816E29K3CQ4FW5Ia5Lg6Om7Rs8Uy8cyBmyDzyF\ zyHzyJzyLzyOvyQrySmyUhyWcyYZy_Uy_PzZOwZPs_Qo`RkaRh\ bSdbT`cUXdUUeVQfWMfXIgXFhYBiZ7j_3keEqkPxjPwiPuhOtf\ OreNqdNobMnaMl`LkZLiYKhXKfWJeUJcTIbSI`QH_PHYOGXMGV\ LFUKFSIEQIFQIGRJHRJISKKSKLTLMULNULOVMQVMRWNSWNTXOV\ YOWYOXYNZYN_YN`ZMbZMcZMdZLfZLg_Lh_Kj_Kk_Kl_Jn`Jo`J\ p`Ir`Is`ItaHvaHwaHxaGzbMudTpf_kiefklansXpzSsMTHMTH\ NUHWUTWWVVYWV_XUaYUcZTe`TgaSibSkcSmdQj_OhWMfSKcO__\ gcYggVgkSgoPgwLjrNgnOdiPa } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 18-12-06 (Fractal Fanfare [6])
by Jim Muth 18 Dec '06

18 Dec '06

FOTD -- December 18, 2006 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The parent of today's fractal was created when I subtracted Z^(1.5) from Z^(-0.5). It is shaped like an unusually distorted Mandelbrot set. Today's scene is located deep in some debris just beyond the main stem. I rated the image at a 6 and named it "Fractal Fanfare". I have no logical reason for the name. I simply like the way it sounds. The first impression of the image is that it lies near the escape radius of the parent fractal. In fact, it is near a cut-off point, but this point is not the bailout. It is a very strong discontinuity. The effect was achieved by rendering the image with the outside set to 'tdis'. The 5-1/2-minute render time is reasonable, but it is still easier to visit the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and view the image there. The clouds here at New Fractal central on Sunday did not hold down the temperature, which reached 54F 12C. The fractal cats were unusually active. They spent most of the afternoon batting their toys around the place. My day was about average. The next FOTD will appear in about 24 hours, which is quite average. Until then, take care, and be one. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Fractal_Fanfare { ; time=0:05:23.90--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=+0.09397790372923559/-2.473990102403021\ 00/6.28241e+011/1.0421/17.853729149773649/1.521156\ 07205887438 params=1/-0.5/-1/1.5/0/0 float=y maxiter=1500 inside=0 outside=tdis periodicity=10 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=00000z02s02Z22G720B00G00L02P02V02Z04d04g04e\ 02d02b22b72`B0ZE0YJ0YM0lPLzRezR0uW0j`De0eV0jL5oBGu\ 2Pz0Zz0`z0`v0bs0bo0Yq5VsEPsOMuYHvgEvqAxz7xZGZAPB0Z\ 0Dzg5zd0z`0zZ5gjHOvT7zR2sP0eO0RO0ER0GT4GVAGWHGZPH`\ WHbdHdjH00AGBGWRMDzBJxEPuHVqJ`mMgjP8L0PWRTYRWZRZ`R\ bbRedRieRWJlZOi`RedVbeYZi`WjdTz08z5DzHHsVM0PD0TG7W\ HEYJO`MKKKzV0zO0zJ0zE0TzzEeRDbZDZeDYlDVsDRzDPzA0WV\ szPqzMooJmgGlYBjO8iG5g72g04j74mD5oL5sR7vZ7xeGsl0RV\ WjzdgzldzGmW0v00m20gA0ZH0TP0LY0Ee08m0Lg0Wg0gd0s`0z\ Y0zVJbgi2suGxzVzzgzzexzeqzdlzdexdZubVqbOobJ2JO0HP0\ GP0LT5PWETZMY`Vbddegljjuml0oY5mWGlVRjTbiRG0HM7LTGM\ ZPOeZPz0sz0mz4izDdvOZqYV0HzGVl0zzMxgdP2eT7gWAiYDi`\ HjbLleOE5LJBMOGOTMOYRPbYPgbR00s0Ex0Js2MoAPjHTgPYbY\ `ZedVqzEozHmvLlmOze0zg0zoHzv`zzuvzzuzzszzqzzozzmzx\ VjuDPs07q54iE0bO0VW0Oe0Go0Ax04v00v70uH0uT0sd0so0qz\ 0qz0gz0Zs4RiGJ`RARb2Ho08z } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 17-12-06 (Sting Ray Playground [6])
by Jim Muth 17 Dec '06

17 Dec '06

FOTD -- December 17, 2006 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's fractal reminds me of a school of sting rays circling about in their feeding grounds. (If sting rays do actually circle and feed in schools, that is.) I accordingly named the image "Sting Ray Playground". As for the rating, I decided on a 6. The image is a little better than average, but not by much. The parent fractal, which was generated by combining 6.6 parts of Z^(0.08) with 0.6 part of Z^(1.9) and adding C, appears as a large squashed Mandelbrot set surrounded by satellite smaller M-sets. One of these smaller sets lying to the west of the main set is of a quite unusual shape. Today's image is located in a valley of this unusually-shaped figure. The image is unusual in that many of its features are due to the colors. Changing the color palette will make this quite obvious. The render time of under 7 minutes is a bit slow. I recommend visiting the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and viewing the image there. Saturday was slightly cooler but still pleasant here at Fractal Central. A high temperature of 50F 10C in the middle of December is always welcome. The fractal cats spent most of the day watching a small hole in a corner of the kitchen. I suspect a mouse, but I have not yet seen one. My day was rather hectic with excess shopping. But I survived somehow. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and be in tune with the infinite. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= StingRayPlayground { ; time=0:06:50.84--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-8.02960041053288400/+0.000488967901062\ 96/43241.83/1/-42.5/2.04665068302689601e-007 params=6.6/0.08/0.6/1.9/0/0 float=y maxiter=1200 inside=0 logmap=93 periodicity=10 colors=000NJlQMlSPmVSnXUo_Xpb_qdbrgerihslktonuqqvt\ twvvwrtvorukpthnselrajrZhqWfpSdoPbnM`mIZmFXmCVm8Tm\ 5Rm2Qm4Pm5Pm6Om7Om8Mm8Km8Im9Hm9Fm9Dm9OlBRkDTjFUiHV\ hJUhLTgMRfOPeQFdSFdUGcWGbYGaZGabIWfKRjLMiNLiPLhQLh\ SLgULgVKfXKfYKf_KeaKebKddJdeJcgJciJcjJblJbmIaoIaqI\ `rI`tI`uIZsHXqHWpGUnGSlFRkFPiENgEMfDKdDIbDHaCF_CDY\ BCXBAVA8TA7S95Q94P95R95S96T97V97W98X99Z9A_9A`9Bb9C\ c9Cd9Df9Eg9Eh9Fj9Gk9Gl9Ij8Ki8Mh7Of7Qe7Sd6Uc6Wa5Y`5\ __5`Y4bX4dW4fV3hT3jS2lR2nP2pO1rN1sM1pN2mO3jP4gP4dQ\ 5aR6ZS7XS7UT8RU9OVALVAIWBFXCDXCCYBCYBCYBCYACYACZAC\ Z9CZ9CZ9CZ8C_8C_8C_7C_7C_7C`6C`6C`6C`5C`55Z6C`5Jb4\ Qd3Xf2ch1fi1di0bc0VY0OS0HN0IO2IP4JQ6JR8KS9KTBKUDLV\ FLWHMXIMYKMZMN_ON`QOaRObTPcVPdXPeZQf_QgaRhcRieRifQ\ jdPkcPlaRm`UnZcoYhpWmqVrrTvsSztQzuPzvNzwMzxKzyJzzH\ zzGzzEzzDzzHzzKzzOzzRzzVzzUzzUzzUzzUzzUzzczzdzzdzz\ ezzezzfzzfzzgzzhzzizzjzzk } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 16-12-06 (Layer_Upon_Layer [5])
by Jim Muth 16 Dec '06

16 Dec '06

FOTD -- December 16, 2006 (Rating 5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's fractal expression -- 5*(Z^(0.4))+Z^(2.6)+C -- draws a rotated Mandelbrot set with a crooked main stem that terminates then fizzles out in a crooked extended string of dots and dashes. Today's image is located on one of the dashes. I named the image "Layer Upon Layer". The colored layers are what I noticed first as I studied it. The layered look was achieved by rendering the image with the 'outside' set to 'tdis'. The 'tdis' idea seemed good at the start, but the final result fell a bit short of my expectations, resulting in the rating of a not bad but not good either 5. One thing actually good about the image is its speedy render time of 2-1/2 minutes, which should try the patience of very few. Another good thing may be found on the FOTD web site where the already-rendered image is posted and ready to be seen by all. The FOTD web site may be accessed at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> A cloudy morning gave way to a partly sunny afternoon here at New Fractal Central on Friday, while the temperature reached a very mild 57F 14C. The fractal cats ignored the weather. They were more interested in batting a wad of crumpled paper around the house and searching for mice. The futile effort had them ready to settle to sleep by the time their evening treat was served. My day was about as close to normal as it is possible for a day to be. May most days be the same. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and could it be possible that fractals can cure a broken heart? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Layers_Upon_Layers { ; time=0:02:27.23--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-3.66846143570733700/+0.520672683413754\ 60/1.365974e+012/0.9999/112.5/0.0060917773143341 params=5/0.4/1/2.6/0/0 float=y maxiter=450 inside=0 outside=tdis periodicity=10 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=000MUPGMJBFC576WdqPFTLDPIBLF9IC7E95A6373131\ GS08EkCmeAf_9`U7VO6PI4IC3C616wF8kC6_94O63C31CQ8AM6\ 8I56E4RbTHdX8e`HhZPjXXmVeoTmrRutPdeQORR7DRFNLAFECa\ 2577aWhJGMwlImcFcWCUO9KG6A83LGoIDgFB`C9T96M64E327K\ TflU1bO0TI0JC0960ECHB9D87A546223sckSKOZfXEYwBSm9Mc\ 7HU4BK25Arp4jn`4jT3ZM2NE1B78UF6PC5KA4F72A5152zTNqP\ KhLHaIEWEBPA8I75932XszOe`GSP8ECOZPGNG8B8TlkPeeL__I\ UUEOOAII7CC366Tg8NZ6HQ4BH3581fyJSdCEK6aVNPKFCA7Upw\ QirMbhIX`FQUBJM7DF367nHmmDmmAmm6mm3mm1b10JRJ72C219\ 1161030Ign05ClsAbg8TX6JM49B2JRsFMiCI`9DS69I349BkHp\ IQ6PC6AR35D0Sx0Lh0EU07FGetCVe8LS4AEq9Xj7Sc6OX5KR4G\ K3CD28614Lp6EZ47H2wrtURSe2tmTRdOMXJIPEDG99844J`3B1\ D80A607405202bseMXYISTFNOCIJ9EE6993446Ei4B_38R25I1\ 29Il`CWO6GC8Gp6IB4D8395142102001001000000cccUUUKKK\ AAA5`k4Vd3QY2LR2FK1AD0562Nm1Ic1DU09K04AsWtgPhXJYMC\ MB6BgjC`by0rJ0dE0R90D4SaW } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 15-12-06 (Tic-Tac-Toe [5])
by Jim Muth 15 Dec '06

15 Dec '06

FOTD -- December 15, 2006 (Rating 5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's formula mixes 0.3 parts of Z^(-11.4) and Z^(2.3). This formula produces a grossly oversized parent fractal that resembles a mixture of filaments and holes. Today's image is located in a kind of East Valley of the center-most hole. I named the image "Tic-Tac-Toe" because it reminds me of a midget sitting in the center square of a 3x3 grid. I rated it at a 5 because it really isn't all that great, most of the effect being produced by the coloring. The render time of 5-1/2 minutes is quite reasonable, but if 'quite' is not reasonable enough, the already-rendered GIF image may be viewed at once on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Heavy morning fog burned off by noon here at New Fractal Central, leading to a pleasant sunny afternoon with a tempera- ture of 59F 15C. The fractal cats found that the sun coming through the window was warm enough to lie in for a while. Then they started playing. My day was pretty much normal and uneventful, which is the kind of day I can relax and enjoy. But fractals are everywhere, even on the most boring days. The next FOTD fractal will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and I hear it said that a pot of diamonds lies at the end of the next fractal. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Tic-Tac-Toe { ; time=0:05:31.26--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=+0.75178759157913060/+0.000928823958958\ 99/4.05265e+007/1/65.8/-3.54053367311590872e-007 params=0.3/-11.4/0.3/2.3/0/0 float=y maxiter=1600 inside=0 logmap=127 periodicity=0 colors=000000AaYHcYNeYTgYZiYdkYARINZOZeTeTQfWRgYSg\ `ThbUieVigWjjXgLAhSGiZMjeSEVqKYmP`jVcg_fcei`w5crKa\ nZ_uY4xeJszUpcamw_cAoDxqUrgPZ`Ua_YdZbgZfjYFeuNgoVi\ ibkcv4qrJjnYc0Us9VdSc`NTeZbazk0wl5ulAslFplKnlPllUJ\ NhNRfRVdVZcZaabe`fiZBQnHUkMXiR_fWcd`faei_PPl_`dJjR\ OkTTkUXkValWflXK_kqJrnTklbdUhkYih`jedkbgl_UPgXTe_X\ cb`bed`hhZt6BpLJmZRItHOrLUpO_oSemV2f38g7EhBJiFPiJV\ jN_kRelVTrAZpIdnQuvLhdUifVihWjiXjkYEQVPYW_eX5oTQmW\ dp5eoAfnFgnKhmPilUoWGnZJm`LmbNldPkfSkhUjjWIo`Sn_am\ ZKVgT`caf`9IDMTKZbRCrDLpJUoObmTtSypZomefdPyeTufWqg\ _mhbiifejia`MmbQjcUheYffacheaii_dP1eT6fWBg_GhbKifP\ jiU`mkemdXmfZmd`mcbmbcmaem`SzQKzPJzOIzNHzMGzLFzKEz\ JDzICzIIzKOzMUzO_zQdzSezTfzUgzVgzVjzahzWizXjzYxz6v\ zAtzErzIpzMnzQlzUAzA8zaLz_YzZ1zFRz6VzCZzIbzNfzT9zj\ MzeZzaozpnzlmzilzfkzcjz`KzVYzXEzSJzTOzUTzVXzWazXfz\ YJzdNzcQzbUzaXz``z_czZgzY } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 14-12-06 (Curling Floaters [6])
by Jim Muth 14 Dec '06

14 Dec '06

FOTD -- December 14, 2006 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's curious image exists in the fractal created by the formula Z^(1.05)+C as it appears 555 levels up the logarithmic spiral. The very low-order parent fractal consists of little more than a large bay, with a partly jagged and partly chaotic shoreline. The whole thing somewhat resembles a comet. Today's scene is located in a chaotic area on the northern shoreline of the bay. I named the image "Curling Floaters", which fairly well describes it. When I look at the image, I see a blue sky in the background nearly obscured by a writhing mass of curly things rising from below. Others may see almost anything their imagina- tion can picture. I rated the image at a 6. It has no midget at the center, but it is still a rather enjoyable fractal to observe, with an unusually pronounced 3-dimensional effect produced entirely by the coloring. The render time of 5-1/2 minutes is within reason for such a fractal. Sometimes however, we have more pressing matters than calculating fractals. If today is such a day, do not despair. The finished image is or soon will be ready to be viewed on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> A rainy morning gave way to a sunny afternoon here at New Fractal Central on Wednesday, while the temperature reached a balmy 54F 12C. More interested in play than weather, the fractal cats spent the day getting into various mischief. When their evening treats were served, they were totally exhausted. After taking two days off, I had a busy day catching up. But by the time dusk arrived, all was as it should be. The next FOTD will appear not quite by magic in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and be prepared. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Curling_Floaters { ; time=0:05:XX.XX--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 passes=1 center-mag=-6.18138/3.82175/2.069197/1/-155/5.1271\ 4870559705105e-014 params=1.05/0/555/1000 float=y maxiter=7500 inside=255 logmap=51 periodicity=10 colors=000pjZqjZqjZrk_rk_sk_sk`tk`tl`ulaulavlavlat\ j_rhZqgXoeWncUlbTk`RiZQhYOfWNeULcTKbRI`PHZNE_OG_PH\ `QI`RJaSKaTLbUMbVNcWOcXPdYQdZRd_Se`TeaUfbVfcWgdXgd\ Zhe_hf`igaihbjicjjdjkeklfkmglnhloimpjmqknrlnsmotno\ uooupnsqmrtlpwkozkmzjlzijzhizggzgfzfdzeczdazd`zc_z\ bYzaXz`Vz`Uz_SzZRzYPzXOzXMzWLzVJzUIzUHzVIzWIzWIzXI\ zXIzYIzZIzZJz_Jz_Jz`JzaJzaJzbJzbKzcKzdKzdKzeKzeKzf\ KzfKzgLzhLzhLziLziLzjLzkLzkMzlMzlMzmMznMznMzoMzoNz\ pNzqNzqNzrNzrNzsNzsNzqOzpOznOzmOzlOzjOziOzhOzfOzeO\ zdOzbOzaOz`OzZOzYOzXOzVOzUOzSOzROzQOzOOzNOzMOzKOzJ\ OzIOzGOzFOzEOzCOzBOzAOz8Oz7Oz5Nz6Oz7Pz8Qz9QzARzBSz\ CSzDTzEUzEVzFVzGWzHXzIXzJYzKZzLZzM_zM`zNazOazPbzQc\ zRczSdzTezUezUfzVgzWhzXhzYizZjz_jz`kzalzalz`kz_jzZ\ jzYizXhzWhzVgzVfzUfzTezSdzRdzQczPbzPbzOazN`zM`zL_z\ KZzJZzJYzIXzHXzGWzFVzEVzDUzBSzDUzEWzFXzGZzH`zJazKc\ zLezMfzNhzOjzQkzRmzSozTpz } frm:MandelbrotBC2 { ; by several Fractint users e=p1, a=imag(p2)+100, p=real(p2)+PI q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q Z=C=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|<a } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 13-12-06 (Something New [5])
by Jim Muth 13 Dec '06

13 Dec '06

FOTD -- December 13, 2006 (Rating 5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image came about when I took a look at the fractal that results when Z^2 and Z^5 are combined and C is added. This parent fractal is a shapeless thing with one large valley and one obvious Mandelbrot bud. Today's image is located on the southern shoreline of the largest valley. Feeling a bit liberal, I gave the image a rating of a 5. A 4 would seem more appropriate. But I really over-extended myself when I named the image "Something New". True, almost every fractal is one that has never been seen before, and fractals in today's style are by no means common, but I feel that the image offers nothing really new, and that the name is a bit misleading. Some might complain about a lack of creativity in today's image, but no one can complain about the lightning-fast calculation time of only 49 seconds. Those ready to go on the internet to see the image may view it by visiting the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where it is posted fot all the world to see. Today was a day of transition. We said good-bye to the old fractal cats at 1pm and hello to the new fractal cats at 5pm. The old guys were sorry to see us leave; the new guys were glad to see us return. Somehow I managed to squeeze in a barely adequate fractal. With things now back to normal, the next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. And I would not be surprised if it were to rate higher than today's 5. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Something_New { ; time=0:00:49.04--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=+0.48212651118548390/-0.025920831934302\ 22/2.59353e+008/1/-127.5/-1.47857206576479383e-005 params=1/2/1/5/0/0 float=y maxiter=350 inside=0 logmap=33 periodicity=10 colors=000faZdZZcWZgY`j_amacpcdgRj_EocrCG7HUd9KR6A\ D34U42F2qv6RT3sK5`D3I61Qx9Jh6DU46F2i2Wlh1h1NU0FF07\ J9IC6C636iFdwkah_SUOJFC9DG09C0680340rUwq0gc0XR0MD0\ BI85D63942421T8UL6ME4F727TiA1wl0UOf6EL37mzpZMAaIDI\ wZ9UHDA4862cHpcKobNnbRmaUlaXkX_mTanPcoLepHgqDirHVh\ KGZN1Q_EakRmwbxuXwsSvqNupIt2QqHVXHXWHZVH`VHbUHdUD`\ QAYM6UJ3RF0OCr9ugPTYc0fcGocWwckrajn_iiYheXg`VfXTeT\ SdYPVaMMeKDlHA0du1co2cj3be3b`3XU3RN3LG3F92A6153111\ 2883EF4LL5RS6YZ7cd8jk8pqMckZSelF_y3Vr8SkCQeGOZKMTO\ KMSIGWGOYHW_HcaHadE`fB_i9Zk6Yn3Xp1ZiA_cIaYRbRZdLge\ Fof9wiCnkEfnHYpJQsMHuO9nM8gL7`K7VJ6OH5HG5AF44E4GC9\ RAEa8Jl7Nj5Ph3Qg1RZ3PQ4NH6L87J08It1xq6moAbmFSkJHiN\ 6fT8dY9bcB`hCZnEXsFZnN`jUbf`dahfYogUvfTteSrdRpcQnb\ PlaOj`Nh_MgVYhQhiLsjOjcRaYUTRXLLFEHp_rAgZ5MHVxDFU6\ 0pf0bW0QL0DALpxFbhAQU5DFWmHO`CGP88C4g9kT6WE3GWOK_`\ KcmLfzLakGXXCMP7BI3SUJheZ } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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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Missing FOTD's
by John W. 12 Dec '06

12 Dec '06

Thanks to those who corrected my statement that most of the December FOTD's at Pauls site were missing. I tried refreshing the page, as suggested, and there they were. I've never seen this problem before. I use Internet Explorer, and have just installed Version 7. I wonder if this is what caused my problem? John W.

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FOTD -- 12-12-06 (FOTD for Dec 12 2006 [Not rated])
by Jim Muth 12 Dec '06

12 Dec '06

FOTD -- December 12, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's annoyingly slow fractal came about when I subtracted 0.45 part of Z^(2.1) from 1/2 part of Z^(1.9) and found myself faced with a parent fractal that resembles a Mandelbrot set rotated 180 degrees, with everything doubled. There are 2 main stems with large midgets, 2 East Valleys, and 2 of almost every- thing else. The large midgets on the two main stems are particularly interes- ting, but they are impossible to describe in words and must be seen to be realized. Today's image is located on an odd bridge in the southern large midget. Since I found today's image with so little effort, I gave it no rating. The exceptionally long calculation time does not imply an equally long search. I also declined to name the image, giving it only a catalog entry. And the render time of 1-1/3 hours on my machine will be cut to under 30 minutes on the SOTA fireball units that can handle DOS programs. Luckily for those with DOS-deprived units and those with better things to do with over an hour, the finished GIF image was sent ahead to Paul. The image may be viewed on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> A super-spectacular day at Old Fractal Central, with sunny skies and a temperature of 63F 17C, was fully enjoyed by the old fractal cats, who actually did a little romping in a sunny corner of the yard. The adventure must have given them quite an appetite, for they demanded a second serving of tuna at their evening treat. My day here at Old Fractal Central was slow. By tomorrow eve- ning, I'll be back at New Fractal Central with the new fractal cats. If no FOTD appears, you'll know I had no chance to find a worthy fractal. Until next FOTD, take care, and believe the best. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Dec_12_06 { ; time=1:20:46.99--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=+9.43213598786648/-1.12100644021645/1.4\ 30652e+007/1/67/-1.32167153882381538e-005 params=1/1.9/-0.9/2.1/-0.5/100 float=y maxiter=10000 inside=0 logmap=1200 periodicity=10 colors=000dh1cf2be2ad3ac3`b4_a4Z`5ZZ5YY6XX6XW6WV7V\ U7UT8UR8TQ9SP9ROARNAQMBPLBPKBMJCKJCIJCGJCEJCCJCFGF\ IEILCLOAOR8RU6UX4X_2_b0bc2_c4Xd6Vd8SdAQeCNeEKfGIfI\ FfKDgMAgO7hQ5hS2hU0eZFcbU`fhZjvXkuVltWlsZmsamrdnqh\ opkopnpoqpntqmwqmzrgysbxuYwwTuxOsyJqzEoy9lxAkwAjvA\ huAgtAfsAdrAcrAbqAapA_oAZnAYmBWlBVkBUkBTjBRiBQhBPg\ BNfBMeBLdBKdBJbCJaCI_CIZCHXCHWCHUCGTCGRCFQCFPCFNDE\ MDEKDDJDDHDDGDCEDCDDBBDBADB9DFAJIAOLATPBZSBcVBhSJj\ QRkOYlMenKmoItpHrqGpqFnrEmrDksCisBhtAftAdu9bu8av7_\ v6Yw5Xw4Vx3Tx3Sx7TwATvDUuGUtJVsMVrPVqSWpVWoYXn`Xmc\ Xmb_laakacj`fi_hhZjgZlgWiiUfjRdkPamMfnKUqOPdSIUWAJ\ Z38Y6BX8EXBHWDKVGNVIQULTTNVTQYSS`gbzRSfQ_iPalPcnPc\ nPcnQcmQcmQcmQclRYlRckRckSckScjScjScjTciTciTciTchU\ chUchUXgUcgVcgVcfVdfWefWfeWgeWieXkdQmMOhQMgULhXLi`\ OjcRkgUmjXok_qlbsmeurhxvkzznzzqzztzzwzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 -- 11-12-06 (Another Mandelbrot [Not rated])
by Jim Muth 11 Dec '06

11 Dec '06

FOTD -- December 11, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: I'm back at Old Fractal central for a stay of a day or two. Despite the different location, I still managed to find a fractal. The image is a very quick one that I found in our old friend the Mandelbrot set in less than 5 minutes. It is located in a remote valley of the large radical on the northwest shore of the main bay. There is not much to be said about the image, which pretty much speaks for itself, at least for those with eyes to hear. Since it is so mundane, I gave it no rating. And the name "Another Mandelbrot" is self explanatory. The exceedingly fast render time of 49 seconds is true on the ancient P133 machine here at Old Fractal Central. On my usual machine back at New Fractal Central, today's image would calcu- late in about 30 seconds. But regardless of the speed of calculation, the finished GIF image is posted on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> ready for viewing. A perfectly delightful sunny December day with a temperature of 55F 13C here at Old Fractal central was fully appreciated by the old fractal cats, Thomas and Tippy, who spent the entire after- noon sleeping in the holly thicket. When the time arrived to come inside, they were fully ready to enjoy their tuna. My day back here at Old Fractal Central would have been more enjoyable if it were not for my bum ankle, which is still slowly recovering, and still has me slowed down to a hobble on flat surfaces only. I'll be here again tomorrow before heading back to New Fractal Central and work on Tuesday. The next FOTD will appear right here in 24 or so hours. Until then, take care, and might might not always make right. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Another_Mandelbrot { ; time=0:00:49.16--SF5 on a P133 reset=2004 type=mandel passes=1 center-mag=-0.53758150761456160/+0.611602885511779\ 10/6.062598e+011/1/-105/0.0213946818991325102 params=0/0 float=y maxiter=2800 inside=0 logmap=545 periodicity=10 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=000bFF_FIXELUEOSERPDUMDXJD`GCcECfBCi8Bl5Bo2\ Br0Bu5Cs9CqDCpHCnLClPCkTCiXChYC_YCRYCIYC9_FBaHDbJF\ dLHfOIgQKiSMjUOlXPnZRo`TqbVrdWndWjdWfdWbdWZdWVdWRd\ WNdWKdWLeXMfXNgXNhYOiYPjYQkZQlZRmZSn_To_Tp_Uq`Vr`W\ s`Wt`TuaQvaNvbRcWUcWXdW_eWceWffWigWlgWohWrhWndVkaU\ gYTdVSaSR`QS`OS_NS_LSZKSZISZHSYFTYDTXCTXATW9TW7TW6\ TOKcGYn8jx9it9hp9hmAgiAffAfbBeZBdWBdSCcPCbLCbIPeL`\ hOlkRxmTcy_dxYewWfvVguTgtShsQirPjqNkpLkoKlnImmHnlF\ nkEojIpjMqjPqjTrjWsj_sjctjfujjujmgnpVrrIvu5yw9vtCt\ qFrnIpkLnhPlfSjcVh`YeY`cVdaTg_QjYNmWKpUHsSFlVDeXCZ\ ZBSa9Lc8Ee7MW7UM7`C7ZDAYECXFFVGHUHKTIMSJPQKRPLUOMW\ NNZLO`KPcJQeIRgly`irbfldcff`_hYUjWOlXPiYQgYQdZRb_R\ __SY`SVaTTaTQbUOcULcVJdVGeWEeWC7qUBoSEmRHkQKiPNgOQ\ eNTdLWbKZ`JaZIdXHgVGjUFkVEpYCu`Azc8MhjIgoEfsBfwEdt\ HcqKhnNmlQriTvfWzcYza`zZczWfzTizRlzOozLqzJozLmzMkz\ NizOgzPfzQhzTizVjzXkzZlz` } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 10-12-06 (Chrysanthefractal [5])
by Jim Muth 10 Dec '06

10 Dec '06

FOTD -- December 10, 2006 (Rating 5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's fractal was created by combining 10 parts of Z^(0.17) with 1 part of Z^(1.7) and adding C. I named the image "Chrysanthefractal" when it reminded me of a Chrysanthemum. Despite my better instincts, I gave it a rating. I rated it at a perfectly average 5. The parent fractal is little more than a scattering of fractal debris filled with tiny Mandelbrot sets. Today's image lies in one of the smaller bits of this fractal debris. The 'tdis' outside option saves the image from the delete key by adding just enough red and green interest to make the image worth the measly 45 seconds required to calculate it. The already-rendered image is posted on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> ready for immediate viewing. Brilliant sun and a much milder temperature of 45F 7C brought out the best in the fractal cats on Saturday. Unfortunately, they are not permitted out of the house, so they did not enjoy the splendid weather. They have almost forgotten about going out. It looks like they might be permanent inside cats. My day was slow but not boring. Fractal lady and I are planning on taking a trip back to Old Fractal Central on Sunday to see my sister and the old fractal cats, Thomas and Tippy, who I hear are doing fine and are as lazy as ever. We will probably stay until Tuesday morning. I am not sure whether I will get a chance to post a FOTD from the old place on Monday the 11th or Tuesday the 12th, but the FOTD for Wednesday the 13th will appear on schedule. Until next time, either in 24, 48, or 72 hours, take care, and if you wait with baited breath. You might catch a trout. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Chrysanthefractal { ; time=0:00:45.37--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=-12.41012059226374/-4.237841024906849/5\ 0165.73/1/115/-7.98099092369497498e-009 params=1/\ 1.7/10/0.17/0/0 float=y maxiter=300 inside=0 outside=tdis periodicity=10 colors=000ieXilUirRpkevdsugrtirtkrqgpocol_mjWlhSke\ OicKhaHgfKbjMYoOUsQPwSLVUR3VX4TS5RO6PK6NG7LC8J88I4\ FWBLiIRwOOnLLeIIXFFOCCF9A67BLOCZdDltJjnPhhVfc`dYfb\ Sl`NrZHxXCqQAhK9dD7_76U15S56Q97OM8MN9KPAIRBGTCFWCL\ THRQLWMPaJTfHXeQTdYPdfMhnImvFekHMaJDRL4HM7JN9LNBNN\ EPOGROITOKUOUaWcjblzif`z`ez_UzZOrYOnYOjXPfWPbVPZVP\ VmWPH8tH9jHA`HBRhUMZOKQIJbbAVUDOLGzkD9OxDIbbZEXTFS\ NGMHHaDFRCHCjOFTLYWdTRZPMTLHNjSnbOeWKYOGQkyXW`PXcQ\ PQMuv8gfCURF`xdUgXNSPF8pG9gGAZHBQ`XIRMIKOdJKXIGP`A\ URBO2dgAQV9ToBOfDKZFGQinuRJ`NGUKEOF6oG8cHATS65O8AK\ AEQATlDHdBTYAcR9nK8yJAjQMYIBWcKYYIUSGQMEMIrhZLtUIj\ QG`LERHm5HVNHOLHIJLlWJ_RIOMQTJNOILKIJGIzO2nL6cIASF\ ETU1GmRHVMm7Nd9LXAKPBJlPQXIMxiam`XbTSSKN633A68E9Dw\ QG4pBBWFahDVYFONHIc4HX8HQBHJFIqqHceHQUq67Z9DXiMT`L\ PTKLKJyThbKVpJ8ZFD0pB5eD9WFDMHfrK_gJUXJNMIOCzMCnKC\ cICTYkWPUPi7niEjiLgiSciZ` } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 09-12-06 (Spots Before the Eyes [7])
by Jim Muth 09 Dec '06

09 Dec '06

FOTD -- December 09, 2006 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Though the formula behind the image, Z^(0.947)+Z^(-0.947)+C, is most arbitrary, today's fractal is different enough to earn it a rating of 7. The parent fractal appears as a smooth-edged egg- shaped oval with only a tiny bit of Mandel chaos on the western edge. The FOTD for today was found in the area where the chaos merges into the smooth edge of the egg-shaped oval. The image is composed partly of inside and partly of outside stuff. The outside parts have degenerated into little more than a field of scattered dots, leaving most of the image made of inside stuff. But this inside stuff responds quite nicely to the 'bof61' inside fill, which completes the image and reveals a Mandelbrot midget at the center. I have named the image "Spots Before the Eyes" because it is composed mostly of spots of various shapes, sizes, and colors. The calculation time of almost 12 minutes is a bit slow, but still worth the effort. And finally, if all else fails, the image is available for viewing on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> A very cold day here at Fractal Central on Friday, with a temper- ature of 23F -5C and flurries of snow, went un-noticed by the fractal cats, who passed the day sleeping and chasing each other up and down the hallway. My day was spent clearing away a few small odd jobs that have been hanging around for several days. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours, give or take an hour or two. Until then, take care and expect the unexpected. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= SpotsBeforeTheEyes { ; time=0:11:49.20--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-1.36006249858245400/+0.443164915983890\ 50/8046.89/1/117.5/-7.00608737691510441e-011 params=1/0.947/1/-0.947/0/0 float=y maxiter=1000 inside=bof61 logmap=yes periodicity=10 colors=000HO9FK9DF9EUnDQgDN`CKUCHN000zQ5p7Ig8G_9ER\ ACJBAIrWHlTGgQFaNEXKDRH000BGBcyjWl`P_SINIETWDOQCKK\ BFEW1khY_XQR000Bc7g`jbXdbPwdPveQugRziRrzmmzSmfQjaO\ dcUcRKUUQWXWY_aZbg`ezacnzboc`pd_qeZqfXrgeshUtiTtjS\ ukzzlPwmOwmPtnQqnRooSloTjoUgpVdpWbqX_qXYqVWmTUiRTe\ QRbOPZMOVKMRJKOHJKFHGDFCCE9pMXgJSVp6YqA_UDbsGdtJfU\ MiUPkwSmjVktSipPhmNfiKefIKD9abGYZFUVEQRDMNCIJBEFAb\ 44T76K986oM7iK8cI9YG9SEAMCBGA`D_XCWTCSPCOMBKIBGEBC\ eH_aGWYFTUEPQEMMDJICFEBCfP_aNWXLSTJOOHKKFGFDCr8ij9\ bc9XXARPALIBFmHXcFRUELKCF1GnlcuPlhMd`JXUGQNDIGfhga\ cbXZYTUTOPOKKJFFE_1JHvcGoZFhVEaQDVMCOHBHDoFKdEHVDE\ LCBOV3HL6mrafjX`cSUXNOPIHIDcLV_JSWIPTHMPGKLEHIDEEC\ B7PQ8NN9LL9JIAHGAFDBDBCxZBpVBiRBbNBWKBPGBICHvmGnfF\ f_EZTDRMCJFfgw_`lUUbNOTHHJXL9TJ9QI9NG9KF9HD9EC95gW\ 10v43i66Y99L1VW3SS4PP6MM7JI9GFADCwIMZEFvJxfGfRDQrU\ PgPLXKHMFDTk7Qf8Oa8MY8KT8 } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 08-12-06 (Deep and Low [6])
by Jim Muth 08 Dec '06

08 Dec '06

FOTD -- December 08, 2006 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's somewhat ominous image exists in the fractal that results when the formula Z^1.1+C is calculated at a level 11 turns up the logarithmic ladder. The escape radius of 1000 is necessary because the parent fractal is so large that nothing less will include all of it. The midget at the center might more accurately be called a blob. Its shapeless oval form holds little of interest. But the pattern around the midget is unexpectedly rich for a midget of such a low order. As is true of almost all midgets in this range, the pattern consists of ominous dagger-like elements thrusting toward the midget. But these daggers are far more varied than is usually the case. I found the midget by calculating the parent fractal with the outside set to 'fmod' and the logmap turned off. The 'fmod' feature makes finding midgets in such low-order fractals quite simple. At first, I was going to give the image no rating, but on second thought, I decided it was worth at least a modestly worthwhile 6. The name "Deep and Low" has no special significance. It simply refers to the mood of the image. With a fast render time of a little over 3 minutes, the included parameter file will try the patience of few. Even better news is that the finished image is ready for immediate viewing on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Partly cloudy skies, snow flurries, and a temperature of 34F 1C here at Fractal central on Thursday, made things a bit brisk for outdoor activity. The fractal cats never go outdoors however, and they were quite happy alternating between playing, watching from the window, and asking for their treat. My day was adequate, which is all that can be said for it. Tomorrow will probably be another adequate day with another adequate fractal. Until then, take care, and be of good cheer for the rest of the year. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Deep_and_Low { ; time=0:03:12.96--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 passes=1 center-mag=-13.61962497368373/+10.0018730975\ 0523/141837/1/7.5/1.73666019483154077e-006 params=1.1/0/11/1000 float=y maxiter=7500 inside=0 logmap=80 periodicity=10 colors=000V4gY3d`3Tc3IQ1OW3L`5Je7Hd8EbAClQ2`D8gCMP\ C_6CmBXVFpDDdJBTPAHUHHYOHaVHdaHhhHlnHooGkoGhpFdpFa\ pFZoROobEom4hj8ahBWeFPcII`MCZPATR8NT6HV4BX25Z00`79\ YEIWLRUS_SZhQeqOftMfwLfzKdrRbjY`bdZVkXNqedgmvYjuTh\ tPftKcsGasB_r7Yr3NcTCPqINoOLmUJk_HieFgjDfiBelDboF_\ rHXuJUpNWkQYfT_aXaX_cSbeOegRLcT0_O4eJ8kFBpCChAC`7C\ U5CM2CE0C77NFDXMKfTQp_WzfFhaNjeUkh`mlhnoopsvqvCW0I\ L9OAIU0QV7UVEXVL`VScWZfWejWlmWspRriNrbJqXFqQBpJ7pD\ DlFJhHPdIV`K`XLfTNlQOjJ_iCkh5veGlcRb`aTZlJXvA_mMbd\ YdWiEeEJbVO_jRZmTZoVZrXZtZZw`ZyRMiH9VJ7SK6PL5MN4KO\ 3HP2EQ1CT9EVHGXPIZXJ`dLblNdsOicHc`NYZTTXZNVdITjMYh\ PbgSfeVkdYpb`taUvYNxVHySTjMdWGoHBmMCkRCiWCh_DfdDdi\ DcmDdpLesTeu_amcYffU_iQTlMMpIFsE8vB1yO2v`3sl3qhBmd\ Ji`QfXYbTeZQlWKoZEqa9sdAtgBtjCtmCtoDrlDoiEmfFjcFha\ KjYOlVTmSXoPaqMerJh`XjKiYRrXOpWLoVInUGlTDkZ6RVAQRD\ ONHNJKLANR3NSAKRHHQOEPVBO } frm:MandelbrotBC2 { ; by several Fractint users e=p1, a=imag(p2)+100, p=real(p2)+PI q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q Z=C=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|<a } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 07-12-06 (Decorated Fractal [7])
by Jim Muth 07 Dec '06

07 Dec '06

FOTD -- December 07, 2006 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: To generate today's 7-rated fractal image I combined negative Z^3 and negative Z^5 to create a parent fractal shaped somewhat like the dome of a Buddhist temple. On the northeast shoreline of the main bay lies a partially obscured bud, which at first looks totally non-critical -- the last place in the fractal world one would expect a midget. But in the world of fractals, nothing can be taken for granted until it is thoroughly checked out. One of the wedges converg- ing on the mouth of this bud actually has midgets all through it. They are not easy to find, but they are there. Today's image shows one of these midgets. When I saw the image I was reminded of Christmas ornaments and decided on the name "Decorated Fractal". The colors however have little to do with the season. The ornamental effect was achieved by rendering the scene with the inside set to 'bof60', which fills the inside parts with tiny balls. The render time of 5-1/2 minutes is reasonable for an image that rates a 7. And the image may be seen even faster by going to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and viewing it there. A temperature of 46F 8C and partly cloudy skies made conditions near ideal for the fractal cats here at New Fractal Central on Wednesday. For me the day was rather slow. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and keep thinking fractal. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Decorated_Fractal { ; time=0:05:35.75--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=+0.49584343632567830/+0.375372629316643\ 10/47839.52/1/-90/3.88578058618804789e-016 params=-1/3/-1/5/0/0 float=y maxiter=1600 inside=bof60 logmap=yes periodicity=10 colors=000zzzzyxzxrxwlvvfrubrp`mlRfeHaYDVAHZMG_QIf\ VJgaKkgMomNsqOwmPzhJzTDzNAzD7yC8uB9qAAm9Ai8Be7Ca6D\ 000ZBL_GTCj_EsYFqXGpWHnVHmVIkUJjTKhSKgSLeRMdQNbPNa\ PO_OPZNPYNQeQQlSRsURzWQyXQxYQwZPvZPu_Pt`PsaOraOqbO\ pcOpcRpaTp_VpYYpW_pUapSdpQfpOhpMkpKmpIopGqpEkhVeak\ `VzaWwbWtcXqcXmdXjeYgfYdfZ`gZYhZVi_Si_Oj`LkZIkXFlU\ JlRMlMQmHTmCXm8_pIZrLYrOXrRWrUWqXap_foblneqkhwihz`\ luTpoLsiDwc5zYHmaT`edOipBlsQgudbwrZmoVclRViNLfJCdF\ TdRidbydnwbkuahs`eqZboY_mXXkVUiURgTOeRLcQIaPF_ODfY\ VlglrjzoiwlcpiYjgScdMYaGR_ALQYcKeVEmL8uCDtIIsONrUS\ q_Xpe`ojYhaWbUTWLRQDQUCQYCQ`BPdBPgAPiANgDMdFLaHJYK\ IVMHSOOTMUTK_UIeUGlVErVCxWAzW8w_AqcCjgEdkGYoISsKLw\ MFzOImMKjLNcKPWJROIUHHW9GY2Fd3Ik4Lr5Ox6Qs6Po6Oj6Nf\ 6Ma6LY6L_BT`G_bLfcQmaEzdUtghiiw_goXfgVe`TcTRbLPaEN\ dJOgNOjSPmWPeNZYFgQ1pR7pRDpRJpROpSUpS_pSepSgpSjpTm\ kTpgYqbbrYfrTksOosJttE5hr } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 06-12-06 (Snowflake Symphony [6])
by Jim Muth 06 Dec '06

06 Dec '06

FOTD -- (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image is named "Snowflake Symphony". The reason for the name is obvious. The parent fractal, a distorted Mandelbrot set with a split East Valley and an augmented main stem, was created by combining 10 parts of Z^(1.1) with one part of Z^(11) and add- ing C. Today's scene is located in the fancy chaos near the tip of the main stem. Though not of exceptional quality, the image deserves at least some kind of rating. I obligingly gave it a rating of 6. The render time of 2 minutes is fast enough on even my tired old machine. An even faster way of viewing the image is to visit the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where it is posted in completed form. Lots of clouds and occasional flurries of snow, with a tempera- ture of 32F 0C and a biting wind, made the outdoors quite uncom- fortable here at New Fractal Central on Tuesday. The fractal cats spent the day inside however, busy tearing up a newspaper. Their energy waned by treat time. My day was acceptable. Tomorrow should be the same. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and stay on the warm side. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Snowflake_Symphony { ; time=0:02:08.42--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=+0.45475523650970650/-0.096631092682053\ 72/2.539294e+012/1/-87.5/0.001 params=10/1.1/1/11/\ -0.9/0 float=y maxiter=1000 inside=0 logmap=43 periodicity=10 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=00000Y00Z00_00`00b00d00b00`00Z00W00Uzzzszzq\ zzlvzjqzglzbgz`bzZZzVVzTRzRMzMIzLFzIBzDDy9Fn6Fe2HX\ 0HO0IH0I80L10L00M00M00O00O00L00H00F00B009006012041\ 0801B0480060040020010000000000000200B00I00T00`00j0\ 0`08RZ0BX68TB2RI0OR0MX0Ie0Hl0Fv0Dz0Is0Mj0R`0VT8ZLH\ bDRg6`nFbsObzZezjeXjL`jLbgIggIjgIsVBzL4z90z10z00z0\ 00z00z01z04z08z0Bz0Hz0Lz2Oz6TzBXzFbnLgvOlzVqzZvzbs\ zVszMszFsz8sz1sz0sz0sz0qz0nz0lz0jy6jzBlz9nz8qz8sz6\ vz4yz4zz2zz1zz1zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz2zz6zz9zzBzzFzz\ IzzMzzRzzTyzDjz1Zz0Mz0Dz09z06z02z00z00z00z00z00z00\ z00z00z20z60z90zD0zH0zM0zT6zZLze`zlsesXjXFnD0q00s0\ 0s00s00s00s00s00s00s00s00s00s00s00s00s00s08q0Hq0On\ 0Zn0jl0sl0nj0jj0eg0`g0Ze0Ve0Re0Mb0Ib0H`0D`09Z06Z04\ Z01`00b00e00e00g00j00l00l00n00z00z00z10z91zIBzTMzb\ HzZDzV8zR4zO0zL0zH0zD0zB0z80z40z10z00z00z00z00z00z\ 00z00z00z02z0Bz6LzDVzMgzX } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 05-12-06 (Baby Ghost Buds [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 05 Dec '06

05 Dec '06

FOTD -- December 05, 2006 (Not Rated) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image takes us to the Mandelbrot set, where we examine the perturbed set with a starting point of 0.7-0.2i. (The starting point is actually the square root of 0.7-0.2i, but for some reason, the type=mandel formula calculates the square root of the coordinates of the entered starting point.) I named the image "Baby Ghost Buds" for obvious reasons. The ghostly buds in the background, partly obscured by a giant spiral, are quite obvious. These buds are formed because, regardless of where a point starts, its travels will always eventually take it to the same path as a point that started at 0,0. Since the Mandelbrot set is very well explored, and I have posted similar fractals several times, I gave today's image no rating. The calculation time of over 9 minutes can be cut by 1/3 by rendering the image with the passes set to g. The time can be cut much further by going to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and viewing the image there. Partly cloudy skies and a temperature of 32F 0C made things a bit too chilly here at Fractal central on Monday, especially when combined with a brisk wind straight from the northwest. The fractal cats endured the chill stretched by the radiator. Their lazy day seems to have affected their appetites. I noticed a definite lack of enthusiasm when treat time arrived. My day was slightly busy, whatever that is, but I finished the real work in time to explore the perturbed Mandelbrot sets. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours, almost guaranteed to be an improvement over today's. Until then, take care, and look for the fractal lining. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Baby_Ghost_Buds { ; time=0:09:11.45--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=mandel passes=1 center-mag=-0.57697498572536430/-0.451916231083388\ 20/4842.782/1/147.5/-3.68905600511837406e-012 params=0.7/-0.2 float=y maxiter=250000 inside=0 logmap=200 periodicity=10 colors=000mb5la4la4la3la3j`5h_7fZ8dYAbXBaWD_VEYUGW\ THUSJTRKRQMPQNNPPLORKNSIMUGLVEKXCJYBI_9H`7Gb5Fc3Ee\ 2Ef8GgDHhIJiNKjSLkXNlaOmfQnkRopSpoTooTnnTmnTlnTkmT\ jmUimUhlUglUglUfkUekVdjVcjUbjSaiQ`iQ_iM_hMZhHYhHXg\ HWgHVfIUfITfISeISeIReIQdJPdJOdJNcJM_OL_OK_PK_PJaUI\ aUHaUG`UF`QE`QD_QC_VCZVBZVAZW9YR8YR7YR6XW5XR4XW4WQ\ 5WV6WQ7VV8VQ9VVAUPBUUCUPDUUETPFTUGTOGSTHSOISTJROKR\ TLROMRSNQNOQSPQNQPSRPNSPRSOMTORUOMVORWNLXNRYNLZMR_\ MM`MSaMNbLTcLNcLTdKPeKUfKRgJUhJRiJTjJRkIUlITmIUnHU\ oHUoHVpGWqGWrGXsGXtFWuFWvFWwEWxEWyEWzEWzDXzDXzDXzD\ YzDYzDYzDZzD_zD`zDazDazCbzCczCdzCezCezCfzEgzGhzIhz\ KizMjzOjzQkzSlzUlzWmzYnz_ozapzcqzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcr\ zcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzc\ rzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrz\ crzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcr\ zcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrzcrz } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 04-12-06 (Web of the Gods [8])
by Jim Muth 04 Dec '06

04 Dec '06

FOTD -- December 04, 2006 (Rating 8) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image reminds me of a spider web in purgatory, with the brilliant light of hope visible in the distance. I named it "Web of the Gods". I am not sure whether the church doctrine says purgatory still exists, but regardless, the image is a striking one. And if a God did not create the possibility of fractals, who or what did? The fractal formula subtracts Z^(-0.5) from Z^(1.5) to produce a parent fractal that resembles a warped Mandelbrot set with a field of twisted filaments lying to the northwest. The image is located rather deep on one of these filaments. I could have rated the fiery image at either an 8 or a 9. Being on the conservative side, I decided on an 8, but I guess the most accurate rating would be an 8-1/2. The render time of 7-1/2 minutes is well within reason for such a striking image. Running the included parameter file is the most enjoyable way to view the web of the gods, but visiting the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and viewing the completed image there is the most efficient. Sunny skies and a temperature of 43F 6C made Sunday an average day here at Fractal Central. The fractal cats were unusually frisky most of the day, chasing each other up and down the hall- way, with their feet on the wood floor creating the sound of a distant stampede. But by the time the evening treat was served, they had settled down enough to eat their fill. My day was uneventful, which allowed me the time to find and create today's unusually attractive image. If tomorrow is equally uneventful, the FOTD fractal is likely to be well above average again. But in the world of fractals, nothing is guaran- teed, so check back then to see what happens. Until next time, take care, and how much time would it take for today's fractal to reach the Andromeda Galaxy? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Web_of_the_Gods { ; time=0:07:37.26--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=+0.60018581308502960/-0.176748721957931\ 80/2.141276e+011/1/-130/0.0007 params=1/1.5/-1/\ -0.5/0/0 float=y maxiter=1000 inside=255 logmap=156 periodicity=10 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=000000220430630841A52C53E64G65I76K87M88N99P\ AAQABRBBSBBUDAVEAXF9YG9_H9`I8aJ8cK8dM7fN7gO7hP6jQ6\ kR6mS5nT5oU5p_4re3tk2wp2zm3zk3wi3mg3cd3Ub3K`3IZ3IW\ 3IU3HS3HQ3HN3HL3HJ3HH3HE3HC3HA3H83DG6AO96WC3bFDzEN\ wDOuEPsEQqERoESmFThFUcFVZFWXGXVGYSGZQGdOHjMHpKHvHH\ wFIsDIoBIj9IcHLaPO_XRYcUWkXUs_TzbUwbVtbWqbXobYlbZi\ b_fb`dbaabbZbcWbdUbeRbfObgMbeN_dNYcNWbNUaNS`NQ_NOZ\ NMXOJWOHVOFUODTOBSO9RO7QO5TP6XQ7_R8cS9fSAdRCcQDbQF\ `PG_PHZOJXNKWNMVMNUMOTQNTUMTYLSaKSeJSiISmHLgREa_7W\ h0QqGLgWHYjDPkERlFSmGTnGUoHVpIWqJYrJZsK_tL`uMavMbu\ Q`tTZtXXs_WscUrfSqiQqmPppNptLowJozInyGnyFnxEmxDmwB\ mwAmv9lv8lu7lu5kt4kt3ks2ks1dm0Yg0Ra0LX0PW7TVEXUK_U\ RcTXgScjSiSUUAWEDZDG`CIcBLeAOg9QjATlFVnKVoPVoUVpZV\ pcVphVqmVqrVrvVrzVrzVszVszVtzVuzVvzUwzUxzTyzTzzSzz\ SzzRzzRzzQzzQzzPzzPzzPzzNzzLzzJzzHzzGzzEzzCzzAzz8z\ z7zz5zz3zz1zz0zzCzzNzzzzp } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 03-12-06 (Star of the Season [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 03 Dec '06

03 Dec '06

FOTD -- December 03, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The parent of today's image was created by combining 10 parts of Z^(-2.1) with Z^(-10.5) and adding (1/C). It appears as a large flat disk with the fractal action on the southwest side. Today's scene is located in one of the stubby arms extending from this area of action. The image is not quite worth a rating, but if I had rated it, I would have given it a rating around 5. Its effect is due almost entirely to the color palette, and not to any great fractal discovery. The name "Star of the Season" was inspired by the 8-pointed star around the central midget. Yes, I know that seasonal stars have 5 or 6 points, not the 8 points we have in the image. But what the heck? A star is a star, and real stars have no points at all. The calculation time of 1-1/2 minutes is thankfully fast. The minor task of calculating the image may be dispensed with entirely by visiting the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and viewing the seasonal star there. A mostly cloudy and blustery day with a temperature of 43F 6C on Saturday was ignored by the fractal cats, who spent most of the day on their shelf by the window, watching for birds. My day was about as close to normal as it is possible to come. This might seem dull, but when things get too hectic, a bit of dulness is just what the doctor ordered. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and be serene but alert. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Star_of_the_Season { ; time=0:01:37.71--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=1 center-mag=+1.31768504268745900/-0.360059499562594\ 60/3.698292e+007/1/-10/-9.32659162518334472e-007 params=10/-2.1/1/-10.5/0/0 float=y maxiter=1200 inside=0 outside=tdis periodicity=10 colors=000EQeFOgFMjFLlGKjGJiGIhGHgGHfHGdHFcHEbHDaH\ D`ICZIBYIAXI9WI9VJEZKIaLNdMRgNWkO_nPdqQhtQlwoPhnNi\ mMjmLklKllImkHnkGojFpjEqiEpiEohEohEnhEngEmgEmgElfE\ kfEkfEjeEjeEieEigHkhJliLmkNnlPomRpnTqpVrqXsrZtt`uu\ bvvdwwfxshtpjpmkljmifnecpa`qZYsVUtRRvOOwKLyGIzDKsC\ LlCMeCNZBOSBPLBQEBPHDOKFNNGNQIMTJLWLKZNKaOJdQIgRHj\ THlUKmSNmRQnQTnOWnNZoMaoLdpJgpIjpHmqGpqEsrDvrCyrBk\ tDZvEMxF9zGCtKFnOIiSLcWOZ_RTcUNgXIkWCVU7eQCkWGjVKp\ TOoRSnOWnM_mKclHglFkkDokFklHglJclK_lMWmOTmQPmRLmTH\ nVDnX9nY6nZ6mZ6m_6l_6l_6k`6k`6j`6jW6iW6iW6hW6hb6gb\ 6gb6gUBVQDPMGIIICEK6GM0JQ4MU8PYCSaGVeJYiN`mRcqVhuZ\ myamzbOkbNdbMZcLScKLcKFcWCSg9Hs66oK4kY3gk1cx0ho8lg\ FpZMtRTvCYTkAXmC_nDcoEfpFE`OIe`LwtTQa`7SdKYhXblihp\ vmnoemhZlaRkVKlWQlWVlW_kUejSkiQqjVhk__lVWldRIXii9P\ jLMkXK2Yt8hYThQ8rEJoFTmGbjHPrE`mGHD4PL8XTBd`FJm0Yj\ 9sFooUZ58ORRLUTkDVYDT`zSz } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 02-12-06 (Olympic Fractal [7])
by Jim Muth 02 Dec '06

02 Dec '06

FOTD -- December 02, 2006 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image was created by combining Z^100000 with Z^0.1 and adding C. It is named "Olympic Fractal". The reason for the name is not apparent from the appearance of today's image. The unlikely name was totally inspired by the parent fractal. This parent fractal consists of several narrow, overlapping rings, which I suspect are mathematical artifacts of some sort. But made of artifacts or not, the parent reminds me quite strongly of the five overlapping rings of the Olympic logo, which is why I gave today's fractal image its name. The image is located on the edge of one of the rings, very near the X-axis. After a not-so-careful consideration, I rated the image at a 7, which is a notable comedown from the rating of Nov. 30th's lofty image, but still well worth the tiny effort required to view it. The lightning-fast calculation time of 57 seconds means that the image can be finished faster than one can go to the next room to pour a drink. Perhaps the most convenient way to see the scene is to visit the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and view the completed fractal there. Heavy clouds, high winds and torrential thunder-showers passed through Fractal Central on Friday, while the temperature reached an unprecedented 75F 24C. Unlike the old fractal cats, named Thomas and Tippy; the new fractal cats, Nicholas and Cassie, do not run and hide from thunder. When the rain and wind arrived, they leaped to the window to watch the excitement. My day was about average, except for my walking ability, which still has much improvement to make. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and be content. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Olympic_Fractal { ; time=0:00:57.07--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=+0.00001739587823375/+0.000032322649772\ 03/1.187592e+008/1/92.5/-1.34777874277736132e-009 params=1/100000/1/0.1/0/0 float=y maxiter=300 inside=0 periodicity=0 colors=000qIClCAEVvTIYE6yze3Od4VT6aH84yfOYQRxV_XKw\ 8KnzqlkejYVhKKM7DU6B`6AdbUHRiKGrSCb_9OtwcpiWmXOjJG\ yx2qVemMVjEKKL8WD9Tp7Xd8`T8iTUTs8`V9AYeM0UXFKr7fz6\ zj6K3JDOCBWE0_B3zc6awu5N1PE5M0IS2FX3Db5BJaXSRP_GHu\ 2YzmLWXU_ONcFGzVq7JXQCLZ61a64d67UeX`OL59xfAGg9Eg8C\ g7A36_O6MXMG`GDdBBR4ZX5Qb6HbQiPhUWWNaJGfVdgMUgEJ2v\ rNWWna1kR4iG7O4WY5KxD3sB5o96k78OonYTUeQkfJZgCM3gIE\ YFOPDYFBdiTfQJqAHm8Ej7Bg`TgTOgLJgDEzPcpFOfIv6bcemq\ fSVl7zj6li6_h6M6x0PX5RrzAUJMMFXECGlkURSJW0WJ5AZcJR\ WRKO_DGokDlYBiKA3CfEAYxSQhVhTYzxivflcPoM7q49yMEkWJ\ YeNLoOTpP`qQhrRos9ylRYT6HlJDZW9M0dcMNOJerSUb_IOCdj\ SNSlEZriGo_ElQCiGAw0qs2eo3Vk5KCbwSMYgfegUVgIKteUmO\ JWL8_G9cB9ovwkWY_2Ab3Jd4Ge5Ef6B6u5PW7ifDhXChOBgFAj\ uOihKhWGgJCDUlTIT7DZHBSQ9MZ7FxqUoUJU7CY6B`6Ad69tJM\ oEHkADZl5aa6cR7eG8IG4PD6VB7a88OPUVINaCGKgLWPFS6SaL\ KcHHdDEf9BkSTjMOiHJhBEwPE } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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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Variations on a theme
by David M Fisher 01 Dec '06

01 Dec '06

Just playing around. Attached are a dozen .pars of the FOTD 30 Nov 06. Original resolution was 800x600 which has been changed to 1048x768 to reduce jaggies. Iteration was reduced to 300 so I could render all of them during this lifetime (about 4.06.75 per picture). Palette was remapped for each individual render. Hope you enjoy as I did doing. David M Fisher sunfish(a)intercom.net

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FOTD 01-12-06 (Craters of the Moon [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 01 Dec '06

01 Dec '06

FOTD -- December 01, 2006 (Not Rated) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's very fast image reminds me of the craters of the moon. And this is what I named it. I guess lunar craters are not worth much because after careful consideration I decided not to give it a rating. The parent fractal came about when I combined 10 parts of Z^(-0.3) with Z^3.4 and added (1/C). This parent fractal appears as a small Mandelbrot set surrounded by a field of disconnected satellite areas of chaos. Today's image is located in a remote satellite far to the northeast of the central M-set. The ring-like effect that reminds me of craters was created by calculating the image with the outside set to 'tdis'. I believe this option measures the total distance the points travel before they escape. The other outside options give images that are too chaotic. The image is a very fast one, taking only 1 minute on my tired old machine. It will go even faster on the SOTA units that are able to run Fractint and also display the DOS VESA video modes. Those who do not render may see the image by going to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and viewing it there. Thick clouds and a mild temperature of 61F 16C prevailed here at Fractal Central on Thursday. The fractal cats made the most of the situation by trashing another newspaper. They were quite hungry when the time for a treat arrived. My day was a little busier than yesterday, but still on the slow side. The idle times verged on boredom. I am getting impatient with the slowness of the recovery from the injury of 7 weeks ago. But luckily, it is not possible to get excessively bored in a world filled with fractals. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and look up. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Craters_of_theMoon { ; time=0:01:01.96--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip center-mag=-0.09604425985233628/+0.005889632479975\ 37/2.00283e+012/1/95.0966371678279785/-0.087088540\ 2672808562 params=1/3.4/10/-0.3/0/0 float=y maxiter=350 inside=0 outside=tdis logmap=24 periodicity=10 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=000fVIcclcbmcanc`nc_oc_oa`l`ai_bfZbcYc`XdYW\ dV`__dVciPhmKmqFq_TeIeV0bK2gU4dc6ZmXcgWFraLnfRkLBQ\ PBOTBMXCK`CIdCHjOFoZEuiCztBpq9go7Yl6Pj4Fg26e1Bd8Gc\ FLbMQbSVaZ_`ed_lh_reTjcNbaHWcLVePVgTViXVk`VmdVohVk\ fxngrqgmthgvo6vmCvlHvkNvjSviYJwubokq9frEesIesNdtRd\ uWcu_cvdbtrPupRuoTumVvlXvjZvi`Y5oaAmdFkgKjjPhmUfpZ\ esccW2WaBYfKZlS`q`a2z5VqMTwEZtJdqOjnTpkYpvYrsZsp_t\ m`ujadXsgZpj`mmbjpdgsfdcXFfZIh_LkaOmbRodUreXtg_qFk\ tUfBMy6qwKnqXllijgFz9LwDQuHWsL`qOfnSklWqj_Hk9SjHai\ OlhWlkbnjbpibribthbi3jlChoKfqTet`c3wp45s6q3BhmHhkN\ hjThhZhgdhfjhdphc9DaMLbYTbj`b6F6FKCOPHXUNeZSncYFWO\ MYRS_TYaVdcXjeZpg`LnQTlT`kWgjYoi`vgRvhTvhVvhXvhYvh\ _vha5`vJbqWdlifgEd`Qea`fakgbfWCTHNYLQaPSeTUjXXn`Zr\ d`4eyV6sZCpbInfNkjTinYfrcdaDJdIMgNPjRSmWVp_Ysd`rfv\ sgrtgotgluhhvheg6`oQaDUAKXFRZJX`NcbRidVpfZqFrrKosP\ ltUjuZgvcdgQRkVUo_Xsd_cTF } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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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Somr fractal .pars zipped (now with accompanying .frm files)
by David M Fisher 30 Nov '06

30 Nov '06

Lee, Here is the .zip file which now has the .par and .frm files enclosed. The only change is sf70270, which is deleted because I can not get the .par to display with @shift in fractint. All I get is a background screen without data. I do not know why, because the .gif display works ok. I put all the formulae in the .zip file just in case others have the same problem, but with different ones than you did. Let me know if it is all good. Take it light, or anyway you can get it. David M Fisher sunfish(a)intercom.net PS Delete the original, or overwrite it, with the .zip in this e-mail. DMF

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FOTD 30-11-06 (Avocado Eruption [9])
by Jim Muth 30 Nov '06

30 Nov '06

FOTD -- November 30, 2006 (Rating 9) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image is unusual enough to earn a rating of a 9. This is one of the few times a FOTD image has garnered such a high rating. The image is a scene in the fractal that results when various negative portions of Z^(-1.5) and Z^(-5.5) are combined and (1/C) is added. This parent fractal is a sprawling Mandeloid thing with four near-equal main bays. Today's scene is located rather deep in one of the many valleys separating the bays. To do something out of the ordinary, I first found a midget, then I 'evaporated' the scene by raising the escape radius to 10^100, which created a totally blank black screen. I then brought the blank screen back to life by rendering it with the 'bof60' inside fill. The active fill resurrected the ghost of the dead midget and surrounded it with bubbles of the most unusual shape. The almost totally green color palette seems to work quite well with today's scene. I added only a few reddish highlights to the high points of the bubbles. The green colors inspired the name "Avocado Eruption". After a bit of consideration, I decided that the image is striking enough to deserve a rating of an exceptional 9. One bad point of the image is its slowness. It takes over 1-1/4 hours to calculate on my 200mhz machine, and will take close to 20 minutes even on the hottest fireball machines. But salvation is at hand on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where the image is posted for instant viewing. Gray dreary clouds accompanied by drizzle and a temperature of 54F 12C kept a lid on the merriment here at Fractal Central on Wednesday. But the fractal cats do not depend on the weather to bring them happiness. They create their own high spirits. They kept themselves busy most all day by pulling the morning paper from the table, scattering and wrecking it, then shredding the remains. By the time their evening treat was served, they were thoroughly worn out, covered in confetti, and ready to eat. My day was on the slow side, and with my bad ankle still mending, I had the spare time needed to create today's unusual image. Tomorrow will likely be another slow day, which will likely result in another pretty good FOTD. Until then, take care, and things are never so good that they can't get better. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Avocado_Eruption { ; time=1:22:08.31--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=1 center-mag=+0.24471762375546880/-1.285924304667155\ 00/26144.71/1/-165/8.35072481303322789e-009 params=-5/-1.5/-1/-5.5/0/1e+100 float=y maxiter=1800 inside=bof60 periodicity=10 colors=000zuqyukwujvueuuWtuTsuQruNpuKnuFluAiu5ht4g\ s4fr4eq4dp4co4bn4`m4Zl5Yk6Xj7Wi8Vh9UgATfBSeCRdDQcE\ PbFOaEN`DM_DLZCKYCJXBIWBHVAHU9HT9IS8IR8JQ7JP7KO6KN\ 6LM6MH6NF6NU6OX6P`6Qc6Qg6Rj6Sn6Sq6Up9VpBWoDXoGYoI_\ nK`nNamPbmRcmTelWflYgk_hkbikdkjfljimiknimoiophprfp\ seqtdrucrvbswaty`tz_uzZvzYvzXwzWwvYqnZkf_eZa_RbUJc\ ONbRRbUUbWYbZ`aadacgafkaioakr`nv`qy`sz`vz`xzYuzWrz\ TpxRmvOktMhsKfrJerIerIerHdrGdrGdrFcrFcrEcrDbrDbqCb\ qCbqBaqAaqAaq9`q9`q8`q7_q7_q6_q6_p7ao8bn9cmAdmBelC\ fkDgjEhjFiiGkhHlgImfJnfKoeLpdMqcNrcNs`IhZDYW8NU4CW\ 5BY6B_7Aa8Ac89d99fA8hB8jB7lC7nD6oE6qF5sF5uG4wH4yI3\ zI3uL9pOFkRLfURaXWX_aSbgNemIgrKfsLesMdsNcsObtPatQ`\ tR_tSZuTYuUYuWXuXWuYVvZUv_Tv`SvaRwbQwcPwdOweOwdSmc\ Wdc_WbcNbgEZfHVfJSeMOeOLeQMePMePMePMePMePNePNeONeO\ NeONeOOeOOeOOeOOeNOeNPeNPeNPeNPeNPeNRfOTfOVfOXgOYg\ OZgOYgOZgPZgPZfKYd7Xc5Wc3 } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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: sunfish
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 29 Nov '06

29 Nov '06

. hey that sunfish par is AWESOME ! i suggest you goto fractalforums.com and enter the biocursion contest, you can only submit 3 but i recommend choose from: sf7f0040, sf7f0123, sf7f0124, sf7f0217, sf7f0287 i am attempting a zoom for sf7f0123 and it is looking way cool .

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FOTD 29-11-06 (Horn of Plenty [7])
by Jim Muth 29 Nov '06

29 Nov '06

FOTD -- November 29, 2006 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: With its abundance of detail, today's fractal is in marked contrast to yesterday's image, which had a definite lack of intricate detail. In fact, today's image earned the name "Horn of Plenty", (otherwise known as a cornucopia). It also earned a rating of a 7, which is not bad as FOTD fractals go. The parent fractal came about when I mixed 3 parts of Z^(0.25) with 1 part of Z^(2.5). This parent appears as a harmless Man- delbrot set rotated about 45 degrees CCW, with extra filamentary detail scattered beyond the tip of the main stem. The scene of today's image is located in this extra detail. Since the extra detail is disconnected from the main M-set, the detail around the central midget in today's image is disconnec- ted also, though a bit of observation may be necessary to see that some of the elements in the image are floating. The unusually brilliant colors, which are largely responsible for the rating of a 7, are a total accident, brought about by a tap of the finger on the 'enter' key. Sometimes, when all else seems to fail, simply striking 'enter' will produce a pretty good random color palette. In my opinion, the render time of under 6 minutes is a satis- factory time to wait for such a gaudy fractal image. But others may not share my opinion. For convenience, the completed image has been posted in GIF format on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Quite a few of the older FOTD images are also available there. Tuesday was probably a pleasant day here at Fractal Central. I say probably because the morning was so foggy that the weather was invisible. In fact, one could barely see across the street. But when the fog lifted, the temperature reached 57F 14C and the fractal cats were mostly content. They did get into one brief squabble, but quickly forgot whatever misdeed had annoyed them. Nicholas purred like a tiger as he enjoyed his evening treat of cheddar cheese. Cassie finished her tuna in silence. My day was as pleasant as could be expected. The work is caught up and the FOTD fractal is an improvement over yesterday's. The next fractal will appear in 24 hours. If all goes well, it will be an improvement over today's image. If not, it will still be a good fractal. Until then, take a little care. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Horn_of_Plenty { ; time=0:05:41.96--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-2.58410271998638300/-0.559802120100014\ 30/6.002519e+010/1/-110/0 params=3/0.25/1/2.5/0/0 float=y maxiter=650 inside=0 logmap=116 periodicity=10 colors=000NR0LQ01O0BK00F6400HRPWTDkW10cW0qN0zGD0cR\ 2JKXaadazo_5Ji6Dt88z92z069CReJTpVUzP_akmazz_c9E000\ 8chAtqEzyWXhzfo5Hk69v2UR0ZE0c50i06Zh8iq9vwCzz4Ga18\ c00dG_KUk5hy050o5P_4PZ2PX1PU99tD0zCZcJifRviZzmKNWa\ MPtJHH8MX08CThKXoUawCaTDzH56N50A5NP5KC5H0558400q00\ KAZa0Uv0PNXEif0i0HJaZ_qWrzT4fTaKo55t50zRcJTJ0hKJPC\ kk0vz0z6Pa9R_CRZETX6EN95AA00D008PMCP8EP0JR00Aa00a0\ 0a9EJD51DCUN0MZ0EAMdGJhMEmCZfKikTvqazv0_J0k10oRDG_\ M6ZX0W8a_AoXKPEaP05MU4JM4GE2D6MENf5Az00qzZ8UPA_CG8\ GU00XEGz50Dz08DMA18D002RP0UDGZMTh8ft0T9Pr0D0_z0Ki0\ Er0Az05z0cf0rkdEM0zro05o04m01aAWRZzUN0TM5PJPNHkKEz\ NH0D4020DE1DTDD0oA0z0GMKUJ50md0zhzz0DHoN9zGCMU08h0\ 0z6_0WP0aD8PMCP8EP0JP0MX5PHTk9Hz18ERhPUo_Xvk_zPddz\ wizMdzPizTZzWUzZPzaKziUzrMzzEzzfzzkzzrPzikzrzzz9zX\ zzTzzNzzJzzEzz0zzdzzhzzkzzozzhzzqzzZJzURzR_zM5zh5z\ q5zy5zz0zA0z0JzP_zCrz0zz0 } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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: Fractint Digest, Vol 45, Issue 10
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 29 Nov '06

29 Nov '06

""Somr fractal .pars zipped (now with accompanying .frm files) (David M Fisher) "" Huh? Nothin there? .

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FOTD 27-11-06 (Satin Ribbons [7])
by Jim Muth 28 Nov '06

28 Nov '06

FOTD -- November 27, 2006 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image is found in the parent fractal that results when one part of Z^101 is mixed with 100 parts of Z^(0.01) and C is added. This parent fractal is located far out of the usual range, at -99 on the negative X-axis. It is little more than a series of vague circles with an active area with a tiny Mandel- oid on the east side. This Mandeloid is rotated 180 degrees and distorted in an indescribable way, but despite its distortion, it holds many areas of interest. Today's scene is located in a nest of ribbon-like shafts that converge on the East Valley of the Mandeloid, which actually lies on the west side of the main bay. Seeing the potential for ribbons in the initial fractal, I attempted to create a color palette that would highten the impression of festive decor- ations. It was successful enough to rate the result at a 7. The name "Satin Ribbons" is self-explanatory. The midget at the center lies just beyond the limit of resolution, which is so close to the actual magnitude of the image that it was necessary to add the 'mathtolerance' entry to the parameter file to assure that the image calculates at the correct magnitude. And let's face it, the 16-minutes required to calculate the image is a bit much for today's active fractalist to swallow. Luckily, relief it at hand on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where the image has been calculated and posted for all fractal fans to see and enjoy without delay. Hazy skies and a mild temperature of 50F 10C made things rather pleasant outdoors here at Fractal Central on Sunday. The fractal cats made things rather pleasant indoors when they managed to get through the day without getting into mischief. My day was about as pleasant as could be expected. The next FOTD, which will appear in 24 hours, will hopefully be equally pleasant. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Satin_Ribbons { ; time=0:16:02.96--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=-98.99768716313547000/-0.00195092620905\ 970/3.573522e+010/1/31.4/-0.00267053341109015768 params=1/101/100/0.01/0/0 float=y maxiter=4500 inside=0 periodicity=10 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=000OUnQVjSXfUYbX_ZZ`V`bRbcNdeJffFppbloZinWf\ mTclQ`kNemLaoKYjKVeKR`KNWK5TBDSGKRKSQPTNEZQTcRedSf\ dSgdShdSidSjdSkdQmdSkeTigUgiVekKcm4ao9_qDYnHWlLUiP\ ShTUiUVjVWkWXlXXmYUkZRi_OeaN`cRWdWSfRShWSd_S_cSWhS\ RlUMrTNqSNpROoQOnPPmOPlNQkMQkLRjKRiJShISgHTfGTeJYs\ HVlFTeEQZCOSAML9JE7H76F0AD2EC4IB6MA8Q9AU8CY6Ea5Ge4\ Ii3Km2Mq1Ok3Kf4G`5CW68P31R75SB9UFDVJHXMLYQP_USaYWd\ a_fdchhgjqzkrxlrvmqumprnonomkplgqjdqg`qeYqcUqcRqbN\ qaKq`Gq_DqZ9qY2qY6qZAq_Eq`IqaKpbLpcMpdMpdNpeOpfOpg\ PphQoiSojUokWolYom_poappcqreqsgtuivvkuvssvprunqtlp\ sjoqhnpfmodlnakm_jkYijWhiUghSggRifQkdUmaYpZatWewTi\ uQkrNhkKccFZWAUO6PG5KG5JG5H95FB8HCBIDEJEGKGJLHMMIO\ NJRPKUQMXRNZSOaTPdUPhXQfVQeWRcYRb_QcaPdcOeeNegMfiM\ fkMfmMgkMgiLggLgeLhcLhaLh_KhYKiWKiUKiS5lQDjOKiNRgM\ YfLddKjgIkeJkcJkaKk_KkYLkXLkVMkTMlRMlPNlONlMOlKOlI\ PlGPpGNlFPhFQeFSRUlJQwMSr } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 28-11-06 (FOTD for Nov 28 '06 [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 28 Nov '06

28 Nov '06

FOTD -- Nov 28, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image shows just a little of what happens when 0.2 parts of Z^(7.7) are mixed with 1.4 parts of Z^(0.77) and C is added. The parent fractal appears as a Mandeloid with an East Valley divided into several arms. Today's scene is located in this East Valley area. To add to the interest I calculated the image with the inside set to 'zmag', an option I use very little. In my opinion, the result does not quite earn a name or rating, but it is still a rather interesting image to see. The calculation time of over 14 minutes on my machine is too slow for such a nondescript result. But the finished image is posted on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where it may be viewed at leisure. Hazy sunshine and a temperature of 54F 12C made the outdoors reasonably pleasant. Lots of food and an inside temperature of 70F 21C kept the fractal cats happy. Lots of work, plus a bum ankle that is coming along all too slowly, made my day marginal. But tomorrow promises to be far more relaxing, allowing more time for the FOTD. Until then, take care, and be at one with everything. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_Nov_28_06 { ; time=0:14:23.43--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-0.36448661072948350/-0.059593400669110\ 53/3.53679e+012/1/-100/-0.0142 params=0.2/7.7/1.4/\ 0.77/0/0 float=y maxiter=1500 inside=zmag logmap=209 periodicity=10 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=000UU`VUaVUcUUbTUaSU`QUZNUXKVVGVTEWSDXRCVRA\ TQ8RQ5QO2OM7OSCLXHIaJFfL7kN0pP5pNApLFnJEkHEgFDcDD_\ BDW9HU7LT6PS6TR6XQ6`P6dNDhMNlLXpKftJpwIsuKstLsrMsq\ NpoOpnQplRpkSpiTphUpfWkeXgcYjbZla_jcahecfgedigbkh`\ mjZolXqnVroUnkTjgSfcRb_QZWPVSPSOOOKNKGMGCLC8K84J40\ J10L42M76OAAPDERGISJMTIKTHJUGHUFGVEFVDDWCCWBBXA9X9\ 8`25X87TD8QJAMOBJUDFZEBdG8iH4oJ1tK3tI4tH6tF7tE8tCA\ tBBt9Dt8Et6Ft5Ht3It2Kt0Lt0Mt0Op4Qm9SiEUfJWbOY_T_WY\ dQa`TbYWbVYbS`cPccMecJhcFkdCmd9pd6se3ue0xe0zq0zk0z\ e0z_0zU0zP0uQ2qR4mR6iS8eTAaTCYUETVGPVILWKHXMDXO9YQ\ 5ZS1ZU2YW3YY3X_4X`4Xb5Wd5Wf6Vh6Vi7Vk7Um8Uo8Tq9Tr9T\ oDSmGRkKQhNPfROdUNaXM_`LYcKVgJTjIRmIUnHWoGZpF`qEdr\ BbsDatE`uF_vGZwHXxJWyKVzLUzMTzNQzJOzGLzCJz9Gz5Hz6I\ z6Iz6Jz7Jz7zz7Lz8Lz8Mz8Mz9Nz9cz0Nz9TzAbzDZzBWzASz8\ Pz7Lz5Iz4Fz3Gz6Gz9GzCGzFGzIGzLGzOHzRHzUHzXHz_HzbHz\ eHzhHzk7zm0zp0zo0zo0zo0zo } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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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Some fractal .pars zipped
by David M Fisher 28 Nov '06

28 Nov '06

I have tons of this stuff, but here is a .zip file of a few of my works. I would prefer to post a thumbnail but realize there are bandwidth considerations. Comments, any kind, would be appreciated. David M Fisher sunfish(a)intercom.net

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Some fractals
by John W. 27 Nov '06

27 Nov '06

I thought these exceptional! http://content.techrepublic.com.com/2346-10878_11-33277-34.html John W.

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FOTD 26-11-06 (Fuzzy Caterpillars [6])
by Jim Muth 26 Nov '06

26 Nov '06

FOTD -- November 26, 2006 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The parent fractal of today's semi-glorious image resulted when I combined various negative portions of Z^(2.5) and Z^(0.08). This parent fractal resembles a distorted Mandelbrot set rotated 180 degrees, with a much broadened East Valley. Ignoring the broadened East Valley, today's image is located in a curiously out-of-place bit of fractal stuff on the southeast shore of the main bay of its parent. I named the image "Fuzzy Caterpillars". Indeed, the four vavy arms extending from the central midget do have a certain cater- pillar feel about them. I rated the image at a 6. It's quite a colorful fractal scene, but I could find nothing out of the ordinary in it that might raise the rating to a lofty 7 or 8. The render time of 11 minutes is slightly slow for such an image, but relief is at hand on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where the caterpillar image is posted for quick viewing. Another near-perfect day went un-noticed by the fractal cats on Saturday. They were more interested in exploring the more re- mote nooks and crannies of New Fractal Central. Finding little of interest in the crannies, their attention eventually turned to thoughts of their evening treat. My day was all that could be expected. I see no reason why tomorrow should not be the same. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and be upbeat. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Fuzzy_Caterpillars { ; time=0:11:12.45--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=+3.93954433709998100/-3.057225040758365\ 00/752026.1/1/55/8.38073092895852412e-007 params=-0.1/2.5/-2.5/0.08/0/0 float=y maxiter=1950 inside=0 logmap=199 periodicity=10 colors=000LaaLa`Lb_McZMcYNdXNeWOeVOfUOfTPgSPhRQhQQ\ iPQiOSjNUjMWkLXkKZkJ`lIblIclHemGgmFimEjnDlnCnnCpoB\ qmAsl9ui8we7xa7vZ6tW6rU6qS6qO1oO6mRBlUGjXLi_QgbVfe\ _dhdckiamn`ns_otZouZnuYnvXmwXmwWlxVlyXlzVlyUkySjyR\ hyQgyOfxNdxMcxKbxJ`xH_wGZwFXwDWwCVwAVyBUwBTuBSsCRq\ CQpCPnDOlDNjDMiELgEKeEJcEIbFH`FGZFFXGEVGDUGCSHBQHA\ OH9NI8LI7JI6HK3CI5GG7KE9NCBRADU8FY6H`4Jd3Kg6Md9NaB\ OZEPWHQTJSQMTNPUKRVHUWEQY6WXBaXFgXKmXOsXTxZVyXXyWY\ yUZyT_yRayQbzOczNdzLfzKgzIhzHizGjwIhtKfqLdnMbkN`hO\ ZePXcQVaRT`SRaTPbUNbVLcWJdXIeYIeZIf_Jg`Jg`JecHceFb\ gE`iCZkBYm9Wo7zq6zs4zu3zw1zy0zv2zt3zq4zo5mm6Sj7Sh8\ TfAUcBUaCV_DVXEWVFWTGXQHYOJYMKZJLZHM_FN_CO`APb5S`8\ Q_BOZDMXGKWIIVLGUNFSQDRTBQV9OY7Q_5Sa3Uc1We2Yg2_i2a\ k3cm3cn3co4cp4cq4er5gs5iu5kv6mw6px6ry7tz7vz6wz7zz8\ zz9zzAzzBzzBzzCzzDzzEzzFzzGzzGzzHzzIzzJzzKzzKzzLzz\ Mzzizzhzzgzzfzzezzdzzczzb } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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: [philofractal] Giant Fractal Pecan Pie
by Hal Lane 25 Nov '06

25 Nov '06

Thanks for the great link, Paul! - Hal Lane ######################### # hallane(a)earthlink.net <mailto:hallane@earthlink.net> # ######################### >-----Original Message----- >From: Paul N. Lee [mailto:Paul.N.Lee@Worldnet.att.net] >Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2006 2:56 PM >To: fractint(a)mailman.xmission.com; philofractal(a)lists.fractalus.com >Cc: fractals(a)yahoogroups.com; fractal-world(a)yahoogroups.com; >fractalvision(a)yahoogroups.com >Subject: [philofractal] Giant Fractal Pecan Pie > > >Just saw this posted to another forum: > > http://www.instructables.com/id/E5JZ3ILC4AEP2877E4/ > >Check out the small imgaes at beginning of webpage for the steps >involved. > > >Sincerely, >P.N.L. >------------------------------------------------- -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.15/550 - Release Date: 11/24/06

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Giant Fractal Pecan Pie
by Paul N. Lee 25 Nov '06

25 Nov '06

Just saw this posted to another forum: http://www.instructables.com/id/E5JZ3ILC4AEP2877E4/ Check out the small imgaes at beginning of webpage for the steps involved. Sincerely, P.N.L. ------------------------------------------------- http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/PNL_Fractals.html http://www.Nahee.com/Fractals/

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FOTD 25-11-06 (High Stakes [6])
by Jim Muth 25 Nov '06

25 Nov '06

FOTD -- November 25, 2006 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image came about when I mixed 11 parts of Z^1000 with 11 parts of Z^(0.3). The parent fractal that results is most un- promising -- little more than a nest of circles. But sometimes even the most unpromising parents produce outstanding offspring, and this is the case with today's parent fractal. Hidden in the parent, near the point where two circles are tangent, lies a tiny nest of interesting fractal semi-chaos. Today's scene is located in this nest. The image was calculated with the outside set to 'summ', one of the few times I have used this option. The other outside options produce images of varying quality. I named the image "High Stakes" because of the unusually large exponent of Z in the generating formula. The rating of a 6 seems appropriate for an image that is moderately interesting. The render time of under 25 seconds is true on my ancient P200 unit with a whopping 16meg of memory, a machine that does not seem to realize that its time of usefulness ended long ago. On a modern SOTA machine, one that does not panic when a DOS pro- gram is booted, the image will render in well under 10 seconds -- hardly a waste of time even for the lowest rated images. Those with a fireball-fast but panicky computer will need to visit the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and view the image there. Friday was far more pleasant here at New Fractal Central, with crystal blue skies, warm late-autumn sunshine, and a temperature of 55F 13C. The fractal cats interrupted their play long enough to notice the fine weather, which is about as much concern as they ever show for the weather. They were far more concerned that their evening treats of tuna and cheese were served on time. My day was on the slow side, which was good, since I am still on the slow side myself. But being slow gives far more time for fractals and the philosophy they inspire. And speaking of phil- osophy, it's about time for another outburst. The outburst may not come in 24 hours, but the next FOTD fractal almost certainly will. Until then, take care, and wax philosophical, (whoever he might be). Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= High_Stakes { ; time=0:00:24.77--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=-9.97734412280865400/-0.006232310185072\ 72/3.450052e+011/1/5/0 params=11/1000/11/0.3/0/0 float=y maxiter=255 inside=0 outside=summ logmap=yes periodicity=10 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=000KCBuSmkOcaKVSGMIkTJ_NJOIUajQTZMKOVmutSsg\ MdVHRNBQmuzkgR`S9WOASKBNGCzZroRZWFOIXjJ00JJO500NNb\ MKWLHQKEJAAAcNlEylGlcH`VIOMUX2OM8IupJebJRQ1fEARD0k\ mAUVSXHPRGNMFLHE5jl_9eqOieKZUGOMAiKBTRxsOgdLSRh`N_\ SJRKG1dV7VPDLJJFdLDWZngRVS4TUCKLkWZcRTXMOQHIhE`GRP\ IJJBtlEe`HRPrU`ql1e_5UO9Nr5Lc8KQB_tgUeXORNyMrkW6G3\ XH6QI9JnG5cE8TDBqrvecfUQSTrnVU5IWdJRYJMRJHK893EB8U\ qCAw2F_8WfPifb`WUSMLA4pD6fF8XHANHVzIQmILaJGPWJ261X\ A4SD7NGAI5Q7AL9FGB9GFCFEEEEHDDCDHGCFkqZL7dK9VJBMlM\ 7jSCYjiUa`QTTMKL2Ve7QYBLRFGKDlSF_NHOI06j58aA9UFBL1\ 0h63`A6TF9L`uKWiISZGNNEtEnoFvdEfUDStgA7`ABSBFKC6z0\ Bi5FT9RiOLO5KL7KI9JFBnWRcPMTIHGsRHdMIQHp9`dATUBLP0\ JN4HL8FLJUKGOJEIN1MBdKEVHHLFKrhJXTB77D99FAAHBCLlPK\ UJ9n2Da6GPA1PiAIT2SzBKaMbsKPYIYDN3cB50F97JZ1Mf1Pm1\ Qb5QT8RIBR8EIAS9CdIIUROJVffPRSZjPRTJG17jxTX_Lh5GW9\ E`0cW3XS6QN9Jrjg`TSMA6LB9 } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 23-11-06 (Stained Glass [8])
by Jim Muth 24 Nov '06

24 Nov '06

FOTD -- November 23, 2006 (Rating 8) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: In today's fractal image I have made an unlikely combination of Z^1000 and Z^(0.01). The resulting parent fractal consists of little more than a ring with an eye-shaped oval inside. Little of interest would appear to exist in such a plain fractal. But let us check those rings a bit more carefully. The most promising place to start is along the X-axis, and this is where I found today's scene. I named the image "Stained Glass" because it reminds me of sunlight streaming through a stained glass window. The effect is so striking that I rated the image at an 8. The render time of one minute is fast enough to make the time spent calculating the fractal seem insignificant. The image fairly flows onto the screen, and is finished almost before it starts. But as far as I know, time never flows in reverse, so if one minute is too long a wait, the image may be seen on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> The increasingly thick clouds and temperature of 41F 5C here at New Fractal Central on Wednesday did not bother the fractal cats, who spent a good part of the day sulking at each other. I have no idea what happened between them, but whatever it was, they had totally forgotten it by the time their evening treat was served. Except for the fractals, my day was boring. It's hard to avoid boredom when you're laid up with a bum leg and your other half is doing all the work you should be doing. My sister, who suf- fered the same kind of injury several years ago, said it took her 2 to 3 months to really get back into shape. Well, it's been almost 6 weeks for me, so I guess I'm halfway there. The next in the unending line of fractals will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and maintain vigilance. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Stained_Glass { ; time=0:00:59.67--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-8.99898446062685600/+0.002830665876874\ 30/2.60423e+007/1/-177.5/6.89355292210480641e-007 params=1/1000/10/0.01/0/0 float=y maxiter=272 inside=0 outside=real periodicity=10 colors=000AAA0yz0qz0jz0ez0Yo5TbAMRm00e03Y07R0AJ7Fz\ 0zz0zz0qv5hhAYRFO0mz0hy0et0bo3`j5Ye5cw7RYAOTURUDJJ\ zzgzp7zeAo`DWRFzT0zR0zR0zO0zO0zM3vM5mJ7bJATHDJHFz5\ zO0eO0mR0tT0yW0zW0z0vz00A0JT0zj0teFebWR`oDYz0Wz0Tz\ 3ezHqyWzqjzjzz`zzTzzMzz0Az00z00z00z30zJ0zbAztJzoWz\ mhzjqzhzzezybzmezvezzhzzhzzjzzjzzjzzYzzOzzFzy5zjAz\ oFztJzyMzzRyzWtzYozqyhzzDvzHjvJYqMMmO7hT0bW0YY0T`z\ z`zzhyzovbvtFzq0zh0tW5hMDT0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz\ 0yy0tq0mm3ee5`Y7TTAMMzjDzeFzbFz`FzYFvWFmTHeRHYOHRM\ HJJHzRzzOzzOyzOtvMqtMooMjjMheJb`J`YJYTJTOHRJHMFHJF\ z5Dz7Dz7DzADzADzDDyDDqDDjFDbFDWHDOHjzFhzHezHbzH`zH\ YzHWzHTvHRqHOmHMhHJ`HHWHFRHDMH0Wz0Ozy0z`3bzzzzzzzy\ zztzzqzzmzzhztezm`teWjYTbROWJJODzzDzzDozDboDRY0bzz\ F3zH5zH5zH7zH7yHAqHAjHDbHDWHFzzYzzYzz`zz`zz`zz`yz`\ mz``zbRzbFzb5zb0zb0zb0zY0zTHFJ3oO7YJz5zz7zz7zzAzzA\ yzAtzDoyDmqDhjFbbFYWFTOHO } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 24-11-06 (The Way of an Eagle [7])
by Jim Muth 24 Nov '06

24 Nov '06

FOTD -- November 24, 2006 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: I named today's fractal "The Way of an Eagle". Don't ask why I gave it this name, I have no idea. It's a rather poetic name however, which seems to fit the image quite well. The generating formula mixes Z^(1.5) with 10 parts of Z^(0.1). The parent fractal is a distorted Mandelbrot set that looks like it was calculated with an escape radius so small that part of the M-set is cut off. Today's scene is located on the southern shoreline of East Valley of this M-set. The curvilinear effect was achieved by rendering the scene with the outside set to 'tdis'. Most of the other outside options make fractals that are also attractive. I pondered the situation for several minutes before deciding to rate the image at a 7. Though I found the image in under 5 minutes, it is unique enough to earn such a rating. The 11-minute render time of the included parameter file is slightly slow, but the image is worth the effort. And it may be viewed even faster by going to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where the image is posted in completed form. A cold wet day with a temperature of 41F 5C here at Fractal Central on Thursday spoiled most of the planned Thanksgiving Day outdoor activities. But the fractal cats do not celebrate Thanksgiving, nor do they take part in outdoor activities, so they had a rather pleasant day getting into mischief. Nicholas found a feather somewhere and played with it most of the afternoon. Cassie spent the afternoon curled by a radiator. My day was slow, but the fractals were fast. The next fractal will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and you may already be a fractal winner. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= The_Way_of_a_Eagle { ; time=0:11:09.76--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident inside=0 center-mag=-9.15122167716869900/-1.255451391879592\ 00/1.055706e+012/0.9998/-30/0.0686725115329216429 params=1/1.5/10/0.1/0/0 float=y maxiter=1400 outside=tdis periodicity=10 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=000JgM_jGl09z0zzAyxOgr`Q0XClzYfXSjdJssddXzi\ dazzOzzJuuFvvDssCppA_oVcmPfmLjmFmzgmyQFrzQppaoVl`z\ mdzmgimjSyzVvzdszXrxPorIOJs0zpJyV0zjCvYVrMM0zXGudY\ YdIzgQziYjlfSayzdvzgsiK0S003MC6OP7QV90CA9IALOA00`I\ JT073AM6zz9vy6gu7ap90GgDSXXjLzogaia0zzp0zFO`F07pJ9\ z40uS6pzxozjov_mrMp0voCfmVQx6zrSf0zFMsCzI1zT4vc7Vz\ T_17fQ9x0z0fzM0xT3j`J_g_Mj0zl7vlMfm`QzA9xVAV0A`AAd\ OAi`Az1z09QAJMOTI`cDF7D0soArdOpV`oL00pFCaXVO0oz3mz\ Jmj_mSofSy0puGapYOG0QPCMYPIfaDOGO`YG_sTdpMioGI04Q9\ 6YM7f`9Cgf0dYJiPalIvpAzs3lmMJgd0cv7x1Ju4Tr6`mDco97\ XSCCzYdzfi`vozsmlpmTJrTs0apJOm0FmADmVCoVCmdAIapM3g\ 00zA4pOJa`_O00xSzz_zvfuYz0iuLSr_FofCmv0ms1mp660zSI\ fALiLS`V_SdfJgz`XQza_jgfSFLT3v0Js1_p600LLLF0zfYYza\ asffdjjPM0z`Of91PzrmS6zYIscSdicPzx0sr69pzjzzlvymr_\ dy3is7Q7z_Mlf`Tz0z0aGPgD0oQ0163F7JQ9_aAXffdjQsrGpp\ DooCSgAcjA100IC3YV70a_4dS } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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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A couple of zooms down into Jim Muth's Nov 22, '06 FoTD I found...
by Hal Lane 22 Nov '06

22 Nov '06

########################################################### A couple of zooms down into Jim Muth's Nov 22, '06 FoTD I found a cleverly hidden image of him & his fractal brain. I never knew his left eye was blue. You can also see that his bum ankle has been mapped to the striped triangular area in the upper right quadrant of his brain. - Hal Lane ######################### # hallane(a)earthlink.net # ######################### START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Inside_Jim_Muth { ; Hal Lane Nov 22,'06 :19 P400 1280x1024 ; A couple of zooms into Jim Muth's ; Nov 22, '06 FoTD I found a cleverly ; hidden image of him & his fractal brain. reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=_pastarc.frm formulaname=mandelbrotmix4 function=ident passes=b center-mag=-38.86965614021092000/-0.08838921719122401/4\ .614741e+008/1/-87.5000739577831439/8.26913004620191683\ e-005 params=1/100/40/0.1/0/0 float=y maxiter=300 inside=255 outside=summ periodicity=10 sound=off colors=0000000CT0JqzmsbdzGXzTzsGzz4izVGzHJz0Jz0Kj0gszb0\ oi0zE8zkNzz`z0dz0eJzz8gz0bzz0z`8zVu0HiN4Zm0uH0ib0Zuzz0k\ uATiXAZsizgXzqJux6dzzv0beX00G00`08uXz0CqPzzHzv00Vo0Tv0R\ z0Pzub0PV`zdzuZzPTz0gJ0ZkRk8A`eX4zCGzC0z44z0Gz00000ZNH0\ CLH2Nkz00q20XAPCHo0Vz0Tz0Rzzzz`JuLLz6NzL2oCAx2Hz0Az0Hzz\ d`zZ0sVJNRkRqHAbk`8vPEzEHz2Lz2L0P00u2z<2>8Jz0E00HJ0Lks0\ zN2z04H<2>0Lz0zuNz`zzzgqzRgzAZz0m00dG0Xi0Ro0Px0Pz024<2>\ 0Jvmz2Lqd0AT0Ee0Hq0Lz00000806V0Gq04z0Az<2>0LzHRe4Pv8z02\ oH0bk0A8<2>0Lv0Vz0Tz0Rz8iG2b`0VuzzCTsgTzzV08L4PCCe2Jvz0\ R`zzz0Js0ZZ2kEEzHz64gezL0zLzuNzPPzzZzdVzGRzZH4ELdETz2Rz\ 0Vzo8zVEzCJzHezz0zzJbeNuz00s0JZ0bECu0d80u00iE0Zi8q64iP0\ be0VvA0040008P0Hozb0Czz`gAL`X6Vsdi0GZ`z0oz8veEzHJz00b0E\ u0dd0Zq0Tzgzi00602z<2>0JzuRTZPiEPxmzzZzzLoz6bzqq40zz0oz\ 0bz00z00z0TC0RT0Rg0Pxq40NGZzzbxzkbsuGdz000 } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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========================================= ########################################################### -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.13/546 - Release Date: 11/22/06

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FOTD 22-11-06 (Inside Pac-Man [8])
by Jim Muth 22 Nov '06

22 Nov '06

FOTD -- November 22, 2006 (Rating 8) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's curiously different fractal rates an honest 8. It resulted when I combined Z^100 with 40 parts of Z^(0.1) before adding C, to produce a tiny Mandelbrot set. The name "Inside Pac-Man" came about when I saw this parent fractal. Anyone familiar with old computer games will recognize the familiar Pac-Man shapes, which unfortunately lie far west of the opening screen, at -39 on the X-axis. The tiny Mandelbrot set of the parent fractal is surrounded by clouds of fractal debris. Today's scene is located in a bit of this debris. The sinuous effect is in the nature of the area, though I emphasized it by calculating the image with the outside set to 'summ'. The other outside options give varying results with today's image, with the 'fmod' option being perhaps the most promising. The calculation time of only 14 seconds can hardly be believed, but with the passes set to 'b', it is the accurate time. It will take several times this long to go to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and download the finished image from there. But for those with over-qualified computers, it may be the only way to see inside the Pac-Man. The sun shone brilliantly here at Fractal Central on Tuesday, though the temperature remained at a chilly 39F 4C. The sun must have brought out the wickedness in the fractal cats, for they managed one bit of trouble after another. The turning point came when they got into a tussle and knocked a lamp off the table. The lamp was unharmed, but the mischievous duo was soundly scolded, (for all the good it did). My day was routine in almost all aspects. The next FOTD will appear almost by magic in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and watch for signs of things to come. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Inside_Pac-Man { ; time=0:00:14.25--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=b center-mag=-38.86965611987176000/-0.08838917917545\ 225/2307370/1/-140/1.40555401738143293e-005 params=1/100/40/0.1/0/0 float=y maxiter=300 inside=255 outside=summ periodicity=10 colors=0000000CT0JqzmsbdzGXzTzsGzz4izVGzHJz0Jz0Kj0\ gszb0oi0zE8zkNzz`z0dz0eJzz8gz0bzz0z`8zVu0HiN4Zm0uH\ 0ib0Zuzz0kuATiXAZsizgXzqJux6dzzv0beX00G00`08uXz0Cq\ PzzHzv00Vo0Tv0Rz0Pzub0PV`zdzuZzPTz0gJ0ZkRk8A`eX4zC\ GzC0z44z0Gz00000ZNH0CLH2Nkz00q20XAPCHo0Vz0Tz0Rzzzz\ `JuLLz6NzL2oCAx2Hz0Az0Hzzd`zZ0sVJNRkRqHAbk`8vPEzEH\ z2Lz2L0P00u2zd8zPEz8Jz0E00HJ0Lks0zN2z04H0AX0Gk0Lz0\ zuNz`zzzgqzRgzAZz0m00dG0Xi0Ro0Px0Pz02408N0Ed0Jvmz2\ Lqd0AT0Ee0Hq0Lz00000806V0Gq04z0Az0Ez0Hz0LzHRe4Pv8z\ 02oH0bk0A80EP0He0Lv0Vz0Tz0Rz8iG2b`0VuzzCTsgTzzV08L\ 4PCCe2Jvz0R`zzz0Js0ZZ2kEEzHz64gezL0zLzuNzPPzzZzdVz\ GRzZH4ELdETz2Rz0Vzo8zVEzCJzHezz0zzJbeNuz00s0JZ0bEC\ u0d80u00iE0Zi8q64iP0be0VvA0040008P0Hozb0Czz`gAL`X6\ Vsdi0GZ`z0oz8veEzHJz00b0Eu0dd0Zq0Tzgzi00602z08z0Ez\ 0JzuRTZPiEPxmzzZzzLoz6bzqq40zz0oz0bz00z00z0TC0RT0R\ g0Pxq40NGZzzbxzkbsuGdz000 } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 21-11-06 (Holy Egghead [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 21 Nov '06

21 Nov '06

FOTD -- November 21, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: I named today's fractal image "Holy Egghead" because of the egg- shaped holes arranged in a circle around the central midget. After a not-so-exhaustive study of the image, I decided it was not worth a rating. The parent fractal was generated by combining 1 part of Z^10 with 10 parts of Z^0.1 before adding C. It resembles a twisted Mandelbrot set, and lies some distance off the opening screen. Some of the filaments extending from the buds of this remote set terminate in large open holes rather than simply dying out. Today's scene is located at the tip of a tiny filament extending from the large hole at the end of the filament that extends from the large period-3 south bud of the twisted M-set. As the image stands, it is a rather striking fractal display. But most of the excitement is generated by the strong coloring with its intense contrasts. Try a different color palette to see the importance of the colors in creating the overall effect. The render time of 2-1/4 minutes is quite speedy as fractals go. It should try the patience of no one. Those who do not render may see the image by going to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and viewing it there. The cloudy, chilly weather continued unchanged here at Fractal Central on Monday. The temperature of 41F 5C meant nothing to the fractal cats, who enjoyed an indoor temperature of 68F 20C. They spent a good part of the day sitting on a table by the living room window, watching the traffic pass by. We have not yet decided whether to eventually let them out, but so far they seem perfectly happy simply looking through the window at the forbidden wonderland beyond. My day was acceptable. The work is caught up and the fractals are inexhaustible. My injured ankle is progressing slowly but surely. It will be some time yet before it is as good as new however. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and do something you've never done before. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Holy_Egghead { ; time=0:02:13.96--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=-8.94276148034105300/+0.089077658618113\ 36/6.146815e+010/1/-107.5/0.00209854603818848684 params=1/10/10/0.1/0/0 float=y maxiter=500 inside=0 logmap=86 periodicity=10 colors=000HFFHKLHPPHUVHZZHcdHfeKgdLe`MbYO_URXPSUMU\ RIPOFFKAAF7500zzzzzmzwczpUziPzcSzXXzP`zKczAYs2Ur0X\ l0Ph0Kd0E`07X11U00S10S50SC4SH9RMFRRKxzOzx5zkS0Lr0P\ l2Ug5Ya0XZ9aYIeYRiY`oYhsYpwYxzYsxXovXisVerVaoVXlUS\ iUOhUUlSYpSXpUatSexSizSnzRrzRzzEvzRdzaMzn0zz2zxCzx\ KxwSsw`nvgivodtsZrv`twavxcwzdxzezz`zzgzslwirs`xoRz\ kEzgHzgKzgLzgOvgRrgVszSngVcIPhKLnLFsMAxO5zO2zR1zU0\ xX0wZ0va0td0sg0si0rg0rd0ra0r`0pY0pV0pS0pR0kS2gU9aV\ EYXIUYOOZSK`XFa`IgdLkhOplRtpUztXzxZzvVrtRarMLpK4hP\ 9`VCU`FLeICkL4pOAg7HY0gC7z0Mx0Hr5AkE5dL0YS0cX1gZ5k\ aAodHsgLwiPzlUV05Z0Ea0Ke2Ph5VlA`oEerHkrHksFisFitFh\ tFhvHgvHgvHevHewIewIdwIdwIdxKcxKcxKaxKaxLazL`zL`zL\ `zMZzMZzMYzMYzOYzOXzOXzOXzPVzPVzPUzPUzRUzRSzRSzRSz\ RRzSRzSRzSPzSPzUOzUOzUOzUMzVMzVPzVSzVYzXdzXkzXrzXx\ zYzzYzzYzzYzzZzzZzzZzzZzz`zz`zz`zz`zz`zzazzazzazza\ zzczzczzczzczzdzzdzzdzzdz } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 20-11-06 (A Smooth Jewel [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 20 Nov '06

20 Nov '06

FOTD -- November 20, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's smooth fractal image was created by combining Z^3 and Z^0.3, then adding C. The resulting parent fractal resembles a distorted quadratic Mandeloid, twisted in such a way as to give a hint of the cubic Mandeloid. Today's scene is located rather deep in the lopsided East Valley of the parent fractal. It lies near the coast on the southern shoreline of the valley. The central midget sparkles in the darkness like a jewel in a shaft of sunlight. I promptly named the image "A Smooth Jewel". The smoothness of the surrounding spiral elements also helped inspire the name. Unsure of the impression the image might have on others, I gave it no rating, but if it had been rated, the rating would have been something like a 6. The render time of 16-1/2 minutes may be cut to 12 minutes by calculating the image with the passes set to 'g' instead of 't'. But when this is done, one or two minor and unimportant bits of detail are passed over. The most efficient way to view the jewel-like image is to visit the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where the completed image is posted for immediate viewing. Continued cloudy and chilly weather here at Fractal Central on Sunday was of no concern to the fractal cats, who were in unusu- ally playful moods. They passed most of the day chasing each other through every nook and cranny of Fractal Central. My day was acceptable, which, in my hogtied state, leaves much to be desired. The next FOTD will be posted in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and instead of flying with the eagles, swim with the fish for a change. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= A_Smooth_Jewel { ; time=0:16:26.13--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=t center-mag=-0.40884925510473860/-0.009631247060122\ 02/4.221664e+009/1/-125/-0.000295436381156116701 params=1/3/1/0.3/0/0 float=y maxiter=3000 inside=0 logmap=389 periodicity=10 colors=000E6MF7QJBUNFXQI_UMbYPe`ThdWkh_nkbqjVtjNvj\ FxiHphJihKbgMWgNPcQT`TWXW_UZbQaeNciJflGioCls9ov6oy\ 7kw8ev9_uAUtBOsBJrDOlESfFW`G_WIdQJhKKlELn9QkEUhJYe\ NaaSeZXiV`mSeqOjvJouLnuNnuPnuRmuTmuVmuXmuYlu_lualu\ cluekugkuikujkuhlugluflueludlucmubmuamu_muZmuYnuXn\ uWnuVnuUnuTnrVmpXlnZkl_jjaihchfdhdfgbhf`jeZkdXmcXl\ bYkbYjRZiGZhEZfHZdKZbN__Q_XT_UW`RZ`Pa`NcaKcaIcbEca\ GcaHc`Ic`Jc_Kc_LcZMc_McZMcYLcYKcYKcYKcYKc`KbcKWfOO\ iRHlU9mV0kX2iX4dY6_X8VWAQWCLVEGUGBTI6SK1SM9UPHWRPX\ UWZWc_Zka`scerbbqb_pbYobVnaTmaQlaOkaLj`Ii`Gh`Dg`Bf\ _8e_6d_3ea0c_1bY2`W3_U4ZS5XQ6WO7VM8TK9SIAQGBPECOCD\ MAEL8FI5FK7GL8HM9HNAIOBJPCJQDKSELTFLUGMVHNWINXJOYK\ PZLP`KLaIHcHDdG9gMOiSajTcjTdjTekTgkUhkUizUkzUlzVmz\ VozVpzVqzVqzVrzPjzIbz8WzCVzGVjzVhzVgzVezUczUbzU`zU\ _zUzzVzzVzzVzzVzzVzzWzzWzzWzzWzzWzzXzzXzzXzzXzzXzz\ Zzz_zz`zzazzbzzKzzbzzZzzW } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 19-11-06 (Love Letter [6])
by Jim Muth 19 Nov '06

19 Nov '06

FOTD -- November 19, 2006 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image reminds me of a screen full of lips giving kisses. Being of a romantic nature, I named it "Love Letter". The parent fractal came about when I combined Z^2 and Z^0.2 before adding C. This parent fractal resembles a Mandelbrot set surrounded by smaller M-sets, with a bite taken out of the area where the largest bud should be. There is much extra chaotic debris just beyond the area of the bite. Today's scene is located in this debris. The image rates an honest 6, not that it is such a great work of fractal art, but because it shows some rather unusual fractal features. The render time of 2 minutes is fast enough to make running the included parameter file a simple task. But to do a simple task sometimes requires a simple machine, and some SOTA units are far from simple. Those with one of these over-qualified units can see the love letter by going to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and viewing it there. Clouds and a chilly temperature of 45F 7C made conditions less than ideal here at Fractal Central on Saturday. For some reason other than the weather, the fractal cats were unusually subdued most all day. They didn't come to life until the time for their evening treats arrived. My day was subdued also. But then it's hard to be very active with a bum ankle. The inability to be active has its good side however. Not only am I getting a lot of TLC, but I have lots of time for fractals. The next one will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, but don't be so careful that you miss out on all the fun. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Love_Letter { ; time=0:01:52.10--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-2.16039942768078200/-0.111182851458472\ 60/2247.435/1/45/-9.31228011369356068e-012 params=1/2/1/0.2/0/0 float=y maxiter=278 inside=0 logmap=23 periodicity=10 colors=000WOl0JcA6ENDL_JRlQXyWbyw2qk1j_1bO1WC1ccmO\ FcNTDMfJcsPwzWLmbLjiLmzOelQbjS`gUYzXVzZT``QZbOXfLT\ iJQlHNoFKzcHuBExoBwEAwIAwNAvR9vW9v_9pWGkTNeQUzczVK\ gQHnLEuRLlXScaYVgdMljEQaQ4TaBSbIRbORcVQc`QcdUfgYhj\ akmdmphoslrvptysvrqrkondnkYlgRjcLi`Li`QUCGI67618E3\ 9M5AU7Ba9BiATkOjm`moZpqYrsXuuVxwUzyTqzQizO`zLTzJKz\ GCzEFzCHzAJz9Lz7Nz6Pz4Rz3Wz2gz8az6Wz5Qz3Kz2Fz1LzUQ\ zuMzoIziEzcAzY6zS3zM5zN7zN9zNAzNCzNEzNGzNHzNPzbXzS\ dzHkz7ez9`zAWzCRzDMzEJzGGzHDzIAzJ7zK4zL9zIDzFIzCMz\ 9Rz6Vz3Zz0TzDOzPJz`Ezl9zxEzsJznPzmVzm_zzezzjzzizzi\ zzizzizzizzizzizzjzzkzzkzzlzzlzzfzz`zzVzzPzzJzzDzz\ 8zzGzzNzzVzzazz_zzZzzYzzXzzWzzVzzUzzTzzczzezzfzzhz\ zizzkzzlzzmzzozzpzzrzzszzuzzvzzwzzpzzjzzczzYzzRzzL\ zzEzz8zzIzzRzz_zzhzzqzzzzzmzzazzPzzDzzHzzLzzOzzSzz\ WzzZzzPzzYzzfzzozzqzzszzuzzvzzrzznzzjzzfzzbzzZzzWz\ zczzkzzszzmzzzzzrzzjzzczz } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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 18-11-06 (Sinuous Pinwheel [8])
by Jim Muth 18 Nov '06

18 Nov '06

FOTD -- (Rating 8) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Who would ever guess that an exponent of Z so close to unity as 0.003 could make such a great difference in the appearance of the finished fractal? When the effect is multiplied 100 times however, the result is significant. The most obvious change is that the parent fractal is shifted far out to -100 on the X-axis, and must be tracked down in its hiding place. Once the elusive little thing is found, we see a rather distorted Mandelbrot set, rotated 45 degrees, with much extra chaos on its partially obscured southern side. Today's scene lies in this southern chaos. After a bit of consideration, I gave today's image a rating of an 8. I think it is quite a pleasant image, even if not the most striking of all time. The patches of smooth color were achieved by setting the inside to 'fmod' with a proximity factor of 0.045. The outside was rendered with the standard 'iter'. I named the image "Sinuous Pinwheel" because I rather enjoy the sinuous curves that I have intentionally colored in brilliant hues. The 5-1/2 minute render time is well within reason for an image that rates an 8. And as always, the finished image is posted, ready for viewing, on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Fairly normal weather prevailed here at Fractal Central on Friday, with partly cloudy skies and a temperature of 50F 10C. The fractal cats passed the day in the normal manner -- seeing how much trouble they could get into and waiting for their evening treats to be served. Except for my slowly mending ankle which still greatly curtails my physical activity, my day was close to average. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and how can we find the answer when we don't even know the question? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Sinuous_Pinwheel { ; time=0:05:27.36--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-100.04837879302560000/-0.3513619668016\ 5800/6.564136e+009/1/67.5/0.00249588730994233093 params=1/2.5/100/0.003/0/0 float=y maxiter=750 inside=fmod proximity=0.045 periodicity=10 colors=0008cJ9dHAfEAhCBj9Bk7Dh6Ee5Fb4H_4IX3JU2KR2O\ N9SJGVFNZBUa7`dKYfWWhgUjsSkpTlmTmjUngUodUpaVqZVqWV\ l_XhcYdgZ`k_XoaTsbPwcLzdOxbRv`UtZWrXZpVanTcmSVoPNp\ NMpSMpWMp_VifbbljXrSZjA`cKSQTKDUNEVQFWTGXWHYZIZaJ_\ cKXdGVeDTfARf7OgDLgIIgNGgTDgYAgb8ggLMjQOfUPcYQ`bRY\ fSVjTS_9jgDroGziGtcGnZGhTGbNGXIGRCGL7GFADNDAVG7bMD\ bSJcYOccUdi_doeeujelcfdXfWRgOKgGEgOTqVfzZcrbakfZdj\ XYnURrSKvPDpoMUcKjmIgUGdkE`aNzmKSJdN9mzzuK4nL7fLAZ\ mzVhvWctWarW_pWYmX_kXbhXdeXZbVXZUVWSTTRQRPNQOLgTvz\ XGzVzUU0zzRTKSSMTRNUPPVORXNTYLVZKW_JY`H_aGabFccEde\ I_gLViORkSMmVIoYDqa9sd4tg0pi2mk4il6fn7bo9_qBXrCPl9\ If7A`43W29_AFbHLeORiWXlbboigrphskhsgiscisZjsVjtRkt\ NktIltEltAlt6iuAguEduIbuM`vQYvUWvYUvaRvePwiNwmKwqI\ wuGwxFwrEKmDKjCKgBKdBIaDBZF5WH6TJ7QL8NN9MPALRBKTCN\ VCQXDTZEW`FZbG`dHbfIdhJfjJggKedLcaLaZM_WMYUNWRNUOO\ TLPRIPP2fTHnJVu96YR7_O8aM } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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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Coloring in Fractint
by John W. 17 Nov '06

17 Nov '06

Can anybody tell me if it's possible to modify the colors of a fractal gif in a graphics program such as Paint Shop Pro, and then recreate the fractal with a new color map? Thanks in advance, John Wilson.

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FOTD 17-11-06 (Much Extravagance [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 17 Nov '06

17 Nov '06

FOTD -- November 17, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's extravagant fractal image lies in the parent fractal that results when Z^2.5 is combined with lowly Z^0.13 and C is added. The addition of the near-unity element adds a bit of surprise to the parent fractal. Instead of the expected figure, we see a twisted Mandeloid surrounded by most curious Mandeloid holes. Today's scene lies in a narrow bridge between two of these suburban holes. I gave the image no rating because I just don't think it's worth one. I named it "Much Extravagance" because that's what it has -- too much intricate detail and no center of attention or over- all theme. But it's still a pleasant picture to look at, and who knows what secrets lurk in its depths. The 13 minute cauculation time is barely within reason. The best way to see the image is to go to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and view it there. Torrential rain flooded the Fractal Central area on Thursday, while the temperature reached an un-fall-like 68F 20C. The fractal cats stopped their play long enough to watch the sheets of rain blow by, then returned to their mischief. They were thoroughly satisfied when the evening treat time arrived. In my department the work rush is calming down and my banged-up leg is slowly on the mend. But the fractals keep coming despite the situation. As an interesting side event, in the November 13 issue of Time Magazine I see a debate between Richard Dawkins, an Atheist, and Francis Collins, a Christian Believer. As expec- ted, the result is a deadlock. But I would like to see a debate between Mr. Dawkins and one who follows a more mystical tradi- tion, one without a supernatural personal god, such as Buddhism. This leads me to wonder whether a person could honestly be both an Atheist and a follower of Buddhism at the same time. Be that as it may, the next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and be at ease within yourself. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Much_Extravagance { ; time=0:13:31.36--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=-1.21157536131284800/+0.956397022031738\ 80/222905.8/1/-95/3.48696554131056047e-008 params=1/2.5/1/0.13/0/0 float=y maxiter=2800 inside=0 logmap=169 periodicity=10 colors=000AJMBKOCLQDMSDNUDOWDPZEQaERdESgETjEUmEVpE\ WsFXyFYzFZzF_zF`zFazFbzGcwGdtGeqGfoGgmGhjGihJjiLji\ NkiQkiSliUljXmjZmj`njcnjeokgokjpklpknqkqrmssmpqmnn\ mklmiimfgmdemabm_`mXYmVWmSUmPRmNPmKMmIKmFImDFmADm8\ Am58m04m36m68m9AmCCnFEoIGpLIqUXrSZsQYtUbucfvmiwuom\ wuhzzmrrghlUYfcN`mJVmJPmKKmREmLFmGFmAFn5Fo7Hp8IoAJ\ nBKmDLlEMkGNjHOiJPhKQgMSfNTePUdQVcSWbTXaVY_WZZY_YZ\ `X`aWacVcdUdeTffSggRihQjiPljOmkNolMqoIpmLplNojPoiS\ ohUnfWneYnd`mbbmadm`glZilYkk`slZplXmlVklThlRelPclN\ `lLYmKWmITmGQmEOmCLmAIm8Gm6Dm5Bl7Dl9ElAFlCGkEIkFJk\ HKkJLjKNjMOjNPjPQjRRiSTiUUiWViXWhZYh`Zha_hc`ljijge\ hdafaZdZVbXR`UOZRKXOGXH9WKBWMDWOFWQHWSJVULVWNVYPV_\ RVaSUdUUfWUhYUj_UlaTncTpeTrgTtiTvjRwePx`NzWLzRLzNO\ zIRzDUz8Xz4_z5bz5ez6hz6kz7nz7qz7tz8wz8zz9zz9zz9zzA\ zzAzzBzzBzzKzzBzzKzzTzz`zzizzszzqzzpzzozznzzmzzlzz\ jzzizzhzzgzzfzzezzczzbzza } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; 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, 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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Nice Zoom, jackoftradez
by Hal Lane 16 Nov '06

16 Nov '06

Nice Zoom, jackoftradez. I particularly liked the doubling of the number of 'satellite' mini-brot-like areas adjacent to the main mini-brot as the zoom progressed. I feel inspired to look into these areas now! The 800x600 AVI color encoding fidelity is very stable throughout. >Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2006 07:54:14 +0000 >From: jackoftradez(a)comcast.net >Subject: [Fractint] Re: FOTD >To: fractint(a)mailman.xmission.com > > >ZooM in2 Muth FOTD Oct 29 2006 iz posted: > >640x480 WMV: http://www.fractal-animation.net/vid/mz4_wmv.zip > >800x600 AVI: http://www.fractal-animation.net/special/mz4_avi.zip > >74 sec runtime > - Hal Lane ######################### # hallane(a)earthlink.net # ######################### -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.6/536 - Release Date: 11/16/06

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Re: FTOD
by Vortex Swirling 16 Nov '06

16 Nov '06

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