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re: RE: Kim, Increasing Resolution?
by Hal Lane 29 Jun '06

29 Jun '06

################################################################# >I am still having trouble, though. Seems that no matter what >higher video mode I choose, it says it's not available . . . What >is limiting me in that? Do I need to change something else first, >like my actual monitor resolution?? I must be dense . . . Sorry. > > Thanks ever so much for your guidance! > > Kim >Do I need to change something else first, >like my actual monitor resolution?? No. Fractint sends your graphics card a series of commands to put it into whatever DOS graphics display resolution you have told Fractint to use to display images at. Each time you change the graphics resolution Fractint sends new commands to your graphics card. Today's video monitors are smart enough to detect whatever resolution (within their capability) they are being asked to display and automatically switch to it. Kim, I recommend that you do this first: 1) >...run MAKEFCFG.EXE to set your choices of resolution >based upon your system's hardware and driver configuration. This program modifies your original FRACTINT.CFG file so I recommend that *you* make a backup copy of it before running MAKEFCFG.EXE even though *it* creates a backup file. I believe that running MAKEFCFG.EXE twice will overwrite *its* backup of your original file. Your distribution of FRACTINT 20.0 contains a copy of MAKEFCFG.EXE and MAKEFCFG.TXT, its instructions. I have placed a copy of MAKEFCFG.TXT below. 2) If you still have problems after running MAKEFCFG.EXE you may have a problem with your modern graphics card having trouble running higher resolution DOS graphics modes. I have placed a copy of the section of Fractint's manual that speaks about this below. 3) If you still have problems consult further with the folks here at fractint(a)mailman.xmission.com 4) Can you please tell us what version of Windows you are using and the manufacturer and model number of your graphics card? The place you obtained your computer from should be able to provide you with this information if you do not know it. > >Then there is the alternative: Disk-Video Mode. Disk-Video Mode allows someone whose graphics card cannot display higher resolution DOS video modes to calculate images using Fractint at any desired resolution and then display the resulting .gif images with almost any Windows image display program. You can locate an interesting image with Fractint at a resolution that your graphics card can display and then use Disk-Video Mode to create higher resolution versions of the image. I do this regularly. Instructions for doing this are in FRACTINT.DOC (see below). You could use the Disk-Video Mode method if you determine that your computer cannot display higher resolution DOS images. I strongly recommend that you create the documentation for Fractint as Paul (P.N.L.) recommended. Typing the command (see below) into a DOS command window will create the file: FRACTINT.DOC. Rename the file to FRACTINT.DOC.TXT since the file is not in the Microsoft Word format. It is a complete description of all the features of Fractint and is a well-formatted ASCII text file with a table of contents. You do not need to print it out -- almost any ASCII text viewing program can display its contents and search for terms within its text. Try double-clicking FRACTINT.DOC.TXT to see what program Windows uses as your default text display program. Fractint's documentation is also available on the web: http://spanky.triumf.ca/www/fractint/findex.html#seach_anchor You can use a search engine to find all locations of a particular term within the web-based text: At www.Google.com I use a search of the following form: site:spanky.triumf.ca/www/fractint/ <whatever_you_want_to_search_for> e.g.: site:spanky.triumf.ca/www/fractint/ "Disk-Video" If you click Google's underlined "cached" link, Google will highlight the term you searched for in yellow in the displayed text. This is very helpful when your search term is buried somewhere in a long page of text. Just scroll down the long page moderately quickly looking for a flash of yellow to scroll by. > >By running the >following from a DOS prompt, you can produce the manual with all of the >instructions [for Fractint]. >FRACTINT.EXE MAKEDOC Use your latest version of fractint to do this. Note that this document is not a tutorial -- it is a reference manual. You should use Google or another search engine to find tutorials on the web. They are very useful since they tell of tips and tricks as well as what sequences of commands produce what results and often include pictures. There are some tutorial links at: "Fractint Tutorial pages" and "Information currently available" at: http://spanky.triumf.ca/www/fractint/fractint.html Unfortunately many of the links at: http://home.san.rr.com/jayrhill/iFAQ/Resource.htm no longer point to existing web pages -- but there are still a few valuable ones. Please let us know of the results of your efforts to use higher resolutions. The more detailed the information you can give us, the better we can respond to your situation. - Hal Lane ######################### # hallane(a)earthlink.net <mailto:hallane@earthlink.net> # ######################### ################################################################# Excerpt from FRACTINT.DOC: ################################################################# Fractint Version 20.0 Page 140 6. Hardware Support 6.1 Notes on Video Modes, "Standard" and Otherwise Alas, in this day of Windows, video adapter manufacturers do not have much incentive to support DOS video modes. Fractint can support any video modes included in your board's VESA video bios. Many otherwise good boards do not include the higher resolution modes in their bios even though those modes are supported in the manufacturer's Windows driver. Fractint users are particularly fond of the 1600x1200 mode. If you want to use this mode, make sure your video board supports it. Some boards that have given good results are boards from STB, various versions of Matrox Millennium, and boards from several manufacturers using Nvidia Riva chip sets. Using high resolution video modes poses a second challenge for fractint users. That is that the VESA standard does not have standard settings for this mode, so you will have to edit the fractint.cfg file to support your board. You can run the program makefcfg.exe that comes with fractint to generate entries for your fractint.cfg file. Finally, even if your video board VESA Bios supports high resolution video modes, it probably doesn't come with a utility that allows you to set the vertical refresh. If the vertical refresh is set for 60 Hz or less, you may see flicker and be subject to headaches. Fortunately, there is a wonderful freeware utility by Rob Muller that allows you to control the vertical refresh for any VESA video mode. Of course your monitor still needs to be able to support higher rates -- software can't help that. To get Rob's unirefresh program, email Rob at r.muller(a)student.utwente.nl or check out http://home.student.utwente.nl/r.muller/unirefresh True to the spirit of public-domain programming, Fractint makes only a limited attempt to verify that your video adapter can run in the mode you specify, or even that an adapter is present, before writing to it. So if you use the "video=" command line parameter, check it before using a new version of Fractint - the old key combo may now call an ultraviolet holographic mode. ################################################################# Contents of the file MAKECFG.TXT: ################################################################# Makefcfg 1.0 -- A Fractint video utility by The Stone Soup Group Makefcfg reads your VESA Video BIOS and writes a Fractint fractint.cfg file with VESA video modes set up. Syntax: makefcfg [commands ...] optional commands (space separated) include: 16 -- causes 16 color modes to be included true -- causes true color modes to be included <fkey> -- starting Fractint video mode key. <fkey> is one of F1, F2, ..., AF1, AF2, ..., CF1, CF1 ... overwrite -- program will overwrite fractcfg.old if it exists (note: fractint.cfg is always saved to fractcfg.old) You can abbreviate the overwrite and true commands with 'o' and 't'. The idea of allowing you to set the starting function key is to facilitate inserting the resulting fractint.cfg file inside your existing fractint.cfg. When using this command, don't type in '<' or '>'; these symbols just indicate that <fkey> is not literally what you type - you type in F1, F2, etc. This utility is particularly useful for setting up Fractint to use semi-standard VESA video modes such as 1600x1200. As of Fractint version 20 the truecolor modes are still not very useful, so this capability looks to the future. Example: makefcfg 16 AF1 overwrite will create an fractint.cfg file with 256 color modes, 16 color modes, but no truecolor modes, with the function keys starting with AF1. Tim Wegner September, 1999 ################################################################# -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.6/378 - Release Date: 6/28/06

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Increasing Resolution?
by Kim Hagar 28 Jun '06

28 Jun '06

Hello, All! I am sure this is probably a much asked question, but as I'm new here, and also a novice Fractint user, I need the info! I have actually worked with Fractint off and on over the past 10 yrs., but I never get much time to use it, and by the NEXT time I do, I have forgotten what I DID know and have to start all over again! The learning curve is quicker each time, but . . . At any rate, what I am trying to do is make my fractals at a higher resolution. I have some that I had already created several years back, and I can load them again into the program, but I don't know how to make it re-render, or re-draw . . . if that is what you would term it. I am currently running the newer version that is downloadable- just got it a few months ago and have had some fun sneaking to use it here and there, when I am not overwhelmed at work! So! If anyone can step me through what I should be doing, I would be EVER so grateful! Thanks so much! Smiles- Kim --------------------------------- How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! MessengerÂs low PC-to-Phone call rates.

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The best is yet to come
by Jim Muth 20 Jun '06

20 Jun '06

Fractal Fans: I must apologize if I have failed to respond to any important letters. I am still back ot Old Fractal Central, clearing out the last few left-overs. I have very limited internet access. From the way things look now, the FOTD will be back to its usual glorious daily schedule within a week. So keep the faith and know that the best is yet to come. Jim M.

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FOTD 14-06-06 (FOTD for 14-06-06 [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 19 Jun '06

19 Jun '06

FOTD -- June 14, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's minor emerald effort is a scene in the fractal that results when Z^(-3.5) is subtracted from Z^(-0.85) and (1/C) is added. The image has been partly 'evaporated' by raising the escape radius to 1300, resulting in a fractal that consists of half inside and half outside stuff. The inside parts have been rendered with the 'bof61' option, while the outside parts have been rendered with the 'tdis' option, resulting in a kind of bubbling effect. Once again I have neither named nor rated the image, which calculates in 4 minutes on my machine. This 4-minute render time may be eliminated by downloading the finished GIF image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> A near perfect day here at New Fractal Central on Tuesday was enjoyed by the new fractal cats from their table by the large living room window. They watched birds until big boy decided he would rather pull at the drapes, and little lady did nothing to stop the mischief. The cats have indeed chosen their names, but to add to the suspense I will not reveal what they have chosen until the next FOTD appears, if all goes according to plan, in 2 days. There will be no FOTD tomorrow because we are taking a trip back to Old Fractal Central to gather some things that were inadverten- tly left behind in the big move. Until then, take care, and wait with bated cat breath for the great revelation. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_14-06-06 { ; time=0:04:09.58--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=1 center-mag=+1.53127146459365400/+1.617905671158664\ 00/10938.25/1/152.5/-7.97390464768454876e-009 params=1/-0.85/-1/-3.5/0/1200 float=y maxiter=255 inside=bof61 outside=tdis logmap=yes periodicity=10 colors=000aSbSUXJWR9YL0ZF4`H8aICcJGdLKeMOgNShPViQZ\ kRblTfnUjoVnpXrrYvshztmzpchmQ`jMSfHKcDC`84Z4Aa8GeC\ MiGSgJQbHOTGMJFK9JJEPJIUJMZIRcIVhIZmHcrHgvHkzFivEh\ rDfmCehBdcAbZ8aW7_U6ZS5YQ4XO3XP2YUL_ZKZcJZhIYhHYhG\ YhFXhEXhEWgDWgCWgBVgAVg9Ug8Ug8UgwAdoKghUi`ckUlmMXb\ FIS83ID6LI8NNAPSDRXFTaHVfJXkMZpO`uQbySdvUbsWapY`m_\ _kaZhcYedWbfV`hUYjTVlSSnRQoQOiSMdULZWJUYIO_GJaFEcG\ IfHLhIPkJSmKVpLZrMauMdwo`xlXvjUthQrfNqcKoaGm_DkYAj\ U9kR8lN7mK6nH5oD4pA3q73qA5jC6cE7XH9QJAJLBCNC6TH8ZL\ AdPBjTDpXFv`GodNhgUaj`VmgPpmRjhTecU`ZWWVYRQZML`HGa\ CCRLRGTeXWjlYnfSfaN_XISRCLM7DH26K6AM9EPCIRFLUIPWLT\ YOW`S_bVceYgg`jjcnlfrokvniumgtlfsldskbrjaqj_qiZphX\ ohVogUnfSmfRmlP_qONTsQSoTRkWRhYQd`PacPYeOVhNRkNOm_\ XllelgY_bRO`H8YKCVNFSQIPTLNWOKZSHaVEdYBg`7kb9icAhd\ BgeDffEegFchHbiIajJ`kGYoK_kO`gRacVb_YcWadSdeOhfKkg\ GohCri8vj4yk0mn8sOntOnjQh } 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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Confusion continues, but the end is in sight
by Jim Muth 18 Jun '06

18 Jun '06

Fractal fans: I'm still back at Old Fractal Central, writing on a strange machine that will not run Fractint, and hoping that all goes well in getting this letter posted. I am turning up some of the stuff that was inadvertently left behind in the big move, but I still have a way to go. No one ever told me that something as simple as a move would be so complicated. I expect to have things wrapped up here and be back at New Fractal Central for good within a week. Then it will be back to the important things of life -- the fractals. Both the new fractal cats and the old fractal cats are doing well. Until next message, take care, and be one. Jim Muth

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Where have all the fractals gone?
by JimMuth＠aol.com 17 Jun '06

17 Jun '06

Fractal fans: The fractals have gone nowhere. I am simply too busy to have the time to search for them. Believe me, moving is no fun, especially with a business to keep going, and some important records and disks unaccounted for. But eventually, we'll get the confusion straightened out and things will slowly return to normal. Until then, take care, and the new fractal cats are falling right into their roles of being fractal cats. Jim Muth

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Still hanging in there
by JimMuth＠aol.com 16 Jun '06

16 Jun '06

Fractal fans: All is well back here at Old Fractal Central, where I am trying to locate some things that seem to have vanished in the move. The regular FOTD will resume in the not-too-distant future. Until things settle down, take care. Jim Muth

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More on XP Compatibility
by Jim Muth 16 Jun '06

16 Jun '06

Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Things are going well here at NFC. The new fractal cats are going especially well, and will likely have chosen their names before the end of the day. (It is now 11:30am.) The main purpose of this letter is to clarify some of the confu- sion about how I run Fractint under WindowsXP. To start, I run the professional version of XP. I chose it because it is designed for commercial operations such as mine. When I purchased it, I had no idea how well or even if it would run Fractint. I have never used the home version of XP, though I have tried to run Fractint under the home version on several other machines, usually with very limited success. The top video mode available was usually 640x480x16, the standard VGA mode. Some computers running the home version have simply locked up when I tried to boot Fractint. But my fastest machine, a Dell-8400 2300mhz, which runs the pro- fessional version of XP, runs fractint perfectly, at over twenty times the speed of my old dedicated 200mhz Pentium unit. To run Fractint under XP-PRO I boot XP and bring up a DOS window. I do NOT go to full screen. Then I change to the Fractint directory, type <fractint>, and strike enter. The machine shifts to full- screen mode automatically when Fractint starts. If I shift to full-screen mode before booting Fractint, the Fractint program calculates fractals at full speed for about a minute, then slows dramatically. The fractals need to be stopped and re-started every minute to keep them running at full speed. When I start Fractint in a DOS window and let it shift to full screen automatically, this strange slowdown does not occur. For me, Fractint runs under XP-PRO's version of DOS as well as it does under straight DOS. All features including color cycling are fully functional. All video modes up to SF9, (1280x1024x256), which is the resolution limit of the monitor, are available. Offhand, I do not know if the fractals are dis- played in VESA mode, though the fact that all modes are automa- tically sized to fill the screen would lead me to believe that they are. Unfortunately, with all the confusion left over from the big move, I cannot find the documentation that came with the computer, so I would need to dis-assemble the machine to determine the make and model of the video card. Things are still too rushed for me to start taking things apart. I might have chosen a lucky combination of software and hard- ware, or there might be some real differences between the home and professional versions of XP. I'll check into it further as soon as things are more settled down here at NFC. (Maybe some- thing in my sstools.ini file helps things along.) Jim M.

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Re: More on XP Compatibility
by Jim Muth 16 Jun '06

16 Jun '06

At 07:04 PM 6/12/06 -0500, Jonathan Kotta wrote: >I'm not on Windows right now, but I think I can >remember enough to be useful. > >You might be able to check your video card type >by going to Start -> Control Panel -> System -> >Device List (?), and there should be a tree of >all the devices on the system. Just look for >graphics or video or similar. The route was different, but I found the following info: RADEON X-300 SE (0x5B60), ATI Technologies Inc. compatible I also saw 128mb memory listed, which I assume is video memory. Jim M.

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Cats and fractals
by Jim Muth 15 Jun '06

15 Jun '06

I am currently back at Old Fractal Central, wrapping things up here. I am writing on an unfamiliar computer with unfamiliar programs, so I hope everything works right and I remember the correct addresses. The new fractal cats have chosen their names. The little gray lady chose the name Cassie, and the big black boy chose to be named Nicholas, We call him Nico for short. Both guys are happily settled in their new home at New Fractal Central. Meanwhile, the FOTD will not appear for a few more days. There is simply too much other stuff to be done. The next FOTD will appear as soon as I find the time to scare up a worthwhile fractal image and write an informative discussion. Most likely, things will be up and running by the end of the month. Until next time, whenever that is, take care, and walk with caution. The fractal you step on may be your own. Jum Muth

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FOTD 12-06-06 (FOTD for 12-06-06 [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 12 Jun '06

12 Jun '06

FOTD -- June 12, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's quickie fractal will hopefully be one of the last boring quickies. Things really are getting back to normal here at New Fractal Central, though slowly, and every day brings us closer to the time when the FOTD returns to its former daily schedule, with classy names and value ratings for every fractal image. Today's image is a scene in the fractal that results when Z^(-1.1) is subtracted from Z^(-2.2) and (1/C) is added. Most of the image consists of inside stuff made visible by the 'bof60' inside fill. As has been the case for a frustratingly long time, I gave the image no name or rating. It seems unfair to rate a fractal that took a mere 5 minutes to find, and a brief 19 minutes to render. It also seems unfair to expect fractalists who enjoy cutting edge images to spend 19 minutes calculating a fractal that might have been produced by a raw fractal newbie. To ease the discom- fort, the finished image is posted on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> The weather was near perfect on Sunday here at New Fractal Central. The new fractal cats are rapidly adjusting to their new lives as fractal cats. Surprisingly, it looks like the little lady might be top cat. It will be a while yet before we let them venture outside, but they will probably reveal their names within a day or so. I'll try to post the next FOTD in 2 days. Until then, take care, and wait with fingers crossed. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_12-06-06 { ; time=0:19:01.18--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=1 center-mag=-0.04405059881103490/+2.466547508855735\ 00/783132.9/1/-100/4.6428663523501168e-007 params=1/-2.2/-1/-1.1/0/0 float=y maxiter=1200 inside=bof60 periodicity=10 colors=000pMosFi1oqUUj9j2Ic9QYFYSLeLSmFYGYQPTTXOWe\ JZmEaYb8cVGiOOoGWhJrkJsnItqItqslrmjrgisah269zcmmK_\ zzzuEdtcPu_RuWT000uOXuKZuG`uCbathhdfoPdht9jnDhjGpi\ JxiMqNUj1`h5bf8cdBebEf`HhZKiXNkVQlRShNUeJWaFYZB_W7\ aS3cP0eMJoF`x8i_OqBcrYa2OgGKfUGegCd1_7tgBu`HuUNuNT\ uGZBEpHDnNCluRDzOEyRFyTGxVHxYIw_JwaKudPtgUrjZqmbop\ gnslmupbZhSD`bxDdpRehdf`riCwO6o21h0001Ah1Fh1Jh1Oh1\ Sh1WhAZgJ`gRcg_eggggjgpmgynhonifniXojOokEok5jpGeuQ\ `z_NYa95c95cBD_CKzDRSEYOFdKHeLJfMLgMNhNPiORiOTjPVk\ QXlQZmR_mR_kS_jT_iT_hU_fV_eV_dW_cX_bX_`Y__Z_ZZ_Y__\ X_ZWZZVZYVZYUZXTZXTZWSYWSYVRYVQYUQYUPYUPYXQWZQV`RT\ bRSeSQgSPiSNkTMnTKpUJrUHtUGpVMlWShWYeXcaYiYYoUZuRZ\ zSXySVySTyTRyTQyTOxUMxUKxUIxUHxSUqQfjOscRqbToaWm`Y\ k_`iZbgYeeXgcWjaVl_UoYTqWStURvTQsRRpPSmOSjMTgLTdJU\ aIUZGVWEWTDWQBXNAXK8YH7YHSWHlVNfWT`YZWZdQ_jKapEby6\ Bx7Fx7Jw8Mw8Qv8Uv9Xu9`mTv } 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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Running Legacy Apps In Windows
by Michael Hughes 10 Jun '06

10 Jun '06

With regard to the article in PC magazine, I don't see them listed, but here are a couple of programs which are recommended for running legacy games in WinXP and 2000Pro. I don't know if Fractint will work with them, I haven't had a chance to try it, but they do allow you to run games which require DOS. Dosbox version 0.65 Dosshell Mike Hughes

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Bad and Good Fractal News plus XP compatibility
by Jim Muth 10 Jun '06

10 Jun '06

The bad fractal news is that, due to a cat search, there is no FOTD for June 10 and will be none until June 12. The good fractal news is that the cat search was successful. We found two new fractal cats at the animal shelter, a three-year-old boy and a three-year-old girl. The new dynamic duo had been owned by a woman who recently died, so though one cat is a large black male and the other a small gray female, they have lived together all their lives and get along fine together. Apparently, the lady cat can take care of herself if big boy gets rowdy. We have not yet named them, since they are still familiarizing themselves with their new home. In a few days, when they feel at home, their personalities will become more apparent, and they will in effect name themselves. As a side note, I am curious as to the difficulty people are having running Fractint under XP. Maybe the incompatibil- ity exists only with the home version of XP. I use the professional version of XP, and Fractint runs under it at lightning speed, with no clumsy DOS-emulator programs that slow things down and all program features and video resolutions fully functional. Jim M.

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PC Magazine article about running legacy apps in Windows XP:
by Hal Lane 10 Jun '06

10 Jun '06

PC Magazine article about running legacy apps in Windows XP: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1969289,00.asp The names of the support programs are given when you click on the four thumbnail images. I have not tried any of these. If anyone does try, say, Fractint under DOSBox, (dosbox.sourceforge.net) please let us know how it works out. - Hal Lane ######################### # hallane(a)earthlink.net # ######################### -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.3/359 - Release Date: 6/8/06

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Re: [Fractint] PC Magazine article about runninglegacy apps in Windows XP:
by padski＠padski.com 10 Jun '06

10 Jun '06

I have dosbox running on my laptop under xp (in D-Fend). Everything I use works perfectly, including colour cycling + colour map editing up to 1024x768. I'm don't know how to get 1600 x 1200 on the screen so if you could explain, I'll happily try it out for you (as I want to be able to do it anyway). Cheers. Paddy ----- Original Message ----- From: Lee H. Skinner To: philofractal(a)lists.fractalus.com, Fractint and General Fractals Discussion <fractint(a)mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Fri, 09 Jun 2006 17:56:27 -0600 Subject: [Fractint] Re: [philofractal] PC Magazine article about runninglegacy apps in Windows XP: Hal Lane wrote: >> I have not tried any of these. If anyone does try, >> say, Fractint under DOSBox, (dosbox.sourceforge.net) >> please let us know how it works out. DOSBox says it uses the vesa modes and runs under Windows XP. If this can be used so that you can color cycle and use the color map editor for 1600x1200 images under XP, this would be great. I'm still using Windows 98 and won't go to XP until I can do EVERYTHING in XP that I can do under DOS. Lee Skinner _______________________________________________ Fractint mailing list Fractint(a)mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/fractint

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FOTD 09-06-06 (FOTD for 09-06-06 [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 09 Jun '06

09 Jun '06

FOTD -- June 09, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Re-organization has been going better than anticipated here at New Fractal Central. As a result, we are close to the point where the FOTD can resume its daily schedule, with new and even greater fractal scenes to come. But we are not quite yet at that point, so there could easily be occasional missing FOTD's over the next few weeks. Today's image shows what the Fractint biomorph option can do. I applied to a midget deep in the fractal that results when Z^(-2.8) is subtracted from Z^(-1.1) and (1/C) is added. The image resembles nothing so much as a fancy floral arrangement. Since I put very little effort into the image, I have given it no name or rating, but it really is worth a quick look. The render time of under 5 minutes is brief enough to make running the included parameter file almost enjoyable. Total enjoyment may be found by visiting the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and downloading the finished GIF image from there. Clouds, cool temperatures and occasional showers continued here at New Fractal Central on Thursday. Sadly, we do not yet have fractal cats to report on, but I expect a couple eager new guys to appear within a week or so. The next FOTD is due in 24 hours. From the way things are going, it might actually make it. Until next time, take care, and if everything is fractal, then nothing is not fractal. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_09-06-06 { ; time=0:04:45.61--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=1 center-mag=+2.79509290661266600/+0.647436916998275\ 10/1.618019e+011/1/50.141304887470767/0.1568350234\ 20098 params=1/-1.1/-1/-2.8/0/0 float=y maxiter=800 inside=0 biomorph=120 symmetry=none periodicity=10 colors=000C0dA2`dv2PzgAzzb0AJCZ2Vv0mz0`z0Ns0Ae40T8\ 0GbNHzzHzz4zz0zmHzTgvPZkLP`HGPG6EC02800600G00N00V4\ 0bC2kJ4sR6zZ8ze0uJ0i00Z0Cv0Zz0sv2zb4qT8VJA8AE00G22\ HH4HX6Hk6Hb4ET2AJ08A040020000000606E2HL4TT8d`AogCd\ kHTmNHoT6qZ0sd0ui0vm0ou0gz0`z6TzENzGbuGoTGz0Gz08s0\ 2VT06u00z02z0Jz0`q0sg0zZ0zP0zZ0ze0zm0zu0zzGigbTNxC\ 2z00ddZ0zzJVzb0oi0Go00V02C0N08i0GzLXdzmEzqPzs`zukz\ vvmzzzzzzmzzszzizA00L00z00T00X60bE0eg0iP0mV0kZ0gb0\ ed0kX0oP0sJ0vC8z6Hz0Pz0zz0zz0mz0gz0dsC`kLXeXTZePRq\ LJzHCzE6zA2zG0zL0zR0zX0zb0xg0uk0qq0mv0iz0ez0bz0Zz0\ Xz0Zz0`z0bz4dzAezGgzLizTkzZmxdoviqudek`XbVNVRCLL2E\ H04E00z4zz0zz0zs0zm0ze0zZ0zR0zL0zE0z60z00z00z00z00\ u20o60g80`C0VE0NH0GJ0AL0GN2JPANRHRTPVVZ`XedZmg`ukb\ zoXzmTzkPziLzgHzeEzdAzb6z`2zZ0zX0zV0ze0zo0zq2zq6zq\ AzqEzqHzqLzqPzsTzsXzs`zsdzsgzskzsmzsvsizebzTTzGLzC\ Pz8Tu4Xm2`d0dX0gN0kG0oE0i } 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 06-06-06 (FOTD for 06-06-06 [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 08 Jun '06

08 Jun '06

FOTD -- June 06, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Getting settled in a big new house is one thing. Making it feel like home is another. At the present time we are not even fully settled, much less feeling like we are in a familiar and comfort- able home. It looks like it will be longer than expected before things are totally back to a new kind of normal here at New Fractal Central. Today's quickie is posted a day late. I posted it just to let the world know I am still alive and fractally active. The image is a scene in the fractal that results when Z^(-4.8) is subtrac- ted from Z^(-1.7) and (1/Z) is added. I used the passes=b for maximum speed. Luckily, this option works accurately with this image. As has been the case for several months, I gave the image neither name nor rating. The most efficient way to view the image is to download it from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where it is posted in completed form. The weather today at New Fractal Central was cloudy and cool for the season, with occasional light showers. There are currently no fractal cats to report on, but we will be visiting the local animal shelter within a week to choose two lucky cats to be the new fractal cats. The next FOTD is due in a few days. If all goes well, it will actually appear. Until then, take care, and watch for falling fractals. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_06-06-06 { ; time=0:25:25.18--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=b center-mag=+0.23372100270858240/+1.403300421493195\ 00/2.303766e+007/1/-92.5/2.36748917137319381e-008 params=1/-1.7/-1/-4.8/0/0 float=y maxiter=8500 inside=255 logmap=916 periodicity=10 colors=000VcKVcLBTbAVa8X_6ZY5`X8YYAVYDSYFPZHNZKKZM\ H_PE_RB_W3YK_bL_dM_eN_gO_hIXgP_iVajaclgemcan_ZoUbJ\ STpUbKKNq12s9BrGKqOTpVaoaioZgkWfhUedRcaPbYMaVK_RHZ\ OFYLJVONTRRQUVOWZLZbJacIbdHceHceHcfGcTaIgGcTaJhFci\ FciEcjEckEckDclDcx6grAelDcfGa`K_VNYPQWJUUDXS9Vc8YX\ 8_R8bK4d68dEBdMEdUHdaKdiNdqS`HPZuS`INOmS`FNDoMJjKQ\ eJWaIaXGhSFnNEqJC`qIRjOHdS0bT4`T7ZTAYTDWTGVTJTTMRU\ PQUSOUVNUYLU`JUcIR_GQmER_HUiFR_FXeGZcG`aGb_HcYHeWH\ gUIiSIjQIlOJnMJsJKqKJoLJnMIlNIkOHiOHQZGQZGdRFcSFaS\ EPYEPYDYVDWWCYVCOXCTWCRWCPWCNWCLWCJWCJVCFWCDWCITC9\ WC7WCHQF5`D5NC5RB5J95H85G72F75867B69E6BG5DI5GM5IL4\ KO4MR4OR3RU3Ta3Vd2Xg2Zj2`l2Yc8VVESNJXMLzKMaLNYLOVL\ PRMQOMRKMSGNTDNU9NV6NV8OX9OZBP`CPbEQdFQf5U`BSdGQhM\ OkRMoWLrTMnRNkOOhMPeKQbHR_FSX7RUAPXDN_GLbIJeLHhMEk\ N2nO2qO2tP2wP3zQ3zQ3zR3zS4zS4zT4zT4zU5zU5zV5zV5zT8\ zRAzPCzOEzMGzKIzIKzHNz000 } 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 03-06-06 (FOTD for 03-06-06 [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 03 Jun '06

03 Jun '06

FOTD -- June 03, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: We're not really caught up here at New Fractal Central, but I did manage to find time for a routine fractal. Today's quickie image is a venture into the Z^1.5+C Mandeloid as it appears 151 levels up the log ladder. The scene is located in a rudimentary East Valley. Since I put almost no effort into the image, I have neither named nor rated it. The render time of under 11 minutes is a bit slow for such a humdrum fractal, but the wait may be bypassed by downloading the finished GIF image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> The weather was cloudy and humid with heavy showers here at New Fractal Central on Friday. Sadly, we do not yet have fractal cats to complain about the rain. The next FOTD will appear in a couple days. We expect to have new fractal cats within a week. Until the next FOTD, take care, and keep your fractals dry. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_03-06-06 { ; time=0:10:48.01--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 passes=1 periodicity=10 center-mag=+0.16449934740290990/-0.004064514184239\ 98/6515270/1/-7.5/-2.31263181521557e-009 logmap=175 params=1.5/0/151/0 float=y maxiter=5000 inside=0 colors=000LXUPXRTWNXVK`VGdUDhT9iS6iQ5hP5gO5fN5eN5d\ N5bN5aN5`N5_O5ZP5YQ5XR6VS4US5TS5ST5RU5QV5PW5RY7SZ9\ T`BUaDVcFWdHYeJZeL_fN`fPagRbgTdhVehXfiZgi`hjbijdkk\ flkhmljnllomnpmpokonjnmimlglkflkekjcjibihahg_hfZgf\ YfeWedVdcUdbScaRbaQa`O`_N`ZM_YKZXJYXIXWGXVFWUEVTCU\ SBTSATTATUBUVBUWCUXCUYCUZDV_DV`EVaEVbFWcFWdGWeGWeF\ VfGWfHXfIXfJYgKZgLZgL_gM`hN`hOahPbhQbhQciRdiSdiTei\ UfjVfjWgjWhjXhkYikZjk_jk`klajk`kj`ki`kh`lg`lf`lf`l\ e`md_mc_mb_na_na_n`_n__oZ_oYZoXZpWZpWZpVZpUZqTZqSZ\ qRYrRYrQYrPYrOYsNYsMYsNXuMYsLYqLZoKZnJ_lJ_jI_iH`gH\ `eGadFabFa`Eb_DbYDcWCcVBcTBdRAdP9eO9eM8eK7fJ7fH6gF\ RXiRWhQVfQVePUcOTbOS`NR_NRYMQXMPVLOULOTQVSU`RYgQam\ QdlOfkNhkMjjLmjJoiIqiHshGugBuhFuiIuiLujPujSukVukYo\ ibjhgdgl_fqUevPdzNexMfvLguKgsIhqHipGinFjmDkkCkiBlh\ Amf8md7nc6oa5o`7mZ9lYAjWCiVDgTFfSGdQIcPJaNL`MMZLOY\ JQWIRVGTTFUSDWQCXPAZN9HgY } 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 Digest, Vol 40, Issue 1
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 01 Jun '06

01 Jun '06

"" It looks like the Win NT based operating systems (Windows 2000 and XP) are not really compatible with DOS. "" hmmmm...... people are beginning to figure that out! ......

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A few more days without the FOTD
by Jim Muth 01 Jun '06

01 Jun '06

Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: We are pretty much up and running normally here at New Fractal Central. But the set-up went slower than expeccted, and as a result the work is farther behind than anticipated. It will take a few more days to catch up to a point where I will be able to resume the FOTD on a daily basis. In the meantime, the old fractal cats are doing fine under ny sister's care back at Old Fractal Central. For a few more days, take care, and watch for vagabond fractals. Jim Muth

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Compatible with Windows 2000?
by Russell A Parsons 31 May '06

31 May '06

Hello, I am interested in using fractint (the dos version) but could not get the program to run on my computer. My computer is Windows 2000, with a fairly good processor (3.4 Ghz), lots of space on my hard drive (> 100 GB) and plenty of ram (2 GB). When I ran the dos program I got this error message: run-time error R6009 - not enough space for environment Is this a problem you have encountered before? Thanks, Russell A. Parsons Fire Sciences Laboratory P.O. Box 8089 Missoula, MT 59807 Phone: 406-329-4872 FAX: 406-329-4877 email: rparsons(a)fs.fed.us

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Re: Ancient Fractint
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 29 May '06

29 May '06

Those early fractint versions are way cool to play with - amazing how the program has evolved over the years. I had an idea that they might actually render deep zooms quicker due to simpler code etc., but alas, they do not. I can't even use current sstools.ini or fractint.cfg file, saved pars, etc. or current resolution levels. But it's cool. Thanx for posting them. JoTz

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Re: Deep ZooM
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 28 May '06

28 May '06

Glad everyone likes it! <g> I have others on my web site, but lower resolution. Internet wildfire spread? I thought noone or very few would try to download 175 meg. But my server log says over 100 downloads in past 3 days! Someone posted a link on a photography forum, a couple other sites. How'd this happen so fast!? I hope my server don't crash. Or I might get surcharged. Fortunately I have a real good ISP. JoTz

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Re: [Fractint] Re: Deepest Mandelbrot ZooM
by Russell Walsmith 28 May '06

28 May '06

Magnifique! Let me know if you get the bandwidth thing worked out. I can probably get you a few thousand hits... Russell > ----- Original Message ----- > From: jackoftradez(a)comcast.net > To: fractint(a)mailman.xmission.com > Subject: [Fractint] Re: Deepest Mandelbrot ZooM > Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 04:19:18 +0000 > > > If NY1 has patience for 175 MEG download, I have posted (as an > experiment, see how it goes) a 800x600 AVI of my Mandelbrot zoom to > E+89 ("Universe #3"). > Goto: http://www.fractal-animation.net/special/u3.html > . > JoTz > > _______________________________________________ > Fractint mailing list > Fractint(a)mailman.xmission.com > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/fractint >

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Re: old fractint versions
by Paul N. Lee 27 May '06

27 May '06

On Sat, 27 May 2006 at 09:51:31, Tim Wegner wrote: > > Have you uploaded the old versions uet? > I am a bit mystified as to which version > you have - my oldest version, 7.3, dates > from 5/15/1989. > > If you have uploaded them. please send > a link. Thanks. > I am replying to the whole discussion list so that others can get some of these really older versions, if they wish. As most people should know, if they have read through the History portion of the FractInt documentation, it was not until February 1989 when versin 06.00 came out that the current name of FractInt was used. Prior to that it was called Fract386. I have not put them all on the site yet, am waiting to see if Tim finds anything else within his archives and old hardrives. If he does not have (nor anyone else) any more to fill in the blanks with, then I will upload the rest of what I have (which goes back to v02.10). http://www.Nahee.com/Software/ Follow the folder for FractInt items. Sincerely, P.N.L. ------------------------------------------------- http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/PNL_Fractals.html http://www.Nahee.com/Fractals/

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Re: Fractint Digest, Vol 39, Issue 8
by Bill Jemison 27 May '06

27 May '06

> Someone posted a link on a photography forum... > Guilty! Great zoom animation.

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Re: Deep ZooMz
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 27 May '06

27 May '06

Lee say: ""I think I can explain. I don't believe that there is such an arbitrary precision bug in later versions of Fractint. In your deepest zoom at a magnification of e^89, and using a maxiter of over 2 billion, the image does "freeze" once the showdot reaches the edge of the minibrot. But, unless you had a very powerful machine (much faster than your P3-733), it would be expected to take a very long time per pixel, and thus appear to freeze up."" No. That is the first thing I thought of. But if that was it ALL versions of fractint would show the same behavior. They do not. It does take longer to get through the lake area, but if you hit TAB a couple minutes apart, you will see different number for row/column etc showing it is still working, albiet slowly. When I say it freezes I mean it locks up on one pixel and doesn't procede any further - same row/column for hours. No problem with the E+55 minibrot (the second one) in the video, but on the final E+89 brot, shortly after the tiny black spot in the center begins to resolve itself, the freeze happens and I switch to Fractint95 and it works. I call it fractint95 because the date on the file is 1995, I think it is version 19.3 or 19.6. The freeze happens at the boundary of the minibrot, about half way through it. Exactly why or what is going on I do not know, I suspect an endless loop - it never bails for some reason. If I save the image at this point and reload it into fractint95 it continues normally. As to the depth at which it occurs, it is between E+55 and E+89 obviously, but I recall this happening many years ago also before I started making animations, just deep stills. I have all fractint versions since the "fractal creations" CD, which I recall is version 16. They do not all behave the same! Some work for some things and others don't. You may find this out if you do a lot of experimenting. I wish I could get the old versions just to check out - starting with version 1.0 in 1987! Anyone know where / if these are available? JoTz

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Re: Fractint Digest, Vol 39, Issue 7
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 26 May '06

26 May '06

Tim say: ""I have a whole lot of things on my plate right now (as always - it's good news, I have a very full and fulfilling life :-), "" How I envy you ... And how big is a CD-ISO image? I may be able to host it. JoTz

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Re: Deepest Mandelbrot ZooM
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 26 May '06

26 May '06

If NY1 has patience for 175 MEG download, I have posted (as an experiment, see how it goes) a 800x600 AVI of my Mandelbrot zoom to E+89 ("Universe #3"). Goto: http://www.fractal-animation.net/special/u3.html . JoTz

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FOTD 26-05-06 (FOTD for 26-05-06 [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 26 May '06

26 May '06

FOTD -- May 26, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's unscheduled FOTD is an extra one. I posted it to let everyone know that the FOTD is in no danger of coming to an end. But there is still a long way to go before things will be under control here at New Fractal Central. Fractal Lady is worrying herself to distraction trying to decide how to arrange the furniture in the new larger house. I keep telling her to put the tables and chairs on the floor and hang the pictures on the walls, but when she does this, it never seems to work out. At least fractals are not so complicated. Today's un-named and un-rated image is a hastily found scene in the fractal that results when 0.1 part of Z^(-15.5) is subtracted from Z^(-1.6) and (1/C) is added. The special effects were created by the outside=tdis option. The render time of 18-1/2 minutes is not too bad, and hopefully the finished GIF image is or soon will be posted to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> The weather was cloudy and mild here at New Fractal Central on Thursday. I hear it was about the same back at Old Fractal Central, where my sister gave the old fractal cats a great day in the yard. Since total confusion still reigns supreme here, the next FOTD will not appear until about June 1, when things should be at least on the road to normalcy. Until then, take care, and where did we pack the remote controls for the elec- tronic devices? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_26-05-06 { ; time=0:18:25.98--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=1 center-mag=+3.1157011531935/+1.0013970286092/38318\ 5.4/1/57.5/-1.80870956295597907e-007 params=1/-1.6/-0.1/-15.5/0/0 float=y maxiter=2500 inside=0 outside=tdis periodicity=10 colors=0003_B5QI7GP96W2Of1Oc1Oa1OZ1OX1OU1OS1OQ2VN2\ `K2fI2lF2rDbWTXVVSUXNTZIT`DSb8Rd3RfDNgNJhWGieCjo8k\ x5kjIjYVjLgj8sjFnaMjTTeL_aCeY4`UBWQHRMNMIUHE_CBeGE\ ZKGTNINRLHVNBYP5KHrRLkXPebS_hWUnZOobNoeMphLpkLqoKq\ rJruIrxIjrHbmGVgFNbEGYDCQD8ID5ADBFJHKPNPVSU_YZecck\ hhpgckfZffUaePXdKSdFNcAIc6DbANbDWbGdbJmbMvfTpi_kmf\ epm`ttVwzQlmVba_SPcIDh81lGKmObnWunYig_Z`aOVcDOd2I_\ HKVWMQjOLyPhiPZfPQdPHbPLdMPeKSfHWhFZiCbjAek8fm7gn7\ gp6hq6ir5it5ju4jv4ko7liAlcCMFDHEEDDF9CG5BH1BIAGHIL\ GRQFZUFgZEocDwgDra9mX6hS3cN0aK7_HDYFKWCQU9XS7bQ4iO\ 2oG2e92W22MUIOuXPqaWmfbijheooasuWsiQsYLsNFsBAs0Ho6\ OlCViH`eNgbSn_YtXbpWhmVmjUriYfhaVgeJgh8`cPV_eV`hVa\ jVblVboVcqVdsVduSgcPiMSfQUdUWaYY_a_XeaVicSmeQqMMi3\ IbCS_L`XYJkj1zkFlkT_lfMlt9guDbuHZuKUuOQuRLuVHuYKgQ\ MVIPIAR53P45O36N38M29K1AJ1CI0DH0EL7JOEORKTURYYYb`c\ gcjlfpq`kpVfpQapKXp6i91i4 } 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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Congratulations on your move; Please be careful in your cat pairings...
by Hal Lane 24 May '06

24 May '06

>much unpacking and getting organized to do >before we are back in business. I just moved myself and I empathize with you on your task of finding and re-organizing everything. >Fractal Lady and I will visit the local animal >shelter to search for two new fractal cats. Please be careful in your selections of cats. I once inadvertently paired a bully with a sweet, meek lady. It was quite unfortunate. - Hal Lane ######################### # hallane(a)earthlink.net # ######################### -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.7.0/345 - Release Date: 5/22/06

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Fractal Central has moved
by Jim Muth 24 May '06

24 May '06

>Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The move from Old Fractal Central to New Fractal Central has been succesfully completed, but there is much unpacking and getting organized to do before we are back in business. It looks like I will be able to resume the FOTD by the start of June. I hear the old fractal cats are doing fine with my sister. As soon as things are settled, Fractal Lady and I will visit the local animal shelter to search for two new fractal cats. Jim F(ractal) Muth

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Fractal web site
by David Dollevoet 23 May '06

23 May '06

Greetings, My fractal web page is updated for 2006-05. http://www.djd-fractal.com David Dollevoet

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No FOTD for around 10 days
by Jim Muth 21 May '06

21 May '06

Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Because Fractal Central will be in the process of moving over the next several days, I will be unable to post the FOTD. But things should be up and running again by June 1 -- Thursday of next week. With things expected to become far more settled during June, the FOTD should soon resume its daily schedule. With more time devoted to finding them, the fractals should become better also. In the meantime, I will continue checking the lists, and perhaps posting a word or two. Jim M.

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FOTD 20-05-06 (FOTD for 20-05-06 [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 20 May '06

20 May '06

FOTD -- May 20, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image is a scene in the parent fractal that results when 1/10 part of Z^(-15.5) is subtracted from Z^(-1.6). With time growing short and much yet to be done, I have no time to describe the fractal. The best way to appreciate it is to run the included parameter file or download the finished GIF image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> The weather was a bit too cloudy, too chilly and too breezy for outdoor cat comfort here at Old Fractal Central on Friday. The fractal cats spent the day investigating the cartons that are stacked and waiting for the movers to arrive, if all goes as planned, on Monday. If all goes as planned, I will post another fractal in 24 hours. Then there is likely to be a week or so break. But despair not, within a week or two, things will rapidly be returning to normal . . . if all goes as planned, that is. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_20-05-06 { ; time=0:07:22.10--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip center-mag=+3.11570115319347000/+1.001397028609164\ 00/383185.4/1/57.5/-1.80216105531705306e-007 params=1/-1.6/-0.1/-15.5/0/0 float=y maxiter=2500 inside=0 periodicity=10 colors=000dhXbkX`oWZrWXuWWtYVsZUr_Tq`SpaRobQncPmdO\ leNkfMkgNigOggOegPcgPbgQ`gRZgRXgSVgSUgUbhS`fRZeQXd\ PWcNUbMSaLR`KP_INYHMXGKWFIVDHUCFTBDDACCDFDFIDILIKO\ INRNPUSRXTU_TWbTceTjmcqtfxwptuzpnzlhvhami_cjZUkXUl\ VVmUVnSVoQVpPVqNVrLVsKVrNXrPZqR`qUbpWdpYfp_gobiodk\ nfmniomkqmmsmotlpplqmkqikrfjsbjs_itWitThuPhvMgvIgw\ FgwCgsFgoHgkJggLgcNg_PgWRgTUgPWgLYgH_gDag9cg5eg2ge\ 4ic6ja8k_AlYCmWDnUFoSHpQJqOLrMMsKOtIQuGSvEUwCVxEWu\ GWsIWqKXoLXmNXkPYiRYgSYeUZcWZaYZ_ZZYXXVWWTVURTTOSR\ MRQKSPITOGUOEVNCWNBXM9YM7ZL5_L4`O7aQ9bTCcVEdXHe_Jf\ aMgdOhfRihTjkWkmYlp`mrbntdqs_tsVwrQyrLsqOmpQhoSboU\ YnWSmYNm_PjYQhXRfVSdUTbSV_RWYPXWOYUMZSL`PJaNIbLGcJ\ FdHEcHEcHEbHEbHEbHDaHDaHD`HD`HD_HD_HD_HCZHCZHCYHCY\ HCXICXICXIBWIBWIBVIBVIBUIBUIBUIATIATIASIASIARIARIA\ RI9QI9QI9PI9PI9OI9OI9NK0OJ1OJ1OJ1OJ1OJ1OJ1OJ2OJ2OJ\ 2OJ2OJ2OJ2OJ2OJ3OJ3OJ3OJ3 } 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 19-05-06 (FOTD for 19-05-06 [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 19 May '06

19 May '06

FOTD -- May 19, 2003 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's noteworthy fractal pictures a midget lurking in the fractal that results when the formula Z^(2.5)+C is iterated 5 levels down the logarithmic ladder. The special effects were generated by rendering the image with the outside set to 'tdis'. I gave the image, which is actually quite routine, neither name nor rating. The render time of 32 minutes means it will be far more efficient to download the already-rendered image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> The fractal cats were puzzled about all the unusual activity here at Old Fractal Central on Thursday, but they still managed several hours in the holly thicket. A mid-afternoon sprinkle of rain did not deter them. With me, the packing is nearly complete, and if all goes well, the big move will be complete by next Tuesday the 23rd. I am somehow managing to keep both the real work and the fractal pseudo-work going. The next FOTD will probably appear in 24 hours, if not, it might appear in 48 hours. Until whenever, take care, and fractal cats never follow orders to come -- that is unless the order is accompanied by the sound of a can of tuna being opened. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_19-05-06 { ; time=0:32:19.59--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 passes=b center-mag=-0.59901381303599380/+0.883535216995840\ 00/4.27282e+007 params=2.5/0/-5/0 float=y maxiter=5000 inside=255 outside=tdis periodicity=10 colors=0003BY6C_8C`ACaCDbEDcHDeJEfLEgNEhPFiSFkUFlW\ GmYGn_GoaGpdLggQZjUQhYSgaTfdUdhVclWboXYj_TebO`eKWg\ FRjAMm5Hp1Dr2Gs2Is2Ks3Mt3Pt3Rt4Tu4Vu4XuLoWNnUPnSQn\ QSnPTnNVnLWnJYmIZmG`mEamCcmBdm9fm7gm6cg7`a7XX7UR7Q\ M8NG8JB8G58D08A3J75T57c29m0Bw5Fu9JsENrIRpNVoRZmWal\ _ejdiihmgmqfquduxcqt_mqXdU`dS`eR_eP_fOZfMZfLZeI_dG\ `dDacBbc9c_F`WLYSQVOWSK`PGfMCkJ8qG5vD7uC9tBAsACr9E\ r8Fq7Hp6Io5Ko4Mn3Nm2Pl1Ql1d4q`8rXBrTFrPIrMMrIPrETr\ AWr6_r3br6ao8`mB_jD_hGZfIYcLYaNXZQWXSWVVVSXUQZUOUR\ MPOLKMKFJJAGI6EHDQPJ`WPlbVwiWqgXlfXgdYbcYYbZT`_O__\ JY`EX`9WY8YV7ZS6_P5`N5aK4cH3dE2eB1f91gWLfrcfkeedgd\ YhcRjbKlaDm`IlXNkUSjRXiO`hLegHjfEoeBtd8xd5se6of7kg\ 8gh9ciA_jBWjCSkDOlEKmFGnGCoH8pI4pJ6oI8oIAoHCoHEnHF\ nGHnGJnGLoFNqFOsEQuESvEUvDWvDXuDVrCToCSlBQiBOfANdA\ La9KZ9IW8GU8FT7DR7BP6AN68L57K5AL7DL8GL9JMBMMCPMDSN\ FVNGXNHZMI_LJ`LKbKLcJM000 } 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: Replacement fractal cats?
by Jim Muth 18 May '06

18 May '06

At 07:39 PM 5/17/06, Doug Stewart wrote: >Cats????????? There are no cats! There never >has been any cats! There never will be any cats! >Does anyone have any proof that he has cats? Be careful what you say. You know what happens to those who do not believe in fractal cats -- they get de-iterated. Indeed, there are two half-brother fractal cats, Tippy the tabby and Thomas the orange. They are as real as myself, (which BTW some philosophies say is not very real). Yes, I have promised to post photos of the fractal cats; no, I have not yet done so. But the cats are still healthy and neither they nor their house are going anywhere. I appreciate the offer of a camera to take their pictures with, but with things as confused as they are at the present time, and the two of us traveling unpredictably between the Old and New Fractal Central, it is questionable that it would reach me. When the move is completed and things have settled down, we will still often return to Old Fractal Central, which will become my sister's house, to visit the fractal cats. Be patient, my sister has a camera and the pictures of both the old and new fractal cats will come. The big question will be whether the old fractal cats will still be of the fractal variety when the fractalist no longer lives with them. And I apologize for not posting today's FOTD. I'll try to post it tomorrow. Jim M.

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Replacement fractal cats?
by Jim Muth 18 May '06

18 May '06

Fractal Cat fans: I forgot to mention -- yes, we will have replacement fractal cats. One of the first things we will do will be to visit the local animal shelter. Jim M.

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The end of Old Fractal Central
by Jim Muth 17 May '06

17 May '06

Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: As I write this, good Old Fractal Central is rapidly beind dismantled and packed into about 50 cartons. The fractal cats are in a state of confusion and aprehension mixed with typical cat curiosity. The big move is still scheduled for Monday May 22. The cats will not be moving with us, but will remain behind here at the place that had been Fractal Central. They are too old and set in their ways for such a big change. (Look who is talking about being old.) My sister will move into old FC the day after fractal lady and I move out. If anything, the fractal cats will get even more attention from her. I will try to post the scheduled FOTD on Thursday May 18 as promised. If I fail to do so, you will know I had no chance. The FOTD will resume its regular daily schedule as soon as we are settled in New Fractal Central. Jim M.

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Good luck with your move Jim!
by Hal Lane 17 May '06

17 May '06

######################################################## Good luck with your move Jim! > The cats will not be moving with us... I feel sorry about your cats being left behind. - Hal Lane ######################### # hallane(a)earthlink.net # ######################### ######################################################## -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.6.0/341 - Release Date: 5/16/06

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FOTD 12-05-06 (FOTD for 12-05-06 [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 13 May '06

13 May '06

FOTD -- May 12, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Moving day is drawing close, and much remains to be done. As a result, today's FOTD will be the last until six days from now, on Thursday, May 18 Today's super quickie image takes us to the tip of a filament extending northwest from the large midget on the negative X-axis of the Mandelbrot set. The image was rendered with the 'outside' set to'real'. The render time of 2 seconds may be extended to a minute or so by downloading the completed GIF image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Cloudy damp weather with occasional rain kept the fractal cats confined to the porch on Thursday here at Old Fractal Central. Packing about 1500 old vinyl LP records kept me busy. You'd be surprised how heavy those things are when they fill a carton. The next FOTD will not appear before May 18, six days from now. And there is no absolute guarantee that it will appear then. Until next FOTD, take care, and it's all relative. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_12-05-06 { ; time=0:00:02.08--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=mandel outside=real periodicity=10 center-mag=-1.78850332280614200/+0.021431043328489\ 56/1.878655e+011/1/107.461379418375159/-0.13695773\ 9524452171 params=0/0 float=y maxiter=500 inside=0 colors=0001DM08F047LyjGl`C`S8OI4C92RX1IM09BaNhUUlO\ ObIITCCJ669nBRdl`WbTOTMGJE897ZrQHRDOVSJOMEIG9CB465\ Uc9MU6FK47A24lv3bj2TZ1JN09BvyBTV5D33SajNVbIPVEJN9C\ F467eK4_H3UE2OB2I81C51620gGtSeBMX8GP6BG4582GpXDhSB\ `N9UI6ME4F9274GrcEkZCdUAYP8RK6KF4DA265jWk`PaSJSICJ\ 969V7ZF3Hq08_05I020sL0iH0`E0SA0I7093m5JP29VtnQkfMc\ _HWTDOL8GE487R1QD0DKElA7OCJ98C6463HXTESOCNK9IG7EC4\ 98244IRGFNEDKCBGA9D86A6464232dRMZNJUKGPGDKDBFA8A65\ 532toujfkaYaSQTJHJ989Awm8of7h`6`V5UP3MI2FC176OhuOf\ sPerPcpQboQanVfpZjqcnrgrsZggQXX521HMM8BBTXXEGGUBRP\ 9MK7IF5DA39514phIg`FZUCQM9HF6873xnOcYGKH8pVReOLVIG\ LCAA65JnuFekCYa9PT6HJ389X`ARb8NY7KT6GO5DJ4AE369234\ 1L8_H6UE5OA4I72C316ThHEM8Qs4Ml3Je3GZ2DS29L16E1370n\ FVYAKH5ATTVOOQKKMGGHCCD888444tzLhmGY`CMP8BC4IovCYb\ 6HJXGmG8Pwkxn4uYamiJDUC8F64bxmWmdQcXJUPDKG6A8S7ZL5\ QE3H718Bhj7UV3FF2Qh1L`1HU } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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Re: [Fractint] FOTD 11-05-06 (FOTD for 11-05-06 [No Rating])
by nick.grasso＠nasrecruitment.com 11 May '06

11 May '06

Jim Muth wrote: >How could one rate a regular pentagon? They could not. A penta- >gon is unratable. All regular pentagons are similar. They're >all the same. Therefore I gave today's image, which features a >blatantly obvious pentagon, no rating. True, the pentagon is >decorated by flowery petals, but it is still a pentagon. Uhhh, what am I missing here? Obviously, it should be rated 5. ;-) Nick

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FOTD 11-05-06 (FOTD for 11-05-06 [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 11 May '06

11 May '06

FOTD -- May 11, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: How could one rate a regular pentagon? They could not. A penta- gon is unratable. All regular pentagons are similar. They're all the same. Therefore I gave today's image, which features a blatantly obvious pentagon, no rating. True, the pentagon is decorated by flowery petals, but it is still a pentagon. The parent fractal was created by combining small portions of Z^(-0.5) and Z^(-1.5) then adding (1/C). It consists of several oversized arcs floating in empty space. Today's scene is located in the smaller arc, which has by far the most detail. When I examined this smaller arc, I found no signs of Mandelbrot midgets, but hey, there's nothing wrong with the pentagons that I did find, a great example of which appears in today's picture. The passes=b option works exceptionally well with today's image, and it is quite amusing when the outline of the perfect pentagon is suddenly traced out. The render time of just under 3 minutes is fair enough, but to speed things up even more, the finished picture of the pentagon has been posted to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> The weather was perfect here at Old Fractal Central on Wednes- day; the fractal cats were perfect also. My day was appropri- ately busy. The next FOTD is scheduled to appear in 24 hours. It actually might do so. Until then, take care, and if you actually did find the theory of everything, it would still be nothing but a theory. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_11-05-06 { ; time=0:02:53.89--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=b center-mag=-4.18371/-13.9732/62.87884/1/-3.1/8.018\ 4e-013 params=0.12/-0.5/0.03996/-1.5/0/0 float=y maxiter=1200 inside=255 outside=real periodicity=10 colors=000t9Is5Hr1Gq4Hp7HoAInDIlGIiJJfMJdPKaSK_VKX\ YLU`LScHPdIOeJOdKOcLObMOaNO`OO_POZPOYOOXNOWMOVLOVK\ OXJTZNX`S`cWdf`ijdmmhqpmurqvtstqqomnjikdeh_adVYaPU\ ZJQWEMTCIQBEN9JL8OI6TG5YD3bB2g81l62fB2`G3WL3QQ3KV4\ F_49d44h85eB6cF7`I8ZL9XPAUSBSVCQZDNaELdFJhGGkHEnHC\ hPLbXUXdbRlkLttOuoRujUufXva_vYbvTevPcsRbqT`oV_mWYj\ YXh_WfaUdbTadR_fQYhPWiSZfV`cYc``eYcgV`hXZhZXh_ViaS\ ibQidOjeMjgJjiHkjFklDkmAlo8lp6lr4ls8ktCktFktJjtMju\ QjuTiuXiu_iuL3ZO3ZR3ZU3ZX3Z_3Zc3Yf3Yi3Yl3Yo3Yr3Yu3\ Yt4Xt5Xs6Ws7Ws8Wr9VrAVrBVqCUqDUpETpFTpGToHSoISoISb\ M_QQgDUo1Yv2Zt3Zr4Zp5_n6_l7_j8`h9`fA`dBabCa`DaZEaX\ EcVEeUEgSEhREjPElOEnMEoLImKLkKPiJSgJVeJZcIaaId_IhY\ HkWHnUHkVIiVIgVIeVIcVIaVIZWJXWJVWJTWJRWJPWJWdcbmxZ\ jwWgvSdvPauMZtIWtFTsCQsIOqNNpSLnXKmaJlfHjkGipEguDf\ zCeyGdyKcyObyRayV`yZ_xaZxeYxiXxlWxpVxtUxwTN7mAOMDM\ LFLLHKKJIKLHJNGJPEIRDI000 } 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 10-05-06 (FOTD for 10-05-06 [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 10 May '06

10 May '06

FOTD -- May 10, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The magnitude of today's image, over 1.3*(10^14), might be the greatest I have ever squeezed from the conventional math rou- tine. The breakdown of precision is only barely visible along the sharpest boundaries. Yesterday's image featured a parade of half-elephants. In today's image we search very deep into one of those trunks, where we find a midget. Actually, the midget itself lies beyond resolution at the center, but its pattern is quite striking. I have given the image neither name nor rating. But this does not mean it is a total loser image. In fact, under normal circumstances I would have rated it around a 7 and named it something like 'half-trunk'. The render time of 14-1/2 minutes will pass quickly while one is studying the passes=b option at work doing the rendering. Those who did all the studying they desire in school may see the image by downloading it from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> A typical mid-spring day here at Old Fractal Central on Tuesday kept the fractal cats occupied in the holly thicket. Prepara- tions for moving and the regular work added up to keep me occu- pied. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours unless something goes wrong. Until then, take care, and search for the theory of everything. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_10-05-06 { ; time=0:14:22.50--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 passes=b maxiter=1200 center-mag=+0.17398529520782850/-0.009090801016287\ 30/1.353074e+014/0.9996/-42.4646131894259327/-0.06\ 69003348036223411 params=1.5/0/1.5/0 float=y inside=255 periodicity=10 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=000eWmgTliQlkOkmLkoIjqGjkWkaalScmIhn9ko0mo2\ mk4kh6he8ebAa_BZXDVUFSRHOOJLLKHIMEFOACQ79S36T03W55\ Z96aC7cF8eKAgPBiUCkZDmbFofGqiHskIukJrlJnlJklJglJcl\ J`lJXlJTlKQlKMlKIlKFlKBlK7lK4kKFjPPiU_hY_g__fa_ccU\ bbSa_R`YZ_UgdQohMlcHiZDfU9dQ5aPD_OKYORYMOYLMYKKYJI\ YIGYHEYGCWJCTMCROCPRCMUCKWBHZBFaBDcBAfB8iB6kBBjDFi\ EJhFOgGSfIWeJ`eKddLhcNmbOqaPu`Qy`RtZPoXNkVLfUJbSIY\ QGTPEPNCKLAGK9FJCFJEFJGFJJFJLFJNEIQEISEIUEIXEIZEI`\ OHmJNoFSqAYs6bt5ds5er4fq4gp4io3jn3km3lm4il4gk5dj5b\ i5`h6Yg6Wf6Ue7Rd7Pc7Nb8Ka8I`8G_AHeCIjEJpGKuILzPIeW\ FMbD2`EAZEHXEPVEWTEcREjPErOEyNHxMKxMMwLPwLSwKUvKXv\ JZuJauIduIftHitHktIhqJenJbkK_hKYeLVbLS_MPXNMUNKROH\ OOELPBIP9FREGSJGTNHUSHWXIX`IYeJZiJYkJXjKWiKVhLUgLT\ fMSeMRdNQcNPbOOaON`PM_PJZQFYRBUW8R_9Ta9UbAVdAWeBXf\ BYhC_iC`kDalDbmEcoEdpEeqIbnL`kKalKamJanIaoKapMaqOa\ rQaqSaqUapWapYao_aoaaocZn } 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 09-05-06 (FOTD for 09-05-06 [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 09 May '06

09 May '06

FOTD -- May 09, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: How could a fractal image that resembles a row of the front quarters of the East Valley elephants be rated? It could not. So I gave today's image no rating. In fact, I remember an image from about a year ago, much like today's, which passed for the FOTD of that day. That image was little better than today's, but at least it had a rating. Today's parent fractal is the Z^(1.5)+C Mandeloid as it appears 1.5 levels up the ladder. Today's image is located in the East Valley of its parent. Curiously enough, the front-quarters of elephants in today's image are busy guarding a series of buds that are only half there. Also curious is the way the inevitable discontinuities are so well hidden. At first glance, one would almost think the image was calculated with an integral value of Z. I chose the passes=b option because it's the most fun to watch in action. And it is also the fastest, at least with today's image. The render time of 1-3/4 minutes is fast enough for even the most impatient fractalist, (if there are such creatures). To be sure all is well, the completed GIF image has been posted to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Chilly temperatures, bleak gray skies, and occasional sprinkles of rain here at Old Fractal Central on Monday kept things rather unpleasant for the fractal duo. At the same time, the 0.02 inch or 1mm of rain did the worried farmers no good at all. So every- one was unhappy. In my department, moving day is scheduled for two weeks from today. So things will soon be getting ever more hectic. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours or so, but within a week it will be necessary to stop posting the FOTD until the move is accomplished and the graphic business is up and running again. I cannot continue making excuses for less-than-medoicre fractals. Until tomorrow around this same time, take care, and try not to become non-local. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_09-05-06 { ; time=0:01:44.02--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 passes=b center-mag=+0.16932707355242810/-0.007202505219206\ 63/266.6667 params=1.5/0/1.5/0 float=y maxiter=1200 inside=255 periodicity=10 colors=000fWmhTljQlmOkoLkqIjsGjiNk`UlS_mIfn9mo0so2\ ok4lh6he8ebAa_BZXDVUFSRHOOJLLKHIMEFOACQ79S36T03W55\ Z96aD7dH8gLAiPBlTCoXDr`FudGxhHzlIvlJrlJnlJklJglJcl\ J`lJXlJTlKQlKMlKIlKFlKBlK7lK4lKFnPPpU_rYiobdlc_edU\ `bSZ_R_YZ_UgdQohMlcHiZDfU9dQ5aPD_OKYORYMOYLMYKKYJI\ YIGYHEYGCWJCTMCROCPRCMUCKWBHZBFaBDcBAfB8iB6kBBjDFi\ EJhFOgGSfIWeJ`eKddLhcNmbOqaPu`Qy`RtZPoXNkVLfUJbSIY\ QGTPEPNCKLAGK9FJCFJEFJGFJJFJLFJNEIQEISEIUEIXEIZEI`\ OHmJNoFSqAYs6bt5ds5er4fq4gp4io3jn3km3lm4il4gk5dj5b\ i5`h6Yg6Wf6Ue7Rd7Pc7Nb8Ka8I`8G_AHeCIjEJpGKuILzPIeW\ FMbD2`EAZEHXEPVEWTEcREjPErOEyNHxMKxMMwLPwLSwKUvKXv\ JZuJauIduIftHitHktIhqJenJbkK_hKYeLVbLS_MPXNMUNKROH\ OOELPBIP9FREGSJGTNHUSHWXIX`IYeJZiJWkOUlSRnWPo`NpdK\ rhIsmFuqDvuBwyUk9QgEMdIJ`NFYRBUW8R_9Ta9UbAVdAWeBXf\ BYhC_iC`kDalDbmEcoEdpEeqIbnL`kOYhSWfVTcYR``PZZN_YM\ _XK_WJ_TkpVhpXeo_coa`n000 } 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 08-05-06 (FOTD for 08-05-06 [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 08 May '06

08 May '06

FOTD -- May 08, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: In today's FOTD we examine a midget in the East Valley area of a larger midget on a filament extending from the period-5 bud on the northwest shoreline of the main bay of the Mandelbrot set. The effect of a star-field surrounding the central midget was achieved by rendering the image with an un-necessarily large logmap value and coloring the resulting flat area with a color of a very dark value. The render time of 45 seconds makes running the included para- meter file a breeze, at least for those without over-qualified machines that choke at the thought of DOS. Luckily, image access has been provided for these handicapped computers on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where the completed file is posted ready for download and display in a more politically-correct video mode. The weather has been perfect for fractal cats over the past few days. It has not been so perfect for local farmers, who are starting to worry about the dryness. For me it has been very busy, but the New Fractal Central is shaping up, and should be ready in a few more weeks. The next FOTD should appear in 24 hours. But there is no guarantee. Until next time, take care, and perhaps fractals are all in the mind. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_08-05-06 { ; time=0:00:45.54--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=mandel passes=1 center-mag=-0.59253345852052100/+0.621889994502160\ 10/7.118751e+009/1/49.999194677371861/0.0099441968\ 8120200956 params=0/0 float=y maxiter=10000 inside=0 logmap=800 periodicity=10 colors=0000AA0BA0CA0DA0EA0FA0FA0FA1FA1F90F70F60F40\ F30D11G03J14M36P67S99TAAXDC_GDaJFdLGgOIjQJlSOoQQrP\ VsOYvOayMdzLizJlzJjzSjy`ivgispgpxgmzglzmgzrdzv`szY\ mzTfzQ`zOVzPYzP`vPcpPfjPidPl_PoTQrOQuIQxCQz6Qz0Qz0\ Qz0Ty0Xr0_i0aa1dT3gM4jD6m67p07sA7uM7vY7xgz0gz0dz0c\ z0`z3_z4Xz7Vz9SzCQzFOzGMzJJzLIzOFzPDzVGz`IzfJzlMzr\ OzxPzzQO_CQf9Sl7Tr6Xx3Yz1_z0Tz3Pr4Ji7Fa9ATC4LD0DG0\ 4I00L00M00L11J97IIDIPJGXQFcXDlaDsgCzmAzsAzpCumDojD\ igFafFXcGQ`GLYIDXI7TJ1QJ0OL0ML0IJ3DI99GF4FM0DS0CY0\ Ac09f0Ug0_m7arJivVlzfpzrszzvyzsozpdymVylLxiAvf0vd6\ xgAxjGxmLxoQyrVyu`yvdyyjyzozzuzzyzzzzzzzzpzu_zcGzM\ 0z44x9AuDGrILoMQlQXiV`dYfaal_fpXjvTozQszOvzSruVopY\ lj`ifdf`gcXj`QmXLpTGuQAxO6zL0zI0zFIVTc0ga0ca1`a4Ya\ 9TaCQ`FO`JJ`MG`PD`T9_X6__3_c0_f0_i0_l0Sf4L`JFVY7Pl\ 0Jz0Dz0Gz0Iz0Jz0Mz0Oz0Pz0Sz0Tz0Vz0Yz0_z0`z0cz0dz0f\ z0gz0gz0gy0gs0go0gi0gd0g_ } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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No FOTD until Monday, May 8
by Jim Muth 05 May '06

05 May '06

Fractal fans: Due to lack of time, there will be no FOTD until Monday, May 8. Jim M.

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FOTD 04-05-06 (FOTD for 04-05-06 [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 04 May '06

04 May '06

FOTD -- May 04, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image gives a far deeper peek into the eastern shoreline of the north branch of Seahorse Valley of the Mandelbrot set. Since the image lies deeper, it also runs far slower, requiring over 2-1/2 hours on my worn-out old computer. I neither named nor rated the image. True, the colors are unusually intense, but it takes a little more than strong colors to make a fractal memorable. The image may be seen by giving this letter a name with a .par extension and copying it in text format into your Fractint directory, (or folder as they are now called), from where it may be run as any other parameter file. The problem with this method is that it will take at least an hour for the file to run. A better way of seeing the image is to go to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and download the finished image, which is posted there. I have sent the image on ahead to Paul, so it should be posted soon, if it is not already posted. There were a few more clouds here at Old Fractal Central on Wednesday, and the temperature was a few degrees cooler, but the fractal cats still considered the conditions perfect, and spent the entire afternoon lurking in the holly patch. I spent the entire afternoon packing my 1500 or so books into cartons. The next task will be packing the equal number of video tapes of junky old sci-fi and horror movies. The time of the grand move to New Fractal Central is but a few weeks away. If all goes well the next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. After that it may be a few days until the next glorious fractal appears. Until tomorrow, take care, and maintain your patience. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_04-05-06 { ; time=2:38:57.82--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=mandel passes=1 center-mag=-0.74999655467724592903865/0.0171269216\ 3034049041486/5.51789e+018 params=0/0 float=y maxiter=72000 inside=0 periodicity=10 colors=0000qJ0mP0iX0eb0di0`o0Xu0Tz2Pz2NzRTzoZqzbRz\ dTzdTzeTzeTzeTzgVzgVzgVziVziVzkXzkXzkXzmXzmXzmXzgV\ zdTu`RkXP`TNRNNGJL6GJ0CH08K04U0GcAWdPdkehvpmuxrzzx\ zzzuzzqzzmzzizzezzbzzZzzVzzTzzRzzRxzPozPexNZvNPsLG\ qL8oLEkNJiNNgNTeNXdN``PbXPeTPgPPkLPmHPqEPsARv6Rx2R\ z0Rz0Rz0Rz0RzzLzzPzgTzLXz0`z0Xz0Vz0Rz0Pz0Lz0Jz0Gz0\ Ez0Az08z04z02z00z00z00s2GNV`0uu0so6qiCodJo`PmVXkPd\ kLiiGqgAvg6Lzb0zz2zgJzJ`z0Tz2Nz8HzECxJ6vP0sV0q`0me\ 0kk0io0os0su0xx4zzCzzHzzPzzVzzXzzXzzXzzXzzXzzXzxXx\ vXvuXssXqqXmoXkmbizVdzPZyHTsCNh6HZ0CS06Q00S00U00W0\ 0Y00_00a40cC4eJ6hR8kZAneEqmGtuHwzJzzLzz0Hz0Gz0Gz0E\ z0Ez0Ez0Cz0Cz0Cz0Ax0Av08u08q08o06m06k06s0Cgz0TZzz0\ zz0zz2zq6ziAz`GzRJxHNvARuLGko0CV4de0Vo0NgVzkHzo6ss\ 0ev0TmCbq2Xs0Tu0Nv0J0z02z0Cs0Lb0XL2e46o0CiZpoRmqGe\ c4`h0Tc0LGzzRdxbHim0VPJob2bm0R60AP0Cg0EzzzzzzzdqxH\ dx0RzzLzmJzNHx0G0z00v60uE } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 03-05-06 (FOTD for 03-05-06 [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 03 May '06

03 May '06

FOTD -- May 03, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's minor FOTD image takes us to the eastern shoreline of the north branch of Seahorse Valley, where we find a spider-like midget lurking deep at the western limit of the period-17 radical. I found nothing in the image that might earn a name or rating, so it will remain forever nameless and ratingless. Now the number 17 is a prime number, though this has no signifi- cance to the appearance of the fractal. The magnitude is marginally within the range of arbitrary precision math, which slows the calculation to 8 minutes. This does not seem like much of a slowdown, but the normal double-precision math would calculate the image in around 5 seconds, but at a cost of consid- erable loss of definition. For universal peace of mind, the pre-rendered GIF image has been posted to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> from where it may be downloaded at leisure. Both the weather and the fractal cats were absolutely perfect here at Very Old Fractal Central on Tuesday. In fact, if I had to design a perfect day, I would use the parameters that made Tuesday perfect. The work combined with the moving plans made my day rather hectic, but not unnecessarily so. The next FOTD should appear right here in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and fight to relax. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_03-05-06 { ; time=0:08:21.14--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=mandel passes=1 periodicity=10 center-mag=-0.7486008908313599545/0.18472285651337\ 9102/1.685937e+014/1/-17.5/-1.2337353361147052e-014 params=0/0 float=y maxiter=1200 inside=0 logmap=94 colors=000rXOnYMjZKfZJb_HZ`FV`ERaCNaBJb9Fc7Bc67d43\ d3Bf8IhCQjHXkLdmQkoUqoYonXllWijWfhVcgU`eUYcTVaTS`S\ PZRMXRJVQGUQFSPERPDQOCPOBONANN9MM8LMUUboasm_pkYniW\ lhVjfThdRfcPdaOb_M`ZKZXIXVHVUFTSDRQBPPANM9PJ8RH7SE\ 6UC6W95X74Z43`23a93cF3eL3gR3iX3jb3lh3nn3pt3qs5qr7q\ q9qpBqoDqnEqmGqlIqkKqjMqjNqkMkkMekL_kLUkKOkKIkKDlJ\ ClIBlHAlHAlG9lF8lF8lE7lD6lD6jC9hCBgBDeBGdBIbAKaAN_\ 9PZ9RX9UW8WU8YT8_UCXUGUVKRVOOWSLWWIX_FXcCXgAYhEYiI\ YjLZkPZlSZmWZnZ_kY_iY`fY`dYaaXa_XbXXbVXcSXcQWdNWdL\ WeIWeGWaIRYJMUKHQLCMM7PLARKCUJEWJGZII`HKcGMeGPlANc\ 9QU7TL6WB4Z23aMGddSgwcjtegrfdogbmh_kjXhkVflSdmPanN\ _pKYqHVrFTsCRtAWtB_tBdtBhtBmtBqtBklHfdNaXSWPYRHcM9\ h_NSl_BiYAfWAdUAaSAZQAXOAUMASLAOZLLlVIydKuaMr_OnXQ\ kVSgSTdQV`OXYLZUJ`RGbNEcKCfQJhWPkaWmgapmhrrnoopllq\ ijsfgtceu_fiWgYSgNXiU`j_YiaWhcTgdRffOehMdiKckHbmFa\ nC`pA_r8ZsGYmOYhWYccXYkXT } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 02-05-06 (FOTD for 02-05-06 [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 03 May '06

03 May '06

FOTD -- May 02, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today we have subtracted Z^(1.5) from Z^(-1.5)' and then added C to produce a parent fractal that is more an area of scattered fractal debris than a single object. But in this field of scat- tered debris lies a single dominating Mandeloid. Today's scene is located in a cut-off bit of debris in the East Valley area of the dominant Mandeloid. As has been the case for a couple months and will be the case for another couple months, I had no time to give the image the attention it needs to be fully qualified for the lofty position of FOTD. As a result I honored it with neither name nor rating. Actually, the image is far too pastel-ish and cluttered for my taste. I prefer darker, more contrasty colors and generous open spaces with small and mysterious bits of interest scattered about. The render time of 3-3/4 minutes is fast enough to try no one's patience, but the task of running the included parameter file may be more than some over-qualified SOTA computers can handle. The image has been posted on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> from where it may be conveniently downloaded. A pleasant, sunny spring day here at Old Fractal Central on Monday gave the fractal cats no cause for complaint. In my department, things are marginally under control but remain quite hectic. The next FOTD should appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and a SOTA computer is State-Of-The-Art. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_02-05-06 { ; time=0:03:43.11--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=+0.27710097748940720/+2.663965799618463\ 00/5.609397e+008/1/22.5/1.57466375611675646e-005 params=-1/1.5/1/-1.5/0/0 float=y maxiter=750 inside=0 logmap=69 periodicity=10 colors=0000HG5JA9L6VNRlCeJC0JJRJCnJ6z`Uzokzuuuzzzf\ bjqaxkTreHn_6i`9oaAtbCzbCz_NzVUzR`yNhwHnvCss9yrozz\ rpzvfzyXzzLzz6yzGwzOvzUsz`ryepxkowpntnqrlspkwniykh\ zifzhezdiq`laXpJUr0GbsLawO`yR_zUYzYXz`VzbUzeUzkVzq\ XzwYzz_zz`zzazsiw_paVrbTtbQwbLybHzbEzbOqhVdlaQpYXi\ UaaRhUNlLJqAz5bz2fz2iz2kz0nz0pw0rt0ts6ssCsrGrrLrrQ\ rqTqqXqq_qlYjhXbbVXYUOTTGNR5HQ0LTANUNOXXRYeT`nUavV\ bzU_zTXzRUzRRzQOzOLzNHyNEyXHweLvlOstRrzUpzVox_jnae\ bdaQfXAiR0kN0nH5pCAr6Gs2Lk5Qb6TV9XLA`9Cb0CVCAOOAE_\ A5hACiOJiYQifVjp`jxejzohqxebzbNza0o_jJXzYiyishszOq\ vRpnUneXlX_jNaiAdh0feE`dTVadQ`oJYyCXz5TnGalRjk`rji\ ziqziytjYhk0jiCkfQle`niVnkQnnJnpCnr5nt0fo6_iGRbOHX\ V9RaTHjf9rs0yvftwzpsznpzklziizfezdazarzwozxlzxizxf\ zybzy`zyYzyVzzTzzQzzNzzJzzHzzGzzEzzCztAzl9ze6zYzzQ\ zzzzzyzzqzzhzz_zzkzzvzzzzzijzelzazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzvzxozsizpazk0zR0zO0zL } 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 01-05-06 (FOTD for 01-05-06 [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 01 May '06

01 May '06

FOTD -- May 01, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's fractal is certainly not the best of all time, but it is not the worst either, and it is here on schedule. I gave it no name and no rating, since I put little effort into it. Fractals are like that -- they can be good even without excessive human help, as today's midget with two sattelites shows. The parent fractal came about when I subtracted 1001 parts of Z^(1.299) from 1001 parts of (Z^1.301) and added C to create a figure resembling a small, slightly distorted Mandelbrot set, which is starting to split apart on its western fringes. But unlike the Z^(2.02) Mandeloid, where the two main stems spread farther apart as the leave the main body of the M-set, the two tiny main stems in today's parent approach each other and merge together. Today's image is located near the point where the two stems merge. The pattern theme in this area resembles a maze of tracks in a railroad switching yard designed by an abstract artist. This does not mean I am putting down abstract art, even though I prefer realism. But it does mean I prefer realism in my fractals also, and not the overworked over-layered pseudo-frac- tals so popular among the trendy set. With a calculation time of under 6 minutes on my tired machine, today's image should overwork no computer. But for the benefit of those with over-qualified units, the pre-rendered GIF image is available on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> BTW, I don't quite see the reason for all the fuss about Fractint being incompatible with the vestigial DOS of Windows XP. I run Fractint under XP constantly, with all the full- screen super-VGA VESA modes available up to a resolution of 1280x1024x256. The type=mandel runs 20 times as fast as it does on my old 200mhz unit. Mostly good weather prevailed here at Old Fractal Central over the past four days, giving the fractal cats no cause for complaint. But when cats in the age group of the fractal duo are not complaining, they are sleeping. The duo spent most of the time taking it easy in the holly patch. In my department, the moving preparations are picking up speed as the time for the big move draws nearer. Luckily, the non- fractal work is not unusually heavy, but with all that needs to be done, even the normal amount of work becomes a challenge. If all goes well, and why shouldn't it, the next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and watch the mystery of life grow deeper. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_01-05-06 { ; time=0:05:44.76--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=+0.46313594241773200/+0.000004468476974\ 82/6.464602e+009/1/-37.5/5.42260566401692179e-006 params=1/1.301/-1/1.299/1000/0 float=y maxiter=750 inside=0 logmap=110 periodicity=10 colors=0000500810B30E50H60K85N9AQBFTDKWFPZGUaGZdIc\ gJhjJmmLppLvsMzwOzzmzzzkOYlYenhkorrpzyrzzpzzpuzpnz\ peypYypPxoGvm8uk0si0sg0ke0cc0Xa1O_3GZ68Y80XB5WF9VI\ FUJJSDBO83K5BF1JA5PX6Vl8_oRhphozzvzzzsszupzunzynxz\ nnzncxfkrarlUxeOz_GzU9zoJlFvVfUhYccPl_GvVzn0sr0hu3\ XyBLzJzfzzkysnukpocskXveOyaGzVz0ks8ecTaOlVz0zxIsfY\ iPo_3v05x15y66zB6zI8zMFz3Dz6Dz9BzDBzG9zJ9zM8zPhJ8X\ _FLoLkzhczeYzbTz_LzXFzUPXvLcoIkiFrbByXa8DMbL0zr1zl\ 3zf5za6zVzMBzUFr_GifJ_lLzvyzizzXzy_zvazuczrezphzni\ zllzinzfoyerxbsvavuYxsXzrUzpTzpXzhazaezThzLlzDpz3u\ z0xz0blnailafkaciaaiaYh_Vf_Tf_Pe_Mc_JcYGbYDaY9aY6_\ Y3YY1YaJRcYJfnBhz5iy3ix3iv1ks1kr0kp0ln0ll0lk0nh0nf\ 0ne0pf0sf0uf0xf0zf0zf1zh1zh3zh3zh3zh5zh5zh5zi9ziFz\ iJzkOzmTzoXyqavsesuipznnxrkyvizysz_zz9uz3nz0ez0Yz0\ _z0az0bz0cz0ez0ez0fz0hz0iz0kz1kz3lz5nz6oz8pz9pz9oz\ DnzFlzIlzJkzMizOizRhzTfzV } 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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Fractint for Windows
by marcusadriana 30 Apr '06

30 Apr '06

I have the old Winfract that takes lesser time to draw the fractals as compared with the new Fractint in my XP, but IT IS an obsolete software. 1. I was amazed of Paul´s http://www.deleeuw.com.au/download/SetupManpWIN.exe that is very, very rapid, but was disappointed by the small number of types of fractals available and color changes dificulties. (He says he used the old Winfract routines). 2. I was decived by the speed in Jonathan´s the new Winfract although it has all the Fractint´s types of fractals. I know that I will laways be a fervorous fan of Fractint, an almost 20 years of fidelity, but newer and newer Windows are making it slower. As I cannot even think in contributing in any programing, I humbly subject the proposition of "linking" the speed achieved by Paul´s with the Winfract friendly status bar of Jonathan´s, including his complete fractal types, as much as Fractint´s. Thanks Marcus Rezende

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No FOTD for April 24
by Jim Muth 27 Apr '06

27 Apr '06

Fractal fans: The subject line says it all. I have no time to post an FOTD today. But unless things get worse, the next FOTD will appear one day from now on Tuesday the 25th. Jim M.

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Re: Fractint Digest, Vol 38, Issue 9
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 27 Apr '06

27 Apr '06

Tim say: ""particularly enjoyed the parametric animations. I have to say, though, that my taste in music does not correspond with him. I would prefer something more classical"" You like classics? Good man! Yes, classical music often goes very well with fractals: http://www.fractal-animation.net/vid/psychedelescope.zip http://www.fractal-animation.net/vid/chrysalis.zip http://www.fractal-animation.net/etude.zip http://www.fractal-animation.net/vid/n2p.zip . JoTz

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FOTD 27-04-06 (FOTD for 27-04-06 [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 27 Apr '06

27 Apr '06

FOTD -- April 27, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's fractal image will be the last until the first day of May, which BTW is only four days off. I will have no time for fractals until then because there is too much stuff that needs to be done piling up here at OFC. Today's image takes us on a trip into a valley of the Z^(1.95)^C Mandeloid as it appears 10 levels up the logarithmic ladder. I gave the image neither name nor rating, though it really makes a rather pleasant picture. The render time of 7-1/2 minutes is slightly slow, but even this slight slowness may be avoided by downloading the pre-rendered GIF image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> It was slightly chilly here at Old Fractal Central on Wednesday, but the sun was warm and the fractal cats were happy. With so much that needs to be done, I was not happy however. Until Monday May 1, take care and let it happen in four days. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_27-04-06 { ; time=0:07:30.28--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 passes=1 center-mag=-0.49173102858502300/-0.704015330963510\ 80/112669.7/1/-100/3.21796186919520721e-010 params=1.95/0/10/0 float=y maxiter=1600 inside=0 logmap=140 periodicity=10 colors=020jL_jSdoVboXVn_MlaEga6`a0Xa0Ua0R`0RZ0PX0R\ U0RR0RO0TL0V80V50T12T06V0AX0EX0IZ0MZ0R`0ZbJeeelga`\ jXRjVGlR8lP0nL0nJ0oE0oC0o80o70eA0RE0AJ60NE0RM0VV0_\ `0XXZXToXPo_Ko_Io_Go_EoaCobAod8rg6vl4zq2zw0zz0zw0z\ p0zl0za0oR2gEEV1PI0`60n00o00o00o00o20o40n67l8ClALj\ CRgE_eGebIz`Kz`IzeIggGcjGXlGTnENoEJoECoC8oC3oC0oI0\ oP0oV0o`0og0nn0jo0go0eo0Ro7EoV0oo0oi0o_AoRKoHVn7el\ 0oe3l`5gV7bR8`MAXGCTCER6HM2JI0LG0NC0P80R60X06c0Ii0\ To0RwzRzzRzzRzzRzzRzzRzzRzzRwPTtRTqTToVToXToXTiZTg\ `VcbVaeVXeVVgVRjVPlVLnVJnTAVR5EP00M00K00M00P00P30R\ 8CRCMTJZTNjVToVXoZJlb5Tg08l00o00l00g00e02`0CZ0MV0X\ T0gP0oM0oR0oT0oX0oZ0o`0nb0jb0gb0bb0`b0Zb0Vb0Tb0Rb0\ Mb0Kb3Gb7Eb8CbC8bH6bJ4g7Il0Vn0go0oo0ol0oe0oX0oR7oK\ HoCPn6_j0ig0ob0o`0oZ0oe4ojGooTooeooooooooooooooooo\ oooooooojoobooZooTooMooGooCoo6oo0oo0oo2oo6ooAooGoo\ KooPooTooZooboogooloooooo } 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: video for fractint
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 27 Apr '06

27 Apr '06

That site and software has been up for a while. Look at it. Unless you were a serious techie, the length and content of the page would turn most people off I would think. (I chose a simpler way to do my animations). There is also another one called "filmer" which a few people use and say is very good also.

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FOTD 26-04-06 (FOTD for 26-04-06 [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 26 Apr '06

26 Apr '06

FOTD -- April 26, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's near-quadratic image is a scene in the Z^(2.07)+C Mandeloid as it appears 36 levels up the complex logarithmic hyper-spiral. The scene is located in a spurious East Valley of its parent, which is rotated about 180 degrees. Luckily for the image, I gave it no name or rating. It deserves none. The image could benefit from a more appropriate color palette. Unfortunately, I had no time to tweak the colors. The 6-1/2 minute render time may be avoided by downloading the finished image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Ample sun and a temperature of 77F 25C kept the fractal cats happy here at Old Fractal Central on Tuesday. A heavy load of work kept me kind of unhappy, and the lack-luster fractal that passes for today's FOTD finished the job. Regardless, the next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and be of good cheer. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_26-04-06 { ; time=0:06:30.96--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 passes=1 logmap=135 center-mag=-0.28151791351893290/+0.030467987926500\ 11/178893.9/1/122.5/-1.6296e-010 params=2.07/0/36/0 float=y maxiter=1600 inside=0 periodicity=10 colors=000RILQJKQKKPLJOMJONINPINRITVNY`RcfVhmZnsbs\ yfpqjninlaqjUuhNxgIpfEheA`d6Tf2LjHHoMDuP9zQ6uOLqKZ\ oHikGjkGhlFfmFdnEboE`pDZqDXqDVkJTfOSaTRXYPRcOMhNHm\ LCrK7wJ8rL8mN9hO9cQ9ZRAVTAQUALWBGXBBZB7cD8hF8mH8rJ\ 9vL9zN9SP9RO9ROASOFSOKSNPSNSSNQSNOSMKSMLSMISMFTL6T\ L6TL6TL6TK6TK6TK5TK5TJ5TJ5UJ5UJ5UI4UI4UI4UI4UH4UH3\ UH3UH3VG3VG3VG3VG2VF2VF2VF2VF2VF2VG3WG3WG3WG4XG4XG\ 4XG4YG5YG5YH5YH6ZH6ZH6ZH6_H7_H7_H7`H8`H8`I8`I8aI9a\ I9aI9bIAbIAbIAcIAcJBcJBcJBdJBdJCdLIeJCeJCeJDeJDfJD\ fKDfKEfKEgKEgKFgKFhKFhKFhKGiLGiLGiLHiLHjLHjLHjLIkL\ IkLIkcYDcXEcXEcXEcXFcXFcXFcXGcWGcWGcWHcWHcWHcWIcWI\ cVIcVIcVJcVJcVJcVKcVKcUKcULcULcUMcUNcUOcUPcTQcTRcT\ ScTTcTUcTVcTWcSXcSYcSZcS_cS`cSacSbcRccSdcTecUfcVgc\ WhcXicYjcZkc_lc`mcancboccpcdqcercfscgtchucivcjwckx\ clycmzcmzcmzcmzcmzcmzcmzcmzcmzcmzcmzcmzcmzcmzcmzcm\ zcmzcmzcmzcmzcmzcmzcmzcmz } 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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Video for Fractint
by Tim Wegner 26 Apr '06

26 Apr '06

I may be living under a rock, and this may be common knowledge to you fractal folks ... but I just stumbled on the "Video for Fractint" web site. Is anyone familiar with this? It looks very interesting. http://chabin.laurent.free.fr/vff/vff.html Tim

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Re: [Fractint] DOS emulator for FractInt
by padski＠padski.com 25 Apr '06

25 Apr '06

Brilliant - problem solved. Cheers Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: Paul N. Lee To: fractint(a)mailman.xmission.com Sent: Tue, 25 Apr 2006 03:58:38 -0500 Subject: [Fractint] DOS emulator for FractInt This might be interesting for you if you would still love to play with FractInt but can't - because your operating system is no longer compatible with DOS and FractInt. Some of us are actually keeping older Windows-98 machines just to be able to run FractInt - if you do not want to do that, here is another possibility: Found recently is a freeware DOS emulator that enables many operating systems to run DOS applications. FractInt runs fairly well now - albeit a bit slow - under the emulator on XP machines. Try it if you use an operating system which normally would not allow DOS, such as Mac or Windows XP. The DOS emulator software is here: http://dosbox.sourceforge.net For all questions about the setup of Dosbox, please refer to the Dosbox documentation and the forum. Sincerely, P.N.L. ------------------------------------------------- http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/PNL_Fractals.html http://www.Nahee.com/Fractals/ _______________________________________________ Fractint mailing list Fractint(a)mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/fractint

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FOTD 25-04-06 (FOTD for 25-04-06 [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 25 Apr '06

25 Apr '06

FOTD -- April 25, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image is a scene in the Z^(2.1)+C Mandeloid as it appears 24 levels up the ladder, where it resembles a Mandelbrot set rotated 180 degrees. What is normally the eastern side of the main bay now lies on the west end of the almost-M-set. A close examination reveals that East Valley, which is now a west valley, has developed a few spurious wannabe valleys, making the true East Valley rather hard to determine. Today's scene is located in one of these valleys. It might be East Valley; it might not be. Regardless, the distorted midget with its puffy yellow surroundings makes a rather striking pic- ture. If I had given the image a rating, it would have earned about a 7. The render time of 3-3/4 minutes may be conveniently avoided by going to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and downloading the already-rendered GIF image from there. A very noisy thunder-storm Sunday evening sent the fractal cats scurrying for cover in the back corner of the closet. A near perfect day Monday brought them out to enjoy the world. In my department, the work is temporarily caught up. I do not expect the catch-up to continue for long however. The next FOTD will likely appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and one of these days I think I'll write a letter to God. (I don't expect an answer.) Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_25-04-06 { ; time=0:03:48.76--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 passes=b float=y center-mag=-0.17759592930822770/-0.205719833221486\ 00/3.009488e+011/1/-57.5/-0.0099 params=2.1/0/24/0 maxiter=5000 inside=255 logmap=203 periodicity=10 colors=0000Ucvx0vx0tv0rs0pp0nm0ki0ie0gc2da6b_Aa`Ec\ aIebMgcQieUkgYmiaokeqlismmunmvomwpmxqmyrmztmzumzvm\ QcIDmM1wQdyUcvSbtRaqQ`oO_lNZjMYhLXeJWcIV`HzsFzqEzo\ DzmCwk9ui5sg2qe2oc2la4i_6fY8cWAZUAUPAPKAKFAAAA05A5\ 0AH0AFUAEZAEcAEhFEmKEpOFqMFqLFrJFrIFrGFsFFsDFsCGtB\ Gt9Gu8Gu6Gu5Gv3Gv2Gv1Ht3Hr4Hp5Ho6Hm7Ik9IiAIhBIfCId\ DJbFJaGJ_HJYIJWJJVKIULHTMHSNGROFRPFQQEPREOSDOTCNUC\ MVBLWBLXFKVIJTLJROIPRINVHLYGJ`GHcFFfFDhIDiLDkODlQD\ mTDoWDpZDq`DWNaBAzAAx9Av8At7Ar7Ap6An5Al4Aj4Ah3Af2A\ d1Ab1Aa8UfFmjElhElfEleElcEkaEk`EkZDkXDkWDjUDjSDjRD\ jPDjODnSDrVGpYIo`KncNmePlhRjkUimWhpYgs_fuWgoShjOid\ Kj_GjUCkP8lJ4mE0m94pQ7rfAtvEurHvoKwkNxhQyeTzaWzZZz\ VazSdzPZzTTzXNz`HzdBzh6zk7zl7zm8zn8zo9zo9zp9zqAzrA\ zsBzsBztCzuCzvCzvNzhYzVhzHrz3pz6oz9nzBmzEkzGjzJizL\ hzOfzRezTdzWczYaz``zb_zeZzghzgrzgpzeozcnzamz_lzYjz\ XizVhzTgzRfzPdzOczMbzK000 } 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 23-04-06 (FOTD for 23-04-06 [7])
by Jim Muth 23 Apr '06

23 Apr '06

FOTD -- April 23, 2006 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: At level 1333 of the logarithmic ladder, the Z^(1.333)+C Mandeloid appears as a distorted, vaguely M-set shaped thing with a surprisingly long and straight main filament pointing SSW. The midget that dominates today's image is located very near the tip of this filament. This midget has inherited the long straight main filament of its parent. I gave the image a rating of a 7, mostly because of the color palette, which emphasizes the many sub-filaments radiating from the central midget. I did not bother giving the image a name. The render time of one minute is fast enough for the slowest units. And as always, the completed GIF image is available on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Rain and chilly temperatures kept the fractal cats solidly indoors all day Saturday here at Old Fractal Central. Their moods were unexpectedly good however. They passed the long afternoon sleeping. In contrast with recent days, my day was only moderately busy. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and watch out for falling fractals. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_23-04-06 { ; time=0:00:59.71--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 logmap=32 periodicity=10 center-mag=-1.77639121388644/-7.34481795116361/110\ 934.5/1/102.5/0.0247322058705950268 params=1.333/0\ /1333/0 float=y maxiter=5000 inside=0 colors=000J3AL5AM7AO9ASBAUDAWFAWHAYJA_LAaNAdQAeR9f\ T8hV7kX7lZ6m`6nb5od5pf4qh4rj3sl3tn2up2vr1wt1ur2sp2\ qn3ol3mj4kh4if5gd5eb5c`6aZ6_X7YV7WT8UR8SP8QN9OL9MJ\ AKHAIFBGDBB9AECBGECIGCKIDMKDOMEQOFSQKUSPWUUYWZ_Yca\ _hcamecrh`wjYzlVznSzpPzrMzpOmnQdlR_jTZhVZfWZdYYbZY\ a`Y_bXYcXWeXUfWShWQjWOkVMmVLnVKlUJkUIjUHiUGgUFfUEe\ UDdUCcUBaUA`U9_U8ZU7YU6WU5VU4UU3UU0UW3UU6UT8USBURE\ UPGUOJUNLUMOUKRUJTUIWUHZUF`UEcUDeUChUAkU9mU8pU7rU6\ cUGQUQSUSTUUVUVWUXXUYZU__U`aUbbUccUeeUffUheUkgUiiU\ hjUglVfmYdo`cpbbreash_ukZvnYxqXysWxpXwnXwlXviYvgYu\ eYtcZt`ZsaZsb_rc_qd_qe`pf`pg`ohanianjamkbmlblmblnb\ hoZepWaqTZrPVsMStJOuFLvCHw9Ex6ayWyztuzqrzoozmlzkhz\ iezgbze_zcWzaTz_QzYNzWJzUGzSDzQAzO5zI7zM8zQ9zU7zWA\ zXDzXGzXIzXLzYOzYRzYTzYWzZZzZazZgzYczZ_zZWz_TzlTz_\ QzWOzTMzPKzMHzLFzLDzKBzK9zK7zJ5zJ3zJ7zIBzIFzIJzINz\ IRzHVzHZzHXzRazMezIjzDoz9 } 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: Question for God...
by harry bissell 23 Apr '06

23 Apr '06

Woah !!! I thought for just a minute that God was lurking on the Fractint list :^P H^) harry (who ~is~ going back to lurking on the Fractint list... and who presumes that God lurks as well, and on many other lists, co-temporally ;^)

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Question for god
by David Fisher 22 Apr '06

22 Apr '06

Jim asked: "..and if you had but one question to ask God, what would it be>" My question would be: Where are you? David M Fisher

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Reality
by David Fisher 22 Apr '06

22 Apr '06

Jim asked :...."and where does the individual person stop and the outer world begin.?" This question doesn't make much sense. Inherent in the syntax is the supposition that the two, the individual , and the outer world, are seperate. If that were possible there would be a demarkation between the two. Also inherent in the syntax is the supposition that being two dispartate objects, both rely on the other for existence. The problem lies in the definitions, and the paradigm assigned to each. In reality the individual is part of the outer world, and vice versa. And being unified neither requires the other to exist. The question is akin to the "tree falling in the forrest, and no one hears it fall." Does it make a sound? Again, the definition of sound is the answer, not the hearing, although most people will latch on to the "hearing". Sound is movement of energy through a medium in discrete packets of compression and rareification. If this occurs there is sound, it is not necessary for the energy to be received and interpreted to qualify. A further example would be to say that an idea didn't exist until it was thought . Not so. David M Fisher

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FOTD 22-04-06 (FOTD for 22-04-06 [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 22 Apr '06

22 Apr '06

FOTD -- April 22, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The formula of today's fractal combines Z and Z^4. The result- ing parent fractal resembles a Mandeloid with added attractions beyond East Valley. But unlike the Z+Z^3 Mandeloid, where the extra bay consists of one unbroken open area, the extra bay in today's parent fractal is divided into two lobes. Today's scene is located on the shoreline of the valley that separates the two lobes. I added interest to today's otherwise unimpressive image by ren- dering it with the outside set to 'tdis' and the inside set to 'bof61'. The inside fill was necessary, since so much of the image consists of flat 'inside' areas. This inside fill creates the radiating wedges. After pondering the final result for a few minutes, I decided that the image deserves neither name nor rating. The render time of 9 minutes is a bit on the slow side, but impatience may be avoided by downloading the pre-rendered GIF image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Heavy clouds moved in Friday morning here at Good Old Fractal Central, along with much cooler temperatures. By mid-afternoon light rain set in. The fractal cats thoroughly disagreed with these conditions and let their displeasure be known by demanding extra tuna with their evening meal. For me the day was busy, but the work was finished in time for today's quasi-glorious fractal to be found. The next fractal will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and if you had but one question to ask God, what would it be? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_22-04-06 { ; time=0:09:11.95--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=-0.01162948028339227/+0.018394765108803\ 46/3.118116e+009/1/-25/5.195524495418824e-007 params=1/1/1/4/0/0 float=y maxiter=2100 inside=bof61 outside=tdis periodicity=10 colors=000aW6UUMNSaGRpGUnGXmGZkGajGdhGfgGieGkdKGSG\ ENCCI8AD4881637E2DM2JU1Oa1RbITcYVdmQaiL_eGYaBWY7UV\ FJaM8hTFaZMWdSQjZKpeEvk8udHtZQsSZrMgrGohQk_ZgRgcWj\ __lWdnShpPmsLquHvwDzyA4FJuWSrhPptMqgGrVBsI5t601JH2\ KM3KR4LW5L`6Me6Mi8LdAL`CKWEKSIIPLHNOGLRFJVEGYDE`CC\ cBAQsieQnUOcIMU6KKJZLWlLhzLgsPglTgeXgZ`gSd`W`VZXPb\ TIePCiL6lH0oEUWLwDRkEP_ENOFLCFJ1FICUTMhcWvmRmhNddI\ X_EOW9FR57NeEa_IYVLVPOSKROEUL9XI7YW5Yh4YuFRrPKoZDl\ h6jj9fkBcmD`nGYpIVqKSpHUoFTnCTmAUl7Ul5UfJQaWMXhIRi\ KMjMHjNCkP7lR2lS6bW9UZCLaFCdI3gDKY8_O4oE6pL8pRAqXC\ qbErhGrnIstKszPkuUdpYXkbQffIakBXo4TeCWXJYNQ`EXbCS`\ AO_8JZ7FY5AX36W22V97SFBQLFORKMXOKbSIfYGibElgColArq\ 8uhcslArbDpTGoJJn9MpFKrLItQHqSFoUDlWBjYAg_8ea6cb5a\ f8`jB_nDZrGYvJXyLWvLVsLUpLTmLSjLRgLQdLPaLTpsEZX0IA\ 6LBCNBIQBOSBUVB_XBdZBSbLFeV2hc6daAa_EYYIVWMRUQOSUK\ QYHPDrgGnaIkXHTdHTeOUUVVI } 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 21-04-06 (FOTD for 21-04-06 [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 21 Apr '06

21 Apr '06

FOTD -- April 21, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's scraggly fractal took one minute less than one-third hour to calculate on my tired old machine. When I tested it on my 2300mhz fireball machine, it finished in under 7 minutes. With this slowness to contend with, it goes without saying that the best way to see the image is to download it from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> The image was created by adding Z^3 to 2Z to produce an M-set standing on its nose, with a string of midgets extending outward from its East Valley, up along the positive Y-axis, which is now on the north side of the main bay. Today's scene is located in an inconspicuous valley of one of those midgets. Not wanting to humiliate myself, I gave the end result neither name nor rating. It is the type of image we have seen hundreds of times before. Luckily, the time of the big move from Old Fractal Central is drawing near, and once we are settled into New Fractal Central, the fractal quality will improve notably. What else can be said about a day in April with blue skies, gentle breezes and a temperature of 84F 29C, other than 'perfect'. This is what the fractal cats said as they spent half the morning and the entire afternoon sleeping in the cool shady comfort of the holly patch. While the cats slept however, I worked. At the end of the day enough work had been accomplished that I had time to find today's scraggly fractal. And if all goes as expected, the next fractal, hopefully not another scraggly one, will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and do as you will. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_21-04-06 { ; time=0:39:47.77--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=-0.00041687877465757/+0.595491970612443\ 40/2.372153e+011/1/82.5/-0.00083 params=2/1/1/3/0/0 float=y maxiter=15000 inside=0 periodicity=10 colors=000`7JZ6GX5DV4B`RDelElZDsLDjUBaaATj9Kr8Bz7F\ vDJsIMpNQmTTjYXgb_dgThiNkkHomBro5upAvhEv`IvTMvLh5F\ kR8mk2hl2cm2Zn1Uo1Pp1Kp1Ir8HtFGuMFwTEy_DzeBug9qi8l\ k6hl5cn3_p2Wq6Zo9`mDbkGdiJfgNheQjcUla8nR7mS6lT5lU4\ kV3jW3jW7kZAkaDldGlgJljVSOe71cA1aD1_F1YI1WL1UN1SQ1\ QT1OV1MY1K`1Ib1Ge1Eg1Dc7D_CDWIDSNDPSENTFMUGLUHKVHJ\ WIIWJHXKGYLFYLEZMD_NC_OB`OA`PCZPDXPEVPFTPGSPHQQJOQ\ KMQLLQMJQNHQOFQPEUOCYNAaM9dM7hL6lK4oK3pQCpWLqdTqna\ rrirurrxzquvqqsqkoqdlpYhpTepNapIZpDWcUKRj9PeCN`FMX\ HKSKJONHJPGFSEAVD6XE5TF4QG3MG3JH2GI1CJ09J06G8BEFFB\ NK9UO7`T4hX2oa0ve3uc5ua8u_AuYDtWFtUItSKtQMsOPsMRsK\ UsIWrGZrE`rCbrBUtKMuSDw_5xg9tcDp`GmYKiVOeRRbOVZLZV\ IaSEeOBiK8lH5fK8aMAXOCSQENSGIUIDWK8YM9XKAWIBVGCVED\ UCETAFT8GS6HR4HR3KYGMdTPkeRqqBERCDSDCTEBUFAVG9WH8X\ I7YJ6ZI5`H4bG4dG3fF3gE2iE1kD1mC0oC0pL4nU8lbBkkFitI\ hqGeoFbmE_kDXiCUgBSd9Pb8M } 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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Evolver params
by Guy Marson 20 Apr '06

20 Apr '06

Hi Fractinters, Is there any option in Fractint (i.e. ctrl+g) to retrieve and save the params of the Evolver fields into a .par file? Such an option would be a big help for a better review of each field as large .gif or even with a text editor. In the Evolver itself, I did not found such an option.. Cheers, Guy

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FOTD 20-04-06 (FOTD for 20-04-06 [7])
by Jim Muth 20 Apr '06

20 Apr '06

FOTD -- April 20, 2006 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Quite an un-impressive fractal results when Z is mixed with Z^3 and C is added. The little M-set standing on its spike inspires little urge to investigate further. And why bother? Its inner details are little more than the stuff we are all familiar with in the classic M-set. But its East Valley, which now lies on the north side of the main bay, is a different story. The valley has split asunder, and beyond the split lies a brand new bay. Today's scene is located on the shoreline of this new bay, quite near the point where it joins the main bay of the M-set. Today's image shows the environs of a tiny midget buried at the limit of resolution. The scene lies so deep in fact that the 'mathtolerance' entry was necessary to be sure the image renders at the correct magnitude. Most of the image consists of 'inside' stuff made visible by the 'bof60' inside fill, which makes its coloring unusually smooth. I gave the picture no name, though I did give it a rating of 7. The calculation time of 7 minutes may be avoided by downloading the pre-rendered GIF image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> BTW, as soon as F.L. and I are settled into the New Fractal Central, I will take advantage of Paul's offer to upgrade the 10-year-old present FOTD web site. Perfect weather and perfect cats, that's how it was here at Old Fractal Central on Wednesday. For me, the day was far too busy to be perfect. The next FOTD is unlikely to be perfect either, but unless something goes drastically wrong, it will appear on schedule in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and where does the individual person stop and the outer world begin? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_20-04-06 { ; time=0:07:04.23--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident float=y center-mag=+0.00683994188501626/+0.007202924078708\ 30/4.132172e+012 params=1/1/1/3/0/0 maxiter=3000 inside=bof60 periodicity=10 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=000JRUKSVLTWMUXNVYOWZPX_QY`RZaS_bT`cUadWbeY\ cf_dgaehcfifgjihklilojmrknulmtmksliqjgpiengdmfckda\ jb`i`_eZYbXW`UUZSRXRPVRNVQNXRNYTN_VO`YOb_Ob`NcbMcc\ MddLdfLegKehJfjJfkIflIUIjXMfZPbaSZcVVeYRhaNjdJlgFo\ jBqm7sp4pn8mmCjlGgkKdjOaiSciRdiQeiQfiPgiPhiOiiOjiN\ qiNwiMwiMsiLoiLqiKriKsiJtiJuiIviIteGsbEr_CqXAoT8nQ\ 6mN4lK3jH4iE4hC4f94e64d44_37V3AQ2DL2GG2JB1M61P11R5\ 3S94TD6UH7VL9WPAXTBXXDY`EZdG_hH`lJapKbtLbsPgrSkqVo\ pYslXmiXgfWbcWX`WRYVMVVGSVBTUCTTCTTDTSDURDUREUQEUQ\ EVPFVOFVOGVNGWMGWMHWLHWLHXKIXJIXJJXIJYHJYHKYGKYGKZ\ GL_GL`GMaGMbGNcGNdGNeGOfGOgGPhGPiGQjGQkGQlGRmGRnGS\ oGSpGTqGTqGToMVnRXmWYla_kfajkbhmefogepicrlbsn`up_v\ sYxuXywapnehfi_YmSQqJHuB9y31w45v48u4Cs4Fr4Jq4Mp4Pn\ 6Rl7Sk8Ui9VhAXfBYdC_cD`aEb`FcZGeXHfWIhUJiTKkRLlQMm\ RLjSKhSJeTIcUHaUGZVFXVEVYJ``OecTkfXphTnjQmlNlnKkoG\ iqDhCKNDLOEMPFNQGORHPSIQT } 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 19-04-06 (FOTD for 19-04-06 [7])
by Jim Muth 19 Apr '06

19 Apr '06

FOTD -- April 19, 2006 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image is a scene in the fractal that results when Z^(2.3) is subtracted from Z^(1.7) then C is added. It was given extra impact by the dark goth-like color palette and the 'outside=tdis' rendering option. The parent fractal appears as a distorted Mandelbrot set, rotated 180 degrees, so that the large period-2 bud is on the east side of the main bay. This large bud has two prominent secondary buds, with equally prominent filaments extending from each of the buds. Today's small midget is located in the vicinity of a larger midget on the north filament. I gave the image a rating of a 7, though I did not make the effort to find a name. The render time of under 4 minutes is brief enough for all but the most impatient fractalists. For those few, and for those with over-qualified computers, the pre- rendered image has been posted on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Ideal spring weather here at Old Fractal Central on Tuesday made the cats' day ideal. They passed most of the afternoon alterna- ting between their porch chairs and the holly thicket. My day was quite busy, as the next month or two will be. The next FOTD will appear within 24 hours, + or - an hour or so. Until then, take care, and why is the fractalist leaving Baltimore? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_19-04-06 { ; time=0:03:41.52--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=+2.38267070341709300/+0.317151677958170\ 60/3.013582e+009/1/-52.5/0.00997746117744968686 params=1/1.7/-1/2.3/0/0 float=y maxiter=500 inside=0 outside=tdis periodicity=10 colors=000LIMECE7675wQ8O26J14E1390140a_7VU5PO4JI3C\ C2661m0aX0PG0C48h25U12FSK3EA1rzzikidfdY_YSTRLMK998\ oJAfF8YC6S95K63731zClqAdh8Y_6RR5JI3C916Vp3Qh2M`2HU\ 1DM18F0470mo7hh6cb5ZW4UQ3PJ2KD1F60rQ0cK0OF0GA0850N\ 97F6473222Q11L11H11D008004l4lO2OZCuS9iL7YE4N72BgZZ\ aUUXQQRLLMHHGDDB88544jBGN58xnpmegcYZUPQKHHA8806U04\ M03F01751edR6UK4KD3A61WnUGPF8EWuD0f90T60E30VxOfWpa\ QqWKrREsM9tUulM4EUxHQqGNkGJdFGZFCSE9ME6E90QR374A_T\ 8UO7PK5KG4FC2A8154eOTSGJE897aq3JRodhYRUHDFPe7GS48E\ 2cPEZLCUIAPF8KC7F95A63531fhkWX_LMOABCYm5Te4OZ3JS2E\ L29E1470_u4Si3LY2EN17B0mlceeYZZSSSMLLHEEB7755OC4KA\ 3H82D62A5163031sVA`K6IA3ESJCOGAKD8GA6C8485242GV_CO\ S9IL6CE367dYpWReOKVGDL86A4JH298Wjw3s82i62`51S41I20\ 91Qs3DS1WVaLKPAACURXKIMA9BUNvzzPSzzzzFEzzzz5zzzzzH\ WzzzzWFzzjzvbzzzzbNzzzzJ7zzEz9zz7Az6zz56z3zz22z1zz\ C3zizza2zUzzN1zFzz7Zz`000 } 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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Seeking a vid adapter mode
by Tony Hanmer 18 Apr '06

18 Apr '06

(Resending this as it seems not to have gone out to the Fractint list.) I'm running Fractint on a borrowed computer for a few months, and all I can get is 480x640 pixels of screen. Anyone out there have the video adapter mode for an NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 card, resolution 768x1024 or higher, to insert into Fractint.cfg? Thanks, Anthony Hanmer

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Re: [Fractint] Seeking a vid adapter mode
by nick.grasso＠nasrecruitment.com 18 Apr '06

18 Apr '06

David Fisher wrote: >>>Been doing some reasearch, and asking questions to anyone who will listen, and the following is very interesting. http://www.vmware.com/products/server. I think some of this stuff might be the answer to the problems with fractint in windows. The virtual machines( I am told) fully supports DOS under windows and reacts with the hardware installed, which should solve the video resolution problems. Hope this helps<<< I run fractint in Connectix Virtual PC under Windows XP, which is similar to VMWare. It works OK. I can get video modes up to 1280x1024 although I haven't yet been able to get 1600x1200. However, there are two big caveats: it is v-e-r-y slow, and Virtual PC is expensive. Note the following: Connectix sold Virtual PC to Microsoft in 2003. They upgraded it and the current version is called Microsoft Virtual PC 2004 (with the obligatory service packs of course). See: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtualpc/default.mspx I see that they have just announced a new product called Virtual PC Express which is available in beta. I don't know how much it will cost, but other Microsoft 'Express' products are free. I'm thinking that they might include this as part of Vista, since Vista may not directly support DOS and 16 bit Windows apps. Also, they make all their money on the Virtual Server products, perhaps Virtual PC will be free. Nick

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FOTD 18-04-06 (FOTD for 18-04-06 [NO RATING])
by Jim Muth 18 Apr '06

18 Apr '06

FOTD -- April 18, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's nameless and un-rated image is a scene in the fractal that results when some Z^(EPSILON) is subtracted from a slightly greater quantity of Z^(PI) and C is added. The parent fractal resembles the cubic Mandeloid, but with two valleys on the western side of the main bay rather than one. Today's scene is located in the northernmost of these two vallies. The decorative holes that are scattered through the image are not true holes. They will fill in with increased iterations. The image takes over 11 minutes to calculate on my machine, but this wait may be avoided by downloading the pre-rendered GIF image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Morning clouds and chilly temperatures gave way to afternoon sun and mild weather here at Old Fractal Central on Monday. The cats were grateful for the pleasant conditions. I was grateful also, for getting the work done, that is. Unless something unexpected happens, the next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and if the universe is non- local, where then are we? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_18-04-06 { ; time=0:11:49.04--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-0.28931322520439120/+0.249927687451680\ 80/1.320913e+007/1/95/-3.13893517636665287e-008 params=1.1/3.1416/-0.9/2.7183/0/0 float=y maxiter=1100 inside=0 logmap=145 periodicity=10 colors=000TWmTYmT_mUamUcmVemVgmWimWkmXmmXomYqmYslZ\ ukZwjXwjWwkUwlTwmRwmQwnOwoNwoOupPspQqpRppSnpTlpUjp\ VipWgpXepYcpZbpYaqYarYarXasXasXatWauW_uT_sPYpIWj5T\ dAQ_FOVHLRJJMMH4PK5TN7WQ9aTBeWDkZGpaIrdKtgMvjOxlQz\ ePtcOmaNh_McYMZWCVXGTXJRXNPXQMXUKXXIX_GXcEXfBXj9Xm\ 7XqOXtXXw`ZsF_pL`lRaiXbebdbheZnfWtgSthPqcIiZBaU5bT\ 7cS8cR9dQAePBeOCfNDgMFgLGhKHiJIiIJjHKjGL6S77TF7UN7\ VV8Wb8Xj8Xq9Yn9Yl9Zj9Zh9_f9_d9`b9``A`YAaWAaUAbSAcQ\ AdOAeMAfNAgNAhNAiNAjNAkN9lN8mM7nK6oJ5pH5pG5pE5oD5o\ C6nD7mD8mD9lEAkEAkEBkECjFDjFEiFFhGGhGHgGIfHJfHKeHr\ t4lq7fo9`lBVjDPgFcfOaeN`eN_eMYeMXeLWeLUeKTeKSeJQeJ\ PeIOeIMeHLeHdwbau__sYYqVVoTTmQRkOOiLMgJ2ac7bYBcSGd\ Ma_AZ`BWaCUbDRcEPdFMeGau7XqATmCOiFdOuaRoZTjXVeUX`R\ _WPaRMcMlhSigRggQdgPbgO_fNYfMWfLTgKRhJOiIMjHokall_\ jmYgnXeoVbpT`qSYrQZsPctNhuLmvKrwHvxKzyPzzUzzZzzczz\ hzzmzzrzzvzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz } 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: Fractal Stuff
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 18 Apr '06

18 Apr '06

ZooM animation into Jim Muth's recently posted "fractal stuff" image, continuing on to Lee Skinner's minibrot, is now posted: 320x240, 2.4 meg: http://www.fractal-animation.net/vid/irrationale320.zip 640x480, 6.4 meg: http://www.fractal-animation.net/vid/irrationale640.zip .

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FOTD 16-04-06 (FOTD for 16-04-06 [NO RATING])
by Jim Muth 16 Apr '06

16 Apr '06

FOTD -- April 16, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image exists in a valley of the fractal that results when 0.2 parts of Z^(-8.4) are combined with Z^(-1.3) and (1/C) is added. I gave it no name or rating, and very little comment. The included parameter file runs in 7-3/4 minutes, which is relatively fast. To make the viewing even faster, the completed image has been posted on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> from where it may be instantly downloaded. Threatening clouds and a few distant rumbles of thunder here at Old Fractal Central on Saturday afternoon did not spoil an other- wise near-perfect day for the fractal cats. But with plenty of work to catch up on, I had little time to enjoy the great weather. And I see we have been invited by a friend of fractal lady to an Easter something tomorrow, so I might not have a chance to post a FOTD on April 17th. But worry not. The next in the apparently endless string of fractals of varying quality will appear almost certainly by Tuesday, April 18. Until then, take care, and be right or left, whatever you think is right. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_16-04-06 { ; time=0:07:44.40--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=1 center-mag=+4.79395714972511700/+0.018595101941093\ 98/3.406539e+011/1/34.75/0.0258203078179 params=1/\ -1.3/0.2/-8.4/0/0 float=y maxiter=750 inside=0 logmap=163 periodicity=10 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=000ADNAGQAJTAMWAPZCSaEVdGYgI_jKcmQVpVMs`Dve\ 4yf5rf6khCeiIZkOSlUMnVFoV9raEtgIsmMrnQrpVqqZrrbsxf\ qsapoXojSnfNq_PzzcvmRzmBzwRZnfahfdbfgXfjRfmLfpFfs9\ fu4frD_oLUlTOj`IghCdp6mz0Yt6ZnBQmHMeMIgRHdTHbVH`XH\ ZZHX`HVbKl2Vc9eVFTQNHVU5V`8UcBTeESgHViKUkNTmQRoYRh\ eRamRVhb_cncZyg_u`_rU_oO`lH`iA`f4IUYEUaBTe7di4pl6h\ m7`m8UnAUnBUoCUoFUqIUsKUu9UtEUnIUhNUbRUYVUS_UMcUGg\ UBjUPm`bojp_fkKbg5_cCZaJZ`PZ_WZZbZXhZWoZVuZUtTVsNW\ rGXqAYp4ZrP3nR4jT5fV6cX7_Z8W`9SbAPdBLfCHhDDjEAkFFm\ HJoINpKRrLVsNZuObvQfxRjySitRioRijQheQh`PhWPgROgMOg\ HNgCNfEMfGMfHLfJLeKLeMKeNKePJdQJdSJdTIdVIdWIjPKoIM\ uBOz5Pu9QpDQlGQgKQcORZRRVVRQZRMaRP_VSZZVYaYWe`VhcU\ lfSpiRslQwnPzkOwhPufQrcRp`SmZTkWUhTUfRUcOUaLUZJUXS\ UT_UPg`LogHmfJkfKjhMhmNfrOevQczRazS`zUZzVXzWWzYUzZ\ Tz_SzZRzYRzXQzXQzWPzVOzUOzUNzTNzSMzRMzRSzfXzuWzrVz\ oUzlTziTzfSzcRz`QzYEzQAzP } 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: fractal politricks
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 15 Apr '06

15 Apr '06

Dave said: "Thereby proving a couple of things - leftists don't think, and doublespeak was invented by leftists! ;-)" Correct on both counts. So Dave is a Righty. Cool. But how can this be? In Hawaii ?!

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FOTD 15-04-06 (Riotous Colors [NO RATING])
by Jim Muth 15 Apr '06

15 Apr '06

FOTD -- April 15, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's visit to the Z^(2.1)+C Mandeloid as it appears 10 levels up the ladder is nothing but chaos and riotous colors, which in fact is what I named it. Such blatant gaudiness deserves no rating, and indeed the image has none. The scene is located in a chaotic area of a bud on the southwest shoreline of the main bay of the parent fractal, which is a some- what distorted and rotated Mandelbrot set. The rotation puts the bud on the northwest shoreline of the main bay. The 15-minute render time of the included parameter file may be avoided by downloading the pre-rendered image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Morning clouds and sprinkles gave way to afternoon sun and warm temperatures in the 70's F, low 20's C. The cats' morning displeasure turned to afternoon happiness. By the time the day ended, they had enjoyed several trips to the holly thicket. My day was very busy, which has become the rule rather than the exception. The next FOTD will likely but not certainly appear right here in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and count your iterations. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Riotous_Colors { ; time=0:14:55.83--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 passes=1 center-mag=-0.5235822350823086/+0.513556913055923/\ 1.91465e+008/1/-57.5/4.85735774e-006 params=2.1/0/\ 10/0 float=y maxiter=5000 inside=0 periodicity=10 colors=000NSCLS7JS2MT5OT7RUATUCVUFYVH_VKbWMdWPfWRe\ UTdSUcQVbOXaMY`LZaNYbOYcQYdRYeTYfUYgVXhXXiYXj_Xk`X\ kaXG01H35H68H8CHBFHDJHGMHJQHLTHOXHQ_GLUFGOEBJD6DC1\ 8F59H8AJCAMFBOJBQMCSQCVTDXXDZ_E`bEZaHYaJXaMW`OV`RU\ `TT_WS_YR__XQVaGQf6Lh7Ki8Kj8Kk9Kl9JmAJoBJpBJqCIrCI\ sDItDIuGKuIMuKOvMQvOSvQUwTWwVYwX_xZax`cxbduafrago`\ hl`ji`kf_lc_maZoZZpWZqTYrQYtNXuKXvIXwCMu7BsECnKCjQ\ DfWDbaEZgEVmFRsFNYa_CxlLyeUyZbySkyMjxMixMixMhxMhxM\ gwMgwMfwMfwMewMevMdvMdvMcvMcvMlmLueKsbJr_JpXJoVJmS\ IlPIkNIiKIhHIfEHeCHc9Hb6Ha4H`AI`FJ`KJ`QK`VL`_LO9KT\ HIXPH`WGdcFhkEkw6lrDmmJmiPndWn`aoWgoSnpNtpJzjIhdHR\ fM9ZHARDBK9CC5D51D84CB6BD9BGBAJE9LG9OI8RL7TN7WQ6ZS\ 5`U5YY7W`8TcARgBOjDMmEHuEKpFMlFOgFQcGSZGYi6UVGRGQO\ 1ZN5XN8WMBVMEULHTLKSKMQLNRLORMPSMQSNRTNSTOTUOTUPUU\ PVVQWVQXWRYWRZXS_XNo8S_X_GzWLuSQpPVkLZgIcbEhYBlUOc\ Q`WMyKMmOJaRHQVF5Z6STNQSH } 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: fractal stuff
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 14 Apr '06

14 Apr '06

With all this tawk of Jim Muth's recently posted "fractal stuff" image and the minibrots within it, I have been investigating it further and it seems that the 4 irrational number parameters, aside from their intrinsic significance, do not really effect things too much. Changing them slightly has little effect (at first anyway, remember the prime axiom of chaos theory). So I kept them as is and backed out to the parent fractal, which looks like a drunken distorted Mandelbrot and not really impressive at all. However, zooming in leads to some interesting FX. I am currently rendering a zoom sequence from the parent backed-out aways into the "stuff" image and continuing on to one of Lee's minibrots. Should be done soon and I will post it. It looks really cool as the images render s.l.o.w.l.y. and in progression over time on a rescued e-machine 400 in my living room as I pass the time watching old Sci-Fi viddies ... Stay cool. 2006 gonna be hot. Real hot. JoTz

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Left and Right
by Jim Muth 14 Apr '06

14 Apr '06

At 08:30 PM 4/12/06 -1000, David wrote: >Jim Muth wrote: > >> take care, and work for the right. > >Even if you're a leftist? ;-) For a leftist, the left *is* right! :-) JIm M.

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FOTD 14-04-06 (FOTD for 14-04-06 [NO RATING])
by Jim Muth 14 Apr '06

14 Apr '06

FOTD -- April 14, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: With today's image we leave the MandelbrotMix4 formula and switch to the MandelbrotBC2 formula. We check the Z^(2.1)+C fractal as it appears 10 levels up the logarithmic ladder. The inconsequen- tial scene we find there, which appears as today's FOTD, earns neither name nor rating. The render time of over 33 minutes is true on my 10-year-old machine. The parameter file will run faster on more modern units, at least on those that can actually run it. For good measure, the finished image is available on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Continued perfect weather made for near perfect cats here at Old Fractal Central on Thursday. Too many things needing to be done made for a very busy day for me. Unless something goes wrong, the next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and be stoic. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_14-04-06 { ; time=0:33:13.43--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 passes=1 center-mag=-0.52358223837315700/+0.513556912132709\ 00/2.322983e+012/1.0001/-127.5/0.014073960116520616 params=2.1/0/10/0 float=y maxiter=5000 inside=0 periodicity=10 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=000iU`WNKYRKZVL_ZL`bMbfMcjNdnNerOfuOgtPgsQg\ rQgqRgpSgoSgnTgnTgiVgdXg`YgW_gRagNbgIdgEehFfiFgjGh\ jGikHilHjlIkmIlnJmoJmoKnpKoqLpqLpnKqkJrhIseHtbGu_F\ vXEwUDxRCyPCydKVsR0rS6qTBqUHpVMoWSoXXnYbnZgmYelXdl\ WckVbkVajU_iTZiSYhRXhRWgQUfPTfOSeNReNQdMTcMVcMYbL_\ bLbaLdaLg`Ki`Kl_Kn_KpZLmZLjYMhYMeXNcXN`WOZWOWVOTVP\ RUPOWQMZQJcRHhREmRCrSBvTAzT9vU9rV8mV7hW6cW6ZX5UY4P\ Y3KZ3F_2A_15`01`04b16c28d3Ae4Cf5Eh6Gi7Jj7Lk8Nl9PnA\ RoBTpCVqDXrDWpFVoGVnIUmJTlLTkMSjORiPRhQPgONfNMeMKd\ LJcKHbJFaIE`HC_GBZF9YE7XD6WC4VB3VADR9NO8dCXu1tq2rn\ 2pk2nh2le2jb2h_2fX2dT2bQ2`N2ZK2XH2VE2TB2R82QB5SE8T\ HBUKEVNHXPKYSNZVQ_YTa`WbbZceadhdfkggnjhpmimiekfbic\ _g`WeXTcUQ`RMZOJXKGVHCTE9RB6SEITHTUKdVNoVPzSMtPKoM\ Ij00I11J22K33L44M55N98OCBPFDQIGRLJSOLUROZUQcXTh_Wm\ bYre`zhhzkozswzzzzvzzqzzqzzqbjq`jqZjqXkqhzqYzqRlqP\ lqNlqLmqJmqHmqGmoKimNfkQc } 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 13-04-06 (FOTD for 13-04-06 [NO RATING])
by Jim Muth 13 Apr '06

13 Apr '06

FOTD -- April 13, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image has no midget at the center. In fact, I doubt that it has any midgets at all hidden in its depths. But it is still a striking enough picture to rate the honor of being declared a FOTD. I gave the picture neither name nor rating. If I had named it, the name would probably be connected to leaves or butterflies. A rating would have been something like a 6 or 7. A curious feature of the image is its near, but not perfect, symmetry around the Y-axis. For parameters I used the same four irrational numbers. I switched the signs of 1.4142 and 1.618 to add a bit of interest. The render time of 3-1/2 minutes is fast enough so that a down- load of the completed image from: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> is hardly necessary. Increased clouds made little difference here at Old Fractal Central on Wednesday. The temperature remained warm and the fractal cats enjoyed a comfortable afternoon in the yard. My day was quite busy. Despite the stuff that still needs to be done, I expect another FOTD to appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and work for the right. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_13-04-06 { ; time=0:03:26.58--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-0.61177277157788050/+0.000503489077490\ 96/137118.8/1/-172.5/3.02000410790093099e-010 params=-1.4142/3.1416/1.618/2.7183/0/0 float=y maxiter=2000 inside=255 periodicity=10 colors=000NXfeX``cbXjdTpf6UQLbWEQL7DA6ev4Vg3LT1AEs\ ZkeQ_SHOE8CU6UK4KA2ACg88T54E2KhUDUK6FAfYFaaTPPJCC9\ fw1LU0IXH9G8PhhIXXCMM6BBYGhU5IF29XEo1OdpAkmzzK_9wz\ 66C3YzPMeGB18pDKccDzm6KF4TLCYrzME9B74hYzXLjMEVB7Fj\ hcVUQFFD4nV3aN2PF1C7k0uO0T819506203IV0DN09F0470BVw\ 5FUyQniJaVDPF6CVMoNjIBN9h8YM4HorGQR8xbHUJ8hXaXojMY\ VBHFZmLNXEBG75xx_DBlngWYTGHEw5iboPTbIJQC9D6goKMQAm\ ozPQVBUYQL2JF1DA1650APD7I95C6263wVecKSKAEdwEKU7Kh6\ CQn9Ja6DP36CXgtMTaBEJu2VT1F1ZZ0QQ0HH08877i33N`v3Ob\ 2CJ1ZH6H83wMpcEZK7HEs7sfU`SKIEAzYk7iu4Ua2FJafVSWNJ\ LF9A7fqOWcILRCAD6TQ22sy1ei1SV0EF2Lf1ALg2iM1Nn`EaRA\ PI7C93_zRRjKIVD9F6txcehUSUKEFAt14a02J01MDBnUlaM_PF\ OC7CzNMT4WJ2L91ArKF_DAI65uXNSNiZHTH8EL655KQ3FJ2AD1\ 56aBQJ5DJ4asPZLXoEMY7BHroidbYRQNDDBaRkSK_JDO96Ce0d\ Pb0CJ0`TWOJLC9A2Ph1IX1CM06Bg3JX2EM19B04dFpUBbK7QA3\ Dul0YTCGkEEoBCs8Bw5FnIJeV } 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 12-04-06 (Going too Far [NO RATING])
by Jim Muth 12 Apr '06

12 Apr '06

FOTD -- April 12, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: In today's image we stick with the fractal created by the four well-known irrational numbers. To find today's scene I checked deep into the valley separating the two lobes of the northern bud of the parent. I gave the image no rating, but I did give it a name. I named it "Going too Far". The name implies that I feel I went too far in coloring the image. The colors are too plentiful and too brilliant even for my immodest taste. I achieved all the brilliancy by rendering the scene with the outside set to 'tdis' and the inside set to 'bof61'. The render time of 35-1/2 minutes may be rather slow for those whose time is valuable, so for the benefit of these busy ones and also for the benefit of those with handicapped computers, the completed image is available on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> The springlike weather here at Old Fractal Central on Tuesday was just what the pair of fractal cats needed. They were perfect angels all day. A few less things to do would have been what I needed to make me a perfect angel. The next FOTD will almost certainly appear on schedule in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and bide your time. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Going_too_Far { ; time=0:35:26.10--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=+0.82489696643760400/+0.971735788532226\ 40/4.210898e+010/1/-27.5/0 params=1.4142/3.1416/\ -1.618/2.7183/0/0 float=y maxiter=3000 inside=bof61 outside=tdis periodicity=10 colors=000`K7dI8gG9jF9nDAqCAtABw9BuCFtFIsILrLOqORp\ RUoUXnX_m_blbekdhmbgnafo`ep_dzcczacz_bzYazW`zU_zSZ\ vQZrOWmNThLQcKNZJKUHHUGEUFBUD8mC5lB3jA6i98h9Ag8Cf7\ Ed7Gc6I000a5N`4PZ4RY3T000W2XV1ZU1`V3bW5dX7fY8gX9aX\ AWXBQXCKXCEVBCUABS89Q77P66O99NBCMDFLFHKHKJJNILPHOS\ GQVFSYEU_DWbCYeC_gTOShDC29X6Peyuyutwrsvostlrshrqeq\ pbpo_pmWolTojQniNnhNZbNKYN5TdAYuFatJcsMdsPfrSgrViq\ Yjpakpdmognojpnmqnproqppqoqqnqrmdrlsrkhrjtsianhvsg\ difsrebcdnrcVebiraZe`dq_bgZ_qYYgXWmVUiTSfSQbQO_OMW\ NKSLJPJHLIFIGDEEBAD97B739608A2BD3EG5HJ6KM7NQ9QTATW\ CWZDZaEaeJZhOXkTUnYSqbPtgNwlKzpIwnJulKrjKpiLmgM000\ hdNfbOc`OaZPZYQXWQUURSTRKYWCa`4ed5c`6aX7_T8PP9WLAU\ HBSDCQ9CP6DT9EWBE_DFbFGfIGiKHmMHpOKnMMmKPlIRjGUiEW\ hCZfA`e8cd6eb4ha2j`1eX7aTDYPJTLOPHULD_HAdFDfEFgDIi\ CKjANk9Pm8Sn7Uo9SkBQhDOdFMaGKYIIVKGRMEONCLSKIXSG`Z\ EefBjn9nu7rrIvpSynanmcdle } 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 05-04-06 (Stuff [NO RATING])
by Jim Muth 11 Apr '06

11 Apr '06

FOTD -- April 05, 2005 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image shows the disorganized stuff I typically wade through while searching for FOTD's. Actually, this kind of fractal stuff is not all that bad, and if I did not consider a fractal kind of incomplete without a midget at the center, I might make occasional FOTD's of the stuff. In fact, that is exactly what I did in today's image. The four parameters are well-known irrational numbers, which when combined make a rather bland parent fractal. The place I chose to investigate is the point where the negative real axis runs ashore. Midgets might lie hidden in the stuff of today's image, or they might not. I did not bother to find out. But the stuff itself makes a picture just barely good enough to qualify as a FOTD. I named the image "Fractal Stuff". I did not rate it. The render time of 15+ minutes may be avoided by downloading the finished image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> There was lots of sun here at Old Fractal Central on Tuesday, and the temperature of 54F 12C was pleasant enough, but the wind was far too high for delicate fractal cats to be out and about. They spent only a few minutes on the porch before they decided to return inside. The usual tuna treat kept them happy enough. I will be far happier when the FC move is completed and business is back to normal, which will enable me to return the FOTD discussion to its expected quality. Until the next FOTD, which will appear in two days on Friday the 7th, take care, and things will get better. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Fractal_Stuff { ; time=0:15:25.22--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-0.31437727229/+0.00019895277/17136.61 params=1.4142/3.1416/-1.618/2.7183/0/0 float=y maxiter=2000 inside=0 logmap=180 periodicity=10 colors=000iKAgKDeKGcKJaKM_KQYKTWKWVKZTJaVIdWHgeQZn\ YQweHsn8ov0ms1kq2jo3hm3gk4eh5df6bd6ab7_`8ZY9XW9WUA\ USBT`BVbIXdOZgU_j_anecrkevqfzwcux`pxYkxWfxTaxQXxOS\ xPWvQZtRarSepThnUklVojWrhXufYxeUrfRlfOffL`fIVfFPgC\ Jg9Dg67g32gE8UYMU_OVaQWcSXeUYgWZiY_k_`maao`bq_cqZc\ rYcrXcrWcsVcsUcsTctSctRctRcPgbOfaNeaNdaMcaMbaLaaL`\ aK_`JZ`JY`IX`IW`HV`HM`KJdMIgOCkQ6nRApRDrRGsSJuSMvS\ PxSSyLPnEMc7JT0HI2GH4GG6GG8GFAGFCGEDFEFFDHFDJFCLFC\ NFBOFBOGDNIFNKHNLJNNKMPMMQOMSQLUSLVULXWLYXO_WQaVTb\ UVdTYeS_gRbhREUdDWdCYdC_dBXYBVSBTLBRFBP9ERAGSAJUAL\ VAOWAQYBTZBV`BYaB_bBcaIgaOkaUoa`safwalpTjiKibBh`Dg\ ZEgXFfVGfTHfRIzPJzOLzMMzKNzIOzGPzEQzCRzBSzEQvHPrKN\ mNMhQKjTJlVHmYGo`EqcDrfBtiAul8wn7xo8wp9wpAvqBvrCur\ CuoDpmDlkEhhEdfF_dFWaFS_GOYGJVHFTHBRH7OG9LFAIECGDD\ DCFABG7AI5AJ8DMAGODIQFLTIOVKQXNT_PVaSYcU`fXbhZejQ`\ IOcFLfCIi9Gl6Do3Bq0Dn4Ek7 } 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 11-04-06 (FOTD for 11-04-06 [NO RATING])
by Jim Muth 11 Apr '06

11 Apr '06

FOTD -- April 11, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: To find today's image I returned to the parent fractal created by the four well-known irrational numbers. I dug deep, very deep indeed, to find the scene that graces (if that's what it does) today's screen. In fact, I am surprised that the image, with its magnitude of over 10^13, holds together as well as it does. I doubt that the particular numbers which I used as parameters add anything unique to the fractal. I could have chosen any values in the same range and probably come up with a similar fractal. But I like my fractals to have meaning, whatever meaning is, so I chose sqrt(2), PI, the golden ratio, and EPSILON. Today's scene is located on a filament in a small bit of debris just inland from the northwest coast of the main bay of the parent fractal. I gave it no name and no rating. In order to earn these attributes, an image must have a bit more effort behind it. The render time of under 10 minutes is admittedly a slight drag, but relief for iteration pains may be found on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where the image is waiting to be downloaded. Fractal lady and I did not make it back to Old Fractal Central until after dark on Monday, but my sister, who looked after the fractal cats while we were setting up New Fractal Central, said that the weather was pleasant enough over the week end to give the duo a very pleasant two afternoons in the yard. My days will be more pleasant in a month or two when the move is completed and things are up and running smoothly again. Until then, things will be a bit hectic. With any luck at all, the next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. In the meantime, take care, and I wonder whether antimatter has anti-gravity?. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_11-04-06 { ; time=0:09:19.96--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-0.07887243480215103/+0.747069058595180\ 00/1.22168e+013/1.0001/-82.4990093604817787/0.0198\ 316516388674 params=1.4142/3.1416/-1.618/2.7183/0/0 float=y maxiter=2000 inside=0 logmap=189 periodicity=10 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=000nVTmURlSPkPNjMLiJJhGHgDFfADe7Bd49ZCITKRO\ RZTZbzzzzzzvzvmzsfyq`uoVqmPnlKkkFhjAfi9dc9cY9bS8`M\ 8_G8ZA8Y59U99RC9OE9KF9HH9EI9BJBEKDGLFJNHLOJNPLQRNS\ SPUURXVTZWVaYXcYZfZ`hZbjZSoWUqVcrUhtUmvTrxSzzSzzRz\ xRzvRroRhjRZcRPWRIRRGXMEaIDgEBl99r58w1Et5Jq9OnDTkH\ YhLbePgbTl`WYLGJ61FADBEP7I`3Ml0Px6KlBFaHARM5GJ6HG6\ HD6DA6K86U9Bc9FmAJrANzKPzURzcTzlVz_TcNRQQOSTLUWIWZ\ FYaC_d9ag6ci4evkKrjHoiFliCihAfh8Zb8RX8JS8BM83H85E8\ 6B8788858928A089688C88H87N86T86Y8TG6WKIZOTaSddWogZ\ zlIbq2Fq3Jq4Mq4Pq5Tq5Wq6Zq6apBeoFhnJlmNomRriVsfYsc\ `t`ctYfuViuSlvPovOpvOpvNpvNpvMpvMpvMo5QlATiFWfKZcO\ a`TdYYgVada`ag_ZnZWtYUzYkUzeYt_anUehOibImXCqR6uLBl\ OGdRLXUQPXVH__9aU8`P6`K4_F2ZJkdIicIhcHkcHncHqbGtbG\ wbOzbWz`bz_dzbfzegzgizjjzllzomzqdztXzwPzzQztQzoRzi\ RzdRz_SzUSzPSzKXzM`zNdzPhzQmzRqzTuzUyzVKzLGzHDzEAz\ B7z74z4ozHozJozLnzNnzPnzR } 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 web site
by David Dollevoet 08 Apr '06

08 Apr '06

My fractal web page is updated for 2006-04. http://www.djd-fractal.com David Dollevoet

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FOTD 07-04-06 (FOTD for 07-04-06 [NO RATING])
by Jim Muth 07 Apr '06

07 Apr '06

FOTD -- April 07, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's rather slow image lies in the fractal that results when Z^(-0.5) is combined with Z^(-2.5) and (1/C) is added. I gave it no name and no rating, since I put so little effort into it. The parent fractal is an oversized vaguely peanut-shaped thing, or with a bit more imagination, it might be seen as an embryo. Today's image is located on the east shoreline of the main bay, near the point where the chaos merges into the more organized area. The image really could be given a rating, since, with its combi- nation of organization and chaos, it appears to be a little above average. But I'll hold off rating most of the FOTD images until F.L. and I get ourselves settled into the New Fractal Central, which will happen well before summer officially begins. The render time of over 1/2 hour on my machine is on the slow side, but relief is at hand on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where the image is posted ready for download. BTW, I did find midgets in the 'Stuff' image of April 05. They are rather well concealed. I was beat to the discovery by Lee Skinner, but I'll still post one of the midgets I found as tomorrow's FOTD. A very pleasant spring day here at Old Fractal Central on Thursday gave the fractal cats a full afternoon in the yard. They enjoyed their time outside by sleeping. My day continued quite busy. The next FOTD is due in 24 hours. It actually might appear when due. Until next time, take care, and be one. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_07-04-06 { ; time=0:38:25.78--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=1 center-mag=+9.92570765571377/+4.897204967996118/\ 3.250019e+009/1/52.5/-0.00985450268292128312 params=1/-0.5/1/-2.5/0/0 float=y maxiter=5000 inside=0 logmap=726 periodicity=10 colors=000PJHSJJVKMYKO`LQeMUcLSaKR_KPYJOWJMUILSIKQ\ HIOGHMGFKFEIFCGEBFEBFEAIFBKGBMHBOIBQIBTJBVKBXLBZMB\ `MBcNDeOEgPFiQGkRHmSIdzMbyQ`xTZvUZtVZrVZpWZoXZmXZk\ Y_iY_hZ_f_`d_`b``a`b__cY_eW_fUZhSZiQZmJVjOZgTadYda\ bgZgjWlmTqpWknYfm``lbWkeQjgLijFhlAgt2in5fi7ddAb_C`\ UFZPHXKKVHJUFMTEPSDSRCVQBYP9`O8cN7fM6iL5lK4oJDdKLU\ KUJKa9Kc9Ld9Mf9Ng9Oi9Pj9Qk9Qm9Rn9Sp9Tq9Up9Vt9Wt9Wo\ CVoFUdITfLSUORXQROTPOVNNXLN_JNaHMcFMfDLhBLj9Lm7Po5\ Uq3Zt1cs2Zp3Um4Pj4Kg5Fd6Da6CZ7BW89T98Q97NA6KB1D75H\ B9KFDNJGRNKUROXVR_Z8xzBuwDstFqqIonKlkMjhPjeRjbTi_W\ iXYiUXoV_iSacQdZOfTMiNJkIHnCFp6Dr1Bm3Hh4Md5R_7XV8a\ R9fVFcYL``RZcWWfaUigRjjQllPmkOnjOnjOoiOohOphOqgNqf\ NrfNreNsdNsdNjXLaPKQHITIJVJJXKJZLK`MKbNKdOLfPLhQLi\ MJjQLeUN`XPX`RScTNgVIjXEnZ9q`AucKmhUcmcUqmKotAnuCm\ vGlwKkxOiyShzWgz_fzcezeczfdzfezffzfgzfhzfhzfizfjzf\ kzflzflzdkzcjzbizahzIDzIF } 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 for 04-04-06 [8])
by Jim Muth 04 Apr '06

04 Apr '06

FOTD -- April 04, 2006 (Rating 8) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Despite the paltry 6 minutes spent finding today's image, the result rates an 8. The parent fractal came about when I subtracted 11(Z^2.1) from 11(Z^1.9) and added (C). Today's image appeared when I checked the spurious bay at the Elephant Valley end of the main bay. Though it took only 6 minutes to find today's image, it took almost 1/4 hour to render the scene. My suggestion is to download the finished product from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> It really is a rather attractive fractal, consisting of half inside and half outside. Since we were away from Old Fractal Central all weekend, setting up the soon-to-be New Fractal Central, I can not give a full report on the fractal cats. But my sister, who watched over them while we were away, says they were as happy as aging cats can be. And I see she spared no tuna. A hailstorm struck OFC at 8pm Monday, sending the duo scurrying for cover behind the cartons in the closet. When the noisy storm moved off, the duo re-appeared, none the worse for their fright. For me, the work is starting to back up, making a regular appearance of the FOTD questionable, but I'll do as good as I can until the big move is accomplished sometime in May. The next FOTD is due in 24 hours. Most likely, it will appear on schedule. But there is no guarantee. Until whenever, take care, and forge a new beginning. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_04-04-06 { ; time=0:14:29.69--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=+0.05287552292142255/+0.007267408830809\ 27/3.881075e+009/1/-62.5/-3.14821221869543422e-008 params=1/1.9/-1/2.1/10/0 float=y maxiter=1000 inside=bof61 periodicity=10 colors=000RqdVp_YpWaoREZkD_rC`yGYuJWrMToPRlSOiVMfY\ Kc`H_cFXfCUiARl7Oo5Lr3Iq4Mq5Qq6Tq7Xq8_q9cpAgpBjpCn\ pDqpEupFxoEtoDqoCmnBjnAfn9cm8_m7Xm6Tm6QhAWcD`ZGeUJ\ jQMoSPpTSqUVrVXsW_tXbtZeu_gv`jwamxbpycryhmflhOpd6W\ oCCyIEuLGrOHoRJlTKiWMfZNc`P`cRYfSVhUSkVPnXMpYJs_Gv\ `DxZIqXNkVSeTX_S`Uhbbe_abXa_U`YS``VWcYRe`MhcHjfCmi\ 7ok3qi9rgEseKtcPuaVv__wYexWjyUouSprQpoPplNpiMpfKpb\ Ip_HpXFpUEpRCpOBpULqZVrddsintnxuqkftZThMFaA1bB4cC6\ dDDfEFbFMZGOXHVUIXRJcPKeMLlIMnFNpBOr7Pt4Pv8OtCOrFO\ pJOnNNlQNjUNdXNb`MWdMPgMIkMBnMAcZSTkiIwzFcpCKfA1X9\ 4Z96`89b8Bc8Ee7Gg7Ih7Lj6Nl6Qn6So5Vq5Xs5Vt7Uo9QkAMf\ CIbEEZFAUH6QI2MFAICGF9MC6T83Z50b20a40_60Y70W90UA0R\ C0PE0NF0LH0JI2JJ3KJ5LK6MK8NL9OLBPLCPMEQMFQNHRNIROK\ SOLTOOURRVUUXXW__Zbaaedcggfijillknonprqrustwnorjjn\ fejbaeZXaVSYRNTNJPJELF9GB4C70860B60E60H60K60N60Q60\ T60WEemGhmHkmInmJqmKsmOrh } 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 until April 4
by Jim Muth 01 Apr '06

01 Apr '06

Fractal fans: For the next several days I will be busy setting up the New Fractal Central. The next FOTD will appear around Tuesday, April 4. Until then, take care. Jim Muth

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FOTD 31-03-06 (FOTD for 31-03-06 [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 31 Mar '06

31 Mar '06

FOTD -- March 31, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image is a colorful scene in the fractal that results when 5000 parts of Z^(epsilon+) is subtracted from 5000 parts of Z^(epsilon-) and C is added. I gave the image neither name nor rating, though it is well worthy of these fractal hallmarks. The included parameter file runs in under 6 minutes on my very old machine, a time well within the realm of reason. Those with little spare time and those with fractal-deprived machines may see the image by downloading it from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> A perfect day weather-wise here at Old Fractal Central on Thurs- day kept the fractal cats in their best moods. If the work had been a bit less, my mood would have been better. The next FOTD fractal will likely appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and fly with the pterodactyls. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_31-03-06 { ; time=0:05:43.17--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-1.16261079830968200/+0.239077642840071\ 10/4.343719e+012/0.9999/165/-0.0101879719248030021 params=1/2.71825/-1/2.71835/5000/0 float=y inside=0 maxiter=3500 periodicity=10 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=000OdANcGMbMKaSJ`YI_cHZiKTbNOWPIQSDJV7CX26U\ 5DR8KPARMDYJGdHIkJEdKBYL8SM5LN2FK4KH6PF7UC9ZAAbL3m\ L6nL9oLCoLFpLIqLKqI_VFn9QoD`pHjpKdkQZgVTc_N_dHViBR\ n5Ns0JxkeiplpnihmfawlQwnVwo`xpfxrkxsqxtvsirnZojPke\ Eha4epXDqULrSSrPZsNetKltIsiDjZ9bO4VE0NGX4ZV6pU7qQF\ rNNsJUtGauCiu9pg6jV3eI0`E6WACS6IN2OJDLGOJDYHBWEMVC\ XU9gT7rXAk`CecE_gGUkINnKHrMBuO5fUBT_HEeN0jSJlV`mXr\ nZgMYeMWcIX`AXXFXSJXNOXISXDWXMc_VjbzzezzgzjVJNI556\ OIOfUdyeusZqmSmgLiaEeW7aU6YT6VS6SR6PQ6MP6JSDGUJEXQ\ CZWA`a8ZkOYtcUphQllNhpJdtG`xGXrGTlGPfGL`GHVGDPNKOU\ RN`YMgdLnkLhbQcUVZM_bNTfNNqOGwOAzO4zcFtYQub_vgjwlt\ 7BdHGURKJ`O9aR2XN5SJ8NGBJCEE9H95K52NF4IO5EX7Ae86b7\ F`6NY6WW5cU5kUAhUEfUIdUMbUQ`KSsJWrI_sIctHguHkvGowG\ sxBqy7pz3oy4jr4fm4ah4Yc5Ue5Ph5Lk5Hn4Np4Tq3Zs3dt2jv\ 2pw2vxH5YF9aEDeDGiCKmBNpXT8VRBTQERPHPOKONMQJIRGFTD\ CUA9V76WXSWumTpgQkaYh3Qf3 } 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 30-03-06 (FOTD for 30-03-06 [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 30 Mar '06

30 Mar '06

FOTD -- March 30, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's quickie fractal is another scene in the same parent fractal that supplied yesterday's image. Having put only 5 minutes into the search and less than that into the coloring, I could give the image neither name nor rating. The image is notable for the great variety of shapes surrounding the central midget in a surprisingly orderly manner. The render time of 11 minutes is a bit slow, but this minor annoyance may be eliminated by downloading the image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Very pleasant weather on Wednesday kept the cats happy. All the stuff that needed to be done kept me frazzled. In all probability, the next FOTD will appear right here in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and enjoy the numbers. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_30-03-06 { ; time=0:11:53.49--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-0.34715675801335830/-0.256782605527529\ 40/2.84005e+009/1/80/0.00273882882654561538 params=1/1.4142/1/2.7183/0/0 float=y maxiter=1600 inside=0 periodicity=10 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=000olMpT`8cB6Z84U62Q4AKPHEiOQcKYRGeF`Ttf_tl\ fsrmsxtsvottkusguqcvpcvncwlcxkcsicth`ofXpeUkdPgdKd\ dAfd6gd5ic5fc4bc4_c3Xc3Tb2Qb2Nb1Jb1Gb0Db0AKBIHGOFL\ TDQYBVb9_g7dl5hqBuiIsbPrWWqQbpJioCrq4pn6ol8nj9mhBk\ eDjcEiaGh_HfXJeVLdTMcROaOQ`MR_KT8E4ZIUXKVWMWUOWTRX\ RVXQYYO`YNbZPdZUf_Zh_cj`hl`mnarn_wzamzcczeLzfOvhQr\ jTmlUkoVlmWllXljYmiZmg_mf`meancbnbcn`do_eoYfoXiuUg\ oWeiXdcZbY_aSa_MbZGcVKeSOgPShLWjI_kFcmBgn8kp3qt5nq\ 6kn8hk9ehAbeC`bDY_EVXGSUHPRJNOKKLLHINEFOBCM67P9ASC\ DVFGYIJ`LMbOPeRShUVkXYn_`pbblbcibcfbdcbd`beYbeVbfS\ bfPbgMbgK`fJZd_kTZfSY`RXVQWQPJlS7zVFyUNqTViSbaSjUR\ rMQyEQhFTSGWCGYMLcWQheVmo_rxcwE`K3tuGpiTmYdjMbeP``\ SZWVYRXWM_UHbTDdRKiPSnTQkXPh`NedMcgNYjOSmONpPHsQBv\ Q6uUEtYLsaTre_qigplnrect_UqZKnTAkS0dT7ZUDbVJfRPjSV\ nO`rT_qXZp`YpdXQjS0pO67GCK8KPGSTO_XWgacoekvissevqa\ xpzpoxlovhotdos`oqXooTomP } 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 29-03-06 (FOTD for 29-03-06 [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 29 Mar '06

29 Mar '06

FOTD -- March 29, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's minor effort came about when I combined Z^sqrt(2) with Z^(epsilon) before adding C. The resulting fractal is a fairly interesting double-lobed thing with lots of interesting nooks and crannies to explore. I found today's scene very near the X-axis of this parent fractal. A random strike of the 'enter' key supplied the colors. This was so little work that I did not feel justified in naming or rating the image. The render time of just under 12 minutes on my 10-year-old unit is slow enough to make downloading the finished picture from: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> the more efficient choice. Unexpected sun and warm temperatures gave the fractal cats a pleasant day in the yard here at O.F.C. on Tuesday. Tippy got so comfortable in his lawn chair that he needed to be coaxed in. My day was both busy and frustrating, but somehow I got through it. The next FOTD is due in 24 hours. I'll give 10-to-1 odds that it actually appears. Until next FOTD, take care, and keep your fractal books balanced. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_29-03-06 { ; time=0:11:54.09--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-0.33713735808129130/+0.000851183197569\ 71/7.496317e+011/1/80/0.0399706300719854524 params=1/1.4142/1/2.7183/0/0 float=y maxiter=1400 inside=0 periodicity=10 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=0006QR4HI2890Ek0Cd0AY08R06K04D026rgm_TXIEGq\ vOfjJWZELN9AB4xhRpbNhXKaSGUMDMGAFB6753krezzuqqlhhd\ __XRROIIG9981VH0F8U54O43I32C216108Hn7Eg6Ca5AV48P36\ J24C126eyc_pYUgSOZMIQHCHB685lmqeeiZZaSSULLNEEF777r\ 9w_6cI3KRmVK`NDPF6C7OkVeUaVMSLFJA793xl2oe2fZ1YS1QL\ 0HE087ut`aaOJJCPQ3LM2IJ2FG1CD19916603305Ux3Kc1AKXk\ eGOLbcMVWHNODFG8784SQlOMeKIZGESCBL87E437EWFBPC8J95\ C6263FL4CH3AE27A2571230JuKWkcZpgo4qlCniKkfShc_e`gb\ Yo_VvYWsaWqeXniXlmYiqYguYeynR3869cL2UG1KA1A501Ep0C\ i0Ab08X07Q05J03D016DNdAIW7DO59G248FsCCiAA`87S65I42\ 92E2EA1A717303PbJKVFFNBAF7573SysZRXSLQLGJEAD756XGM\ uaXiUQYMJNFDB76ik0ce0Y_0SU0NO0HI0BC0560d385dY3UP2K\ H1A8PrlCROEwDAh97U63F3Uy_OlSI`LCOE6C7pBkb8_Q5OD2CT\ X6JP4ZIRbJUiQe_KXRFPIAG9585_i4S_3LR2EI179L3JE2C716\ q`viVmaQeULXNFPFAG758wrPSXGEG8WbmRXeMRZIMSDGL9BE45\ 7jUm`OcSIUICK9vzCmrAfh8Y_ } 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 28-03-06 (FOTD for 28-03-06 [6])
by Jim Muth 28 Mar '06

28 Mar '06

FOTD -- March 28, 2006 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's little image is a scene in the fractal that results when 0.25 part of Z^3 is combined with Z^1.1 before C is added. I rated it at a 6, though this rating might be a bit inflated. The render time of over 1/4 hour is slow enough to make down- loading the completed GIF image from: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> worth the effort. A very pleasant early spring day made the cats happy. My day was exceptionally busy, which is getting to be the rule. If all goes well, the next FOTD will apepar in 24 hours. If not . . . Until next time, take care, and try again. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_28-03-06 { ; time=0:15:53.84--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=+0.08649548180434678/+0.009179082475884\ 99/2.200581e+007/1/142.5/8.92333117535892839e-008 params=1/1.1/0.25/3/0/0 float=y maxiter=1000 inside=0 logmap=128 periodicity=10 colors=000dgCiiEnlFrnGjgFcaFXWFQPFJJFCDFBCJBBNAARA\ 9U98Y97a86e85hE6eK7bQ7_W8X`8V_LNZXGYi8Xu1am6eeBiZF\ mRKqKOuCTy5XoD_eKaXRdNZfDei4lk8abBRUEGLH6DOAIVDNaG\ RhJWqM_uVTzcNzbHzaBzR6zH1zI2mJ3cJ4UK5KL6AL72M81M8H\ NIWOSTPVRPYPP`NPcKQfIQiGQlEQoJUpOXpS`pXcpagpejpjnp\ qrunqpkpkhofenabmXalV_lSZaXZRaWPWTOQQMKOLFSKHVJJYI\ KaIMdHNgGPi6FjGQjLVjQ_eU`aYaYabTecPidLmeGsiHqfIpcJ\ o`KmYLlVMkSMjQNZWONaPBgP0mt0Yp8WlFUiMSeTQa_OZfMVmK\ WvHStJPrLMpNJnPGlRDjTAiVB_XBQY7BYBHZFMZJR_NW_R``Ve\ `Zj`UbZQVYLNWHFVA2OD8UFE_IKeKQkMWqaKRp91qH5qO9rVDr\ aGshKsoOyyPsvRmtThqUboWYmXZdZZX`ZObZGcaLYdQSgVMj_G\ mdAph5WhhYgf_ge`fcbfbce`ee_feZXhRNkJEmBVc9jU70U`K2\ NH1RL5PO9ORDMVHLYLJ`OIdSGgWFj_DncCqgAtj9nj8ij7cj6Z\ j5Tj4Oj3Ik2Dl1Gm6JnBMoGPpLRqQUrVXs__tdbuidvmawl_xl\ YylVzlTzlRzkOzkMzkKzkHzkFzjDzjAzj8zj6zjAzjEzjHzjLz\ jOzjSzjVzjZzjazjezjhzjlzj } 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 27-03-06 (FOTD for 27-03-06 [7])
by Jim Muth 27 Mar '06

27 Mar '06

FOTD -- March 27, 2006 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: When Z^3 is combined with 0.203 parts of Z^5 and C is added, the resulting Mandeloid, strangely enough, is symmetrical around the Y-axis. Today's unusually decorative image, which has been rotated -90 degrees, shows a tiny midget lurking on the Y-axis of its parent. If I had given the image a bit more consideration, I might have thought of a classy name for it. As it is, I gave it only a catalog entry. The rating of a 7 is above average, which should make up for the lack of a name. The wait of 24 minutes while the paramater file runs may be avoided by downloading the finished GIF image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Continued unusually chilly weather for the season, interspersed with sprinkles of rain, kept the fractal cats confined indoors here at Old Fractal Central on Sunday. Continuing preparation for the big move kept me well occupied. I assume the next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and if things couldn't be worse, they can only be better. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_27-03-06 { ; time=0:24:20.46--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=0/-2.162811630140224/9.03652e+011/1/-90\ /3.885780586188e-016 params=1/3/0.203/5/0/0 float=y maxiter=2600 inside=0 logmap=495 periodicity=10 colors=00000V00Y00`00f00j00m00q00s02u03w06y08z0Az0\ Bz0Fz0Gz0Iz0Kz0Rs0W_8cIIh0Tm0Rj0Pf0Nc3N_ALWGKTNKPT\ IL_GIfFFmFBuD8zB5zB3zKDzRNzYYzdhzkqzY0zf0zo5zyAzuF\ zoLzsRzwWzz`zzfzzmzzszzyzzzzzzzzkuqPhc3VP0IzTzzRzw\ RzqPzkPzfPz`NzVNzPLzKLzFLzAKz5Kz0Kz0Rz0Yz0dz0kz0sz\ 0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zu0zq0zk0zh0wc0sY0mV0jP0fL0cG0_B0W\ 80T30P00N50LA0KF0IK0GP0GT0FY2Dc5Bh8AmB8sD8wAAy6Bu3\ Do0Do0Fm0Gm0Gm0Io0Ks0Ku0Nq0Pm0Rj0Tf5VcAY_F_WK`RPcL\ VdG_fBcY8fR5hK3kD0o50q00u00w00u00s0As0Kq0Vo0do0os0\ ku0hw0dz0`z0Yz0Vz0Rz8NzPKzfGzfDzfAzf6zz5zzyzzGmNLc\ WR_VTWTTVRTRRTPPTLNTILVGLVDKVBIV8GV6oVNzIdz6wz0oq3\ jmAcjGYfNTdTV`VVYVzWVVTVVRWVNWWKWWIWWFYWDYWAYW8YPD\ cKGfDKz8Nz3RzGTzTTzfTksTkwKjyBhz3f`0I0R00R00R03R0A\ T0GT0NT0VV0`Y2hf3oo5uy5zzFzzPzz_zzPyzFoz5fz0Yz0Pz0\ Pz0PzzPzyYzufzsozoyzmzzjzzfzzdzz`zz_zzWzzTzzRzzNzz\ LzzKzzIzzGzzAzzDzzIzzLzzP } 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] Seeking a vid adapter mode
by Tim Wegner 26 Mar '06

26 Mar '06

I wrote: > I'm sure the bootcd approach is possible. The flash drive idea is > more bleeding edge. I know some computers can boot Linux from a thumb > drive, not sure about DOS. Geesh, I should have researched this first. A google search for "boot usb flash drive dos" turn this up: http://www.weethet.nl/english/hardware_bootfromusbstick.php So once you get a computer with a BIOS that can boot from a USB thumb drive, the DOS Fractint could live forever, and you could carry it around with you!!! Tim

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FOTD 25-03-06 (Inferno [8])
by Jim Muth 25 Mar '06

25 Mar '06

FOTD -- March 25, 2006 (Rating 8) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image is an extra one, a quickie that I am presenting because of its fiery red colors. I named it "Inferno" for obvious reasons. The rating of an 8 seems fair enough for the image. The parent fractal came about when I added 0.2 parts of Z^(-3) to Z^2 before adding C. This parent consists of little more than debris scattered in the vague shape of a Mandelbrot set. Today's scene is located in one of the northern clumps of debris. The terraced effect was achieved by rendering the image with the outside set to 'tdis'. Except for the equal-iteration-bands option, the other outside options create too much chaos to be useful with this particular fractal. The render time of 2-1/2 minutes seems just about right. In any case, the finished image will soon be posted to the FOTD web site, which may be accessed at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Sun, clouds and slightly chilly temperatures gave the fractal cats just enough outdoor time to keep them happy on Friday here at Old Fractal Central. When two other local cats got into a noisy fight in the bushes next door, the fractal cats had all the excitement they could handle. For me the work continues very heavy, so the next FOTD will be delayed one day until Monday the 27th. Until then, take care, and all is illusion. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Inferno { ; time=0:02:31.48--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-1.41250578364338400/+0.760670886302808\ 50/1.278248e+008/1/60/-4.63888290690855909e-006 params=1/2/0.2/-3/0/0 float=y maxiter=1000 inside=0 outside=tdis logmap=42 periodicity=10 colors=057zz7oI7zSJz`YzilzUWuFHi57d5Aa5JW5RU5YP5eL\ 5mI5sQ5mW5gdFbjB7pZRi_ebUcY5c057090F58J57L57Q57W57\ a57f57l57pA7uF7zK7zP7zU7zZAzcFUURQVOPXMNZLL_JI`FGb\ DFdCDfAGk7Io7dw7zz7piFiPca5zUGmLS`DbM4n80y7Ds8UnMg\ iZwdlz_xzVzz`szgcznOzt7zz7zz7zg7zK7l5FUUZBwrLgeVUU\ QXWN_YKbZGfZBi`7lb4oc1sc2qg2qj2ol2on2opDsUNu8Wy7fu\ 7osLyo`znpukejiW_gMPfCDd71b72d72d72d74dC4dH4dM4dQ7\ XYBPcFGjI7pL5vP5zQ5zY5zd5zlCvrNszXnzflznhzfUz_HzU7\ zN7zG7zF7zF7zFOzFbzFrzFzzNzzVuybpnkldsgVzbLzYo5Rj5\ Uf5Ya5ZY5bU5eP7gKCjGGlILnKPpLSsNVuPZvQ`zSdzUgzIQz6\ 7z05z25z77uDGnKPhPXbUdWY_hbVuYXvUZvQZvL_vG`vD`v7bv\ 4bvzIzzNzzSzzXzz`zzfzykzuozttzpyznzzlzzjzzjzzizziz\ zizzgzzgzzfzzfzzfzzdzzdzzdzzazz_zzYzzVzzUzzSzzPzzz\ zZLzzIzzGzzFzzDzzBzzBzzAzzAzzAzg7zj7zm6zp6zs6zv4zz\ 4zz4zzDzmzzUUzAaz7gz7zz7iz7iz7iz7iz7jz7jzCjzHjzOjz\ TlzZlzclzjlznrz7iz7_z7Qz7 } 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: Something Way Cool
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 25 Mar '06

25 Mar '06

Check it out if you can do an 80 meg download: http://www.fleischfilm.com/videos/Gestalt.mpg It ain't mine, but that don't mean it can't be cool. JoTz

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No FOTD for a few days
by Jim Muth 24 Mar '06

24 Mar '06

Fractal fans: Due to an overwhelming load of work, I will be unable to post the FOTD for a few days. I am not sure of how many days make up a few, but I estimate that the next FOTD will appear around March 27. Until then, wait with bated but not abated breath. Jim M.

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Re: Aqualung
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 24 Mar '06

24 Mar '06

Pretty good Jim. Loox like something I saw diving in the North Atlantic a few years back when I lived out there ...

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FOTD 22-03-06 (Aqualung [9])
by Jim Muth 23 Mar '06

23 Mar '06

FOTD -- March 22, 2005 (Rating 9) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Do not miss today's image. That rating of a 9 is no mistake. At least in my opinion, the image is one of the all-time best. The iterated formula takes Z^(1.5), combines it with a bit of Z^3, then adds C. The resulting parent fractal consists of two widely separated Mandelbrot sets connected by an open highway. Today's image is located on the eastern shoulder of the highway, very near the X-axis. I named the image "Aqualung" when I had a vague impression of an undersea scene. The render time of 3-1/4 minutes will try no one's patience, though it may try the ability of some S.O.T.A. machines that do not do DOS. Those with such fractally challenged units may download the finished image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Cloudy skies, unusually cold temperatures and a few flakes of snow kept the fractal cats safely inside all day Tuesday here at Fractal Central. The evening tuna was welcome indeed. My day was exceptionally busy. Today will likely be the same. Hopefully, it will not be busy enough to keep the next FOTD from appearing on schedule right here in 24 hours. Until next time, take care, and teleport with care. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Aqualung { ; time=0:03:15.15--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=+0.25918026439188250/-0.024608357569720\ 99/11131.99/1/-147.5/2.20972601328028873e-010 params=1/1.5/0.135/3/0/0 float=y maxiter=500 inside=0 logmap=55 symmetry=none periodicity=10 colors=0000LE0MG0NI0OK0PM0QO0RQ0SS0TU0UW0VY0W_0Xa0\ Yc0Ze0_g0`i0ak0bm0co0dqdqUit_nyeszlxzszzzxyqtxjqwe\ nv_jsUgoQdlKaiFZfBWb6T_1QY0NV0Kb0Ha0Od0Wg0aj6inDoq\ LxtUzvazoZziXybWxXUvRTtLRsGQsCObGLOKKBOJ0TH1WC4Z76\ a48d0Bg0Ad28a87_G6XN6UW5Tb4Ql2Nt2LzZHxzFtzGjzGbzGW\ zGOzGHzGByG5yG0sH1nH4iH5dH7_HAWHBRHDNHGJHHFHKBHN7H\ O6LQ5OR4RT2UU1ZU0aW0dX0gZ0jZ0iao0ed7ZWGTLQLD_GCXNB\ UUBTaAQiAOq8Nj7Ld7KZ6JU6HO5GJ5GF4FA4D52C12B01A01A0\ 1B01B01B01B41B71BB1CF1CJ1CN1CR1CW1C_BGXLKWXNTiRRvU\ QgWZUWgHXo6Xy0Xz0ay1dq4gi6jb8nWBqODtHGxCHyFJzHKzKL\ zNNzQOzTQzWRzZRz_NzWKzRHzNFzJBzF8zB6z74z40z00z00z0\ 0z00z00z00z10z40z70zB0zD1zH1zL2zO4zT5zX5z_BzLHzANz\ 0Oz0Qz1Qz1Rz2Tz2Tz4Uz5Wz5Wz6Xz6Zz8ZzF_zLazTaz_bzgb\ zodzxezzgzzizzizzdzz_zzWzzTzzOzzKzzHzzDzzAzz6zz4zz\ 0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0z\ z0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz } 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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Seeking a video adapter mode
by Tony Hanmer 21 Mar '06

21 Mar '06

I'm running Fractint on a borrowed computer for a few months, and all I can get is 480x640 pixels of screen. Anyone out there have the video adapter mode for an NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 card, resolution 768x1024 or higher, to insert into Fractint.cfg? Thanks, Anthony Hanmer

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FOTD 21-03-06 (FOTD for 21-03-06 [No Rating])
by Jim Muth 21 Mar '06

21 Mar '06

FOTD -- March 21, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image is an 'evaporated ' one created by the good old MandelbrotMix4 formula, the most prolific producer of FOTD images in my collection. To achieve the image, a bit of Z^(-11.1) was combined with Z^(-1.1), and (1/C) was added. Then the entire thing was 'evaporated' by raising the escape radius to an astronomical one-googol, which means that every point on the Cartesian plane is trapped, leaving the screen a flat color. But luckily, the Fractint program can do things with such hopeless images. It has certain inside fills that check the things the points do even though they are trapped. In today's case, the 'bof61' inside fill reveals the ghost of a midget that was located at that point before the image was evaporated. Since I am reasonably unimpressed with the result, I gave the image neither name nor rating. The rather slow render time of 16-1/2 minutes may be avoided by downloading the finished GIF file of the image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> A few months ago, Paul Lee, who runs the FOTD web site, made an offer to expand the site. At the time I declined the offer, but I think I will soon reconsider. Stay tuned for possible changes soon to come. The unseasonably chilly weather continued Monday here at Old Fractal Central, making things rather unpleasant for the fractal cats, who desire warm breezes and lots of tuna. Unfortunately, the tuna was all they had on Monday. In my department, the work turned heavy, though still under control. The next FOTD is due to appear in 24 hours. It actually might do just that. Until then, take care, and be of good faith. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_21-03-06 { ; time=0:16:29.09--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip center-mag=+0.82050388487167360/-1.614875118366748\ 00/3.736367e+010/1/155/-0.000477405687423902714 params=1/-1.1/0.06/-11.1/-0.3/1e+100 float=y maxiter=7500 inside=bof61 periodicity=10 colors=000BmJ2rK9mJFhILcHR_HXVGbQFhMFnHEtCDz8DwDHu\ HKrMNpQRmUUkZXhb`fgcckfaoiVbmORqIFuKLlMQdNVXP_PQdH\ MgJJiLGkNCnP9pR6rTWt`uugtl_scTrVMqMEzD7o50e79zmHNz\ QDcz4De5Ji6Ol7Tp8Ys8bvB`rE_nHYkKXgNWdPU`STYVSUYQR`\ PNbOK_PNXQPURRSSUPTWMUYJV_H00EXdBYf9Yh8_f8`d7ac7ba\ 6c_6dZ5fX5gW4hU4iS3jR3kP3lO6TL8AJ7DM7GP7IS6LV6NX6Q\ _5Sb5Ve5Xg4_j4am4dp4frGkgSoYcsOowEnvGmuImuKltMltOk\ sQjrSjrUiqWK0XfoUdnSamQ_kOXjLViJSgHQfFOeDNaHMZLLWP\ KSTKPWJM_IIcHFgHCjFFiEIhCLgBNf9Qe8Td6Vc5Yb3`a2b`6a\ Y900CaUG`RJ`PM`NQ_KT_IW_GNIAF05I47L78OA9REATHCWKDZ\ OEaRFcUHfYIi`JlcKnfLjbOgZRcVU`RXYNZ`K`bIadGbfEciCd\ kAem8fo6gd8kV9oLBsBCw1Dz4Fy7GyAIyDJyGKyJMxMNxOPxRQ\ xURxXTw_UwbWweXwgYweZtd_rc`pbanabl`cj_dhYefXfdWgbV\ h`UiZTjXOkVLhXMeYNcZO`_PYaXAKWAOVAKUAGTBCSC8RD4QE0\ P90O40N60M70L90KA0JC0ID0HF0HGcGIcFJcELcEMlTLvgLvuL\ vtMutNttNstOrtOqaWGTaHKgI } 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 19-03-06 (Apricots and Oranges [8])
by Jim Muth 20 Mar '06

20 Mar '06

FOTD -- March 19, 2006 (Rating 8) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The parent fractal of today's image consists of three small Mandeloids, with the center one partially obscured. Today's scene lies in the 'Seahorse Valley' area of the obscured Mandeloid. I named the image "Apricots and Oranges" because of the orange tints in the area surrounding the central midget. The image rates a possibly overblown rating of 8. The render time of 11-1/2 minutes may be bypassed by downloading the completed image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Brisk winds and a temperature of 41F 5C kept the fractal cats indoors all day Saturday here at Old Fractal Central. Things that needed to be done kept me busy almost all day. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and see the old familiar things in a new light. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= ApricotsAndOranges { ; time=0:11:35.96--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=1 center-mag=-0.23689980965721360/+0.461803465799483\ 50/2336047/1/-162.5/5.30129416868863057e-006 params=1/-1.5/-1/1.5/0/0 float=y maxiter=5000 inside=0 outside=real periodicity=10 colors=000zzczzUztLzlGxgHxeIxcIxaJy`KyZKyXLyVMyUMv\ SMtQMrOMoMMmKMkIMiGMfEMdCMbAMRFG`9MOehj4RwoZthcqag\ nWkkPohJsdLp`NmXPjURgQTdMVaIXZFZWB`T7bQ3aP4cN4eL5g\ J5hH5jF6lD6nB5v66oA7iD8cG9XJ9RMALPBESC8VC2YF4WI6UL\ 8SO9RRBPUDNXEL_GKbIIeJGhLEkNDnOBqQ9tS7wT6h`EUhMArV\ FpTKoRPnQUlOYkMbjLghJlgHpfGleFheFeeFaeFZeFVeFSeFOe\ FLeFHeFEeFAeF1i77eFDbMJ_UPX`VUgVVeVWcVXaVX_VYYVZXV\ _VV_TV`RVaPYZPVaOScOPeOMgOKiNHkNEmNBoN9qNCmQEiTGeW\ IaZLZaNVdPRgRNjSEmTKmTPmTVmU_mUemUjmVpmVumVzmPlcK_\ VEML99CACDBEDCGEDIEEKFFMFGOGHQGISHJUHKWILYIJYFL_IM\ aLOcNPdQRfTShVTiYVk`WmbYoeZph`rjatmAwqbuoWkjQafKTa\ DJY79T10P33Q55Q67Q89QABQBDQDFQFIQGKQIMQKOQLQQNSQOU\ QLQLJNGGKBEH6DJ8CL9CMABOBBPCARDASF9UG9VH8XI8YJ7_K7\ `M6bN6cO5eP5fQ4hR2hP4iS5iU6iW8jY9j_AjaCkcDkeEkgAey\ FkiJsWKqUKpTKoSKmRLlQLkPLjOLhNMgMMfLMdKMcJNbINaHN_\ GNZFOYEOWDOVCOUBOTAOUAOWB } 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 20-03-06 (FOTD for 20-03-06 [6])
by Jim Muth 20 Mar '06

20 Mar '06

FOTD -- March 20, 2006 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's rather un-glorious fractal is the Julia set of what appears to be the Seahorse Valley area of the Z^(sqrt(2))+C Mandeloid as it appears at level minus-PI of the logarithmic spiral. The details of the fractal are of a Seahorse Valley nature, with the expected thick bulky spiral arms, but the overall shape is totally different. After careful consideration, I rated the image at a 6. After a little more consideration I decided not to name it. The render time of a couple minutes may be avoided by downloading the finished GIF image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> On Sunday the fractal cats' outdoor time was limited once again by the chilly winds here at Old Fractal Central. Luckily, the evening tuna treat eased their displeasure. I actually managed to do almost nothing of value all day, which is the proper way to live at least a small part of one's life. The next FOTD is due in 24 hours. It might appear; it might not. Check back here in 24 hours to find out. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_20-03-06 { ; time=0:04:30.62--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=JuliaBC passes=1 center-mag=-0.0125196\ /0.162839/0.85918/1/-32.5/-2.50563458870090017e-014 params=1.4142/0/-3.14159265358979/0/0.1064/0.756/0\ /0 float=y maxiter=10000 inside=0 logmap=yes symmetry=none periodicity=10 colors=000b96cDAdHDeLIfPLgTPhXSiZSi`PjbNjdKkfIkhFk\ jCllAln7mp5mr2mt0ku1iv2gw2ev3du3bs4`q4Zo5Ym5Wk6Uh6\ Se7Rb7P_8NX8LU9KS9IQAGOAEMBBK8DIBEGDFEFGCHHAKIAMJC\ OKDQLFTMHVNIXOKZPL`QL_RKZSJZTJYUIXVIWVHVWGVXGUYFTZ\ FS_ERaDS_ERZFQXGPWHOUINTJMRKLQLKPMJNNIMOHKPGJQFIRE\ KRDMRCOSBQSASS9UT8WT7YT6_U5aU6cU6eV8gV9iVAkVBmWCmX\ DkYEjZFh_Gf`HeaIcbJbcK`dLZeMYgOWhPUiQTjRRkSQlTOmUM\ nVLoWJpXIqYGrZEs_Dt`Bua8wcAvbCvaEu`Gu_ItZKtYLsXNsW\ PrVRrUTqTVqSXpRYpQ_oPaoOcnNenMgmLimKjmJikHhjGghFfg\ EeeDedCdbBcaAb_9aZ8`X7`W6_V7_V8_V9ZVAZVAZVBZUCYUDY\ UEYUEXUFXUGXTHXTHWTIWTJWTKVTLVTLVSMVSNUSOUSOUSPTSQ\ TRRTRSTRSSRTSRUSRVSRVRSWRSXQTXQTYPUZPUZPV_OV`OV`NW\ aNWbNXbMXcMYdLYdLZeLZfKZfK_gJ_hJ`hJ`iIajIakHblHbmH\ bnHboKapNaqP`rS`sU_tX_u__vaZwdZxf_yi`zkazlbzmczncz\ oczpczqczrczscztczuczvczwdzxezyfzzgzzgzzhzzhzzizzi\ zzjzzjzzkzzkzzlzzlzzmzzmz } frm:JuliaBC { ; Formula by Andrew Coppin e=p1, p=real(p2)+PI, q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q, C=p3, Z=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|< p4+100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 18-03-06 (Jaded Fractal [8])
by Jim Muth 18 Mar '06

18 Mar '06

FOTD -- March 18, 2006 (Rating 8) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image returns us for the first time in quite a while to the MandelbrotMix4 formula, where we examine the fractal that results when Z^(-1.5) is subtracted from Z^(1.5) and (1/C) is added. The parent fractal appears as a moderate-sized Mandeloid lying well north of the origin, with smaller, mostly shapeless holes scattered about. One of these scattered holes has a rudimentary East Valley on its east side. Today's scene is located in this valley. I rendered the image with the outside set to 'tdis', which IMO works best. Several other outside options also work well. Perhaps a bit over-enthusiastically I rated the image at an 8. It appears unique enough to earn such a superior rating. I named the image "Jaded Fractal". The name was inspired by the jade green coloring. The passes=b option works with today's image, and it is by far the fastest, rendering the image in well under two minutes on my worn-out old machine. The image may also be seen by downloading it from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Morning clouds and flurries of snow, followed by too-chilly afternoon temperatures here at Old Fractal Central on Friday kept the fractal cats outdoor time limited to less than 1/2 hour. But despite the inconvenience, their moods remained acceptable. With all the work and all the stuff that needs to be done, my mood tended toward the sullen side. The next FOTD is due in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and is the search for the meaning of life a true search, a folly, or none of the above? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Jaded_Fractal { ; time=0:01:46.06--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=b center-mag=-0.18033703023777850/+0.390885560333783\ 60/860514.9/1/157.5/7.11596189403862489e-008 params=-1/-1.5/1/1.5/0/0 float=y maxiter=600 inside=255 outside=tdis periodicity=10 colors=0003RI0OE0KAcYniVhSIbTMYSPSLNMFLH9JBP1`K5UG\ 8OBBI7ECKmTIiRHfPGcNE`LrzpoznegcaVbYIbbRWg_QlhKpqE\ joKdmQZkWTjaNhgHfmBesH`mMWgRRbWNXaIRfDMk8Gp4Bm6Dj8\ EgAFeBGbDH_FIYGJXFPXFUWFZWEdVEiVEnYMr`Uvbazedshflj\ iemkZpnSrpLusEwu8tr9rpAomBmkCkiDhfEfdFdbG__NWYURW_\ NUfISlEQsAOyFMqJKiNIaRGUVEMZDFZJDZPBZUAZ_8Ze6Zj5_f\ A`bFaZKbVOcRTdNYeJbeGfc`_auTYjZV`dSRjWNi_JicFigBik\ 8if9dbA_ZBVVCQRDLNEGJEBFFABG87H7NxHLuGKrFJoEHlEGiD\ FfCDcBMeZKjYIoXHsWoC0ZE24J6JG4KcbI`_GZXFXUDVRCTOAR\ L9PI7NF6LC4J91I92H82H82H82H72H73H73H63H63H66ar5Yi5\ Va4RU4OM3KELqgJndIkaHiZFfXEcUDaRCZPAWM9UJ8RG6OE5MB\ 4J88Gs7Hi6H_5HQ4HGXaBIR8n_NkYLhXKeWJbVI_UHXSGURFRQ\ EOPDLOCIMBFLACK99J86I78D16E35F44G5AdA8`97X86T85P74\ L6k9sgAodBk`BgYCcUD_RDWNETKEPGFLDGH9GD6H9o0Ze4TW7N\ MBHCEB`FoKGT2Tc3S`3RY3QV3PS3OP3NN3MK3LH3KE3JB3I82w\ r3sm3oi3le3ha3eY3aU3YQ000 } 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 17-03-06 (Rating 7)
by Jim Muth 17 Mar '06

17 Mar '06

FOTD -- March 17, 2006 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: For today's FOTD we have a Julia set of the Z^(sqrt(2))+C Mandeloid as it appears on the 52nd floor of the infinite logarithmic skyscraper. The corresponding Mandel point is in the vicinity of a kind of Seahorse Valley. Most of the image consists of a large 'inside' area, which has been brought to life by the 'bof60' inside fill. I did put a bit more effort into coloring the image, so I have decided to give it a name. I have named it "Orange Blossom". One look at the image will tell why I chose this name. The image also deserves a rating, so I have rated it at a 7 -- above average. The render time of 1 minute is unusually fast, and should try the patience of no one. Unfortunately, quite a few modern machines will choke on the Fractint video format. Those with such handicapped units can see the image by downloading it from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> It remained chilly here at Old Fractal Central on Thursday, but the lighter winds made it feel much warmer than yesterday. The fractal cats must have agreed, for they spent almost two hours lurking in the yard. For me, things continued busy, as they will remain for a few more months. Unless the world ends, the next FOTD will be posted in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and hope for the best. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Orange_Blossom { ; time=0:01:11.67--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=JuliaBC passes=1 symmetry=none center-mag=-4.44089e-016/0.200418/0.8130081 params=1.4142/0/52/0/0.615/-0.075/0/0 float=y maxiter=95 inside=bof60 logmap=yes periodicity=10 colors=000zh6zL4eA40720840960A80BA0CC0DE0FG0HI0JK0\ LM0NO0PQ0US0ZU0cW0hY0m_2ra6vcCxeGyhKykUznczqmzttzw\ zzzx0ve0eL0P208000800V08sCGzNNzJdzGszCzz8zuGzgLzTR\ zGZz0dz0iz0Zz0Pz0GzHJo`NRsP2iR6`TARVCHXG8ZJ0`L6XVC\ VdHRmTPvTCsT0oV0kV0gX2`XTVZJvZHz`Gz`EzbCzbAzd8zd6z\ JNv0dg0sTEbRgNPz8PzCJzEGzGAzJ6zL0zN0zC6v2Gk0P`0XL0\ o80z00z0mz0dz0Xz4Ps8HiCA`G2PJ0GN06zz0zz4zvPzgizTzu\ VzdVzPVz8Xz0Xz0Xz0`sAdgRgXgiLVsNHzP4zP0zR0zR0zg0xv\ CmzNbzGiz8qz0xz0zv0zo0zg0z`0zb0zd0ze0zg0zi0zk0zmHk\ mZRom6oe2sZ0vR0zJ0zNAoRRbVgP`ZTdRXgJ`kAdo2gs0kv0mz\ 6szPxzezzxzzzzzzzozx`zqNziAzbeu8HJV00o60gG0`PAT`JL\ iTEsb6zi0vq8svGozLkzTgz`dzeVzbLzZCzV2zT0zP0zL0zJ0z\ H0sG0kE0dC0XA0P80XJ6bTJidZomkvxxzzmzmdzVTzCJz0Az0E\ z0Hs0LgAPZLVdNZiPboPgbNmPLsCLiHVbNbVTiNZqGbxAZu4Vs\ 0Ro0Nm2R`ATPHXCPZ0X`0bZ0eZ0iZ0oX4sX8vXCzVGzVJzVLzT\ JuRHoPGgNGbLEVJCNHAHGAAE8 } frm:JuliaBC { ; Formula by Andrew Coppin e=p1, p=real(p2)+PI, q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q, C=p3, Z=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|< p4+100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 16-03-06 (No Name Or Rating)
by Jim Muth 16 Mar '06

16 Mar '06

FOTD -- March 16, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's belated FOTD is a Julia set of the middle of the main bay of the Z^(sqrt(2))+C Mandeloid as it appears 16 levels up the log ladder. Most of the fractal consists of inside stuff made visible by the 'bof61' inside fill. Putting only 10 minutes into the entire effort, I could not give it a name or rating. The 13 minute render time makes a download of the completed image the better choice. That download will be available on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Though it may be an hour or two before Paul has a chance to render and post the image. High winds and chilly temperatures kept the fractal cats solidly inside all day Wednesday here at Old Fractal Central. Unexpected work kept me solidly busy. The next FOTD is supposed to appear in about 16 hours. Whether or not it does depends on how things go for the rest of today. Until next time, hopefully in 16 hours, take care, and be curious. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_16-03-06 { ; time=0:13:36.13--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=JuliaBC passes=1 center-mag=-0.294163/\ -0.141272/0.735823/1/90/3.88578e-016 params=1.4142\ /0/16/0/-0.4461/-0.6135/0/0 float=y maxiter=1000 inside=bof61 symmetry=none periodicity=10 colors=003NB5PFARJFTNKVRPXVUZZZ`bcbfhcjmdnrhrvnvzs\ wzvxzuzzbreZdXSROOEFI17E03F03z03zc3z03zc3z04F05F05\ FUzF07F18F3AF4AF4BF6BF7CF8EFAEFAFFBFFDHFEHFGIFGKFH\ KFJLFKLFKNHLOHNOHOPHQPHQRHRSHTSHVUHWUHWVHYVHZXH`ZH\ `ZHa_Hc_HdaHfbHfbHgdHidHjeHlgHlgHnhHohHqjFomHqjHrh\ KteLvdOwaPw_SyZUyVXyUZyRayPayPdyOeyOgyOhyOjyNjyNjy\ NjyNjyNjyLjyLjyLjyLjyLjyKjyKjyKjyKjyIjyIjyIhyIgyIe\ yHdyHbwHawH_wHZwFXwFWvFUvFSvERvEPvEOtEOtEOtCOtCOtC\ OrCOrCOrBOrBOrBOqBOqAOqAOqAOqAOoAOo8Oo8Oo8Oo8On8On\ 7On7On7On7On7Lj5Ig5Hf5Ec5Ba59Z57Y54V52T54T75T85T87\ TA7TA8TB8TB9TC9TEBTEBTFCTFCTHETHETIFTKFTKHTLHTLITN\ ITNKTOKTOLTPLTRMTRMTSOTSOTUPTUPTVRTXRTXSTZSTZUT_UT\ _WTaWTaXTbXTdZTdZTe_Te_TgaTgaThbTjbTjdTkdTkeTmeTmg\ TnjVmhTngTneRneRndQnbQnbOpaOp_Np_NpZLpXLpXKrWKrUJr\ UJrSJrRHrPHrPGsOGsMEsMEsLDsKDsKBuIBuHAuHAuF8uE8uE8\ uFAsFAsHBrHBrIDrIDpIEpKEn } frm:JuliaBC { ; Formula by Andrew Coppin e=p1, p=real(p2)+PI, q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q, C=p3, Z=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|< p4+100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 15-03-06 (FOTD for 15-03-06 [Not Rated])
by Jim Muth 15 Mar '06

15 Mar '06

FOTD -- March 15, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today is the ides of March. Since I can't find my ides, I will have to make do with a fractal. The rather frugal FOTD fractal is a Julia set of the Z^(1.25)+C Julibrot as it appears a lofty 550 turns up the logarithmic ladder. The corresponding Mandel point is just inland on the eastern shoreline of the main Mandel bay. To achieve the lacy, feathery effect I rendered the scene with the outside set to 'fmod' and the first couple color registers set to 000. The result is marginally worth the effort. As has been the case so often during the Fractal Central moving confusion, I put too little effort into the image to name or rate it, though curiously enough, the images I have been coming up with during the confusion seem to compare favorably with the long term FOTD quality standard. Today's image renders in 1-1/4 minutes on my ancient machine, which was alive and calculating before pupils now in the third grade were even thought of. Ten years is quite a life for a computer, and in addition, almost 8 of those years were devoted to FOTD fractals. But time has taken its toll, and I fear my 200mhz unit with its Windows-95 O.S. is nearing the end of the road. What will replace it is still a mystery, but when it is retired, it will have earned a place of honor in the fractal hall of fame, (whatever that is). For the comfort of the impatient and for the ease of those with machines that don't care about the good old DOS-Vesa days, the finished GIF image is posted on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> The sun was warm and the temperature was mild here at Old Fractal Central on Tuesday, but the high wind spoiled the day for the fractal cats. The wind made so much noise in the brush that it masked sounds of possible approaching danger. The duo was outside only a little over one hour, but all was not lost. A big treat of tuna in the evening brought their day to a happy ending. My day was mildly satisfactory. I managed to stay ahead of things for one day, but the immediate future looks quite hectic. The next FOTD is due to appear in 24 hours. The likelihood of it actually appearing is around 95 percent. Until tomorrow at this same time, take care, and look for the iterations. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_15-03-06 { ; time=0:01:14.81--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=JuliaBC passes=1 center-mag=0.185207/\ 0.166293/1.084618/1/-45/1.31075705844807544e-014 params=1.25/0/550/0/0.61/-0.05/0/0 float=y maxiter=500 inside=0 proximity=0.012 outside=fmod logmap=yes periodicity=10 colors=000000zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzyzyxyxw\ xwvwvuvututstsrsrqrqnqploojnmhlkfjidigbge`ecYdbWb`\ U`ZS_XQYVOWTMVRKTP3TR8TRDTQISOHTPHTQHTRHURGUSGUTGU\ UGVUGVVFVWFWWFWXFWYEWZEXZEX_EX`EY`DYaDYbDYcDZcCZdC\ ZeCZeC_fC_gB_hB`hB`iB`jA`kAakAalAamAbm9bn9bo9bp9cp\ 8cq8cr8dr8ds8dt7du7eu7ev7ew7ew8dv8du9ct9csAcrAbqBb\ pBaoBanCamC`lD`kD_jE_iE_hFZgFZfFZeGYdGYcHXbHXaIX`I\ W_IWZJVYJVXKVWKUVLUULUTMTSMTRMSQNSPNSOORNORMPQLPQK\ PQJQPIQPHRPGROFSOESNDTNCTNBTMAUM9UL8VL7VL6WK5WK4XI\ 1WJ2WJ2WK3WK3VL4VL4VM4VM5VN5UN6UO6UO6UP7UP7TQ8TQ8T\ R8TR9TS9SSASTASTASUBRUBRVCRVCRWCRWDQXDQXEQYEQYEQZF\ PZFP_GP_GP`GP`HOaHOaIObIObINcJNcJNdKNdKNeKMeLMfLMf\ MMgMMgMLhNLhNLiOLiOMjMLiOLiPKhQKhSJgTJgUIfVIfXHfYH\ eZKe_PdaUdbZccccdhcfmbgrbhvajzcuzctzctzcszcszcrzcr\ zcqQlqQlpQkpQkoQkoRjnRjnRjmRjmRilSilSikShkShjShjPg\ iRhjShjTikUikVjkWjlXklYkl } frm:JuliaBC { ; Formula by Andrew Coppin e=p1, p=real(p2)+PI, q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q, C=p3, Z=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|< p4+100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 12-03-06 (FOTD for 12-03-06 [Not Rated])
by Jim Muth 12 Mar '06

12 Mar '06

FOTD -- March 12, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image is a scene near the tip of a filament of a bud on the northwest shoreline of the main bay of a midget that lies far out on the negative X-axis of the Mandelbrot set. Now that we know what the image is, we can get down to analyzing it. Facing facts honestly, we see an image the likes of which has been seen many times before. Being an honest person, I have neither named nor rated the image. The image requires arbitrary precision math, but despite this, it renders in under 13 minutes, even on my tired-out decrepit old clunker of a computer, which was outdated 10 years ago. For the convenience of those who do not render, the completed GIF image of the scene is available on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> A repeat of a perfect day here at Old Fractal Central kept the fractal cats contented on Saturday. I myself would have been more contented if there had been a bit less stuff to do. Due to even more stuff that will need to be done over the next several days, the next FOTD will not appear until Wednesday March 15. Until then, take care, and who knows which side is right. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_12-03-06 { ; time=0:12:56.98--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=mandel passes=1 center-mag=-1.9414\ 2793652340829363/6.73347840522371681e-4/1.5e+016/1\ /-155/3.855249453010856e-014 params=0/0 float=y maxiter=2500 inside=0 logmap=221 periodicity=10 colors=000AAKAALAAMAANAAOAAPAAQAARAASAATAAUAAVAAWA\ AXAAYAAZAA_AA`AAaAAbAAcAAdABeACfADgAEhAFiAGj7Hk4Il\ 2Jm5Mi8PeBSbDVZGYVJ`SMcOOfKRhHUkDPiA6l57k87iB8jE8g\ H9cK9`NAYQAUTBRWBNZCKaCGdDDgDAiTRlhgozxqzwpzwpzwpz\ mozmozmozmpzmqzmrzmszbtzeuznAzoKzoUzoczomzovzltvir\ rfqmcoh`mcZlZWjUThPQgKNeHKcEIbGRWHZPJfJKnCLv6VWRc6\ j`AkYElVImSMmPQnMUoKYoHapEeqBir8ns5su2xw0zx9hpHTlP\ DhMSMKf0Oa2RX4US6YN8`J9cEBg9Dj4Fm0Gk4Gi8GgCGeGGcKG\ aNG_RGYVGWZGUbGTeGRdIQcKPbMOaONaPM`RL_TJZVIYXHYYGX\ _FWaEVcDUeCUfBYhB`iBdjBgkAkmAnnAroAupCrlEoiFlfHicI\ f_KcXL`UNYRPVOQSKSPHTMEVJBWH8XGAYFCZEE_EG`DIaCKbBM\ cBOdAQe9Sf9UeAXeA_dAbdBecBhcBkbCnbCqbCtcEudGudIueK\ ufMufOugQvgSvhUviWviYvj_vjavl_unYtoWuqUvsTwtRxvPyx\ NzyMzzNzzOzzPzzQzzRzzSzzTzzUzzVzzWzzXzzYzzZzz_zzPz\ zEzz4zz7zz9zzCzzEzzHzzJzzLzzOzzQzzTzzVzzXzzNzzDzzG\ zzJzzMzzPzzRzzUzzXzz_zzbz } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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Fractint version 20.04 patch 4
by Jonathan Osuch 12 Mar '06

12 Mar '06

Patch 4 to Fractint version 20.04 is now available on the developer's web site: www.fractint.org Here's what's new: Added minor changes so that Xfractint would compile under Cygwin. Added lines to the Xfractint makefile (commented out) for compiling in a 64-bit environment. Fixed Xfractint so that built in calls to a different map file would work. Modified the logic for calculating when to switch from using a grid to using the on-the-fly calculation of an image's pixels. This affects how large an image can be made when using integer math. The switch is now made when (xdots + ydots) * sizeof(long) > 32768. Pulled the WinFract version 18.21 source into the CVS repository source tree. This code now runs but still has many many bugs. The executable for WinFract is still being kept in the experimental directory for now. I did not make a diff for this patch, but I did upload the source files. Note that the float-only and Allegro based code are not up to date. Jonathan

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Re: 3D fractals
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 11 Mar '06

11 Mar '06

After retrieving the old altern.map and a non-FP version of fractint from my ancient archives I was finally able to get these to render. They take a l.o.n.g. time. Interesting images, but they are not quite what I am looking for. Thanx anyway Guy. If NY1 interested I have posted the images on my server: http://www.fractal-animation.net/3d.zip It is 1 MEG file. BTW, I have just paid $129 for the current UltraFractal, I want to check it out see what everyone else is so excited about. It is supposed to be fractint compatible, but it gets half way thru my fractint PAR then chokes. It is also supposed to render in batch mode. I am (was?) hoping to redo some of my animations in 32-bit color. Maybe I try ChaosPro now. JoTz

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FOTD 11-03-06 (FOTD for 11-03-06 [Not Rated])
by Jim Muth 11 Mar '06

11 Mar '06

FOTD -- March 11, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The tension continues to increase here at Old Fractal Central as the time of the move to the New Fractal Central grows ever nearer. Fractal lady and I find ourselves snapping at each other over things that normally would pass hardly noticed. So far, the tension has not rubbed off on the fractal cats, who most likely consider humans silly creatures anyway. Today's image takes us 343 levels up the logarithmic ladder to check a Julia set of the Z^(1.3)+C fractal as it appears there. The Mandeloid at this level resembles an upside-down teardrop with a few minor buds scattered around the edges of the main teardrop bay. The corresponding point of today's Julia set is located in the center of the narrow southern part of the large teardrop-shaped bay. Most of the image consists of inside points brought to life by the 'bof61' inside fill. Several of the other active inside fills also work with today's image, but the 'bof61' fill works best. As has been the case so often lately, I neither named nor rated today's image. I have no excuse. I just didn't feel inspired. But named or not, the image calculates in 12-2/3 minutes on my tired old computer. And it is also posted on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> from where it may quickly and easily be downloaded. A record high temperature of 77F 25C here at Old Fractal Central on Friday, combined with bright sun, greatly pleased the fractal cats, who were in the yard from 10:30am until sunset. Strangely enough, only the friendly black cat from two doors up the hill showed up for a visit. When the duo finally came inside, they were ready to settle for the night. My day was continued very busy. The next in the long series of FOTD images will appear in 24 hours. After that, I will probably have to miss a few days. Until tomorrow, take care, and be one. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_11-03-06 { ; time=0:12:40.66--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=JuliaBC passes=1 center-mag=-0.371715/\ -0.139907/0.7456852/1/80/1.31075705844807544e-014 params=1.3/0/343/0/0.0125/-0.6075/0/0 float=y maxiter=1000 inside=bof61 logmap=yes symmetry=none periodicity=10 colors=0006U4sP34Kz3j26F59E7CD9ECBHBDKAFN9HP8KS7PV\ 6UX5Z`AbdEhiIrnNzqRzuVzzZzzdnzibuoRttFty3sGTpHWmHZ\ jHahHdeHgbHj`HlYLkVPkSTkPWkN_kKcjHfjEjjBnj9qjZZRxG\ 8wK7vN7uQ6tT6sW5rZ5qa4pd4o_4nV4mQ4mM4jQ7gT9dWBbZD_\ aFXdHVgJUcLU`MUYNUVOTSPTPQTLSTITSFUSCVS9WS6XP7YM7Y\ J7YH7YE7YB7Z97Z67Z37Z17Z66WA5TE5QI4NM3KQ3HR4KS5NT6\ QU6TV7WW8YX8`Y9cZAf_Ai`BkaCnbCqcDtdEwdEyeDweCveBuf\ AtfAsf9rf8qg7pg6og6nh5mh4lh3kh3jk5km6lo8mq9msAnuCo\ wDpyEptFcpFRkGEgG1eH3cI5bJ7`K8ZLAYLCWMDVNFTOHRPIQP\ KOQMMRNLSPJTRITSjk4lfAnaFpXLrSQtOVoRYkU`gXbb_eZbgV\ ejQhmMkoInrEptGkpIglKchM_dOW`QRXSNTUJPWFLYBH_7EZTb\ YnzQjfIfNAc3Bb7BbBCaECaID`LD`PE`SE_WF__FZbGZfGYiHY\ mHYpIZlIZiJZeJZbKZZKZWLZSLZPMZLMZINZENZBOZ7OZ4OZ1P\ _6Q_AR_FS`JT`OU`SV`WY`W``WXcVTfVQiVMlVJoVFrVCtVGrS\ KpQOnNSlLWjI_hGcfDgdBkb8o`6nY9nWBnUEnSGnQJmNLmLOmJ\ QmHTmFVmDXnEWnEWoEW9c58Z5 } frm:JuliaBC { ; Formula by Andrew Coppin e=p1, p=real(p2)+PI, q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q, C=p3, Z=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|< p4+100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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Re: [Fractint] Re: A REAL 3D fractal?
by Guy Marson 10 Mar '06

10 Mar '06

Hi Jack, At 17:50 26/02/2006 +0000, you wrote: > Does NY1 if it is possible to exist a real 3D fractal? I am not talking >about a 3D projection of a 2D image, like you can do with fractint and >other programs, or simply rotating the Mandelbrot set about the x-axis to >create a "cylinder" type. I mean a real 3D in the math. The Mandelbrot >plots along the X and Y axis (real and imaginary) in a 2D plane. But what >about the 3rd axis (which would be perpendicular to the screen, coming out >at you and projecting behind)? And it would be plotted in a cube, ie, >"3-space". I can do some coding but my math skills are not up to this, >maybe the Russ man has some ideas. Those who beat their swords into >ploughshares will plough for those who don't ... JoTz Is it this, you´re looking for? Here are a few 3D fractals for crossed eyes viewing and for parallel eyed viewing.. 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FOTD 10-03-06 (FOTD for 10-03-06 [4])
by Jim Muth 10 Mar '06

10 Mar '06

FOTD -- March 10, 2006 (Rating 4) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Moving to a new home is always a stressful thing, so yesterday when fractal lady commented something about the sorry state of the world and the Middle East in particular, I was in a testy mood and wisely gave no reply. What could I say. As I see it, mankind is wandering in the dark, hamstrung as he is by myth-based religions that can demon- strate none of the supernatural things they teach, and which generate more violence than spirituality; and confused by a material-based science that has yet to satisfactorily answer the most basic question -- the question of what we are. At least there is no question about fractals. They are the things numbers do when no one is looking. I will leave it to someone else to determine exactly what numbers are. Today's image, for example, is a Julia set of the Z^(1.1)+C Mandeloid as it appears 555 levels up the log spiral. Because of its simplicity, I have rated it at a 4. I considered giving it a name with the prefix 'penta' but finally decided that it is not worth a name. The catalog date will have to suffice. The render time of under 2-1/2 minutes is about equal to the time required to go online and download the finished GIF image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> A spring-like day, with hazy sun, light winds and a temperature of 61F 16C kept the fractal cats contented here at Old Fractal Central on Thursday. An extra serving of tuna made their day complete. My day was completely filled with work, but not so much as to preclude a few minutes at the fractal machine. If all goes well, which is not at all certain, the next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until next time, take care, and be ready for whatever comes your way. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_10-03-06 { ; time=0:02:21.49--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=JuliaBC passes=1 center-mag=0.419371/\ 0.000509917/1.287001/1/-20/3.88578058618804789e-016 params=1.1/0/555/0/0.3/0.366/0/0 float=y inside=255 maxiter=1000 logmap=yes symmetry=none periodicity=9 colors=000N00L00J00H00F00D00E00F00G00H00I00J00I00H\ 00C00D10E10F10G10H20I20J20K20L30M30N30O30P30S51V62\ X82_93aB3dC4gE5iF5lH6nI6qK7sL7qOAoQCmSEkUGiWIgYLe_\ NcbPadR_fTYhWWjYUl_SnaQpcSjaTd`UZ_VUYWOXXIWYDVaJTe\ ORiUPmZNqdLtiJuePubUvZ_vWdwTjwPoxMuxJzvIxuHwsHvrGt\ pGsoFrmEplEojDniDmhClgBkgBjfAieAhe9gd9fc8fc8eb7da7\ ca6b`6a_5`_5`Y5YX5WV5TU5RT5OR5MQ5JP5HN5EM5CL59J57I\ 54H52G64F76F87E99EABDBCDCECCFBDHBEJAFKAGM9HO9IP8JR\ 8JSELWJNZPObUQeZRidTliVpoWstYwyZzt_sp`llaegbZccS_d\ LVeERf7Nf1Pc2Ra3T_4UY4WW5YT6ZR6`P7bN8cL8eNCgOGiPKj\ QOlSSnTWpU_qVcsXguYkwZox_smfmclhTscJyZIxXIxVIwTIwR\ IvPIvNIuLIuJItHItFIsDIsBIsAQkIXcQcXYjPeqIlpFjpDioB\ ho9gn6en4dm2cm0b4p1Aq4Gr6Ms8StAYuCcvEiwGoxItxKgqJV\ kIXkQZlY`meblmdktehufcugZvhVvrRvxOwyKwzHxlBnl8nnLl\ oYfpjcqz_ZzYcwXhuWmsUruTvwSzzUzzZzzczzhzzmzzrzzvzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz } frm:JuliaBC { ; Formula by Andrew Coppin e=p1, p=real(p2)+PI, q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q, C=p3, Z=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|< p4+100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 09-03-06 (Caterpillar Fractal [6])
by Jim Muth 09 Mar '06

09 Mar '06

FOTD -- March 09, 2006 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: For some reason, today's image reminded me of a caterpillar, so I named it "Caterpillar Fractal". The rating of a 6 is just a little above average. The image is almost a Julia set of the Z^(1.5)+C Mandeloid. It is not a true Julia set because I have rotated the slice a small bit from the true Julia orientation. The rotation is less than one degree, but to see the difference such a small rotation can make, change the four p1 and p2 parameters to 90. This will show the true Julia set. The render time of 16-1/2 minutes is slow enough to make the download of the finished image worth the slight effort of visiting the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> A fine late winter day on Wednesday here at Old Fractal Central pleased the aging fractal cats. Partly cloudy skies with a temperature of 50F 10C and little wind made conditions in the yard quite pleasant. The duo spent over two hours outside, watching for intruding cats. Meanwhile, inside, the work was heavy, but was kept under strict control by me. The next FOTD fractal is expected in 24 hours. And unless something arises that would prevent it, the fractal actually will appear as scheduled. Until that awesome moment arrives, take care, and don't get awe-struck too soon. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= CaterpillarFractal { ; time=0:16:34.98--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=SliceJulibrot4 passes=1 center-mag=0.2\ 8169/0/1.253133 params=89.93/90.1/90.03/89.09/\ -0.187/0/0/0/1.5/0 float=y maxiter=10000 inside=0 outside=real periodicity=10 colors=000D0ID0DF0EH0EI1EK2EL3EN4FP5FQ6FS7FT8FV9GX\ AGYBG_CG`DGaEIbGJbILcKMdMOdOPeQReSSfVUgXVg_XhaYid_\ if`jibjkcmfkpbsrZzmcphggckYZoPUsFPw6mo7ll6ki6kf6jd\ 5ia5iZ5hW4gU4gR4fO3eL3eJ3cM9aOF_QKYSQXUVVW`TYfR_kP\ aqOcvNerMgnLikKjgJldIn`HpXGqUFsQEuNDwJCxFBzCAz89z5\ DwAGqFJkKMfPP`USVZVQcYKh`Emc9rbEsbJsbOsbTsaYsabsag\ salsapsgsolulrwiwyfzzcywavt_sqZpnXmkWjhUgeTdbRa_P_\ YOYWMWULUSJSQIOMGLIFLLGLNGLQGKTGLWGL_GMbGMfGNiGNlG\ OpGOsGOvGPsHQqIQoJRmKRkLSiMTfNTdOUbPU`QVZRVXSVXSWX\ SWXSWXSWXSXXSXXSXXSXXTYXTYXTYXTeXWYXTYXTZXTZXTZXTZ\ XT_XU_XU_XU_XU`XU`XU`XU`XUaXUaXUaXVaXVaXVbXVbXVbXV\ bXVcXVcXVcXVcXWdXWdXWdXWdXWeXWeXWeXWeXWqyPpxQpxQpw\ QpwQpvQovQovQouQouQotQotRntRnsRnsRnrRnrRnrRmqRmqRm\ pRmpSmpSmoSloSlnSlnSlmSlmSlmSklSklTkkTkkTkkTkjTjjT\ jiTjiTjiTjhTjhUigUigUigUifUifUieUheUhdUhdUhdVhcVhc\ VgbVgbVgbVgaVgaVg`Vf`Vf`W } frm:SliceJulibrot4 {; draws most slices of Julibrot pix=pixel, u=real(pix), v=imag(pix), a=pi*real(p1*0.0055555555555556), b=pi*imag(p1*0.0055555555555556), g=pi*real(p2*0.0055555555555556), d=pi*imag(p2*0.0055555555555556), ca=cos(a), cb=cos(b), sb=sin(b), cg=cos(g), sg=sin(g), cd=cos(d), sd=sin(d), p=u*cg*cd-v*(ca*sb*sg*cd+ca*cb*sd), q=u*cg*sd+v*(ca*cb*cd-ca*sb*sg*sd), r=u*sg+v*ca*sb*cg, s=v*sin(a), c=p+flip(q)+p3, z=r+flip(s)+p4: z=z^(p5)+c |z|<=9 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 08-03-06 (No Name Or Rating)
by Jim Muth 08 Mar '06

08 Mar '06

FOTD -- March 08, 2006 (Un-Rated) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's minimalist fractal is neither named nor rated. And it's a good thing I didn't rate it; the rating would have been truly humiliating. As for a name, I gave it no thought. The image is a Julia set of the Z^(1.1)+C Mandeloid as it appears 555 levels up the log ladder. With a render time of under 7 seconds, it is one of the fastest of all time. The included parameter file might move faster than light, but it certainly does not finish before it starts. As always, the completed GIF image of today's FOTD is available on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> A sunny and only slightly chilly late winter day gave the fractal cats much to enjoy here at Old Fractal Central on Tuesday. They spent over two hours in the yard, on watch for the other cats in the neighborhood. For me it was a day of much work and little fun, but in the end I had found a skeletal fractal. That fractal appears as today's FOTD. Tomorrow's fractal is already in existence, and it will be at least a little better than today's. Until then, take care, and beware of the easy answers. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_08-03-06 { ; time=0:00:06.78--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=JuliaBC center-mag=-2.23013/0.102295/\ 0.2517505/1/110/2.58335020042466112e-014 passes=b params=1.1/0/555/0/-1.498/-2.208/0/0 float=y maxiter=1000 inside=255 logmap=yes periodicity=10 colors=000GA`GA_GAYGAWHAUHASIAQIAOJAMJAKKAHKADzUAz\ R6zW3va0vf0vk0vp0wr0xs0yu0yx0zz0zz0zz0zz0ZqSLI0`Z0\ V_0P`0Ka0Eb09b0Gg3Ml9TqFZvL_tO`sR`qTapWaoYae`aWbaM\ d`bH_s0Y`8WJMU1ZePUpkPriJsgEuf9vd3xb0ya0wg0ul0sr0r\ w0cr0PnIAj_CbPDVEFN3GF0yqGiX0hQ0hJ0gC0g50lJ0qXGuiY\ vZGvO0vE0sK0qP0nU4lZBjcIghPemWcrbCs0Of0_U0jH0UXCEl\ NJnIOoDSq9Xr4as0eu0jv0nw0ml0ma3lRBlGJl5RfFLaOGWXBR\ e6Ln1Gw0Ex1Cx6AyB9yF70aA3YD6VF8SIBPKDMOCESC7WC0ZC0\ `M0bW2cd6enAfwErl`ljPfhEaf2Wd0Rc0MW0IP0EI1AB7FM4JW\ 1Oe0So0Wy0bzBizTdpL`fEWX7SN0ND0J40`A8rFVoVTmjRkiNi\ hJghFegBcg7af3`f0Yr0`Y9cDQMYT4qV7nQAkMDiHGfDJc8Ma4\ PZ0SX06OBBSGFWLJ_PNcURgZVkbRbVNUOJLGFC9B42D70E90FB\ 0HE0IG0JI0KK0HM0EN0CP09Q07R0Kq6Hp8Fp9CoBAoC8oD5nF3\ nG1nH0Id7L_DNVKPQQRLXUGbWBiY6o_1pR0qJ0rB0s30lAAfHK\ `NU4SP9UOEVNJWMNXLP`MQdMRgNSkNUoOVrOWvPXyPZuK_qGam\ Cbj8df4eb0gZ0hW0gQ0gL0000 } frm:JuliaBC { ; Formula by Andrew Coppin e=p1, p=real(p2)+PI, q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q, C=p3, Z=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|< p4+100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 07-03-06 (No Name Or Rating)
by Jim Muth 07 Mar '06

07 Mar '06

FOTD -- March 07, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: I really enjoy fractal trees, and today's image is a fine example of a fractal tree. Actually, the image shows part of a 'figure 8' Julia set of the Z^(1.5)+C Mandeloid as it appears PI levels *down* the log ladder. The same image could be calculated in a little over half the time by the 'JuliaMiN' formula, since setting the p2 parameter of the JuliaBC formula to minus-PI is the same as calculating (-Z)^(1.5)+C, which is what the JuliaMiN formula does. But under 4 minutes is not too unreasonable a time to wait for a tree to grow, so I let the JuliaBC formula do the job. As has been the case so often recently, I gave the image no name and no rating. If I had named and rated it, I would have chosen a name something like "Monkey Puzzle Tree" and a rating around 6. These fractal trees are far too plentiful and far too easily found to rate much higher. For the benefit of time-pressed fractalists, the finished GIF image is available for viewing on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> A partly cloudy chilly day with the threat of rain or snow kept the fractal cats safely indoors all day Monday here at Old Fractal Central. A bit of extra tuna kept them happy. My day was continued busy, but somehow we managed to keep things under control. Unless something unexpected happens, the next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and what ever happened to rock-solid reality? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_07-03-06 { ; time=0:03:53.65--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=JuliaBC passes=1 center-mag=0.100156/\ 0.179749/31.44654 params=1.5/0/-3.14159265358979/\ 0/1.15/0.0015/0/0 float=y maxiter=1000 inside=255 logmap=yes periodicity=10 colors=000JsTIsTHsTGtTFtTEtTDtTCuSDtTDsTDrTDqTDpTE\ oUEnUEmUElUEkUFjUFiVFhVFgVFfVGeVGdVGdWGcWGbWHaWH`W\ H_WHZXHDUIEUIFUIGUIHUIIUJJUJKUJLUJMUJNUIOUIPUIQUIR\ UISUITUIUTIVTIWSJXRKYRLZQM_QN`POaOPbOQcNRdMSeMTfLU\ gLVhKWiJXjJYkIZlI_mH`nGaoGbpFcqEdrEesDftDguChvBiwB\ jvAkuBltAmsAnrAoqAnpAmoAlnAkmAjkAiiAggAeeAccAaaA__\ 9YY9XW9WU9VS9UQ9TO9SM9RK9QI9PG9OF9ND9MB9LA9KC8JD8I\ E8HF8GG8FH8EI8DJ7DK7FM7GN7HO7IP7JQ7KR7LS6MT6NU6OV6\ QX6RY6SZ6T_5U`5Va5Wb5Xc5Yd5_f5`g5ah4bi4cj4dk4el4fm\ 4gn4ho4fn5en6dn8cnAbnCanE`nGZnIYmKXmMWmOVmQUmSTmUR\ mWQmYPm_OlaNlcMleLlgJliIlkHlmGloFlqEmsFmuGmwHmxImy\ JmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKm\ zKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzK\ mzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmz\ KmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKm\ zKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmz } frm:JuliaBC { ; Formula by Andrew Coppin e=p1, p=real(p2)+PI, q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q, C=p3, Z=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|< p4+100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 03-03-06 (No Name Or Rating)
by Jim Muth 03 Mar '06

03 Mar '06

FOTD -- March 03, 2006 (Not Rated) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's FOTD will be the last until next Tuesday, March 07. Have no fear, the FOTD will return on schedule at that time. Today's very fast image takes us to the 555th level of the Z^(1.1)+C fractal, where we find a starburst-like Julia set. Since I put almost no effort into the image, I could give it neither name nor rating. The render time of 37-1/2 seconds shows how little time I devoted to today's FOTD image. The finished GIF image is available as always on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Cloudy skies, occasional showers of rain, and a temperature of 39F 4C kept the fractal cats confined indoors here at Old Fractal Central on Thursday. Their moods were hard to determine however, since they did little but sleep and eat. My mood was grouchy, due to too much work and too little time. But somehow the fractal managed to get itself found. In a like manner, the next fractal will also manage to be found, but not for 4 days. Until this same time four days from now, wax philo- sophic if you can find him. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_03-03-06 { ; time=0:00:37.52--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=JuliaBC center-mag=0.0438185/0.22547/\ 0.8336113/1/112.5/-1.2337353361147052e-014 passes=b params=1.1/0/555/0/-0.2269/0.0644/0/0 float=y maxiter=1000 inside=255 logmap=12 periodicity=10 colors=000gSSgSQgSOgRMgRKgQIgQGfPEgPCgOAgO8gN6gN4g\ M2gM0_HB000K9Kz0Km6JfCObIUZOZVUdR_iNenSgoXioajpflp\ mmppppvvvzzzohje_cWRXMIQC9JFCIHEHKGGMIFPKERMDUOCWQ\ BZSA`U9cW8eY7h_6ja6f_9cZC_XFXWIUVLQTONSRKRUNTSPVRS\ XQUZPX`OZbNadMcfLfhKhjJjiMkiOlhRnhTogWpgYndXlaWjZV\ hWUfTTdQT`RWYSYVS_STaOUdLUfIVhFWjBWm8Xo5Yq2Ys6`qAc\ pEenHhmLjlPmjToiWrh_tfcwefydaxeYwfUvgQuhMtiIsjErkG\ njHkjIgiKdiL`iMYhNUhPRgQNgRKgSGfUDfV9eW6eX3eW5fW6g\ V7hV9iUAjUEjTIkTMlSQmSUnPYnMapJerGitDmvAmvAjuCgsDd\ rFaqGYoIUnJQmLMiNLfPKcRJ_THXVGUXFRZEN`DKbBHdADf9Ah\ 87i74h96gB8gDAfECeGEeIGdKIcLKcNMbPOaRQaSS`UU_WW_XY\ YY_XZaV_cU`eSagRaiPbkOcmMdoLeqKerfsTdoWbkYag__cbZ_\ dXWfVSiUOkSKmRHoUFmWElZDj`CicAhe9fh8ej7cm5bo4ar3_t\ 2Zv1YrBZnKZkT_ga_cj``s`YtXWtUTuRRuNPuKMvHKvEIvAFw7\ Dw4Bw1Ep5Gi9IbDKWHMPLOIPQBTS4XUDSVMOWVJYcFZlA_u6Yq\ 8Wn9UjASgBRcCP`DNYELUF000 } frm:JuliaBC { ; Formula by Andrew Coppin e=p1, p=real(p2)+PI, q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q, C=p3, Z=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|< p4+100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 02-03-06 (No Name Or Rating)
by Jim Muth 02 Mar '06

02 Mar '06

FOTD -- March 02, 2006 (Not Rated) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's fractal is a Julia set of the Z^(1.5)+C Mandeloid as it appears 100 levels up the logarithmic ladder. The corresponding point of the Mandeloid is located in the southern branch of a seahorse-type valley curiously located at +0.75 on the X-axis. As has so often been the case lately, I gave the image neither name nor rating. Luckily, the render time is a very brief 1-1/2 minutes even on my slow old machine. On speedier units the image will calculate in well under one minute, about the time it will take to download the completed image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> The brilliant sun and temperature of 50F 10C here at Old Fractal Central on Wednesday were just what the dynamic cat duo had been waiting for. They spent the entire afternoon lurking in the holly patch, even going so far as to chatter at the robins that stopped by to feast on the few remaining holly berries. At one time the duo would have scampered up the trees after the birds, but those days are long gone. My day was very busy, and tomorrow will likely be a repeat. The next FOTD will appear almost by magic in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and don't get caught by a phisherman. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_02-03-06 { ; time=0:01:24.59--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=JuliaBC passes=1 center-mag=0.156495/\ -0.156576/0.8503401/1/-32.5/-1.23373533611471e-014 params=1.5/0/100/0/0.75/-0.1/0/0 float=y maxiter=1000 inside=0 logmap=yes periodicity=10 colors=000W_vYav_dv`fvbhvdkvgmwjpwnrwqtwtwzwyzzzzv\ yyrxxmwwhvvcuuZttUssPrrKqqFopFmoFlnEknEjoEiqEhsEgt\ EfvEexEeyQhk`jZllLwn8ksE`xKQzQFzWCzXAwX8sY6nY4jYSg\ dSekSgq6iu7gs8ep8cn9bkA`jAZiBXiCWgCUdDSaEQZEPWFNTG\ LQGKNHPKITHJXEK`DKdCLiCMmBNqBOuAOyAsfcobZl_UhXPeTK\ aQFZNBXSCVXDTaDReEPjENoFLtFJxGHzGFzHEzHLwNShSZUYdF\ baG`ZG_XHZUHXSHWPIVMITKJSHJRFJPCKO9KN7LL4LK2LJFJKR\ ILbHMnGMmFOlFQkFRjGSiGShHThHTgHUfIUfIVeIVdJWdJWcKX\ bKXbKYaLY`LZ`LZaQWaVUb_SbdQciOcnMdsKdxIdzGazHZzHXy\ HUxHSwHPvINuIKuIHtIFsICrJAqJ7pJ5oJ2nJ0nJLeHeYG`ZMW\ _SR`YM`bHahCbn7ct3cy6aw9_uBZsEXqHVoJUmMSkORiRPgUNe\ WMcZKaaI_cHYfFWhEVjHTkJRlLQmNOnPNoRLpTKrWIsYGt_Fua\ DvcCweAxg9wiDvjGulKtmNsoRspUrrYqs`pudovgowjptgqqdr\ narlZsiWtfTtdQuaNvZKvXHwUExRBxP9s_FoiKjsPfzUhzSizR\ jzQkzOlzNmzMnzKozJpzIqzGrzFszEozFkzFhzFdzF`wFYtGUq\ GQoGNlGJiGFfHSXjTXnUXrUXu } frm:JuliaBC { ; Formula by Andrew Coppin e=p1, p=real(p2)+PI, q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q, C=p3, Z=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|< p4+100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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Fractal web site
by David Dollevoet 02 Mar '06

02 Mar '06

Greetings, My fractal web page is updated for 2006-03. http://www.djd-fractal.com David Dollevoet

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Re: 3D fractals
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 02 Mar '06

02 Mar '06

Thanx all 4 replies, the pics here: http://astronomy.swin.edu.au/~pbourke/raytracing/povfrac/final/ are awesome! I will checkout POV-ray then, hopefully I can make sense out of the code so I can write animation scripts like with fractint. Time will tell. JoTz

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FRACTINT INDEX Web Page on Spanky
by Paul N. Lee 01 Mar '06

01 Mar '06

Greetings, The old HTML code for doing a site search within Spanky using AltaVista is not working (see the bottom of page at following URL): http://spanky.triumf.ca/www/fractint/findex.html When I originally told Noel Giffin about the HTML search coding years ago, I too had used this on my site. But AltaVista kept changing the way it worked, which meant I would have to make chamges to my HTML code. I have since switched over to using Google on the "Fractal Census" main page, with better results and faster response. The following could be used on Spanky for the above URL webpage: <font size="3">Either choose one of the above topics or search with the following:<form method="get" action="http://www.google.com/search"><input type="text" name="as_q" size="40"><input type="hidden" name="num" value="20"><input type="hidden" name="hl" value="en"><input type="hidden" name="btnG" value="Google+Search"><input type="hidden" name="as_ft" value="i"><input type="hidden" name="as_qdr" value="all"><input type="hidden" name="as_occt" value="any"><input type="hidden" name="as_dt" value="i"><input type="hidden" name="as_sitesearch" value="spanky.triumf.ca/www/fractint/"><input type="hidden" name="safe" value="images"><input type="submit" value="Search"></form><br>DO<b> NOT </b>use Advanced Syntax (AND, OR, NOT, NEAR).</font> Sincerely, P.N.L. ------------------------------------------------- http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/PNL_Fractals.html http://www.Nahee.com/Fractals/

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FOTD 01-03-06 (SCA [7])
by Jim Muth 01 Mar '06

01 Mar '06

FOTD -- March 01, 2006 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: You know things are bad when you get the remnants of an e-mail 'phishing' scam from the philofractal list. Believe it or not, this is what I received a day or so ago. At least the sender did not try to convince me that I had won a fractal lottery that I had never entered. I named today's image "SCA". I leave it to the fractalist to decide what the letters stand for. Two possible things are 'small craft advisory' and 'sickle-cell anemia', neither of which has much to do with fractals. What *does* have something to do with fractals is the formula Z^(1.5)+C as it appears 555 levels up the endless logarithmic ladder. The Mandeloid at this level is little more than a roughly circular bay, with few buds that might add interest, but its Julia sets are far more interesting. Today's image is the Julia set of an inconspicuous valley of the Mandeloid. It is a rather unique image, shaped something like a comma turned sideways, which is why I decided to give it a kind of name and a rating of 7. The calculation time of under 3 minutes will make running the included parameter file an easy task. Those who do not or can not run Fractint parameter files may see the image by downloading it from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> A slightly milder temperature of 41F 5C and a partly cloudy sky here at Old Fractal Central on Tuesday were not quite enough to please the fractal cats, who were outside only a few minutes before coming in to ask for extra tuna. My days continue incred- ibly busy, but not so busy as to preclude fractals. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and the world may exist only in the mind, but if so, where is the mind? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= SCA { ; time=0:02:42.14--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=JuliaBC passes=1 center-mag=0.144306/\ -0.216718/1.289431/1/-137.5/-6.32272012524027e-014 params=1.5/0/555/0/0.0068/0.1961/0/0 float=y maxiter=350 inside=255 logmap=yes periodicity=10 colors=0009AICCJFEKIGLJIMLKNNMOPOPRQQTSRVUSXWTZYU`\ _VbaWecTgdRlfQofQrhOuiOwkNylNznLwoLxqKysKztIzvIzxH\ zyHzzGzzGzyEzxDzvBztAzq9zo7xn6tl4qk7nkAkkDikGhkIfk\ LdkOckRakV`kYZk`Yic`ifciihilkionisqivviyyizzizzizz\ lzznvzqqzslzvhzxczzZzzVzzQzzLzzHzzDzzGzzIzxKzsNznQ\ ziRzdVz`WzWZzRazNczIfzEhzAkz6nz1oz0sz0tz1szAqzHozQ\ nzYnxflvoksxiozhnzhkzdizcfz`dzZcxY`tVZqTYnRVkOThNQ\ dKOaINYHKVEIRDHOBEL9DI7AG49D27A1870A40C10E40G60I92\ KB4MD7OF9QHBSJDULEWNHYPI_RLaTNcVQeXRgZSi`TkaUdhVZl\ TTtQNzOmzLmzKHzGLoDQcAVQ7ZE4c41o00h00a01W04Q26K69D\ AB7DD1GG0II0KK0LK0NL0ON0OO0QQ0QQ0RR0RT0TV0TW0VW0WY\ 0WZ0Y`0Ya0Za0Zc0`d0`f0ah0ah0do9fvKdxHYzELzD1zG2zH4\ zI6zK7zL9zNAzOBxQDvREtTEsWGqYHoZIn`KkaLicNhdOffQdh\ RciRafVZdYYc`W`cVZfTYiRVlQToNRsLOvKNyILzHIzGHzEGzD\ KzKNzQRvWVqaYlh`odcsahvZlxWqzAvzAzz0zz0zzUzzczzmzz\ mzs7ol4hd2cZ0dW0dT0dQ0YYY } frm:JuliaBC { ; Formula by Andrew Coppin e=p1, p=real(p2)+PI, q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q, C=p3, Z=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|< p4+100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 28-02-06 (Un-Named, Un-Rated)
by Jim Muth 28 Feb '06

28 Feb '06

FOTD -- February 28, 2006 (Rating -- NONE) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image came about when I subtracted two parts of Z^(1.7) from Z^(1.1) and added C. The resulting parent fractal is a variation on the Mandelbrot set rotated 180 degrees. Today's scene is located rather deep in the Seahorse Valley of the parent. On the surface, the resulting image is pretty much what would be expected of a Seahorse Valley fractal. But a closer look reveals extra features above and beyond what would be expected. The image is not far enough above and beyond the usual to earn a name or rating however. I have given it only a catalog date. The one bad feature of the image is its slowness. With a render time of almost 1-1/2 hours, the image would test the patience of a saint. I strongly recommend downloading the fully-rendered GIF image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> A warm day Saturday pleased the fractal cats, but cold weather on Sunday and Monday sent them scurrying for the nearest warm radiator. As for me, I am once again in fractal land, where I will remain for at least a few days. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and walk with the galaxies. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_28-02-06 { ; time=1:28:16.79--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=+0.59947256488660810/-0.017555134727237\ 36/2.855535e+008/1/80/3.773657203574865e-006 params=1/1.1/-2/1.7/0/0 float=y maxiter=10000 inside=0 periodicity=10 colors=000eccjhhokmrmqokokfng`mbWlZQkVKjRFiTGhVHhX\ IhZIh`JhbKhdKgfLghMgjMglNgnOgpOgjSidVjZZkTalNemHhn\ CkoFmpInqLpqOqrRrsUtsXutZvt_ur_tq_sp_ro_qm_pl_ok_n\ j`mi`lg`kf`je`id`hc`ga`f`ae_adZacYabWaaVa`Ua_Ta_Sa\ _RaZR`YQ`XPMR`NR_ORYPRXQRVRRUTRSURRVRPWROXRMYRL_RJ\ `RIaRGbRFcRDcP8dRCeTGfVKjVOfWNcWM`XLYXKUYJRYIOZHLZ\ GI_FE_EB`D8`C5aB0VC2aA4g96n88t79z6Cy8FyAHxCKxEMxFP\ wHSwJUvLXvNZvOUoSQiWMb_IXcHVbGUbGTaFSaFR`EQ`DP_DO_\ CNZCMZBLYAKYAJX9IX9HW8GW7FV7EV6DU6CU5BT5ATITbJSaJR\ `JQ_JPZJOYJNXJMWJMVJLUJKTJJSJIRJHQJGPJFOJFNJEMJDLJ\ CKJBJJAIJ9HJ8GD0EJ8GOFHUMJZTKd_LifNomOuuRttPtsNtrL\ trJtqHtpFtpDtoBtn9tn7tm5tl3tl2ri4qg6od7nb9m`BkYCjW\ EiUGgRHfPJeNLcKMbIOaGQ_DRZBTY9VW6WV4YU2ZW5WX8TYBRZ\ EO`HMaKJbNGcQEeTBfW9gZ6h`4fZ7dYAbWD`VGZTJXSMVQPTPS\ RNVPMYNK`MJcOL`QNZRPXTRUUTSWVQXXNZVLWTITPFQKCNF9KA\ 6H54E35C9AJEFMJKROPWTU`ZZ } 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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I have used the program Quat to create 3D and 4D fractal objects.
by Hal Lane 28 Feb '06

28 Feb '06

I have successfully used the program Quat to create 3D fractal objects. I have also changed the parameter for the 4th dimension using a batch program and created good movies of morphing 3D projections of 4D objects. Dirk Meyer's Quat web pages: http://www.physcip.uni-stuttgart.de/phy11733/index_e.html There's a Quat mailing list and a Quat Artists Forum as well as fractal galleries. You can make left/right eye view stereoscopic 3D objects. There are a Windows installer and uninstaller. Quat is GNU public license. - Hal Lane ######################### # hallane(a)earthlink.net # ######################### -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.1.0/269 - Release Date: 2/24/06

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Re: 3D fractals?
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 27 Feb '06

27 Feb '06

Thanx Paul and Tim for reply. I have heard of "POV-Ray" but I know nothing about it. Where can I get it, is it free? JoTz

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Re: A REAL 3D fractal?
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 26 Feb '06

26 Feb '06

Does NY1 if it is possible to exist a real 3D fractal? I am not talking about a 3D projection of a 2D image, like you can do with fractint and other programs, or simply rotating the Mandelbrot set about the x-axis to create a "cylinder" type. I mean a real 3D in the math. The Mandelbrot plots along the X and Y axis (real and imaginary) in a 2D plane. But what about the 3rd axis (which would be perpendicular to the screen, coming out at you and projecting behind)? And it would be plotted in a cube, ie, "3-space". I can do some coding but my math skills are not up to this, maybe the Russ man has some ideas. Those who beat their swords into ploughshares will plough for those who don't ... JoTz

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Re: [Fractint] Re: A REAL 3D fractal?
by Tim Wegner 26 Feb '06

26 Feb '06

JackofTradez asked: > Does NY1 if it is possible to exist a real 3D fractal? I am not > talking about a 3D projection of a 2D image, like you can do with > fractint and other programs, or simply rotating the Mandelbrot set > about the x-axis to create a "cylinder" type. > I mean a real 3D in the math. Several of use implemented genuine 3D hypercomplex and quaterbion fractals in POV-Ray. Because POV-Ray is such a powerful renderer, this is a good way to go to make 3D fractals. On fractint julibrot is "genuine 3d", but it just has one simpleminded renderer Tim

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FOTD 25-02-06 (Un-Named, Un-Rated)
by Jim Muth 25 Feb '06

25 Feb '06

FOTD -- February 25, 2006 (Not Rated) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Due to the continuing task of preparing to move, there will be no FOTD for February 26 or 27. The next FOTD will appear on February 28. Today's image is a view in the Oblate direction of the curious rectangle located at Z coordinates 0.00019+0.07388i in the C=(-1.7435) Julia set of the Z^(2.003)+C Mandeloid. As is immediately obvious, the rectangle, which is at the center of the image, remains a rectangle in this new direction, even though a good bit of stretching and skewing was necessary to make a proper rectangle of it. I guess I could have given the image a name and rating, but it is the kind of fractal that, for those with ears to hear, speaks for itself and needs no words or numbers. The render time of 5 minutes is not too bad. Downloading the completed GIF image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> is even simpler. Too much wind and a temperature of 39F 4C kept the fractal cats safely inside here at Old Fractal Central on Friday. The work kept me equally subdued. Due to the continuing rush, the next FOTD will be delayed until February 28. Until then, take care, and look for light. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_25-02-06 { ; time=0:05:09.84--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=SliceJulibrot4 passes=1 float=y center-mag=0/0/893.2701/0.01972/0/76.61098734387907 params=0/90/90/90/-1.7435/0/0.00019/0.07388/2.003/0 maxiter=5000 inside=0 logmap=45 periodicity=10 colors=000C1GD4KE7OFASGDWHG_IJcJMgKPjLSmMVoNYqO`sP\ cuQfwRiuRmtSpsTtrVxqTwrSvrQvrPurOtsMtsLssKssIrsHqt\ GqtEptDptCouAnu9nu8mu6mu5lv4kv2kv1jv0jv1kt1ks1kq1k\ p1kn2km2kk2lj2lh2lg2le3ld3lb3la3m_3mZ3mX4mW4mU4mT4\ mR4nQ4nO5nN5nL5nK5nI5nH6oH5nG5mF4mE4lD4lD3kC3kB3jA\ 2i92i92h81h71g60i71g62f62d63c63a54`54Z55Y55W56V46T\ 47S47Q48P48N39M39K3AJ3AI39J59J69J89K99KA9KC9LD9LE9\ LG9LH9MI9MK9ML9NM9NO8NP8NR8OS8OT8OV8PW8PX8PZ8P_8Q`\ 8Qb8Qc8Rd8Rf8Rg3Qi8RhCRgHRfLReQRdURcZRbbRagR`kR_pR\ ZuS_tRYsQWsQUrPSrPQqOOpNMpNKoMIoMGnLElK9nLDoLGpLKq\ LPrLUsLZtLcuLhvLmwLrxLvyLzzLvxRrvWmvcLt`MsYNrWNqTO\ pQPoOPnLQmJQlGRkDSjBSi8Th6Ti7Si7Ri7Ri7Qj7Qj7Pj7Pj7\ Oj7Ok7Nk7Nk7Mk7Mk7Ll7Ll7Kl7Kl7Jn5Hl7Jk9KiBMhDNfFOe\ HQcJRbLT`NU_PVYRXXTYWVZXU_YU_ZT__T_`T_aS_bS_cR`dR`\ eR`fQ`gQ`hP`iP`jQciP`hOYgNVgNSfMPeLMdKJdKGcJDbIAaH\ 7_G1aH4bI7cJAdKCeLFgMIhNK } frm:SliceJulibrot4 {; draws most slices of Julibrot pix=pixel, u=real(pix), v=imag(pix), a=pi*real(p1*0.0055555555555556), b=pi*imag(p1*0.0055555555555556), g=pi*real(p2*0.0055555555555556), d=pi*imag(p2*0.0055555555555556), ca=cos(a), cb=cos(b), sb=sin(b), cg=cos(g), sg=sin(g), cd=cos(d), sd=sin(d), p=u*cg*cd-v*(ca*sb*sg*cd+ca*cb*sd), q=u*cg*sd+v*(ca*cb*cd-ca*sb*sg*sd), r=u*sg+v*ca*sb*cg, s=v*sin(a), c=p+flip(q)+p3, z=r+flip(s)+p4: z=z^(p5)+c |z|<=9 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 24-02-06 (Un-Named, Un-Rated)
by Jim Muth 24 Feb '06

24 Feb '06

FOTD -- February 24, 2006 (No Name or Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The rush continues here at O.F.C., as do the quickie fractals. Today's image pictures an 'atom' deep in the East Valley area of the large midget at -1.75 on the X-axis of the Mandelbrot set. Such scenes are far too common to earn a name or rating, so I gave today's image neither. The render time on my ancient machine is 1-1/2 seconds less than 1/2 hour. On a S.O.T.A. fireball unit the image will render in around 5 minutes. If rendering presents a problem, the pre-rendered image is available for download on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Dense fog in the morning gave way to a brighter afternoon here at Old Fractal Central on Thursday. The high temperature of 52F 11C was barely warm enough for the fractal cats to enjoy an hour in the brush, watching a flock of robins who stopped by to feast on the holly berries. The work was heavy enough to keep me busy. If all goes well, the next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. If not, then . . . I guess it won't appear. Until next time, take care, and do as you will. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_24-02-06 { ; time=0:29:58.55--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=mandel center-mag=-1.7471041132074\ 46478289/0.0031142520858800046583/7.205957e+017/1/\ -162.5/-1.23373533611470521e-014 params=0/0 float=y maxiter=7500 inside=0 periodicity=10 colors=000BLHBMFBNDBOBDb6BPA7XN4d_NmJeu3fr6fo8flAf\ iDffFfcHg`KgYMgVOgSRgPTgMVkLZgKXdKVaKUYKSVJRSJPOJN\ LJMIIKEIJBIH8IG8HH8GHAFLBFOCFRDFUEFXFF_GFbHFeKGbNG\ `PHZSHXUIVXITZIRaJPdJNfKLiKJkLHnLFpLDoJCmHBlFAkD9_\ KDORHCXLCXKdPbdObcNccMdbLeaKfaJf`Ig_Hh_GiZFjZFjZEj\ _Dk`DkaDlbClbClcCmdBmeBneBnfAngAohAoi0ohAohGkhMggS\ cgZ_gdWfjSfpOfvKgsMhqNioOjmQkkRliSqiRlgTheVccX_aZV\ _`YcqRZbLVOFR9EQ9EP9EP9EO9EN8EN8EM8EL8EL7EK7EJ7EJ7\ EI7EH6EH6EG6EF6ooXmmWllVjkUiiThhSfgReeQddPbcOaaN``\ MZ_LYYKXXJcApdCpeEpfGqhJqiLqjNrkPrmSsnUsoWspYtr`ts\ bttduufuwivugvseuqctoatm_skYriWrfTqdRpbPp`NoZLnXJn\ VHmTFlQCkPCfNCaMCXKDRIDMHDHFDCDE66vw5nw4ew3Xw2Ow0F\ x9HrIKlRNf_P`hSVqVOhXT_ZYRacIch9fnLWXXLEWLEUMDTMCR\ NBQNAOO9MP8PRDTUIXXN`_SdbYhebELEEKDEKDEJCEIBEIAEH9\ EG8EG7EF6uT0tS1sS1rS1rS1M4hL5gJ6fH7eG8dE9cDAbCB`CC\ ZCDXCEVCFTCGRCHPBINBJLBKJ } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 23-02-06 (Un-Named, Rated 6)
by Jim Muth 23 Feb '06

23 Feb '06

FOTD -- February 23, 2006 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Yesterday's image was a scene in East Valley of a midget on the main stem of the Mandelbrot set. Today's un-named image is a scene in Seahorse Valley of the same midget. It's a rather unusual scene -- a midget surrounded by an oval rather than a circular pattern. The color palette, with its overwhelming reds is a bit unusual also. After giving the image careful consideration for a second or two, I decided to let it go un-named. The rating of a 6 seems about right. The render time of just under 5 minutes on my semi-operational fractal machine is fast enough. The download from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> is even faster. A morning with wet snow was followed by a cold, dreary afternoon here at Old Fractal Central on Wednesday. The fractal cats did not approve of this turn of events and demanded reparations in the form of extra tuna. When the tuna was delivered, they settled down for a long sleep. My day was again very busy, a trend that will likely continue for a few more months. The next quickie FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and enlightenment is good for the soul, but how does one know which variety of enlightenment is correct? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_23-02-06 { ; time=0:04:55.55--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=mandel passes=1 center-mag=-1.4177\ 2927593953600/+0.00001457058055736/3.349834e+010/1\ /92.499179661993324/0.000897844364265467 params=0/0 float=y maxiter=250000 inside=0 periodicity=10 colors=000T9CSBDSCEREERFFQGGQIGPJHPLIPMIOOJOPKNQLN\ SLMTMMVNLWNLYOKZPK`PJaQJbRJdRIeSIgTHhUIjUKkVMlWOnW\ QoXSqYUrYWtZYu__u`av_cvZevZgvYivXkvXmvWovVqvVsvUuv\ UwvTxvSzvSzvRzwQzwQzwPzwPzwOzwNzwNzwMzwLzwLzwKzwJz\ wJzwIzwIzxHzxGzxGzxFzxEzxEzxDzxDzxCzxBzxBzxAzx9zx9\ zx8zx8vt7sq7pn7mk6jh6ge6da5aZ5ZW5VT4SQ4PN4MJ3JG3GD\ 3DA2A7274285385485585686786896996A97B97C97D97E98FA\ 8GA8HA8IA8JA9KA9LA9MB9NBAOBAPBAQBARBBSCBSCBTCBTCCU\ CCUCCVCCVDCWDDWDDXDDXDDYDEYDEZEE_EE`EFaEFcEFcEFcCE\ cEFcGFcIGcJGcLGcNHcPHcQIcSIcUIcWJcXJcZJc`KcaKccLce\ LcgLchMcjOclQbnSboUaqWasY`t_`ta_tc_re`pgamibkkcimd\ goedqgeofenfflffkfgifghfhffhefhcfibfi`fjZcjUZkPUkK\ PkKKlKFlKAmKAmKAnKAnKAnKAoIAoHApGBpECqDDqBEqAFr8Gr\ 7Hs5Is4Jt2Kt1Lu0Mt0Nt0Os0Ps0Qr0Rr0Sq0Tq0Up0Vp0Wp0V\ o0Uo0Sn0Rn0Qm0Pm0Ol0Nl0Lk0Kk0Jk0Ij0Hj0Gi0Ei0Dh0Ch0\ Bg0Ag09g08f2Af3Bf5Cf6De8F } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 22-02-06 (Un-Named, Rated 7)
by Jim Muth 22 Feb '06

22 Feb '06

FOTD -- February 22, 2006 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The time grows ever nearer to switch home base from the familiar but deteriorating Old Fractal Central location to the New Fractal Central with its unknown potential. The exact date of transition has not yet been determined, but as things stand now, it will be sometime between April 1 and May 31. Today's image in the Mandelbrot set is good enough to earn a rating of 7, which is something for an image to be proud of, especially at a time when ratings are scarce. I could have given the image a name, but I decided not to. The scene is located in the East Valley of a tiny midget on the negative stem of the M-set. The midget is located fairly close to the point where the stem joins the main body of the set, which is why the image is filled with so much sandy chaos. On my high-speed fireball computer the parameter file runs in 10 seconds. The tired old computer chugs along on the calculation for over 2-3/4 minutes. The image downloads from the FOTD web site in around 1 minute via dial-up, and in a few seconds via broadband. The FOTD web site may be accessed at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> A sunny day with a temperature of 46F 8C here at Old Fractal Central on Tuesday was just what the fractal cats had been waiting for. They spent the better part of the afternoon in the holly thicket, doing nothing in particular. The situation with me was quite different. I had plenty enough work to keep me busy. Unless the unexpected happens, which it has been doing all too frequently lately, the next FOTD will be ready in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and be of stout heart but low cholesterol. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_22-02-06 { ; time=0:02:46.15--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=mandel passes=1 center-mag=-1.4167\ 0498521539600/-0.00000068816501379/2.037187e+011/1\ /117.498969098170761/0.00160677966872169 params=0/0 float=y maxiter=30000 inside=0 periodicity=10 colors=000cKL`HIYEFVBCT99SIJSRTS_aShkSqtdZgpGVkHSf\ HQbIOYIMTJKPJIKKGGKELOFQSGVWG__HdcIigInkJsoJnlNjiQ\ ffTbcWZaZUZaQWdMTgIQjEOmGKnIHnKEoMAoO7pQ4pR1pP2oO2\ nM2mL2mK2lI3kH3jG3jE3iD3hB4gA4g94f74e64d54d6Dg7Mj8\ Um9bpAjrAkmAliAleAmaAnYAnUAoQAoMApIAqEAqAAr6Ar2Bm6\ ChADdEE_IFVMGRQHMUHIYFIaDIeBIh9Il8IoBLkDOhFReHTbJW\ _LZXN`UPcRRfOThLXcP__TcVXfR`iMdmIhpDlt9pw4tz0xy5tx\ 9pxDlwHhvLevPauTYuXUt`RsdNshJrlFrpClnDgmDblDYjDSiD\ NhDIfDDeD8dD9eIAfNBgSCgXDhaEifFijK_nORrTIvX9yV8wU8\ uS7tR7rP6qO6oM6nL5lJ5jI4iG4gF3fD3dC3cBAZAGV9NR8TN7\ _JAeFKlBUr7cq2mp3hn3dk3`h4Xe4Tb4Pd4Jg6Dj78l97nA6pC\ 6qD6rF6sG6uHHtCRl8ah4ka0jS3jS6jS8jTBjUDjWGiYJk`Lmb\ OofQqiTslVuoMwrDxtAyvFzwKzxPzzUzzZzzczzhzzmzzrzzwz\ zwzzwzzwzzwzzwsNspOpmPmjQjhRgeSdbSa_TZYUWVVTSWQPXN\ NXKLaJIeHGjGDoFBsEAnFAiF9dG9_G9VH8QH8LI8GI7BJ76J72\ J88N9DRAJVBOZCTbDZfEcjFhn } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 21-02-06 (Un-Named, Un-Rated)
by Jim Muth 21 Feb '06

21 Feb '06

FOTD -- February 21, 2006 (Un-Rated, Un-Named) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: I'm back . . . on schedule of course, and all is well. The great and not so great fractals keep coming. In fact I can't shut them off. Today's image was created by taking just plain Z and mixing in the tiniest bit of Z^(-99) before adding C. The parent fractal resembles a bulls-eye ready to be eclipsed by a flat disk. The actual fractal image for today is located near the center of the bulls-eye, and near the eclipsing disk. As has so often been the case recently, I gave the image neither name nor rating. These are subjective things, and I gave them too little effort to assign meaningful names or numbers to them. But the render time is quite objective. It is a bit over 17 minutes on my worn out old machine, which BTW might soon be put out to pasture and replaced by a faster unit. Seventeen minutes is more than 1/3,000,000 of a person's entire lifetime, so to save the lives of fractal fans, the completed image has been posted to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> from where it may quickly be downloaded, thereby saving and perhaps lengthening the lives of fractal fans everywhere. The coldest weather of the season moved into Fractal Central over the weekend, keeping the fractal cats well confined. The Sunday temperature of +8F -12C was far too chilly for delicate cats, and even for most hardy people. The not-so-dynamic duo spent most of their time watching the birds huddled around the chimney pot of the house next door, trying to steal a bit of heat. With so much work to be done, I had no trouble keeping busy. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours -- unless something unexpected arises, that is. Until then, take care, and things will be better, but no one knows when. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_21-02-06 { ; time=0:17:08.21--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-0.00643755004756566/+0.012614483291117\ 52/747629/1/45/6.3380860282347129e-010 params=1/1/0.001/-99/0/0 float=y maxiter=1500 inside=0 logmap=46 periodicity=10 colors=000PX0PS0PP0PK0PK0PK0PK0PK0PK0PK4PKCPPKPUUP\ bbPgjKmuKuzPzzZzzhzzrzzzzmzzmzwmzmmz_czPUzCKr2Aj0C\ b0Cw02z00z00z00z00zA0zP0ze0zw2zz4zz7zz0zz0zz0zz0zz\ 0uz0rz0pz0mz0jz0gz0eu0br0_m0Xg0Ue0Sj0Pm0Pr0Nu0Kz0K\ z0Iz0Fz0Fz0Iz0Kw0Kr0Nj0Ne0PX0PS0SK0SF0g0Uw0zu0zr0z\ r0zp0zp0zm0zm0zj0zg0zg0ze0ze0zb0zb0z_0z_0zP0zF7p4I\ b0PP0_C0g00r00z00w00w00w00u00u20u70uC0rI0rN0rS0rX0\ pb0pg0pm0pp0rj0rg0ub0u_0uU0wS0wN0wK0zF0zC2z74z44z0\ 7z0Az0Az0Xr0re0zU0zI0z70z40z20z00z00z00z00z00z00z0\ 0z00z72zICzPPz__zgjzrwzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzrzzjuz_jzSbz\ KUzCNz2Cz04z00z00z00z00z04z0Fz0Sz4bzAmwFzrNzpSzj_z\ eezbjzSrzKzzCzz4zwzzzzzzzzz7z02z00m00U40CC00K00S00\ X00S07P0SN0pI0zF0zC4r7NF4e02m0Iu0Uz7ezIrzSzzbzzmzz\ wzzzzzzzzzzzwzzuzrpugmjXjXKgKAeC0_20X00U00S00P00S0\ 0U00X00_00b00e00g00j40mA0pF0rI0pA0p40p00p00p00p00p\ 02p07p0Ap0Cp0Cp0Cm0Cm0Cm0 } 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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Winfract update
by Tim Wegner 20 Feb '06

20 Feb '06

Jonathan Osuch, bless him, took the ancient Winfract program (The Windows 3.1 port of fractint) that Bert Tyler wrote and merged it with the latest Fractint source. This is still very rough, and there are things that don't work. Winfract is located at http://www.fractint.org/ftp/experimental/Winfract.zip We'd appreciate it is some of of you fractint experts systematically looked at the program an let us know what is not working. Some things we have already noticed: 1. doesn't toggle to arbitrary precision 2. Keystrokes that involve ctrl keys don't work. 3. the Cellular type doesn't display in the window, although it seems to run. 4. The types that load a file, such as formula, lsys,.. cause a segfault. 5.The winfrac docs are hopelessly out of date. 6. Numerous menus need to be added or updated. Keep in mind we are not talking about improvbing Winfract at this point, just getting it to work right. It's a strange program, kind of a hybrid of a very early Windows programming effort by Bert and a port of the character-based fractint interface to Windows. But because you can see the DOS menus in Winfract, it's not so bad to use if you are familiar with the DOS. Tim

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ICM 2006 Benoit Mandelbrot Fractal Art Contest
by Damien M. Jones 18 Feb '06

18 Feb '06

ICM 2006 Benoit Mandelbrot Fractal Art Contest Call for Fractal Artists To coincide with the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) 2006 event held in Madrid, Spain at the end of August, a collection of fractal art will be exhibited as well. Professor Benoit Mandelbrot himself has agreed to lend his name to the exhibition (and he will be a plenary speaker at ICM). Many of the artworks to be included in this exhibition will be selected from the results of a contest--this contest. ANYONE MAY PARTICIPATE! We invite you to submit up to three (3) images to be considered for inclusion in this exhibition. A panel of judges will review all the entries and select ones to be printed, framed, and put on display. For complete details, included all the rules, please visit the contest web site: http://www.fractalartcontests.com/2006/ Please pay particular attention to the size requirements; if your artwork is selected, you will need to be able to provide a high- resolution version of your image for printing. Post-processing of images IS ALLOWED but you absolutely must be able to send a larger version. As a special note, although this is the "Benoit Mandelbrot" Fractal Art Contest, we don't require your submissions to be from the Mandelbrot set. All fractals are welcome submissions. We don't care what software you use, we want to see your best fractal art. We're accepting submissions from now through May 1, so you've got plenty of time to create something special. This notice is freely distributable, provided it is not altered. It would be helpful, but is not required, to let me know where else you post it so I can avoid duplication. Damien M. Jones dmj(a)fractalus.com http://www.fractalus.com/gallery/ http://www.damienmjones.com/

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FOTD 17-02-06 (Un-named, Un-Rated)
by Jim Muth 17 Feb '06

17 Feb '06

FOTD -- February 17, 2006 (Unrated) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The work is once again piling up, and once again it will be necessary to take a short break in the FOTD. As a result, the next FOTD will appear on Tuesday, February 21. Today's image is a scene in the fractal that results when various portions of Z^(-1.4) and Z^(-7.7) are combined, and (1/C) is added. Having put almost no effort into the image, I gave it no name and no rating. The render time of 12 minutes is a bit slow, but this slight delay may be avoided by downloading the completed GIF file from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Warm sun, gentle breezes and a temperature of 66F 19C were just what the fractal cats ordered on Thursday. But the yard is still covered by wet, half-melted snow, and by deep mud where the snow has melted. The cats went onto the porch to enjoy the sun, which is just skimming the tops of the holly trees. After checking the ground with their sensitive paws, they decided not to venture farther. My day was unacceptably busy, so busy in fact that I must take several days off of the FOTD to get caught up. But have no fear. The next FOTD will appear in four days on Tuesday, February 21. Until then, take care, and something is nigh. I just have not yet found out what. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_17-02-06 { ; time=0:12:14.41--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=1 center-mag=+2.23787354579008500/+0.001234010529961\ 90/106388.4/1/-25/-1.57640629716571112e-010 params=1/-1.4/0.4/-7.7/0/0 float=y maxiter=900 inside=255 logmap=48 periodicity=10 colors=000MXwPYxSZxV_xY`y`aycbzfczhdzjevkeslepmemn\ ejoegqecre`seYteVueSvePweMrcKmaIh_GdYE_WCVUAQS8MQ6\ HO4CM28L0CN4GO8KPBOQFSRJWSM_TQcUUgVXkW`oXdsYgpZcmZ\ `jZYgZVd_Sa_PZ_MW_JUTNTMRSFVRKUROUQSUQWTP_TPcTOgTO\ kSNoSNsSNwSLsVKoYIk_HhbFddE`gDXjBUlAQo8Mq7It6FvAGv\ EGvIGvMGvQGvUGvYHvaHveHviHvmHvqHvuHvfToSchEnaDnaFp\ TGqLIrDJs5b15eHGhWRkkamzlYa`JEQIFOHFNGFMFFKEFJDFIC\ FHRKSdPbrTmURP6Q15P55P85PC4PF4PJ4PM2Ph8QdER`KSYQTU\ WUQaVNgWJmWGhUPcSXZQdVOl`LkfJjlGirEhxChmHacMVUQPKV\ IA_B0c57_7DX8KU9QRAWOCbLDhIEnFFiLKdQO_WSV`XQf`LkdH\ phx62s8DnAOjCZeEiaFsPQiC`_0jQ4a_8ThCKqFCzq4TfAYXFb\ MLfCQk2VoHGlV2jP5iK8iFBiAEi5GifN8_TBbXId`OfdUig`kk\ fmolorrnjlmcflX`kPVjIPiBJi4Ea9IVDMOHPGLT9PX2T_trCG\ gWLhVPiVTjVYkValVemVimVepbbsj_vrXxyYhpYUhYF`Y0TV4W\ T8ZRCaOGcMKfKOiIRke_XNUc4Pi5Re6Ta7VY8XU9ZQA`MBbIBc\ FR_MfWTuSZgScUShSOgRLfmmz } 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 16-02-06 (No Name, No Rating)
by Jim Muth 16 Feb '06

16 Feb '06

FOTD -- February 16, 2006 (No Rating, No Name) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: I think this is the first time I have used the JuliaMixRecip formula, which I wrote a number of years ago to calculate the Julia sets of the c=recip fractals drawn by the MandelbrotMix4 formula. The JMR formula does this, though in a rather laborious way. Today's iterated expression starts with Z^(-1.5), combines it with 1/4 as much Z^(-6.5), then adds (1/C). The resulting parent Mandeloid fractal is one of the typical indescribable things created by negative powers of Z, with the usual array of circular disks and zig-zag curvy filaments. Today's Julia set is associated with a valley of its correspond- ing Mandeloid. From the looks of the image, I would assume the valley is of the Seahorse variety. I put very little effort into the image, so I do not consider it worth a name or rating. The render time of over 16 minutes is true on my ancient fractal computer. On a more up-to-date unit, it will finish in a couple minutes. The most efficient way to see the image is to download it from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> With the inside heat back on and the outside temperature at 57F 14C, Wednesday proved pleasant for the fractal cats. The snow is still piled deep however, so they did little exploring. My day was quite busy, a condition that will prevail for several months to come. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and be consistent. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_16-02-06 { ; time=0:04:35.17--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=JuliaMixRecip passes=1 periodicity=10 center-mag=0.803292/0.592572/8.083552/1/25/-5.0501\ 269832637e-014 params=1/-1.5/0.25/-6.5/5.383/-0.082 float=y maxiter=1000 inside=0 outside=tdis colors=000RZqS`pSbpSdoTfoThnUjnUlmUmmSkjRihQgfPecO\ caNa_M_YKYVJWTIURHSPGQMFOKEMICKFBIDAGB9E98C67A4682\ 5709A4DD8GGCKIGOLKRONVQRYTVaWZeYbh`elcipemshqwkuzm\ xylwylwylwxlwxlvxlvwlvwlvwluvluvluvluultultulttltt\ lstlsslsslsslrrlrrlrrlrzowrlrjjmbhiWfdOc_GaW8_R0WL\ 1YN1ZO1`P1aQ1cR2dS2fT2gU2iV2jW3lX3mY3oZ3p_3r`4sa4u\ b4vc4xd4ye4zf7ye9yeByeDydFydHydJycLycNycPybRybUybW\ yaYya_yaay`cy`ey`gy_iy_ky_my_nwYnvXouWotVprUpqTqpS\ qoRrmQrlPskOsjNsiMzkLzmKueJudIvmHvmGwmFw_ExYDxXCyW\ ByVAyU9xTBxSDxSFxRGxRIxQKxQMxPNxOPxORwNTwNUwMWwMYw\ LZwK`wKbwJdwJewIgvIivHkvGlvGnvFpvFrvEsvEuvDwvDxwJm\ xObyTSzYIzZIz_Iz`IzaI_dW9gi8ij8jj8kj8lk7nk7ok7pl7q\ l6sl6tm6um6vm9thBrdDp`GnXImSKkONiKPgGRfCVjFZnIbqKf\ uNixPRqR8kTCjWFjZIj`LicOieSihVijYhm`hochrfhtWOoM4k\ GAcAFW4KOAOLGSJMVHSZFYbDbeBadEacGacIabLaaN`aP``R`_\ U`_W`ZY_Y__Yb_Xd_Wf_WhZTc } frm:JuliaMixRecip {; Jim Muth z=pixel, c=p3, a=real(p1), b=imag(p1), d=real(p2), f=imag(p2): z=(a*(z^b))+(d*(z^f))+(1/c), |z| <= 100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 15-02-06 (No Name, Rating 7)
by Jim Muth 15 Feb '06

15 Feb '06

FOTD -- February 15, 2006 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Fractal Central is quite chilly today due to a failure of the area gas main, which somehow filled with water and cut the supply. But despite the indoor temperature of 57F 14C, the fractal of the day is hot. Today's fractal trip takes us rather deep into East (Elephant) Valley of the Mandelbrot set, where the elements are quite pinched off. After a brief search, we find and check a tiny midget surrounded by seashell-like features. I gave the image no name, but despite the minimum effort I put into it, the result is worth a rating of a 7, which is how I rated it. The render time of 3-3/4 minutes will be cut to a matter of seconds on the present day fireball units, assuming, that is, that the fireball unit in question is not over-qualified or vesa-deprived. In any case, the completed GIF image is posted on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> from where it may be downloaded at leisure for viewing. With the temperature inside dropping toward the temperature outside, the fractal cats were hard pressed to find warm comfort. Luckily, an emergency space heater saved the day for them. For me, the work room was quite chilly, but the work was accomplished. With the crew from the gas company still trying to figure things out, tomorrow is likely to be another chilly but productive day. Until next FOTD, which is due in 24 hours, take care, and keep a stiff but not frozen upper lip. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_15-02-06 { ; time=0:03:49.26--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=mandel passes=b center-mag=+0.2500\ 9435507823240/-0.00000148471698750/1.173282e+011/1\ /110/0.00016038707256020579 params=0/0 float=y maxiter=200000 bailout=5 inside=255 periodicity=10 colors=0000P40K20F00B0050000s0To0Qk0Og0Ld0J_0IW0FS\ 0CO09J06F05902500000OFWG9O95F205zpTyhOo`JeUFVL9KD5\ 840ze`zaXuZVpVSkSPfPL`LJWIFQDCKB8F65820000JJzFFsCC\ k99d66W44O00F0050UP0PK0KG0FCzzzxxwwuuurssoqqlooiml\ fhhaddXZ_SUUNOqaZrcXsdWueVwfVwgUyhTziSzjQzkPzlPrTU\ f5Zg6`h6ci8ej8gk8il9kl9nn9poBrpBtqBwrCysCzsCzoBw00\ Uk9sh8od6j`6gX5cU4ZP2UL0PI0LD0G80B405000kzofwi`odW\ hZQ`TKUNFLG8D9042XD0SB0N80I50C20oz0lw0grTakPXfLT`I\ OUDIOBCI6692020NfpJ`iGVcCQW9KQ5DJ28B002kfzhcwe_saX\ oZUjVQfSOaOKXKGSGDNC9I85C42600004q00QPzhNzeLwcJs_I\ oXGjUDgSCcOBZL8UJ6PF4LC2G80B5050000z4wq2lg0cW0UL0J\ 8060zz0yy0ss0ll0gg0``0VV0OO0II099zzozukupholekhagd\ Zd`V_XSWTOSQKNNGGKCBB8554000qpVfeOWVIKK98820P00B00\ z004T0oz0kz0gt5`n2Sa0IP06Bw5zp4sj2ne0g_0aU0VN0PG0I\ 90B20200W00U00S00P00O00Lz0Jz0Gz9FzNCzZ9zi6zt50z20z\ 00w00rF0nC0iB0e90a80X6000 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 14-02-06 (No Name, No Rating)
by Jim Muth 14 Feb '06

14 Feb '06

FOTD -- February 14, 2006 (Not Rated) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image, with its striking 7-pointed stars, is a Julia set of the Z^(1.05)+C Mandeloid as it appears 100 levels up the spiral ramp. I gave it neither name nor rating. The best point of today's FOTD might be its extremely brief render time, which was achieved by rendering it with 'passes=b'. The image has been posted on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> A sunny cold day with deep snow kept the fractal cats snug indoors on Monday. There was enough work to keep me busy also. The next FOTD will be posted in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and beware of stray Julia sets. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_14-02-06 { ; time=0:00:45.09--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=JuliaBC passes=b center-mag=0.272078/0.421181/0.6642625 params=1.05/0/100/3500/-0.27/0.38/0/0 float=y maxiter=1500 inside=255 logmap=31 periodicity=10 colors=0000kk0jk0ik0hk0gkzzzywzwuuurnrpgpnanlVljOj\ gJgeDeb6c`0aZ0_W0XU0VQ0QJ0SQ0SW0S`0Qb0Sd0Vc0Xa0__0\ aV0aS0cQ0eO0gJ0rH0zF0z_0zD080FF0BO08V26_64cB2gH0lM\ 0pQ0uV0za0w_0n_0e_4__BQXHHXO8XV2Xa0Vg0Vn0Vu0zz0Vz0\ 0a00B00H00O00S00_00c00j00n00u00z00z00z02z04z06z0Bz\ 0Fz0Hz0Mz0Qz0Sz0Xz0az0cz0gz0lz0nz0rzAuzKyzUzzczzcz\ zhzzhzzmzzmzzrzzwzzauz_nzXgzVczSXzQQzOJzMDzJ8zH2zF\ 0wD0w20zD0zM0zV0ze0zn0zw0zz0zz0zz0zy0zw0zu0zr0zp2z\ n4zl8zjDzgHzeMzcQzaVzXVzaXzcXzgXzjXznXzpXzuXzwXzzX\ zzXzzXzzXzzXzzXzzXzz0zy0zu0zr0zn0zl4zg8zeDzaHz_JzJ\ cu6ue0zO0zQ0zQ0zS0yS0wV0rV0nX0jX0e_0c_0_a0Va0Qc0Mc\ 0Jc0O_0SV0VQ0_M0aH0eD6gBHl6Sp2cr6nwSyynzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzwzznzwgzu_zrQznJzlBzj4ze0zc0za0z_0yS0nM8cFQSBg\ H4y60z00zueBpeDjeFegJ_gMVgOQjSJjVFjX8la4lc0yj0leM_\ agMXz8Sz02z0Fz0Qz0a8DgB8c } frm:JuliaBC { ; Formula by Andrew Coppin e=p1, p=real(p2)+PI, q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q, C=p3, Z=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|< p4+100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 13-02-06 (No Name, Rated 7)
by Jim Muth 13 Feb '06

13 Feb '06

FOTD -- February 13, 2006 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's search takes us to a Julia set 80 levels up the logarith- mic hyperspiral of the Z^(sqrt(2))+C Julibrot. The image we find there is a rather delicate network of finely-divided 'outside' stuff. I gave the image no name, though I did give it a rating. IMO, the image rates a 7. The render time of under 2 minutes is brief enough so that no one should be afflicted with impatience while rendering it. Another way to avoid impatience is to download the completed GIF image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> About one foot, or 30cm, of snow fell Saturday night here at Fractal Central. The fractal cats sneaked onto the porch this afternoon and checked the conditions for about one minute before determining that the day would be better spent indoors. My day was spent clearing snow and drinking coffee. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and what's it all about? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_13-02-06 { ; time=0:01:51.72--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=JuliaBC passes=1 center-mag=0.0603662/\ -0.0127642/0.9150369/1/117.5/3.885780586188048e-016 params=1.4142/0/80/0/-0.131/0.0124/0/0 float=y maxiter=1000 inside=0 logmap=yes periodicity=10 colors=0000Wz0Vy2Ux3Tw3Sv3Ru3Qt3Ps3Or3Nq0Mp0Lo0Kn0\ Jm0Ik0Hi0Gg0Fe0Ec0Da0C_0BY0AW09U5AXACSFESKGRPERUCR\ XAUO9WH8YA7_46aICYWHVZGV`GVbFVdFVgEViEVkDVmDViERfE\ OcEK`EHYEEVEASE7PE4FBV68u9ErCJoEOmRNecMYpMQsQavTly\ WwpWogWgZW_QWSHWLTbLciLopLzzLywKxtKwoKvjJueJt`JsXJ\ t_MubPvdSwgVxjYxl`mm_cn_Un_RcVPURNKMLAIJEMHIQFMTDQ\ XBU`9Yc7ag5ejBghGhfMidRkcXlaam_fnZboV_pRXqNUrKLTKK\ QQKNVKK_KHdKEiQJeVNa`RYeVVjZRpbNufJzjGvaCsU8pM5nQ7\ lU9jYBh`CfdEdhGblIaoJYlLVjNRgPOeRKbTH`VEZXDY_DXaCW\ dCWfCViBUkBTnBTp8Oo4Fl27i1Bf1Ec0H`0KYPAKm16l88lF9l\ MAkSBkZCkeDkkEliKmgPnfUod_pbdpaiZgUHmE_uIWuMSuPOuS\ KuVGuYCu`8uc5uf7mc9e`AYYCQVEISFBPCDUAEZ8Fc6Gg4Hl2I\ q0Ju7OcDTMJY5PZ6UZ6__6d_6j_7o`7u`7z`7XpLVnPUlSTkVS\ iYQgaPfdOdgNcjRbdVa_YaVa`Qd`LnbNxdOsRIoDCk07h5De9I\ bDN`HSTIMLIGDIA6I49N7CS9EXCH`EKeGMjJPoLRsNVsTZsYbs\ cfshjsnmssotbpuMovKowKowK } frm:JuliaBC { ; Formula by Andrew Coppin e=p1, p=real(p2)+PI, q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q, C=p3, Z=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|< p4+100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 12-02-06 (No Name, No Rating)
by Jim Muth 12 Feb '06

12 Feb '06

FOTD -- February 12, 2006 (Not Rated) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image illustrates several of those overlapping midgets that I find so interesting. But these overlapping fractals are natural. They are not layers created artificially by the program. And BTW, it *is* possible for Fractint to create fractals consisting of two layers, though I have never used this feature. The image was created by adding (1/Z) to half as much Z^(1.3), then adding C. I gave the image no name and no rating. I could find nothing in it worth a name or a rating. The render time of 1-1/4 hours on my ancient fractal machine will be reduced to well under one hour on the newer units, but this is still quite slow for such an unimpressive image, so to make things more convenient, I have sent the finished image on ahead to Paul at the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where it is available for instant viewing. Cloudy chilly weather in the morning and light wet snow in the afternoon kept the fractal cats indoors all day Saturday. The snow grew heavier as night fell, so I doubt they will have much quality outdoor time for several days. My day was kept quite busy with odds and ends. If all goes well, the next FOTD will appear in all its unglory in 24 hours. Until that unglorious moment arrives, take care, and look for light. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_12-02-06 { ; time=1:14:18.63--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=+0.88591873573364850/-0.056354097741100\ 40/511.7917/1/-142.5/-1.0555584184501754e-012 params=1/-1/0.5/1.3/0/0 float=y maxiter=16000 inside=0 logmap=188 symmetry=none periodicity=10 colors=000UK0000<7>000<4>000zz0<4>zz0zz0zz0000z00\ <10>z00<4>z00zz0<4>zz0zz0000<82>000<4>00000z<32>0\ 0z<4>00z<14>0Uz<3>0az1cz2ez3gz4iz<3>BqzDszFuzHwzJ\ yz<15>nzzpzzrzz<3>zzzwzzxzzyzz<22>zzz } 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 11-02-06 (Freezing Rain [9])
by Jim Muth 11 Feb '06

11 Feb '06

FOTD -- February 11, 2006 (Rating 9) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Many years ago I posted a FOTD which illustrated a fractal tree covered with snow. That image is still one of my favorites. Today's image is a near repeat of that 9-year-old image. The image is a Julia set of the Z^(1.5)+C Mandeloid as it appears PI levels up the logarithmic spiral, or more accurately at ground level of the spiral. When studying the image, I had the impression of a tree covered with a thin coating of ice, such as might be deposited by freezing rain. I named the image "Freezing Rain". Since the image really is quite striking, I decided to give it a rating of an impressive 9. The render time of under 2 minutes means that no one will become impatient while running the parameter file. Impatience may be totally eliminated by downloading the completed GIF image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Slightly milder weather here at Old Fractal Central on Friday gave the fractal cats almost two hours in the holly patch. While the cats were lurking there, a flock of about 100 robins descended on the holly trees to feast on the ripe berries. The dynamic duo chattered at the birds but decided not to stalk them. My day was once again quite busy. Unless something goes very wrong, the next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and search for divinity. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Freezing_Rain { ; time=0:01:58.26--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=julzpower passes=1 center-mag=0.248742/0.516361/12.43454/0.784 params=-0.203/0/1.5/0 float=y maxiter=73 inside=253 logmap=yes periodicity=10 colors=000KmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzK\ mzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmz\ KmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKmzKm\ zKmzKmzKmzhROhRQiRRiRPhROgQNeQNcPMaOLZOKVMISKGPIEM\ HDJFBGD9DC8IJANPBccczzzzzzzzzzzzggDhdBhbAi_8iY7jV5\ jT4kQ2kO1kM0gN1dN1aN1ZO1WO1SO1PO1MP2JP2GP2CP29Q26Q\ 23Q20Q24R78SBBSFFTJJTOMUSQUWUV_XWc`WhdXlgXpkYtnYxK\ Q_LKTMFMNAGNEYNHnMMlLQkKUiJZhJbfIfeHkcGobGsaHtbHtc\ ItdItdIteJtfJtfJtgKuhKuhLuiLujLujMukMulMulKtiJtgHt\ eGscFsaDsZCsXArV9rT8rR6rO5qM3qK2qI1qG5mE9jCDgAHd8K\ a7OZ5SW3WT1ZQ0YO4XN8XMBWLFVKJVJMUIQTGUTFXSE`RDdRCg\ QBkQAnS9lU9kW8jY8i_8ga7fb7ed6df6bh6aj5`l5_m5Zk8ZiB\ ZgEZeHZcKZaNZ_PZYQ`WRaVSbTSdSTeQUfOUhNViLWjKWkQUfW\ TaaSXfRTdTTbWT`ZTYaTWcTUfTSiTQlTOnTRlVUjXXiZ_g`aeb\ dddgbfjahl_joYlrXnuVpwUrnc_emIXw0Wq7VkEUeLT_STVYST\ _RSaQRbPQdpaPq`RKmz`Ura_s } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 10-02-06 (A Squared Square [7])
by Jim Muth 10 Feb '06

10 Feb '06

FOTD -- February 10, 2006 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The parent fractal of today's image came about when I combined (1/Z) with 1/2 part of Z^(1.3) and added C. I will not attempt to describe this parent fractal, which may quickly and easily be reproduced. Today's scene is located on a side filament of the tiny negative stem of its parent. Though I put almost no effort into the image, it still earns a rating of a 7. It also seems worth a name, so I gave it the name, "A Squared Square." The reason for the name will be immed- iately apparent when the image is seen. The insignificant render time of 54 seconds on my 10-year-old machine will become even more insignificant on a newer unit. The brief render time may be eliminated entirely by downloading the finished GIF image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Continued routine winter weather limited the cats' outdoor time to under one hour here at Old Fractal Central on Thursday. The heavy work limited my free time to under one hour also. The next FOTD has an 87-1/2 percent chance of being posted in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and be at ease. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= A_Squared_Square { ; time=0:00:54.32--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident center-mag=-1.23418273295020500/+0.031146616623795\ 07/12899.22/1/160/-1.29940921564375422e-008 params=1/-1/0.5/1.3/0/0 float=y maxiter=400 inside=0 periodicity=10 colors=000KmBNhEPcHSYKVTNYOQ_JTbOUdTUfYUhbUeWieXee\ XaeYYeYUeZQeZNzmJz_Fmczzz7ez3e`0ah4Yp8UwBSnIQfOOZV\ MQ`KIgIAjG2fH7bIBYF9T00LHIaAEVAAAHczEQzCPm9Ph7Oc4N\ Z2MU0MM5LaALzBMzCMzCNzDNzEOzEOzFPzFPzGQzHQzHRzIRzI\ RZKWbM`fOeiQjmSopUttVxwXwuZvt`vsburdtpftohsnismkrk\ mqjoqiqphsofuoewndxnct`SpNGmA4j97h9Af9Dd9Fb9I_8LY8\ NW8QU8TS8VP7YN7`L7bJ7eH7hF7jI6iL6iO6iQ6iT6iW6iZ6i`\ 6ic6if6ii6ik6ii9ghBegDcfFbdH`cJZbMXaOW_QUZSSYUQXWP\ ZYO`_Oa`NcbNecNfeMhfMjhMkjLmkLomLpnKrpKsqKkgVdYeYO\ p`QncSlfTjiVhkWgnYeqZct`ava`rd_of_lhZhjZelYbnYZpXW\ rXTtWQvWbfMnRDjQGgPIcPL`ONXNQUNSQMVNLXJL_GKaCJd9Jf\ 5Ii2Ik8SdDaYIkSNWWRGZGLl5Pz6Rw7St8Tr9UoAVmBWjCXgDY\ eEZbF_`G`YHaVIbTJcQKdOQ`TWXYaUbfQglNlrJqwGuuHotIjs\ IdrJ_qKVpKPoLKnLFoPMoTToW_o_foblfefYgaPjWGlRHjTIhU\ JfWKdXLaZM__NYaOWbPUdQSeRPgSNhTLjUJkVHmWFnYGlZGk`G\ jaGhbGgdHfeHeGwCFx8Ex4Hr8 } 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 09-02-06 (Not rated, not named)
by Jim Muth 09 Feb '06

09 Feb '06

FOTD -- February 09, 2006 (No Rating, No Name) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image is a scene in the fractal created by the formula Z^(2.5)-Z^(-1.5)+(1/C). This parent fractal is a hugely sprawl- ing thing with a disproportioned and twisted Mandeloid near the center. Today's image is located in what I assume is the East Valley of the parent. I cannot be sure it is the East Valley because the Mandeloid is distorted almost beyond recognition. Once again, I gave the image no rating and no name. If I had rated the image, it would have earned about a 7. If I had named it, I would have given it a name associated with diamonds. The 19-minute render time is slower than recent images, but the result is better, making the overall worth about the same. As almost always, the completed GIF image is available on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Typical midwinter weather kept the fractal cats close to home again on Wednesday here at Old Fractal Central. A combination of regular work and moving preparations kept me very busy. The next FOTD, which I hope will be a further improvement, will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and be at one with the object or principle of your choice. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_09-02-06 { ; time=0:19:13.38--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=1 center-mag=+0.83845100822623630/+0.255444055468959\ 00/3.390294e+008/1/-152.5/5.32873170674338925e-005 params=-1/-1.5/1/2.5/-0.5/0 float=y maxiter=3200 inside=0 periodicity=10 colors=000meJigGwOtqVekaRFm1Tj70JtTS4XX7_`9bdBTT_C\ IjKPaRWUZbL5exIfhUgTXfX_gQtshqqcnoZkmUhjLchiiea8bU\ PeLSfFXgEahDo4ajPPoNTjYL`nsckYiMmoH7jVAgzKfqGJRjPW\ aV_U`dLlMBm70nBEnESoHeoKswg4MZXrh7nh9ihB2MNGUJTaGP\ nkUlbYkUziL4pBNhCb_FddE_EY5f7OgANpDSnDXlDajDCeUKfP\ RgLZhH8`vnNkkTbiYUgcLjZRMS1TY5_c9FvCOqDXlDfz0eq7PI\ gVRX`_NOTiTX`X`TadLxvKnoGsTgnZXicNWO1_V5ba93qpGnbT\ kQqvQXuzCUaKYVRaPZeJZaybe`nGckQVh_MY2P`HLcVHMuZGyw\ PsgYmSuZ4mc9XWVabMW2rZDg`OYcZNgrbfmQNF`UPT_ZLcKudT\ fe`ShdHgeGffFegEOEnUPa_ZPcLWhPK_SARL5ZX9hM9gSAfYBe\ cChMYfYNtrPonLjkHPr7Uo9YmAajCnMzkUihaTKdY1acCcXMeQ\ WgJWZV_bPbeJPQFOpXTnSXlNajIzTDo`DdcceeVegMjKGfaRpg\ vmhjjh_ghOdc0ef7Tgh_hTHfGUgESBoZSW6m4Oj9ORWV8tZLeb\ XRNh5Sh7Xh9ahBEK9LRASXBZbCV6_ZJSbWKgi3fh7ehAjQshXd\ fbRmwIioFkGmiOchVVfaMHP649KHLHUXFx7A0vznnzSzzzzzT_\ kXb_aeOEnDAWrI_gQbYYeNqcM } 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 08-02-06 (Not rated, not named)
by Jim Muth 08 Feb '06

08 Feb '06

FOTD -- February 08, 2006 (Not rated or named) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's nameless image lies in the fractal that results when 1/2 part of Z^(-7.5) is combined with one part of Z^(-0.7) and (1/C) is added. It's a good thing I didn't rate it. If I had, it would have scored about a 2. I simply had no time to work on the coloring, and the muddy, unpleasant palette that results is hardly worthy of an FOTD. The included parameter file runs in under 3 minutes. For the convenience of those who do not render, the completed image is available on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Another sunny but chilly day on Tuesday kept the fractal cats close to home. The work kept me close to my desk. The chance of the next FOTD appearing in 24 hours is 88 percent. Until next time, take care. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_08-02-06 { ; time=0:02:50.00--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=1 center-mag=+3.29269602451104700/+0.509626815068278\ 30/953.3594/1/-130/4.55204832161548723e-011 params=1/-0.7/0.5/-7.5/0/0 float=y maxiter=500 inside=0 logmap=18 periodicity=10 colors=000mnpgjngkmdhjaegZbdW_aT_ZQXWNUTKRQHONELKB\ IH8FE5EF6EG9GJBHLDIOFJQHKTKLVMMYON_QObQPaQPaPPZOPX\ NPUMPSLPPJPNIPKHPIGPFFPDEPADP8GQCIQGKRKMROOSSQSWPP\ XONXOLXNJXMGYMEYLCYKAYK7ZJ5ZI3ZI1ZM2`P3aS4bV5dY6e`\ 7fd8hg9ijAjmBlpCmsDnrCkqBhpAeo9bn8_n8Xm7Ul6Rk5Oj4L\ j4Ij8KjBMjFOjIPjLRjPTjSVjVWjZYja_jd`iebhfcgfezgfzh\ gziizjjzklzlmzmnznpzoqzpszqtzsuwubtwZqxWnzTkzPhzMe\ zJbzF_zCXz9Uz6Xz7Zz8`z8bz9dzAfzAczGazLZzQXzzUzzSzz\ PzzNzzKzzIzzKzzMzzOzzQzzSzzUzzWzzYzz_zzazzczzezzgz\ zizzczzYzzTzzNzzHzzCzzGzzJzzMzzQzzQzzWzz_zzbzzezzi\ zzlzzozzrzzmzzizzezzazzYzzUzzQzzMzzIzzLzzNzzPzzSzz\ UzzWzzTzzRzzPzzNzzLzzJzzHzzFzzKzzOzzSzzWzz_zzTzzMz\ zFzz8zzIzzGzzEzzCzzAzz8zz9zzAzzBzzCzzKzzSzz_zzgzzn\ zzjzzgzzdzzezzezzfzzfzzWzzMzzPzzSzzNzzJzzFzzBzz7zz\ 3zzDzzNzzXzzfzzpzzzzzvzzrzznzzjzzgzzdzzbzz`zzZzzVz\ zSzzPzzMzzZzzjzzZzzazzdzz } 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: Your 2003 par file
by David Dollevoet 08 Feb '06

08 Feb '06

"Lee H. Skinner" <skinner(a)thuntek.net> wrote: (2006/02/05 10:35) >Hi, David > >Your fractals are great. Some remind me of persian rugs, others of >integrated circuits. > >I noticed that there is an error at the end of the 3rd par in your 2003 >par file. You may want to update this par on your web page. > >Lee Skinner Lee Skinner, Thank-you for your kind words. And thanks for spotting the error in the 2003 PAR file -- fixed. David Dollevoet

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Fractal web site
by David Dollevoet 08 Feb '06

08 Feb '06

Greetings, My fractal web page is updated for 2006-02. http://www.djd-fractal.com David Dollevoet

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FOTD 07-02-06 (Not rated, not named)
by Jim Muth 07 Feb '06

07 Feb '06

FOTD -- February 07, 2006 (Rating 5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image shows a scene on the eastern side of the north branch of Seahorse Valley of the Mandelbrot set. The associated radical has a periodicity of 23. As has often been the case recently, I have given the image neither name nor rating. Per- haps the most incredible thing about today's fractal is the fact that a unique scene can be found so quickly in such a well- explored parent fractal. On my 2300mhz fireball unit, the image renders in well under one minute. On the 10-year-old 200mhz unit it takes 6-3/4 minutes. Regardless of the render time, the completed image may be seen almost immediately by downloading it from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> The deed has been done and I'm back at the fractal machine. The New Fractal Central has been purchased and paid for, and we are waiting only for the present residents to move out before moving from the Old Fractal Central forever. My sister has agreed to move into Old Fractal Central when we move out, and live there until the two fractal cats depart this world. The dynamic duo are near 16 years old, and are so set in their ways that we will not upset them by moving them. This means we will be choosing two new fractal cats in the near future. And yes, I will post pictures of the old fractal cats, Thomas and Tippy, before we move away from Old Fractal Central. I'll probably pick up a throw-away camera to take the photos. A sunny, brisk and breezy day on Monday here at Old Fractal Central kept the fractal cats close to home. My day was very busy as I tried to catch up the overdue work. The next FOTD has an 85-percent chance of appearing in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and is the illusion of reality really real? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_07-02-06 { ; time=0:06:42.11--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=mandel passes=1 bailout=5 inside=0 center-mag=-0.73622805923778590/+0.134985184192639\ 50/3.419192e+010/1/57.5/-0.001606620998 logmap=1990 params=0/0 float=y maxiter=75000 periodicity=10 colors=000aKi`KgZKfXKdWKcUKaTK`RKZUKXWHWZEUaERdEPg\ FMjHLmELlIJlLIlOIjRGjUGjXFj`FicDifDiiCglAgoAgr9gu9\ fx7fz7fz6iz7fz6cz4`z4Xz2Ux2Rw1Ou1Lt0Iq0Fo0Cn09l06i\ 02h00f00e00c00c00b00c00b04b0Ad0Gf0Mi1Tl0Zo4drCjtIo\ vPrxWqzXozZlz`jzagzafzcczdazfZzfXzgWziTzjRzlOzlMzm\ JzoIzqFzqDzrAzt9zu7zuAztCztFztGzrIzrLzrMzrOwqRtqTr\ qUoqXloZio`hocdodamfZmiWmjUmlRloOlqLlwNtrKloKdlOgj\ TjjXmjaqjftjkwjozjnzfnzckz`izXfzUduRarO`oJXlGUiDTd\ AQa7OZ4LW0LR1KT4KT7KTAKTDKUGKUJKUMKUtuztuztWzZIWaI\ WdIXgIXjIXmIXt9PqIXmQcjXjgfqdnxauzZzzXuzWouUimTcgR\ X`PRTOLMMFFL97J31M42O64P76R76T97UA9WC9XCAZEC`FDaHD\ cHFdIGfKGgLIiLJjNLlOLmQMoQOqROrTPtURuURrKaqAjo1tm0\ zi0zf4zc9z`FzXLzUQzRWzOazLfzIlzFrzCwz9zz6zz1zz2zz4\ zz6zz7zz9zzAzzCzzDzzFzzFzzGzzIzzJzxLzxMzwOzuPzuRzt\ TzrUzqTzrRzrPzrOzrMzrLztLwtJttIqtGotFluDiuCfuCcuAa\ u9Zw7Ww6Tw4Qw0Qz4Ow9NqDLj } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 02-02-06 (Not rated)
by Jim Muth 02 Feb '06

02 Feb '06

FOTD -- February 02, 2006 (Not Rated) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: This will be the last FOTD for 5 days. But do not be alarmed. I will simply be out of town during that time, purchasing the New Fractal Central and making contacts in central Pennsylvania. The next FOTD will appear in its full glory on February 7. Today's image is a Julia set of the Z^(1.3)+C Mandeloid as it appears a full 52 levels up the infinite spiral. When rendered in the normal manner, the image consists of a single empty black hole. The entire sawtooth effect of today's image was achieved by rendering the scene with the inside set to 'fmod'. In keeping with the recent trend, I gave today's image neither name nor rating. The render time of just under 6 minutes may be avoided by downloading the completed GIF image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Partly cloudy and chilly weather here at Old Fractal Central on Wednesday kept the fractal cats close to home base all after- noon. When they wandered inside, they appreciated the treat of tuna that was waiting. My day was very busy; the next 4 days will be equally busy. When the next FOTD appears on February 7, we will be the owners of the New Fractal Central. Until five days have passed, rest easy, and stay calm. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_02-02-06 { ; time=0:05:51.36--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=JuliaBC passes=1 center-mag=-0.19265/\ -0.145174/0.8445339/1/57.5/-1.2337353361147052e-014 params=1.3/0/52/0/-0.4/-0.2/0/0 float=y inside=fmod proximity=0.04 maxiter=1000 periodicity=10 colors=000Q9YQA_QBaQCcQDeQEgQFiQGkQHmQIoQJqQKsQMuQ\ OwQQyQSzQUzQVzQWzQXzQYzQZzQ_zQ`zQazQUzQUzQUzQUzQUz\ QUzQUzQUzQUzQUzQUzQUzQUzQUzzozzozzozzmzzmzzmzwkzuk\ zqizoizkizkgzigzieziezgezgdzedzedzdbzdbzb`zb`zb`z`\ Zz`ZzZXzZXzXXzXVzVVzVVzVSzSSzSQzQQzQQzPPzPPzNNzNNz\ NNzLLzLLzJJzJJzHJzHHzFHzFHzFFzDFzDDzBDzBDz9Bz9Bz89\ z89z89z68z68z48z46z26z24z04z04z02z02z00z00z00z00z0\ 0z00z02z04z06z08z09z0Dz0Fz0Hz0Jz0Lz0Nz0Qz0Sz0Vz0Xz\ 0Zz0bz0dz0ez0gz0iz2kz2oz2qz2sz2uz2wz0wz2yz4yz4yz6y\ z9zz9zzBzzDzzFzzHzzHzzJzzNzzNzzPzzQzzSzzVzzVzzXzzZ\ zzZzz`zzbzzbzzdzzezzgzzkzzmzzqzzuzzuzzwzzyzzyzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzyzzyzzyzzyzzyzzwzzszzqzzozzmzzkz\ zizzeyzdyzbwzbwzbuzbuz`sz`sz`qz`qz`oz`ozZmzZkzZkzZ\ izZizZgzXgzXezXezXdzXdzXbzVbzV`zV`zVZzVZzVXzSXzSVz\ SVzSSzSSzSQzQQzQPzQPzQNzQNzQLzPJzPJzPHzPHzPFzPFzND\ zNDzNBzNBzN9zN9zL8zL8zL6z } frm:JuliaBC { ; Formula by Andrew Coppin e=p1, p=real(p2)+PI, q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q, C=p3, Z=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|< p4+100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 01-02-06 (Not rated)
by Jim Muth 01 Feb '06

01 Feb '06

FOTD -- February 01, 2006 (Not Rated) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image shows a midget deep in the western shoreline of the northern branch of Scepter Valley of the Mandelbrot set. It is neither named nor rated. The only thing unusual about the image is the nearly circular pattern surrounding the central midget. On my old 200mhz clunker, the image takes 24-1/2 minutes to calculate. My 2300mhz fireball unit finishes the image in just over 1 minute -- a speed increase of 23 times. Unfortunately, the spectacular speed increase of the new unit is true only for fractal types Mandelbrot and Julia. (At least, I have found no other fractal types with such a speed increase.) The speed increase of the type formula fractals is closer to a modest 4 times. I suspect the types Mandelbrot and Julia use a specially designed and very efficient routine. The image may be seen by running the included parameter file or by downloading the completed GIF file from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Rain in the morning and chilly winds in the afternoon here at Old Fractal Central on Tuesday kept the fractal cat duo confined indoors. They showed less than the normal dis-satisfaction with their confinement however, and had totally forgotten their bad day by the time the evening treat of tuna was served. My day was another very busy one. The next FOTD has an 81-percent chance of being posted in 24 hours. The philosophy will be on hold until the New Fractal Central is established, which will not be before the start of summer. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_01-02-06 { ; time=0:24:31.50--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=mandel passes=1 float=y bailout=5 center-mag=-1.25144895265598/+0.01299572939267/7.6\ 58615e+010/1/-110/0.00041296802054539838 params=0/0 maxiter=1000000 inside=0 logmap=8251 periodicity=10 colors=0009JH8MM6PR5SW3V`1Ye0`j0co0fs0iw0lw0ow0rw0\ uw6xwExwOxwVxtcxpmxlvxhvxfvsdvn_viWvdRv`NvbHvbEv`C\ v_AvY9vW9sU7mS6gQ6cO4ZN2TN2OL1KJ0EI09G05F01D00B00A\ 006006006017488AE8HK8PQ8UQ8_O8`O8bO8bM8dM8fMAhKBjK\ BjIDlIFnIGpGIrGIrGJtELvENwDOwDOwDQwBSwBUwDJwBUw9dw\ 8on6xf5x_3x`3x`1xb1xb1xd0wd0sd0qf0of0kh0ih0hh0dj0b\ j0`l0Yl0Wn0Un0Qn0Op0Np0Jr0Ir0Gr0Qh6_`EhUOqNXxEex7o\ x1vx0vx0vx0vx0vx0qx0mx0gx0cx0Zx0Vx0Qx0Mx0Gx0Dx08x0\ 5x0Bx0Gx0Mx7RxHXxSax`gxlmxwqxwsxwuxwuuwvqwvmwstpvs\ lviwv_wvWwvSwvOwvLwvIwvFwvBwv8wv7woqov6wv6ru6jo6bg\ 6Wa6PX6FQ69K62E608603600600600600601801B03F03I05L0\ 5O06S06W08_08b09f09i0Bm0Bq0Du0Dx0Ex0Xs0di0v_0sQ0oS\ 0kU4gW9e_Ea`JZbPVdUTh_QidMkjImpGqvDsw9uw6ww0xw5xw8\ xwBwwEwwIuwMuwQswTswXqt_qrcongolkmhomfskbvk`viYviW\ vhSvfUvhRviPvkNvmLvoJsqHosFkuEgwCax7cwAcuCcsEeqFeo\ HemJgkLgkNgiPihRifSidUkbW } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 31-01-06 (Rating 8)
by Jim Muth 31 Jan '06

31 Jan '06

FOTD -- January 31, 2006 (Rating 8) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image continues the series of Z^(1.3)+C Julia sets. It is a Julia set of the Z^(1.3)+C Mandeloid as it appears 3 levels up the spiral. At this level, the Mandeloid holds a very large midget off to the NW of the main bay. Today's image is a Julia set of the main bay area of this large midget. Since I did put a bit of extra effort into coloring the image, I gave it a rating of a lofty 8. But I gave it no name. Names must be earned. Much of the effect of the image is due to the inside parts, which were rendered with the 'bof61' option. The render time of just over 2 minutes should test the patience of no one. And the image can always be enjoyed by visiting the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Unsettled conditions here at Old Fractal Central on Sunday kept the fractal cats undecided. They went out several times, but were soon faced with sprinkles of rain, which sent them scurry- ing for shelter. Monday was far better. My days continue very busy. The next FOTD, the first of the new month, will appear with a probability of 88 percent in 24 hours. Until next time, take care, and don't ask how I determined the probability of the next FOTD appearing in 24 hours. I don't know how I did it. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_31-01-06 { ; time=0:02:08.25--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=JuliaBC center-mag=-0.00327762/0.00070\ 084/11.91532 params=1.3/0/3/0/-0.74930081/0.377789\ 6/0/0 float=y maxiter=1000 passes=1 inside=bof61 logmap=6 periodicity=10 colors=00000t00s00s00K00K00K00L00L00S00T00V00P00V0\ 0b01e04Y16U47h78h9B_CCUFEjIHjKIbMKjQMjTOlRQiUSlbVl\ eWmcYmlamobmscovgoyoozjozlozmqyxqxmsvmstmssxtqotoo\ vmovlzvhxxgxxexzcxzbxz`xz_xzYzzzzzzzzzzzzzz1lz0hz0\ sz0ex0bt0`q0lm0Yj0Ve0Tb0gs0OW0MT0LQ0Tz0KM0KL1IL1Qe\ 3HK3HI4FI04H6EH6EF7CF7CE7CC8BC8BB09B999B89B88078C7\ 7E67E66C13E66F87HB9IEBKHELKFMMIOQKQTMSWOT_QVYOWWOY\ WM_VM_VM`TLbTLcSKeQKeQKgOIhOIjMHjMHlLHmKFoKFqIEqIE\ sHEtHCvFCxEBxEByCBzC9zB9zB9y9Cx9Ev9Ft9Hs8Ko8Lm8Ml8\ Oj7Sh7Te7Vc7Wb7Y`6`_6bW6cV6eT4hS4jQ4lM4mL4oK3sI3tH\ 3vE3xC1zB1z91z81z84z71z60z40t30m10g00`10b10c11e17g\ 3Ch3Hj3Ml3Tm3Ym6Vo7To8SqBQqCOsEMsHLtIKtKItMHvOFvQE\ xTCxVByW9yY8y`6zb4zc3zg1zh0zj0zm0zo0zq0zt0zv0zx0zz\ 0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zy0vx0sv0ms1hTOQSKOSHMQELOBIO8HM4F\ L1EL0CK0BK09I0BH0CF0CE0EC0FB0F90H80I70I60K40L30L10\ M00O00O00Q00S00S0PY0cc0vY } frm:JuliaBC { ; Formula by Andrew Coppin e=p1, p=real(p2)+PI, q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q, C=p3, Z=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|< p4+100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 29-01-06 (NO RATING, NO NAME)
by Jim Muth 29 Jan '06

29 Jan '06

FOTD -- January 29, 2006 (Not Rated) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: There will be no FOTD for January 30. The next FOTD will be posted on Tuesday, January 31. Today's image is a Julia set of the Z^(1.3)+C Mandeloid as it appears 34.5 levels up the logarithmic hyperspiral. The image looks nothing like a proper Julia set however, filled as it is with narrow converging discontinuities terminating in flat circular disks, all this presented against a totally chaotic background. The corresponding Mandeloid is shaped vaguely like a classic Mandelbrot set that has been rotated 180 degrees. The point that corresponds to today's Julia set is located in the broad field of chaos on the west that passes for an east valley. Putting so little work into the image, I could hardly give it a name or rating. The 6-1/2 minute render time should try the patience of very few. And as always, the completed GIF image is available on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> A near-perfect midwinter day with lots of sun, light winds and a temperature of 63F 17C kept the fractal cats quite happy on Saturday. They were out of sight in the holly patch for over two hours, but they came dashing in as soon as they heard the rattle of the tuna can. My day was quite busy, so busy in fact that I will have no time to post a FOTD tomorrow. The next FOTD will therefore appear in 48 hours, which is two days from now. Until then, take care, and look patient. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_29-01-06 { ; time=0:06:32.88--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=JuliaBC passes=1 center-mag=-0.314019/0.0032451/0.7452187/1/-90/0 params=1.3/0/34.5/0/-0.75/0.006/0/0 float=y maxiter=500 inside=bof61 logmap=yes periodicity=10 colors=000kuMzcVvzIkozpjEmfCc_BUT9KM85F7CN9IUBPaDV\ hEuhQtlOtpMssKswIszHkoFdeDd29d9EdFIdMMdSRdZVddZdjb\ fkghlljlqlmvmmzhoucqqZsmUuhPwdKx`DhQ6TFl1HfDI`OIcQ\ NfSSiUXkVanXfqZkt`pvatodqhgnbjkWmhQoeRqaSrYTsVUtRV\ uO`Uge3za5uY6pV8kR9fOBaKCXHDSMKRQQRVXRZbRVaTSaVPaW\ O_ZNZaMXdLWgKUjKTldeQxq4vm7ti9seBqaEoYGnUIjTNfSRbS\ VZRZVRbRQfOQj_zyWqiTiVPaGMU1WTLdSdaPb_M`XKZVHXTFVO\ EWJEWFEWADX5DX1DXCFgNGrQImSKiVMdXO`_QWaSSdfRfuQikV\ kb_mUdoLiqCmg8bY4TP0JJCXDNj7Yx4Xi2XV0XG5_I9bKDeMHh\ NLkPPnRTqTXtUMfIBU6FTFJSNNSWRRcURkOYkJdkEkk9rkVhbo\ _Ulc_jfehjkfmqdpvboqanm`nh_mdZl_YlWYlWYlVXmVXmVWmV\ WnUVnUVnUVnUUlVUjWUhXUgYUeZUcZUa_RBiU``UZaUXbUVbUU\ cUSdTQeTOfTNgTLgTJhTHiTGjTEkTCkTAlT9mT7nT5oZ4kY4lY\ 4lY4lX4lX4lX4mW4mW4mW4mW4mV4nV4nV4nU4nU4nU4oT4oT4o\ T4opvGosInqJmoLllMkjOjhPieRhcSgaUf_VeXXdVYcT_bQ`aO\ b`Mc_KeZHfYFhXDiWAkV8lU6n } frm:JuliaBC { ; Formula by Andrew Coppin e=p1, p=real(p2)+PI, q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q, C=p3, Z=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|< p4+100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 28-12-05 (Blue Galaxy [5])
by Jim Muth 28 Jan '06

28 Jan '06

FOTD -- December 28, 2005 (Rating 5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image is a scene in a valley of a fractal that was found hurriedly by the evolver feature of Fractint. This explains the unusually precise parameters. The name "Blue Galaxy" came to mind as I studied the image with my mind shut off. (It's a good trick, but no one noticed a difference.) The rating of 5 might be a bit disappointing, especially for an image that takes 1/2 hour to finish. Salvation from boredom is at hand however on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where the image is posted for easy download and enjoyment. Holidays always get my philosophical juices flowing, and this is the peak time of year for holidays. So expect some enlightening words of true wisdom within a week, or, depending on one's point of view, some confused and misleading blather. Except for a wet Sunday, conditions were passable here at the old Fractal Central over the past several days. The cats made the most of things, aided by extra generous servings of tuna. For me the holidays went acceptably well, but the work is again piling up, and it will take a couple days to get things under control. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and could atoms be made of thought? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Blue_Galaxy { ; time=X:XX:XX.XX--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=1 center-mag=+3.204483624242131/-0.00080781296188986\ /4.825934e+007/1/98/-1e-007 params=1.7161107211/-\ 1.20544145/2.6332041383/-9.0433088168/0/500 float=y maxiter=6000 inside=0 logmap=375 periodicity=10 colors=000r`jr_jrZiqYhqXhqWgqVfqUfqTepSdpRdpQcpQbp\ PapOaoN`oM_oL_oKZoJYoIYnHXnGWnFWnEVnDUnDUmFVmHVmIW\ mKWmLXlNXlOXlQYlSYlTZlVZkW_kY_kZ_k``kb`jcajeajfbjh\ bjibjkcimcindipdiqeiseiteirdiqcipbioain`im_il_jk`j\ jajibkhckgdkfekefldglchlaim`jm`km_lmZmnYnnXonWpoVq\ oUroTsoStlUriVqgXodYnbZm_`kYajVbiTdgQefOfeLhcJibGj\ aEl_BmZ9nY8kW7hU6eT5bR4_P4YO3VM2SK1PJ0MH0KG2LJ3ML5\ NN6OP7PS9QUARWCSYDT_EUbGVdHWfJXhKYkLZmN_oO`qQasRbv\ ScxUdzVezWezUczTbyS`wQ_uPZrOXpMWnLVlKTiISgHReGPcEO\ aDMZCLXAKV9IT8HQ6GO5EM4DK3CI4DK4DL4DM4EN4EP4EQ4ET4\ FU4FW4FX4FZ4G_4Gb5Ge5Hg5Hi5Hk5Hl5Im5Io5Ip5Iq5Jr5Js\ 5Js5Jt6Ms6Ou7Qr8Tp8Vo9YmA_l8_h9_jAazB_zCdzDjzElzFl\ zGjzIgzJ_zKTyLOwMMtNNrONoPOmQPjRPhTQfUQeVRcWRbXS`Y\ S_ZTY_UX`UVaVUbVSdWReWPfXOgYMhYLiZJjZIk_Gl_Fm`Do_A\ n`CmaDlbFkbGjcIidJhdLgeMffNefPdgQchSbhTaiV`jW_jXZk\ ZYl_XmaWmbVndUoeTogSphrak } 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 28-01-06 (NO RATING, NO NAME)
by Jim Muth 28 Jan '06

28 Jan '06

FOTD -- January 28, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: With today's nameless and unrated image we check another Julia set of the Z^(1.3)+C Mandeloid, this time as it appears at the ground-zero level of the spiral. Actually, the ground-zero level would better be called the minus-pi level, since the 'pi' level as calculated by the branch-cut formulas is actually the default level calculated by the built-in formulas of Fractint. The corresponding Mandel point of today's Julia image lies toward the center of the main Mandelbrot bay. The unusual effect is a result of rendering the image with the inside set to 'fmod' with a proximity of 0.03 The 6-minute render time borders on slowness, but the finished GIF image is available on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Bright sun, milder temperatures in the 40's F, around 8C, and lighter winds here at Old Fractal Central on Friday made the outside pleasant enough for the fractal cats. They spent almost two hours lurking in the holly thicket, waiting for birds to perch within reach. The birds never lighted. The forecast is for even warmer tomorrow with a 90-percent chance of scattered fractals. It was another busy day for me, trying to decide what junk to throw out and what good stuff to keep. Until the moment the next FOTD appears, take care, and be with patience. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_28-01-06 { ; time=0:06:06.30--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=JuliaBC passes=1 center-mag=-0.030186/\ 0/0.5532857/1/-90/-1.234e-014 params=1.3/0/0/0/\ 0.48/0.43/0/0 float=y maxiter=500 inside=fmod proximity=0.03 logmap=yes periodicity=10 colors=000wrJnfSeV_XKgWRjVYmUdpTksSrvSxxUquWjsXdqZ\ Yn_SlaLjbFhaSZBLhAJg9Hg8Fg7Df6Bf59f47fA8dG8cM9bS9a\ Y9`cA_iAZnAYh6Kc36VBONId_JTlKIyL7fEXP8uVGe`OQfVB_Q\ MTMWMIeGEoLCmPBkU9iY8gWFeULdSSbRYaPd`NjZLqYKwXJyWG\ rZDlaAfd8`fDceHfdLhcPkbTnaXpa_k`af`ca_eX_gSZiOZYV_\ Ma`Aga9eb9cb8bb8`b8_bBbaDe`Gh_IkZJnTJqOJtJFrGBpE8n\ C4lA1j89k7Gl7Nm7Un7`o7gp7nq7ur7tqEtqLsqRsqYrqdrqjm\ kkifle`maWmYczULoQGpMBpTPa_bNeo9djHcePb`XaXcPNkDEr\ NFmWGhdHcjLfoPhoPtmnAdYUWHmXAKQBQKCVED_8Ed2Ei7DhBD\ gGCfKCeOCdTBcXBb`BbMNc7zc8dh9zl9opNYS`G4aKJaOXaSja\ zx`zs`zn`zi`zdVzfQzhLzjGzkRzk`zkkzkuzkozhizeczbYz`\ SzYMzVGzTIzRJzPzLNMGLNBKQIQSPVVW`XbeQMbK5_RDUYLPdS\ Kk_FqfAgdCYcEObFKWDHPBEI9BB8BADB9HB8LB7PB6TB6XtGEn\ FHhEKbDMXCPRBSLAUMBPMCLNDHNECOF8OG4OH0PM7QREQWKUGJ\ Y1JSAUMJcGSmB_wH`vM`uRatWas`arhXkpTdrZkscrthxlkuem\ rZpoSrmXrharder_jrWnrRsrN } frm:JuliaBC { ; Formula by Andrew Coppin e=p1, p=real(p2)+PI, q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q, C=p3, Z=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|< p4+100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 27-01-06 (NO RATING, NO NAME)
by Jim Muth 27 Jan '06

27 Jan '06

FOTD -- January 27, 2006 (No Rating) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's quickie FOTD, which has neither name nor rating, shows a Julia set of the Z^(1.3)+C Mandeloid as it appears 30 levels down the spiral. The corresponding point of the Mandeloid lies in the north branch of a kind of seahorse valley. To achieve the strange effect I intentionally under-iterated the image and brought the resulting inside parts to life with the 'zmag' option. The render time of 1-1/3 minutes is fast enough for even the most impatient fractalists, (if such a thing as an impatient fractalist exists). To make life as easy as possible, the finished GIF image is posted on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Another cold blustery day here at Old Fractal Central on Thurs- day made the fractal cats sulky. Luckily there was enough mackerel left over to take their minds off their troubles. My day was busy. The forecast for tomorrow is for partly cloudy with a 90 percent chance of a fractal. Until next time, take care, and could the deepest possible question be 'what is'? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_27-01-06 { ; time=0:01:21.79--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=JuliaBC passes=1 center-mag=0.256524/0.0597123/1.044973/1/-35/3.885\ 78e-016 params=1.3/0/-30/0/0.76/0.12/0/0 float=y periodicity=10 inside=zmag logmap=yes colors=000`07W08R08M19I29E39B4BB5DD6FF7HH8JJ9LLANN\ BPPCRRBTTBVVBXXAZZA``AbaAdcCedDfeFggGhhHiiJjkKklMl\ mNmoOnpQoqRpsTqtUrtNvuVsuaquioupmuwkta_sGOqHRoIUnJ\ WlJZkK`iLchMffMheNkcOmbPp`Ps_QuYRxNMzXRzeWzn_zqews\ jtxnpuoqrpqoqqlqrirrfsrctr`tsYusVvsTvsQtpNsjLrdIpZ\ GoUDnPBlK8kF2k56jA9fECbIFZMIVQLRUONYYNiRJaKFUDBNGB\ QIBTLBVNBYQB`SBbUBeXBhZBjaBmcBpeBrdFqcIqbLpaOp`Rp_\ UoZXoY_oXbnWenVipWhnWhmWglWgjXfiXfhXfgXeeXedYdcYda\ Yc`Yc_ZbXYcZYc`XdbXddWefWehVejVflUfnUgpTgrThtShvRg\ zShwSitSjqSjnSkkTlhTleTmbTn_TnZTnYTmXTmWTmVTmUTlTT\ lSTlSTlRTlQTkPTkOTkNTkMTkMSkPRlTNuSQlWSc_VVcNSzXNg\ fJQoF8mHAlJBjLDiMEgOFfQHdSIcTJOOY8KlDLkIMjMNiROhpG\ hVPg1VfAXgJYhS_i``jibkytgqckiNnb6qaDpaKoaRnaYnadma\ klarkayk_miYahWQfUEebDdkDduFdsDdrBdq9dp7do6diCecHf\ YMfSRgMWhG`hAei4jiBefH`dOWaUS_`NYfIVmDTs9RWiSHbgKZ\ hMWiPTjRQkUNlWKmq96kA6eB7 } frm:JuliaBC { ; Formula by Andrew Coppin e=p1, p=real(p2)+PI, q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q, C=p3, Z=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|< p4+100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 26-01-06 (NO RATING, NO NAME)
by Jim Muth 26 Jan '06

26 Jan '06

FOTD -- January 26, 2006 (Not Rated) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image is a Julia set of the Z^(1.3)+C Mandeloid as it appears 15 levels up the complex-log hyperspiral. The correspon- ding Mandel point is located in the center of a squashed bud with a periodicity of 7, which lies on the southeast shoreline of the main bay of the Mandeloid. The image was rendered in pretty much the traditional manner, with equal-iteration bands on the 'outside' and extra interest added by setting the inside to 'zmag'. I found the image in under 2 minutes and colored it in under 5, hardly enough effort to earn a name or rating for the image. The render time of 1-3/4 minutes is true on my 10-year-old 200mhz computer. On the current fireball units, it should render in around 15 seconds. Those without fireball units or with over-qualified fireballs can enjoy the image by downloading it from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Chilly temperatures and gripping winds here at Old Fractal Central on Wednesday kept the fractal cats confined to quarters. The extra treat of mackerel came as a surprise, but it kept them reasonably happy. My day was kept busy with a combination of the usual work and the moving preparations. The forecast is for a 90-percent chance of a FOTD in 24 hours. Until that transcen- dental moment arrives, wait with bated breath. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_26-01-06 { ; time=0:01:45.31--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=JuliaBC center-mag=0.0071442/-0.115288\ /0.5788618/1/10/-1.23373533611470521e-014 passes=1 params=1.3/0/15/0/0.7152/-0.3012/0/0 float=y maxiter=500 inside=zmag logmap=yes periodicity=10 colors=000rQQECHH9GK6FN3EQ0DT3GW6JZ8LaBOdERgGTjJWm\ LYpLRsLKvLDyL7xUBxaFwiIwqMwyPuwQsvRquSosTmrUkqVjpW\ dbTZQQTDNPKLLRJHYHmsF9kDDhJGePJbUM__PYd3xPaDFcPUe_\ hgjv`grUenNcjHieBn`5sWBtYHu_NvaTwcZxedyfirZmkRqdKp\ gOojRnmVnoYphWrbUsXSuQQvKOxEMy8LzGKzOKzWKzcKzkKzsK\ yoJxkIwhHvdGu`FtYFlSMeNTZHZRCeK6lD1rG8iIF`KMTMTKO_\ BQf3W`AaVHgPNmJUrD_qC_pCZpCZoCYnCXmCX_BWlBWkBVjBUz\ hUiAThATgASfARfAReAQd9Qc9Pc9Ob9Oa9N`8N`8M_8LZ8LY8K\ Y8JX7JW7IV7IV7HU7GT6GS6FS6FR6E920Q6DP6DO5CO5CN5BMY\ zL5AL49K49J48I47I47H46G36F35F34E34D33C23C22B21A219\ 206bD7`C7ZB7XB7VA7T97R98Q88O78M78K68I58G58E49D39B3\ 992971951930_qTZoSYmRXkQWjPVhOUfNTeMTcLSaKR`JQZIPX\ HOWGNUFMSEMRELPDKNCJMBIKAHI9GH8FF7FD6EC5DA4C83B72A\ 51930SJURITRISQHRQHRPHQPGPOGPOFOOFNNFNNEMMELMDLLDK\ LDJLCJKCIKCHJBHJBGIAFIAFIAEH9DH9CG8CG8BF8AF7AF79E7\ 8E68D67D56C56C55C44B44B33 } frm:JuliaBC { ; Formula by Andrew Coppin e=p1, p=real(p2)+PI, q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q, C=p3, Z=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|< p4+100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 25-01-06 (NO RATING, NO NAME)
by Jim Muth 25 Jan '06

25 Jan '06

FOTD -- January 25, 2006 (NO RATING, NO NAME) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image is a Julia set of the Z^1.3+C Mandeloid as it appears 34.5 levels up the log spiral. It has almost but not quite X-axis symmetry. The image consists totally of outside 'stuff'. Since I put almost no effort into its creation, the image has neither name nor rating. But if it were rated, it would earn a 7 or 8. Those who prefer names may call it something like 'prickly pear fractal'. The lightning-fast parameter file makes rendering a joy. Downloading the completed image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> is also quite enjoyable. Sunny mild weather and generous tuna kept the fractal cats happy on Tuesday. Too much to do kept me too busy for a pleasant day. The next FOTD is due in 24 hours. Whether it appears is another question. I forecast an 85-percent chance of its appearance. Until next FOTD, take care, and fly with eagles. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_25-01-06 { ; time=0:00:32.62--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=JuliaBC center-mag=0.531268/0/1.129944 params=1.3/0/34.5/0/1.13/0/0/0 float=y maxiter=500 inside=255 logmap=yes periodicity=10 colors=00007I07J07K07L08M09N0AO0BP0CQ0DR0FS0HT1JU2\ LV3NW4PY5RZ5T_4Va4Xb3Zd3`e6bg8dhAfjDhjFjjHojJtkRwa\ ZzSfvInr8kmGhhOecWbdc_gkaejbdjccjdbjeajg`ih_iiZijY\ ikXimWhnVhoUhpThqShmZfiedelbas`YzZUzXSzYQzYPwYNtYL\ qYKnYIlYGiYFfYDcYB`YAYY8VY7TY5XOBWUHW_MWebodepUcWf\ bBsgFvWYjKpZHjXEeWrw_zfDpYEoRFrNGuJHwFIzBJuCLpDMlE\ OhFPeGRaGSZHUVIVRJXOKYKK_HL`DMbANc6Oe3Of5Nd6Mc7Mb8\ La9K`AK_CJZDJYEIXFHWGHVHGUIGTHXVJVXKUYLTZNR`OQaPPb\ QOcSMeTLfUKgVJhPDNQENRENSENSFNTFNUFNUFNVGNWGNXGNXH\ NYHNZHNZHNUOSPVXK``FgeAmi5tn1zrLlcc_PvNBxGPzAawCct\ DdrEeoFfmHgjIihJjeKkbMl`NmYOoWPpTRqRSrOTsMUt9g6Bh8\ CiADiCEjEFkGGkIIlJJlLKmNLnPMnRNoTOoUPmSQkRRjQShPTf\ NUeMVcLWaKX`IYZHZXG_WFZXJYYNXZRW_VV_ZU`bTafSbjRcnQ\ cqRdnRdkReiRefRfdSfaSgZSgXShUShSRjRRlRRnRRoRRqQRsQ\ RtQQvQQxQQzPQzPQzPQzPQzPdzNWl_OUlGCyJEvMFsOGqRHnTI\ kWJiYKf`LdcMaeNZhOXZcJhFP } frm:JuliaBC { ; Formula by Andrew Coppin e=p1, p=real(p2)+PI, q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q, C=p3, Z=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|< p4+100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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Re: New Fractal Central
by Jim Muth 24 Jan '06

24 Jan '06

At 09:02 PM 1/22/06 +0000, jackoftradez wrote: >Hey Jim - so you moving to PA?! Whereabouts? >That's where I came from, NW of Philly, before >moving to CO a couple years ago. Hope all works >out for you. It's a really cool state if you >stay away from Philly. I'm moving to the Susquehanna Valley area of PA. The city is Sunbury, which is located where the river branches. It's a good distance from all the big metropolital areas, yet large enough to have the necessities. I expect the move to be completed sometime this spring. It has yet to be determined whether this move will be the final one. We might move again in a year or so. Jim M.

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FOTD 24-01-06 (NO RATING)
by Jim Muth 24 Jan '06

24 Jan '06

FOTD -- January 24, 2006 (NO RATING) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image is a Julia set of a tiny period-37 bud on the southeast shore line of the Z^(1.3)+C Mandeliod as it appears at the minus-pi level of the log spiral. The outside has been rendered with the traditional equal-iteration bands, while the inside has been brought to life by the inside=atan option. I gave the image no rating because I put so little effort (about two minutes) into finding and coloring it. But it certainly deserves a rating of something like a 7 or 8. I cannot give a name to something I played so little part in creating, so the image has no name. The render time of 8-1/2 minutes is short enough to make running the included parameter file practical. Those who do not render may see the image by downloading it from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> With so much activity around Old Fractal Central over the past few days, the fractal cats started feeling that they were being unnecessarily neglected. They went into sulk modes, but two dishes of tuna per day quickly brought them back to life. The next FOTD will probably but not certainly appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and have nothing to do with fractals that appear politically incorrect. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_24-01-06 { ; time=0:08:28.61--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=JuliaBC passes=1 center-mag=0.380322/\ 0.00546438/1.528211 params=1.3/0/-3.14159265358979\ /0/0.4932413/-0.3355919/0/0 float=y maxiter=1500 inside=atan logmap=yes periodicity=10 colors=000zgAzdAvbApaFibNccWZd`TedNefJdfIceHbdGadG\ `cF_bEZbEYaDX`CV`BT_BRZAPZ9NY9LY9MY9PZ9S_9U`9Xa9_b\ 9ac9dg9gl9iq9lv9oz9ozAjzBfvCaqBYlBUgBRbAQY9OTCMRHL\ UMKXRI_WHb`GeeFhiDlmCoqBru9uy8xz7zz6zz8yzAtzCozDjz\ FezH`zGZyIXyJWyKVyLTyMSxORxPPxQOxRNxSLwUKwVJwWHwXG\ wYFx`FwZEvXEuVDuTDtRCsPCsNBrLBqJApI7qHAqHDqHGqHJqH\ MrHPrHSrGUrGXrG_sGbsGesGhsGksGmtHntHotHptHquHruHsu\ HtuHuwLkxPazSSzWIzXDzZ8z74z88z9BwAEuBHrCLpDOmERjDV\ kFUlGTmHTnJSoKSpLRqMRrOQsPPtQPuSOvTOwUNoiKwVNzENzG\ PzIQxKSuMTrOUoQWlSXiUZfW_aVdcY`d`XfcTgfQhiMjlIkoEk\ s8lqBmpDmnGnmIokLojNphQpgSqeUrdXrbZsaat_ctZfuXhzNl\ uWjqdillghufdzebzf`zgZxgXwhVuiTtiRrjQqkOokMnlKlmIk\ mGinEhoCizDgoDfbDeQ8eEDdDIcDMcCRbCVbCb_GjYKrWOzUSw\ SQuRPsQOqONnNMlMLjKKhJJgIIfIIdKMcLPbNSaOV`QZ_RaZTd\ YUgWTlXVjXXhYYgY_eZacZbb_d`_e_`gY`iWajValTbnRboQcq\ OgvKcrN`nQYjSVfVSbXOZ_LVa } frm:JuliaBC { ; Formula by Andrew Coppin e=p1, p=real(p2)+PI, q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q, C=p3, Z=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|< p4+100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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Re: New Fractal Central
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 22 Jan '06

22 Jan '06

Hey Jim - so you moving to PA ?! Whereabouts? That's where I came from, NW of Philly, before moving to CO a couple years ago. Hope all works out for you. It's a really cool state if you stay away from Philly. JoTz

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Re: FOTD 1-19-06
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 22 Jan '06

22 Jan '06

A rather cool animation of Jim Muth's FOTD 1-19-06 is posted: WMV 320x240 63 sec 4.2 MEG http://www.fractal-animation.net/vid/metamorphosis7.zip WMV 640x480 63 sec 11.1 MEG http://www.fractal-animation.net/vid/metamorphosis13.zip Jim, you goofed! <G> You set the 1st parameter at 1.3 If you vary this from 1.0 to 1.6, a rather nice spiral morph occurs up to 1.3, and after that it gets rather lame. The best images are just before 1.3, like around 1.9->1.9999995. Try it and see. These render very quickly, prolly cause the low iteration count. Cheers JoTz

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No FOTD until Tuesday, January 24
by Jim Muth 21 Jan '06

21 Jan '06

Fractal fans: Due to continuing lack of time, there will be no FOTD until this coming Tuesday, January 24. The only way I will be able to keep the FOTD's coming on a daily basis until we are settled in the new fractal central will be to post only the parameter files and omit the discussions. I might do this. Most images need no explanation. We'll see how it goes between now and sometime in April when we are settled in Pennsylvania. Jim M.

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FOTD 20-01-06 (NO RATING)
by Jim Muth 20 Jan '06

20 Jan '06

FOTD -- January 20, 2006 (NOT RATED) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The work continues very heavy here at OFC as the day of moving draws nearer. Hopefully, I will not miss too many FOTD's, but there is no guarantee. Today's image is another Julia set of yesterday's parent fractal. The corresponding point in the Mandeloid lies in the center of a period-4 bud. I put too little effort into the image to rate or name it. And very little effort is needed to render it from the included parameter file. The finished image is available on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Partly cloudy skies and a temperature of 48F 9C on Thursday here at Old Fractal Central kept the cats comfortable as they prowled in the yard. The work kept me comfortable as I prowled in the workroom. The fractal was a side event. I give a 55-percent chance that 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======================================= FOTD_for_20-01-06 { ; time=0:01:04.05--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=JuliaBC center-mag=0.108637/-0.275387/\ 0.9291667 params=1.3/0/-3.14159265358979/0/-0.0795\ 95/-0.54766/0/0 passes=b float=y maxiter=500 inside=bof61 logmap=yes periodicity=10 colors=000auZXvYTwYPBEgWFg_GgbHgfIgiIgkMgmQgoUgqYf\ s`fueewjdwnayj_zfXwbVtZTqVQoROlNMiKLfJLbJK_JKWJKTI\ JEIJ9IJ5ISYP_zWNtcBojCjlCemC`oCWpDRrDMsDHuDDvj5UdG\ `_RgU`mPktKuzNloPcdRVUTNKTPMTRNTTPTUQTWRTYTT_UT`VO\ eWJjXFoYAtZ6yZnbgkcehcdfccccb`c`Zc_WcZUcYcRSlFMrba\ xzpivaVrNHn8Nh6Sb5XX3aS2dhOfyijsCdjIZbOUVTONZJFcMO\ hPWlSdpVltWfnWaiXWdXR_XMVYLZYKaYJeYIhZHlZGoZFsZFva\ BXc78wD`C56BDBAKG9SL9ZP8fU7mZ7tb6hL5X3LQJ`JZoCmzGz\ T_zzmYzQ0MNE`K0UW8OfFYbGgZGpWG4RnDapMlrVvsHfp4Rn9g\ zzmmmWmMYlR_lV`lR_iN_gJ_eFZcBZa7Z_4ZYZXxXYwzYwTZzz\ mwz_wO_wekxwwxltkbr_SpNInBPjNVgY`dhLRo6DuHHkRKzzOS\ zRItU9pFAjNCeUE``FVhHQoJLvKNlRObYQUcRKjSBpRLiRUbRb\ WRkPRtIUnNXiR_cVbZ_eTchOgjJkeNfaQbXTYTWUbTWlQYvO_u\ LbuIdtFgtCis9ls6nn9rjCvVIbGNJGJRGFYzBdPHamN_zTXmYV\ gVSaSPWPMQMJKJGEGDSWEdkEZkCTkANk8Hk6Ck5Kg9SdD_aHfZ\ LZXOITQV`UgiZsqbnrajs`et_ } frm:JuliaBC { ; Formula by Andrew Coppin e=p1, p=real(p2)+PI, q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q, C=p3, Z=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|< p4+100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 19-01-06 (NO RATING)
by Jim Muth 19 Jan '06

19 Jan '06

FOTD -- January 19, 2006 (NOT RATED) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's quickie fractal has neither name nor rating. It is a Julia set of a valley of the Z^1.3+C Mandeloid as it appears pi levels down the spiral. No special rendering methods were used. The image consists entirely of everyday equal-iteration-bands. Rendering as it does in just over one minute on my 200mhz machine, the image will try no one's patience. In addition to being viewed by running the included parameter file, the image may be viewed by downloading it from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Morning rain and biting winds in the afternoon kept the fractal cats fully confined to quarters here at Old Fractal Central on Wednesday. The work kept me confined to my desk. Finding the fractal took all of 12 minutes. The next FOTD will probably appear in 24 hours. If it doesn't, it will appear in 48 hours. Until next time, take care, and walk with the galaxies. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_19-01-06 { ; time=0:01:05.20--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=JuliaBC passes=b center-mag=0.256651\ /0.350731/1.041667 params=1.3/0/-3.14159265358979/\ 0/0.6095965453047273/0.2714545121616261/0/0 float=y maxiter=500 inside=255 logmap=yes periodicity=10 colors=00013014225436447958C69F7AI8BL9COADRBEUIHXP\ K_VNbbPejShqVkwYnz_rzUkzOczJMsYEmk6uB2wNExRKxUQyYW\ y`azdgzgmzjsqmhioZaqPUsFMu5JtCGtIDsOAsU7s_8ra9rbAq\ cAqdHrbOs`VtZ`uXgvVnwTtwSotXkr`gpdcnh_klWipSgtOexJ\ asFYoAUk6Qg7Le7Gd8Bc86b82aE7XKCTQHPWMLaRHgWDm_9c9r\ hCplFnqImuLkyNjuKfrHcoE`lBYi8Vf5Sc2PX7RRBSLFUEKV8O\ X2SYCP`LMbVJdcGfbE_aCUbFZbHbbJfcLjcNncPrcRvW_pPhjI\ qdBz_X4oOZwK_qH_lD_gA_bKYYTXUaWQjVMmRJoOHqKFsHDuDB\ wA9DlNCcLBVKBMIADHA5GBDEBLDCTBC_AJcHPgOVkUan`grfmv\ msysdqoRjlDci0`g1Zj2Xl2Wo3Uq3TsAVmHXgOZaU`X`bRgdLm\ eGnhOnkVomaophorogln_gnSamKXmCRl5MlUcbTYYSTUROPQJL\ PEGO9CO48SACWGG_MKbSOfYSjcWni_qncSZ9Nh9SdDX`HaXLfT\ PkPTpMWlLchLjdLqaLx_KpYJiWIbUIWSHPQGIOFBNF4SH3WJ3`\ L3dN3hP2mR2qT2uV2uR2uO2uL5uIAuRFuXKucPZTUUXZUUcURh\ UPmWMrYKv`PzcTzfXzi`zkVznPzqKztEzw9zzEuzJmzOhzTczY\ ZzbUzfOzcRz`WzRezW`z`Xzmz } frm:JuliaBC { ; Formula by Andrew Coppin e=p1, p=real(p2)+PI, q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q, C=p3, Z=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|< p4+100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 18-01-06 (NO RATING)
by Jim Muth 18 Jan '06

18 Jan '06

FOTD -- January 18, 2006 (NO RATING) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The hectic time here at OFC continues, and from the looks of things, will get only worse. Today's image shows a midget in the Z^1.3+C Mandeloid as it appears one level up the complex logarithmic hyperspiral. Since I put virtually zero effort into the image, I have neither named nor rated it. All these low-order midgets have a similar appearance, kind of like they were exploding. In fact, I think one of the very first FOTD's was an image of a low-order midget that I named "Exploding Midget". In today's particular scene, the passes=b option is the fastest, and when it works, it is always the most interesting to watch in action. Of course, with an image that renders in only 2-3/4 minutes, the few seconds saved is of little consequence. What is of consequence is the fact that the pre-rendered GIF image has been posted to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> from where it may conveniently be downloaded. Dry but cloudy and chilly weather prevailed all day Tuesday here at Old Fractal Central. The cats showed their displeasure by passing the day sulking on their shelf. The evening treat of tuna cheered them somewhat. For me it was a very busy day. At this time I can give only a 33-percent chance that I will have a chance to post a FOTD tomorrow. But check anyway. A 1/3 chance is far better than a zero chance. Until next time, take care, and be ready for anything. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_18-01-06 { ; time=0:02:41.68--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 passes=b center-mag=-1.9\ 1972549560186500/+1.97650060346376600/1.67689e+010\ /1/55/-3.71401734246129545e-005 params=1.3/0/1/0 float=y maxiter=1000 inside=255 outside=tdis colors=000m70rY0xy0zz9zzbzzRzzFzz4vz0pz0fm0WW0MF6C\ 0D20Kz0Vf0M40DK0M_0Vn0bz0iz0bz0Yz4Tz7NzCIzFDzI9r0R\ a0gh0dc0`k0Yf0Vf0Tn4Yq9bmCfj0Xk0gs0gtN0vY0xf0xn0yu\ 0yy6pzHgzT_zdRzpIzzCzzDzzDxpDrfFmWFgMFbCFY2iWKzWbz\ VRgTHTR6DR0Yi0KK0zm0pY0W09R04N00K00H00D00A00700400\ 0000C00N00_00k00x00z00z00xF0bT0Y`6TgDUnKZvRczPifPK\ MPK2PK0KK0FK0AK07K02K60gA0fF0fI0YTCR`NKi_Crk6zx0zk\ 0z`0zP0zF0z60z02z0Cz`tnWvdTvVPxKKyAHz0Dz0PxF`tdYVW\ W7PR9MM9IH9FIHDIPCKYCKfAMn9Mx9Fz69z42z20z00zA0zI0y\ T0v`0ri0nt2kz2iz7VvCHfH4RK0CT46`F0iR0rb0xb7zbNzbdz\ bvzbzzdzzdxzdnzdgzd`xmTftMRzFAz90z2HzD`yNxp_zgizRt\ zAzy0zt0zzIzzxzzmvybmtTdmIWf9N`0Fi07r00z00z00zbMvz\ v0mH0P9040000F00VH0iY0fbIdf``kt_nzikztgtzdkzbbdId9\ 0d00d00f00g00i07k0Dm0Km2Dr97vF2yN0zV0z`0zfIz_CzV6z\ N0zI0yC0t70nR7IT0CV07`0DfAIkMPpWVdK`V9gK0nF0tC0y90\ z60z20z00z00z90vK0_W0D000 } 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 17-01-06 (NO RATING)
by Jim Muth 17 Jan '06

17 Jan '06

FOTD -- January 17, 2006 (NO RATING) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: For the next few months the FOTD will appear as frequently as possible, but on an irregular basis. With the continuing graphic-design work and preparations for moving, things will be simply too hectic and unpredictable for a regular schedule. Today's image is a scene on the negative real axis of the Z^2.0001+C Mandeloid as it appears 5000 lofty levels up the infinite complex logarithmic spiral. At this height the Mandel figure is rotated around 37 degrees, so that a minor period-25 radical located on the southwest shore of the main bay inter- sects the negative X-axis. The image earns no rating and no name. I put far too little effort into it to consider rating it. The render time of 25 minutes is slow, but the completed GIF image is available for download on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> The download will save much time. Light winds but freezing temperatures kept the fractal cats confined to their window shelf here at Old Fractal Central on Monday, M.L.K.Jr. Day. Despite the holiday, the work kept me confined to my desk. The next FOTD will appear when I find the time. I'll give a 67-percent chance that tomorrow will be the day. Until next time, whenever that is, take care, and carry onward. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_17-01-06 { ; time=0:25:08.38--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 passes=1 center-mag=-0.74665842566917000/-0.000008317070084\ 55/7.082979e+007/1/-60/3.7404902352461411e-005 params=2.0001/0/5000/0 float=y maxiter=5000 inside=0 logmap=597 periodicity=10 colors=000c`Xc`Yc`Zc`_ca`caacabcaccadcaecbfcbgcbhc\ bicbjcckcclccmccnccocdpcdqcdrcdscdtceucdtcdsccsccr\ cbqcbqcbpcapcaoc`nc`nc_mc_la_l_ZkYZkXYjWYiVYiUXhTX\ hSWgRWfQVfPVeOVdNUdMUcLTcKTbJSaISaHS`FR_ER_DQZDQZD\ QYDPXDPXDOWDOWCNVCNUCNUCMTCMSCLSCLRCKRBKQBKPBJPBJO\ BINBINBIMBHMBHLAGKAGKAFJAFJAFIAEHAEHADG9DF9CF9CE9C\ E9BD9BC9AC9AB5569ABCFGFJLIOQLTVPX_SadVfiYjn`osbszc\ sxcswcsucstcsscsqcspcsncsmcsldsjdsidsgdsfdsedscdsb\ dsads_dsZesXesWesVesTesSesQesPesOesMesLfyFewHeuIes\ KeqLepMenOelPejReiSegTeeVecWebXe`ZeZ_dXacWbYUcXSeW\ QWVOhUN_OL_NJcMHmMGnMEpMCqeAse9te7un5wo3xz1zt2ys3y\ s4ym4yh5yb6zb7za7za8y`9y`9x_Ax_BxZCxZCxYDxUEUXEKXF\ KWGKWHKVHwVIwUJwUJwTKwTLwSMwSMwRNwQOvUOUPPvPQvORvO\ RvNSvNTvMTvMUvLVuLWuKWuKXuJYuJYuIZuI_uH`uH`uGatGbt\ FbtFctEdtEetDetDftCgtGfvCgt9gs5gt6gu6gv6gw6gx6gy6g\ z6gz6gzPhzOizOjzOkzOlzNmz } 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 15-01-06 (NO RATING)
by Jim Muth 15 Jan '06

15 Jan '06

FOTD -- January 15, 2006 (NO RATING) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: A bit of unscheduled work kept me busier than expected on Saturday, and the task of planning for the big move further cut into the fractal time. As a result, today's image was short-shrifted, and will remain forever nameless and unrated. It pictures an unexceptional midget in the Z^(1.3)+C fractal as it appears 12 levels up the logarithmic spiral. Like so many low order midgets, today's midget is surrounded by a highly fractured pattern giving the impression of an explosion. The render time of just under 9 minutes is a bit long for an unrated image, but the wait can be eliminated by downloading the completed GIF image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> High winds, temperatures in the 40's and occasional showers kept the fractal cats indoors on Saturday. When night fell, the rain showers changed to flurries of snow, but by that time the cats were more interested in their tuna. My day was unexpectedly busy with work and moving preparations, which means the next FOTD will not appear until Tuesday. Until 48 hours from now, take care, and be at peace. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_15-01-06 { ; time=0:08:48.43--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 passes=1 periodicity=10 center-mag=-1.00791832785222900/-1.347192861781172\ 00/1.245221e+008/1/-55/-1.03822602162e-006 inside=0 params=1.3/0/12/525 float=y maxiter=5000 logmap=250 colors=000K_ZFZMAZ9CXAEWAFUBHTBISCKQCLPDNODPMEQLEQ\ JFPIFNHGFFGLEHUDHQEGVFGPGGYHGXHGcIGYJGXKFXLFXLFXMF\ XNFXOFXOFUNESMDQLCOKBMKBKJAII9GH8EH8CG7AF68E56E5AH\ 4DK4GN4JQ4NT3QW3TY3W`3Zc3bf2ni2hl2qw2xq2qo6inAglEe\ kHciLahP_fSYeWWc_UbcS`fQ_jOYnMXqKXrIXrGXrEXrCXsAXs\ 8Xs6Xs7Vn8Ti8Rd9P_ANVAMRBKMCIHCGCDE7DD3JB6O99T8CY6\ Fb5Ig3Ll2Nj5Ti7Yh9bfCgeEldGqcIv`EZYBBUADR9FN9HK8JG\ 8LD7NA7PMPEYf3cL6bMCaMHaMM`MR_MX_MaZMfYMkYMpaPleRh\ hTelVaoXZsZVv`SsZTqXUoWVlUWjSXhRYePZcO_aM`ZKaXJbVH\ cSFdQEeOCfMBfSFiXJlbNngQqmUsrYvw`xElNGhPIeRKaSMZUO\ WVPSXRPYTM_VI`XFbYCcZJfZPhZVkZ`molSkkTgkTckU_kUXkU\ VhYUeaTbdS_hRYkQVoPSrOPvNPyQQvTRsWSpZUmaWjdYgf_dia\ alcZoeWrgTuiQxkNzmLuoJqqHlsGhuEdwDbuGayI_zKZzNXzPW\ zRXzQXzQYzQYzPZzPZzP_zO_zO`zO`zO_zQZzRYzTXzUWzWVzX\ UzYTz_Sz`RzbQzcPzdRzaTzZVzWXzTZzR`zPbzOdzMfzKhzJjz\ HlzFnzEpzCrzAtz9vz7xz5zz4 } 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 14-01-06 (Tongues_of_Fire [5])
by Jim Muth 14 Jan '06

14 Jan '06

FOTD -- January 14, 2006 (Rating 5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image reminds me of what things must have looked like on that first Pentecost Sunday, when tongues of fire danced above the heads of the apostles, who were cringing in a secluded room, hoping for a sign from God. I see no apostles in the image, but in the lower half of the image I certainly do see quite a few of what can only be tongues of fire. These colorful flame-like tongues inspired the name "Tongues of Fire". The rating of a 5 seems fair enough for an image that was found so quickly. The scene is located in the same parent fractal that held yesterday's scene. It is located in a tiny island between the two branches of a split-apart Seahorse Valley. The effect of flaming tongues in the bottom half of the image was created by rendering the image with the outside set to 'real'. The debris filled sky was achieved by setting the inside to 'zmag'. The render time of almost 20 minutes is a bit slow. That time may be saved by downloading the completed GIF image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Heavy fog blanketed the area around Old Fractal Central most all day Friday. The temperature of 50F 10C was mild enough, but the misty atmosphere kept the grass a bit too wet for pleasant out- side conditions. The fractal cats spent the day lounging on their window shelf. My day was spent finishing a bit of overdue work. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, cling to the old and embrace the new. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Tongues_of_Fire { ; time=0:19:50.23--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=+0.13603154551184620/+0.034108823633546\ 19/171838.5/1/-75/6.8191480240287e-011 maxiter=1000 params=1/1.414213562373/-1/1.4142/100000/0 float=y inside=zmag outside=real periodicity=10 colors=000lUJlZMkcPkhSkmVUkiDjxFkwHkwIlwKlwLmvNmvO\ nvQnvSouTouVpuWpuYqtZqt`rtartbpsbosbmsclsckscischs\ dfsdesddsdbsease`seZseYsfWsfVsnsmnsmmrmmrmlrmlqmkq\ nkpnjpnjpnionionhnnhnngnngmofmofloeloelodkodkocjoc\ jobkpcjocjodindindimehmehlfglfglfgkgfkgfjhejheihei\ idiidhjchjcgjcgkbfkbflaflaelaem`dl`dl_ck_cm_dk_Xj_\ ciZbiZahY_gXZfXYdWXbVWaVU_UTYTSXTRVSQTRORQNQQMOPLM\ OKLOIJNHHMGGMFELECKCBKB9JA7I96I8AH9DGAGFBJECMDDPDE\ SCFVBGYAH`9Ic9Jf8Ki7Ll6Mo5Nw5Ut5Rr5Op5Mn5Jl5Gj5Eh5\ Bf58d56b53`51b93dC5fF7hJ9iMBkPDmTEoWGpZIrbKteMvhOx\ oRwmQwkPwjPwhOwfOweNvcNvaMv`MvZLvXKvWKuUJuSJuRIuPI\ uNHxKGvLHuMHtNHsOHrPHqQHpRHoSHnTHmUHlVIkWIjXIiYIhZ\ IgZIf_Ie`IdaIcbIbcIadJ`eJ_fJZgJYhJXiJWjJVkJUlJTmJS\ mJQnLPnNOoPJqILpNNoRPnWRn_TmdVlhXpoWllWhjWehWafWYd\ WVbVR_VOYVKWVGUVDSV9QV6OVHRVRUVaXajYYkZjVKlWJmXIoY\ HqZGqYErZFr_Gr`HraIrbJrbK } 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 13-01-06 (FOTD for 13-01-06 [6])
by Jim Muth 13 Jan '06

13 Jan '06

FOTD -- January 13, 2006 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: We're making a little progress. Today's image might not have a name but it does have a rating. After a modicum of pondering, I rated it at a 6, which is actually a bit above normal. The parent fractal is a near-Mandelbrot set, created by subtract- ing 100,000 parts of a rounded Z^(sqrt(2)) from 100000 parts of the full Z^(sqrt(2)). This parent fractal differs the most from the true M-set in the area of the negative spike, which has split into fractal chaos. I always wonder whether fractals based on such extreme input are true fractals or artifacts of mathematical imprecision. But it really doesn't matter. A fractal is a fractal regardless of the origin of the iterated numbers. The passes=b is actually the fastest with this particular image, finishing in an impressive 4-1/4 minutes on my tired, worn-out old machine. But the download from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> is actually faster, especially for those with broadband connec- tions. The weather did a 180-degree turn here at the Old Fractal Cen- tral on Thursday, when a gloomy, chilly, rainy day was replaced by sunny skies and a temperature of 66F 19C. Needless to say, the cats were satisfied, but when Tippy went outside, he looked at me as if to say, "why didn't you do this yesterday?" In my department, all the papers that we needed to fill out and sign to purchase the New Fractal Central have been filled out, signed and returned. All that remains is to agree on the settle- ment date, which, unless something unexpected happens, will be February 3. The date of the next FOTD has already been agreed upon. It will be January 14 -- 24 hours from now. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_13-01-06 { ; time=0:04:14.61--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=b center-mag=-0.02640469166611007/+0.004068373541426\ 33/4.450919e+008/1/-172.5/3.98367388552284263e-006 params=1/1.414213562373/-1/1.4142/100000/0 float=y maxiter=1000 inside=255 logmap=83 periodicity=10 colors=000ovrotpmsokpniomfmmckiZfdUa_PXUKSPFNJAID5\ D87IC9NFBSIDXMGaPKfSPkWVpZ`uafzelzhrzkszntzouzovzo\ wzpSwpRtpQqqPnqOkqNhrMerLbrK_sJXsIUsIRsLUqOXoQZmTa\ lVcjYfh`igbjeemcgnbimdjkeljfmhgngipejqdkrcltbmuaov\ `px_qyZrzYsy_px`nxalwcjwdgveevgcuhauiZtkXtlVsmTsnR\ pmSnmTlmUimVgmWemXfjTfgQfdMgaJgZFgXCiaHjfMkjRmoWnt\ _oxdqzirznszrtzptzntwmtrktmithhtcftZdtZctZatZ`s`as\ bbrdcrfcrhcmjchlccncZpcVrcRtcSucTucTvcUvcVvcVwcWwc\ WxcXxcYxcYycZycZycazcdzagzXjzSlzOezNZvMSpLLkKFfKIc\ LKaMM_MOYNRWNTUOVSOXQP_OPaMQcKQeIRgGRbHUZIXUJ_QJbR\ IaSI`SI`TI_UH_UHZVHZVHYWGXXGXXGWYGWZFVZFV_FU_FUZIT\ YKTXNSWPSVSRUURTWRSZQR`QQcPPePOhONjONlORoNVrMZuLbx\ KfzJjzInzHrzGuzGszJqzLozNmzQkzSizUgzXezZcz`azc_zeY\ zgWzjUzlSznTzlUzjVziWzgXzfYzdZzb_za`z_`zZ_z`_zbZzd\ ZzfYzhYzjYzkXzmXzoWzqWzsVzuVzwVzxWzuWzsWzqWzoWzmWz\ kWzhWzfWzdWzbWz`WzZzzv000 } 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 12-01-06 (FOTD for 12-01-06 [NO RATING])
by Jim Muth 12 Jan '06

12 Jan '06

FOTD -- January 12, 2006 (NO RATING) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: A very busy day once again requires an abbreviated discussion. Today's image is simply the Julia set of yesterday's image. And like yesterday's image, it earned neither a name nor a rating. I found it in less than one minute and passed the half-hour or so render time getting a bit of my more serious work out of the way. I did put a little extra effort into smoothing the color palette, but a lot more smoothing could have been done. As I said above, the included parameter file takes over 1/2 hour to run. That 1/2 hour may be saved by downloading the finished GIF image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Heavy clouds, fog and rain kept the fractal cats confined to their window shelf here at Old Fractal Central on Wednesday. Their moods were better than expected considering their confine- ment. For me the work was on the heavy side, but it was accom- plished on time. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care and be ready. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_12-01-06 { ; time=0:37:40.99--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=JuliaBC passes=1 center-mag=-0.0000000\ 0784588825/-0.00000000964102062/1.142166e+007 params=1.3/0/13/0/-1.452887210417386/-8.4323341660\ 65942/525/0 float=y maxiter=75000 inside=0 logmap=77 periodicity=10 colors=00070K80L90MA0NB1OC2PD3QE4RF5SG6TH7UI8VJ9WJ\ AXJBYJCZJC_JD`JDaJEbJEcJEdIFeIFfIGgIGhIHiIHjIHkIIl\ IImIJnIJoIKpIKqHIrIKoJMmJNjKPhKRfMScOUaQWZSXXUZVW`\ SYaQ_cNaeLcfJehGgjEikBkm9lo1mn7onCqnHsnMunRwnWxm`y\ mezmjzmozmtzlzzmyznyznxzoxzpwzpwzqvzrvzruzsuzttzwx\ zttzqqznmzljwigrfcmc`haYcZUZWRUUOPUNKUMPUMXULdUKlU\ KjTOiTRhTUfTXeT_dTbbTfaTi`TlZToYTrXTuSOyWTx_Yxcbxg\ gwklwoqwsvwqtuorsmqqkoojmnhllfjjdhhbgfaee_ccYbaW`_\ UZYS_WTYXTXXTWYTUYUTZUSZUR_UP_UO_VN`VL`VKaVJaWIbWG\ bWFcWEcVEbWDcWDdXCeXCfYCgYBhZBiZBj_Ak_Al`Am`9na9oc\ 7pa9q_BrZCsXEtWFuUHvTIwRKxQLyONzMPzLQzJSzITzGVzFWz\ DYzCZzA`z7dz9azB_zDYzEWzGUzIRzJPzLNzNLzOJzQGzSEzTC\ zVAzX8zX4zY6zZ8z_Az`BzaDzbFzcGzdIzeKzfLzgNzhPziQzj\ SzkUzkVzlXzmZzn_zoazpczqdzrfzshztizukzvmzwnzxpzyrz\ ysztqzoozjnzelz`kzXizShzNfzIezDcz7cz9bzBazC`zE`zF_\ zHZzIYzKYzMXzNWzPVzQVzSUz } frm:JuliaBC { ; Formula by Andrew Coppin e=p1, p=real(p2)+PI, q=2*PI*floor(p/(2*PI)), r=real(p2)-q, C=p3, Z=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|< p4+100 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 11-01-06 (FOTD for 11-01-06 [NO RATING])
by Jim Muth 11 Jan '06

11 Jan '06

FOTD -- January 11, 2006 (NO RATING) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's un-named and un-rated fractal image illustrates a midget that lies on the ridiculously long main stem of the Z^(1.3)+C Mandeloid as it appears 13 levels up the logarithmic spiral. The ridiculously long stem of the parent fractal is mirrored in the overly long stem of the midget in the image. Since I put almost no effort into finding the image, and only 5 minutes into smoothing the colors, giving it a rating or a name would hardly be fair. True, the limited 256-color palette is unusually smooth on my old-style CRT monitor, but on the newer brighter LED monitor it is less impressive, making the image unworthy of either name or rating. Actually, the irregular edges of the iteration bands are largely responsible for the unusually smooth color effect. The included parameter file renders in just over 2 minutes on my 10-year-old 200-mhz fractal dedicated unit. On the newer 2300-mhz machine, it finishes in just under 3/4 of one minute. The render time can be totally eliminated by downloading the completed image from the FOTD web site, which may be accessed at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Tuesday was a pretty good day here at Old Fractal Central. At 4pm we got the word from our agent that our offer on the New Fractal Central has been accepted and the contract papers are on the way for us to sign. The move from Baltimore to Sunbury by April seems a pretty sure thing. And considering what Baltimore has become, all I can say is 'good riddance'. The weather on Tuesday here at OFC was partly sunny and mild with a temperature of 61F 16C. This pleasantness kept the fractal cats outside and satisfied. Only a minor serving of tuna was needed in the evening. They actually seemed a bit bored with the tuna. I think my sister overstuffed them with tuna while we were away. The next FOTD probably, not certainly, will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and prevail. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_11-01-06 { ; time=0:02:08.42--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC2 passes=b logmap=72 center-mag=-1.45288720892949/-8.43233416695308/3.4\ 28101e+008/1/-157.5/4.863819991e-006 periodicity=10 params=1.3/0/13/525 float=y maxiter=2500 inside=255 colors=0000lb0kd0jf0ih0hj0gl0fn0ep2drDctKbvRaxY_za\ ZzhXznVzrSzrRzqPzpNznLzkLzhJzeGybEv_AsXCqZ7r_DtbFu\ eGxgKziNzkSzmWzo_vqdmsgdukVvoLxsCxv2zsAzoHzkPzgVzd\ bz`izXqzTvzPzzLzzHzzGzzLzzRzzVqz`gzdXziLzmCqeEbZEP\ REAJE0EECCHPALb8Pq6Tz4Xz4`z8dzAgzCkzGozHqzJuzNxzPz\ zRzzJssEig8ZX2PL0EA0400000000000000000000800H02P08\ Z0Ce0Ho0Lv0Rz2Vz0Xz0Zz0Zz0`z0bz0bx0dv0es0eq0go0ik0\ ii0kg0ke0om4s008b0He0Ri0`m0iqTT0G`02eJ0kb0600E00J0\ 0PA0VJ0`T0eb0kkJzzuTAiXH``NPbTGeZ6id0ki0ookPPz4PxE\ VgL`RTeAbk0ki0iq`s0GqG0q`x06g0HRCRAPb0dkEz04z20zL0\ vd0zozz0ozCRzR0veiG0AZNz0vs0uTEu2Zu0ogz0zz6zmEzbJz\ PRzCZz0dz0kxi0zLHz0`xR84JGCCLJ4TR0ZZ0ee0km0Hz0Rz0`\ z0izzzzzzzozz`xzLvzLuzPszTzzXzz`zzdzzgzzkzzouzszzv\ vzzszzvzzuzzszzszzqzzzzzxzzvzzuzzuzzszzqzzLzzVzzbz\ zizzzzzzzzzzzzzzuzzJzzRzzZzzdzzkzz0zzzzzzzzzzzzzzx\ zzuzzizzzzzzzz0zz0zz0z000 } 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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Hyperspace Article
by Paul N. Lee 10 Jan '06

10 Jan '06

For Jim Muth, and any others that are interested... Some recent articles have been making their way around the Internet on an older topic about Hyperspace: http://blogs.zdnet.com/emergingtech/?p=129&tag=nl.e539 I just hope there is more truth in what could happen than mere speculation. Sincerely, P.N.L. ------------------------------------------------- http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/PNL_Fractals.html http://www.Nahee.com/Fractals/

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Re: (no subject)
by Jim Muth 10 Jan '06

10 Jan '06

At 07:43 AM 1/9/06, Vortex Swirling wrote: >Here is an idea I've been working on for some time >intersecting fractals and chaos theory, philosophy, >and (dare I say it) religion: <http://www.sonic.net/~jot/kk/philosophraktal.html> I went to the web site in question. I found many things to comment on, but lacking time, I will comment on only one thing at this time. On the web site it was written: >Could it be that the Creator Of All Things HIMSELF, for all >His infinite wisdom and power, does not, can not, predict or >know exactly how it will all turn out!? A general picture can >be seen but exact prediction is impossible. This supposition assumes that God exists in the same sequential time stream as mankind. It implies that for God like for man, time is divided into past, present and future. This means God, like man, knows the past but cannot change it, and has knowledge of the broad range of future possibilities, but lacks knowledge of the smaller details. It is an interesting view, but a problem immediately arises. Relativity shows that past, present and future are relative. There is no universal present moment of time, and what is in the past for one observer could be in the present or in the future for another. Since there is no universal time, to me it makes no sense to state that God knows what is happening at this moment throughout the universe, or to wonder whether or not He knows every detail of the future. According to religious teaching, and the experiences of mystics, God is eternal. This does not mean that He endures through an infinite length of time, it means that He exists outside of time as we know it. God exists in the timeless spacetime of relativ- ity. He is not only fully present at every moment of time, but at every point of space as well. I also wonder about the cosmic speed limit of light. Does God have a definite location in space? If so, does He instantly know what happens a billion light-years away? If so, how does He get the information at faster-than-light speed? God must be a non-local thing, spread through the universe more like a wave function of quantum mechanics than a super-being in the sky. I could continue raising paradoxes and absurdities, but let's simply accept that God, like the quantum world, is totally beyond our comprehension. Let's not try to reduce God to the level of a glorified man, a being with nothing more than en- hanced versions of man's senses, experiencing the universe as would a super astronaut. In my opinion, the relation of God to the universe is the same as the relation of a dream to the sleeping mind that is dreaming it, and the only way of contact- ing Him is by going within ourselves. I'll write more about the opinions on the web site when I get the work caught up. FOTD in 3 hours. Jim Muth

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FOTD 10-01-06 (FOTD for 10-01-06 [NO RATING])
by Jim Muth 10 Jan '06

10 Jan '06

FOTD -- January 10, 2006 (NO RATING) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: A minor backlog of work makes today's discussion necessarily brief. Today's unrated fractal resulted when I subtracted Z^(-1.5) from Z^(1.5) and added (1/C). I rendered the scene with the outside set to 'real', which adds a bit of action to an otherwise flat image. It would hardly be fair to rate an image that I found and colored in less than 10 minutes. It would also be unfair to give a name to such an image. But it is quite fair to state that the image renders in less than 9 minutes, which, for those who are dis-satisfied with the result, will keep the wasted time within reasonable limits. But no time at all will be wasted by visiting the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and downloading the finished GIF image from there. The search for a new fractal central went well over the weekend. If things work out, we will be moving to Sunbury, Pennsylvania by April. The city at the fork of the Susquehanna River has seen better days, but the prices are right, and since we do most of our work on the internet, we will not need to find employment there. The new F.C. is a huge rambling victorian house with more nooks and crannies than one could explore in half a life- time -- exactly what fractal lady and I have always wanted. But, as I said, all this is if things work out. We are still waiting word that our offer has been accepted. Meanwhile, back here at the old fractal central, my sister took good care of the fractal cats while we were away. In fact, she took too good care of them. They were so full of tuna that they barely touched Monday evening's serving. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and it will soon be farewell forever to Bodymore Murderland. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_10-01-06 { ; time=0:08:44.65--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-0.97651624854740440/-2.105625517642332\ 00/6173980/1/-145/-1.53067687527763674e-006 params=1/1.5/-1/-1.5/0/0 float=y maxiter=2500 inside=0 outside=real periodicity=10 colors=000SVgUUfWTeYTd`TebTedTefTehTejTelTfnTfpTfr\ TftTfvTfmOaeJYdG`cEbbCda9g`7i`5kZ9jYCiWGhVJhTNgSQf\ QUfPXeN`dMcdLbfLbhLbiLbkKblKbnKboKaqKasJatJavJawJa\ yJazMZyPXxSVxVTwYQv`OvcMufKtiItlFsoDrrBru9qw7qjGsY\ PuLYw9fyBfxCfwDfwFfvGfvHfuJftKftLfsJyyLovMfsOXpMQn\ POmRNlULlWKkZIj`HjcFieEhhChjBgm9fn4eo8foBgpFhpIiqL\ jqPjrSkrVlsZmsanyevvdrsdnqdkndglddid`gdYddUbdR_dNY\ dKVdGQXETdDVkCXsBZzAggPoPbw7pt9nrBmpDlnFklHjjJipNo\ lMkhLhdKeaJbYI_UHXQ7aRHUSRNT_FUi8kO1Ww0Vr1Vn1Ui1Ue\ 1T`1TX1TT2SO2SK2RF2RB2S60R72P84N96LA8KB9ICBGDDEEFC\ FHBGIDJKFLMHNOJPRLRTMTVOVXQXZSZ`U`bW`hVbhVckUfWUgR\ TiNTkJSlESnARp6Rq2Lr9GsGArN3qN4pQ5oT5mW6kZ7ia7ed8a\ g9Yj4Us7Qo9MlCIhEEeGBaJEZLGVOISQKORIISMLTPOTTRUWUV\ _XVb_WfbXienaKXlhZomHmg`rrZnmXjhVfdTb_RZWPVRNRNLNI\ JKEa`Aws6sp7pm7mj8jh8fe9cb9`_AYYAUVBRSBOPCGPDLNCPM\ BTLBYJAaIAeH9jF9nE8OXjQWi } 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 subject)
by Vortex Swirling 09 Jan '06

09 Jan '06

No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.15/223 - Release Date: 1/6/2006

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Re: FOTD 12/19/05
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 09 Jan '06

09 Jan '06

Enter a rift in the fabric of space-time and come to a soft landing on Jim Muth's Alien Landscape (FOTD 12-19-05). http://www.fractal-animation.net/vid/alienland.zip WMV 640x480 5.2 MEG I've just about run out of ideas for fractal animations so I'll let Muth and Walsmith find them for me for a while <g> JoTz

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FOTD 07-01-06 (FOTD for 07-01-06 [NO RATING])
by Jim Muth 07 Jan '06

07 Jan '06

FOTD -- January 07, 2006 (NO RATING) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's fractal has neither name nor rating. It deserves none. I spent all of 5 minutes finding and coloring it, and the rest of my limited time writing the philosophical part of the philo- fractal version of today's discussion. The terraced effect of today's image is pretty much like that of yesterday's, the main difference being the new coloring. The parent fractal is another grossly bloated thing that needs several outzooms to fit onto the screen. It was created by subtracting some Z^(2.25) from some Z^(-2.25) and adding (1/C). With a render time of under one minute even on my tired old wreck of a computer, the image will not deprive anyone of their valuable time. And as always, the finished scene is available for download on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Little sun, chilly winds and a temperature of 37F 3C kept the cat duo safely indoors here at Old Fractal Central on Friday. Luckily, the extra tuna kept them content with their misfortune. In my department, the work was wrapped up with a bit of time to spare. The next FOTD will be delayed two days until January 10, because we will be out of town over the weekend, checking a promising New Fractal Central. Until then, take care, and be patient, but don't become a patient. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_07-01-06 { ; time=0:00:52.90--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=mandelbrotmix4 function=recip passes=b center-mag=+0.10655562138742130/-0.621062169157644\ 70/423054.3/1/-137.5/6.16048036194971615e-009 params=-0.6/2.25/0.6/-2.25/0/0 float=y maxiter=270 inside=255 outside=tdis logmap=13 periodicity=10 colors=000izzfzzcyw`utYqpVmkShgQdcO`ZMWUMQPMKKLEKL\ 8KK2JkS_zgpvhrqhslhtghubhvYmxTmyOrzJwzEuzDswCqsBon\ BmjAnf9oa8pY8qUCpVFoWInXLmXPlYSkZVjZYi_ah`dg`gfaje\ bndbqcctbdwbdrcfmchicidck`clWdnSdoNdqJdrEdtAduDcvF\ cvHcvKcvMcvOcvQcvTcvVcvXcvZcvacvccvecvgcvh_wiWxjSx\ lOynGzoDzjFteHn`JiWLcRNYMPTHRNCTH8UCFZELcFShGYmH`o\ JbqLesNguPiwRlyTnzVpzXnzZlz_jzahzbfzddzebzf`zhZziX\ zkVzlTznRzoPzpSzmVxjYuh`recobfl`iiYlfVocTr`QuZOpYS\ lXWhW_dVc`UgXTj_QabNTdLKbML`ML_MMYMMWMNVMNTMORNOQN\ PONPMNQLNQJNRINRLPPOQORRMUSLWUKZVIaWHdXGgYEi_Dl`Co\ aArb9tc8pYAlSCiNEeHGbCHTHPJMX9RcV_eoggmefkcfiaeg_e\ eYecWdaUd_SdYQcWOcUMcSKbQIbOHbPF`QE_RCZSBYT9WUAWWC\ WYEW_GWaIWbKWmZWnZWoZWpZWqZWrZWsZWtZWuZWwZXwYXvXWu\ VWtUVsTUrRUqQTpPToNSnMRnLRmJQlIQkHPjFOiEOhDNgBNfAM\ e8Ld9NbAPaCR_DTYEVXGYVH_UJaSKcQLePNhNOjLPlKRnISpHU\ sFVuDWwCYyAZzgSPiRLjRI755 } 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 06-01-06 (FOTD for 06-01-06 [NONE])
by Jim Muth 06 Jan '06

06 Jan '06

FOTD -- January 06, 2006 (Rating NA) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Most of today's discussion appears in the philofractal version. The image is part of the fractal that results when 0.6 part of Z^2 is subtracted from 0.6 part of Z^(-2) and (1/C) is added. The terraced effect came about when I rendered the scene with the outside set to 'tdis'. I put almost no effort into the fractal, so I gave it no name and no rating. The image renders using the passes=b option, which adds a bit of excitement to the rendering. The render time of 1-1/2 minutes is quite brief, assuring that little time will have been wasted if the image proves not worth the effort. Perhaps the best way of seeing the image is to download it from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Despite current events, the fractal cats had a good day here at Old Fractal Central in the 50F 10C temperature on Thursday. I enjoy seeing them happy -- it saves on tuna. As for myself, I'm working myself into one of those moods that comes on whenever some big, well publicized calamity happens. But I'll work out of it by posting my thoughts to the philofractal list. The next FOTD will appear for better or worse in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and sometimes I find it difficult to maintain my positive attitude. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= FOTD_for_06-01-06 { ; time=0:01:39.75--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=b center-mag=+0.29518114271096270/-0.275685110150650\ 30/4672070/1/-97.5/1.79943609096566703e-007 params=-0.6/2/0.6/-2/0/0 float=y maxiter=280 inside=255 outside=tdis periodicity=10 colors=0002Tc2Vd2Xe2Zf2`g3Ze3Yd4Xc4Wb4Va5U`5T_6RY6\ QX6PW7OV7NU8MT8LS8KRBMSEOSHQSKSTNUTQWTTYUW_UZaU`cU\ _fXZh_YjbXleWnhVpkUrnWnoXjpYfpZbq`ZqaVrbRscNseJtfF\ tgBuh8ucAoZCiUEdPGZKITFKOAMI5OC1P78U9EZALcBRhCUjEW\ lGZnI`pKbrMetOgvQiwSgxUexVcxXaxY_x_Yx`WxaUycSydQyf\ OygMyiKyjIykLvhOseRpcUm`XjY_gWbdTeaQhZOkWLnUJiTNeS\ RaRVYQZUPbQOeTLXWIOYGFWHGUHGTHHRHHPHIOHIMHJKIJJIKH\ IKFILEILCIMBIMEKKHLJKMHNNGPPFSQDVRCYSB`T9bV8eW7hX5\ kY4mZ3iT5eN7bI9ZCBW7CMCKCHS2MZOV`hbbf`adZabX``V`ZT\ `XR_VP_TN_RLZPJZNHZLFYJDYHCYIAWJ9VK7UL6TM4RN5RP7RR\ 9RTBRVDRWFRfURgURhURiURjURkURlURmURnURpUSpTSoSRnQR\ mPQlOPkMPjLOiKOhINgHMgGMfELeDLdCKcAJb9Ja8I`6I_5HZ3\ GY4IW5KV7MT8OR9QQBTOCVNEXLFZJG`IIcGJeEKgDMiBNkAPn8\ Qp6Rr5Tt3Uv1Wy8ZsGamOdfWh`ckUknOsrHprHmrHjqHgqHdpH\ `pHYoHVoGSoGPnGLnGImGFmGClG9lG5kFXr`xyvxvvwsuwouvl\ tvhtuesuastZr2L_2N`2Pa000 } 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 web site
by David Dollevoet 06 Jan '06

06 Jan '06

Greetings, My fractal web page is updated for 2006-01. http://www.djd-fractal.com David Dollevoet

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FOTD 05-01-06 (Art Deco [5])
by Jim Muth 05 Jan '06

05 Jan '06

FOTD -- January 05, 2006 (Rating 5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The bad news has me feeling down and negatively philosophical today, so the Fractint discussion will be brief. I have said a few more words in the philofractal version, but those words are rather pessimistic. Today's fractal is another average one. As such it deserves average treatment and an average rating. The parent fractal was created by combining negative portions of Z and (1/Z), and adding (1/C). There is no logical reason for the name "Art Deco". It simply came to mind. The render time of 4-3/4 minutes is a bit slow for a fractal of merely average quality. Luckily, or perhaps unluckily, the com- pleted GIF image, ready for download, has been posted to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> The fractal cats are much happier than people who worry about fractals. They do not concern themselves with the mysteries of numbers. They were busy enjoying their afternoon in the yard on Wednesday. Despite the clouds, the 46F 8C was warm enough for them to enjoy over two hours outdoors. By the time the evening drizzle set in, they were safely inside. My day was as average as the fractal. Hopefully, the next fractal will be above average when it appears in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and dwell on the mystery. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Art-Deco { ; time=0:04:44.44--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=b center-mag=+0.33033473212634300/+0.171662183403715\ 50/14879.53/1/65/5.71800509718833894e-010 params=-0.987/1/-0.987/-1/0/0 float=y maxiter=500 inside=255 logmap=16 periodicity=10 colors=00056L23HCVd9OZ7IU4CO26JzzzzzzMHe0zzzzEHD_z\ 0zFBXDAVC9TB8S97Q86O65M54L43J22H11FaVyYRtUOoQLjMIe\ JFaFCXsIRtJLXHM9GN8IO8JO7LO7MP6NP6PP5QP5RQ4TQ4UQ3V\ R3XR2YR2ZR5aW8d_AgcDjgFmkIpoKssHmpFhmDcjBZg9Ud7Pa5\ KZ3FW1AU5DY8GaBJdEMhHOkKRoNUrQXvTZyWazZdzagzdizmqy\ uxlttispgsmdribre_qbYqZVpVToSQoOOnKLnHJmDGmAEoCKqD\ PrEUsJTtOSuTSvYRwbQwfQhgPVgOGhN2hN4gP6gQ8gSAgTCgVE\ gWGgYIgZKg`MgaOgcQgdSgfUggSiiRjkQkmPloOnqNosMptLqv\ KsxJtzIuzHvzGwzJmtMdiPW_SNPVEFSHMPJTMMZKOeHRlETrBW\ y9YzC_zFazHcwKeuMfrPhpRjmUlkXnhZofaqccsafuZhvXdpb`\ jgXelT_qQVvMQpIMiFHcBDX43E78R34KSqzPlzNhzLdxJ`sHXo\ FTjCOeAK`8GX6CS48N24ICpjBlgAhe9ec8aa8Z_7VX6SV5OT4L\ R4HP3EM2AK17I03GOocLj`JeZH`WFXUDSSANP8IN6EL49I24GF\ 2rE1oD1lC1jB1gA1e91b81`71Y60V50T40Q30O20L10J00GzcF\ z0Kh5PdAU`FZXKcUPhQSmMVrIYvF`zBcz7cz3cz_czXczUczRc\ zOczMczJczGczDczBcz8cz000 } 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 04-01-06 (Luna Moth [5])
by Jim Muth 04 Jan '06

04 Jan '06

FOTD -- January 04, 2006 (Rating 5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The Fractint version of today's discussion is short. Most of my energy went into writing the philofractal version of the discus- sion, which is far longer and wanders into the field of popular relativity. Today's image is part of the fractal that results when portions of Z and (1/Z) are combined, and (1/C) is added. I named it "Luna Moth" when an early version reminded me of one of those large colorful moths sometimes seen at night. The moth-effect has long since gone the way of the moths themselves, but the name remains. The rating of a 5 says it all. Or perhaps it says nothing, since a rating of 5 is average. The render time of under 6 min- utes assures that not too much time will have been wasted if the image proves disappointing. Another way to avoid a let-down is to visit the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and download the finished GIF image from there. An overcast, cold, raw, drizzly day here at Old Fractal Central on Tuesday kept the fractal cats confined to the indoors. They were reasonably peaceful considering the situation, and they fully enjoyed their extra treat of tuna. My day was notably un-notable. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours, plus or minus an hour or two. Until then, take care, and if you have done something wrong, simply undo it. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Luna_Moth { ; time=0:05:55.56--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=1 center-mag=+0.35947928831290990/+0.000111589793707\ 74/3271500/1/97.5/8.93852913769199731e-008 params=1/1/1/-1/-1.99/0 float=y maxiter=1000 inside=0 logmap=59 periodicity=10 colors=000ubEJCAzzzgzzezzezzezzezzezzezzezzezvezse\ zobzs`xvXszVmzTgzPbzNXzLTzNPzPLzRHzTGzVCzX8zZ4z`2z\ b0zd0xe0ve0vb0uZ0sV0sT0qP0oL0oJ0mG0kC2k84i64g26g08\ e08e0G`0LV0RP0XJ0bk0g80mk0q20sk0u00vk0x00zk0z00zkV\ z00zkkz00zzdz00xqVz00so0u00ik0m00`k0e00Tk0_00Ne2V0\ 0Tq0_G0dk0dV0gz0kZ0mv0kk0is0gq0eo0dm0bk0`i0Zg0Xe0V\ d0Tb0R`0PZ0Ze0gk4qqAzvGvqLumPqgVodZkZdiVgePmdLs`Gv\ ZCzV6zT2zP0zN0zL0zJ2zH6vGAsEEmCHiALe8P`6TX4XR2`N0d\ J0gE0kA0o60sG0kN0dX0Xd2Pk4Hu6Az82zA0z44x0Cu0Jo0Rk0\ Ze0eb0mX0uT0zX0V`00d02g04i08m0Aq0Cs0Gv0Hx0Lz0Nz0Pz\ 0Tz0Vz0XzEezTovevquzmzzoxeqo8se0oi0km0go0ds0bv0Zx0\ Vz0Rz0Pz0Lz0Hz0Ez0Cz0Gz0Jz0Nq0Ri0V`0XR0`H0dA0g00k0\ 0o00q02m06k0Ai0Ee0Hd0Lb0NZ0RX0VV0ZR0bP0eN2gCGZ2RP0\ dG0o60z00sA0mJ0gT0bb0Xm0Rv0Lz0Gz0Az0Gz4LzCRzHXzPbz\ Xgzdmziszqxzxzxzzvzzvzzvzzvxzvvzvvzvuzvszvszvqzvqz\ vTzm4zd0zX0sV0oT0iT0eR0`R } 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: Philosofractal
by jackoftradez＠comcast.net 03 Jan '06

03 Jan '06

Here is an idea I've been working on for some time intersecting fractals and chaos theory, philosophy, and (dare I say it) religion: http://www.sonic.net/~jot/kk/philosophraktal.html Any and all feedback (+ve or -ve) welcome. Stay amazed! JoTz

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FOTD 03-01-06 (Coronal Display [6])
by Jim Muth 03 Jan '06

03 Jan '06

FOTD -- January 03, 2006 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: I'm back . . . again! And this time things are caught up enough for me to feel reasonably confident there will be no further interruptions to the steady flow of FOTD fractals for at least two weeks . . . that is unless the unexpected happens. When I opened my e-mail box yesterday for the first time in two days, I was surprised by the number of spam letters offering fake Rolex watches. I was expecting a flood of impossibly cheap mortgage offers. What is it with Rolex watches? What do they do other than measure time? Are they some kind of a status symbol? And why would I want a Rolex. My 29-dollar digital watch shows the time as accurately as a Rolex and wakes me up with an annoying buzz. I might not know much about the latest trends in watches, but I'm reasonably hip about fractals. Today's trip into iteration land takes us to the ghost of the fractal generated when 0.2 negative parts of Z^(-4.2) are combined with negative Z^(-1.6) and (1/C) is added. This parent fractal is typical of fractals generated by negative powers of Z. It is grossly oversized, with no organized shape at all. The filaments extending from the buds end in filament rings, with disconnected bits of debris scattered inside these rings. Today's scene is an evaporated one, which means it consists totally of trapped 'inside' points. It is located in one of these disconnected islands of chaos. I named the image "Coronal Display" and rated it at a 6. The name came to me at random. Considering the lack of effort, the rating seems fair. The quite brief render time of 1-1/2 minutes means that those who are disappointed with today's image will have wasted little computer time in calculating it. Those who download the completed GIF image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> will have wasted almost no time at all. On a minor philosophical note, a couple nights ago I watched a TV program on which the rational skeptics once again debunked the easy-to-debunk professional psychic fortune tellers who dared to appear, pretty much proving to the skeptics' satisfac- tion that foretelling the future is impossible. The skeptics' victory was hollow, for they had little competi- tion. They merely demonstrated once again that professional fortune tellers are about as accurate as would be expected by chance. They did not prove that getting hints of future events is impossible. (Such a proof is impossible!) Nor did they prove that it does not happen. (It does happen!) I know from experience that not only is it possible for information to travel backward in time, but sometimes it actually does happen, and somehow it works its way into a person's awareness. The frustration is that I have no way of convincing skeptics of the truth of precognition. I suspect that the answer lies in the nature of time. The theory of relativity pretty much does away with the universal sequential time that we take for granted in our everyday lives. Such time is an illusion. But what is really there? What permits hints of future events to travel into the past? I will have more to say about this topic in future philo-FOTD messages. Wet days alternated with dry days here at the Old Fractal Cen- tral over the holiday. The cats' moods varied as widely as the weather. Luckily, the supply of tuna held out. In my depart- ent the work is almost caught up, though not yet quite there. Another day will do the job. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and things are never so good that they cannot get better. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Coronal_Display { ; time=0:01:32.05--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=b center-mag=+3.60233139728942900/-4.671380906891381\ 00/2.396608e+008/1/-42.5/-0.000519007388164821615 params=-1/-1.6/-0.2/-4.2/3/1e+100 float=y maxiter=400 inside=bof61 periodicity=10 colors=000igkkfl6Pgc37e8DfDIgIOhNTjSYkXclahafCcfHd\ fMffRgfVif_jfdlfi7jlThmQ3V_qZcnbfkfjhjURZDShSFHOXj\ TOSZ`kUJKhdmH0KiQkdISzzzUKUHJbSRfMT2K_6IfAclEFsIzz\ YjggzvmNtTSqXWo_`mcdjfihjVBBYGH`LNcPSeUYhYbkbh`gxd\ fugfrjfo93gBC0JJARPKZVUf`cTv_avKgnZXmosA0pRPuQnrWm\ oam`kqdipghojgnGUgNXiU_j`akgdlslrqjpohnwS3xVtuYrr`\ pocn3wWFr`RndbjiLDNQISVNW_S`dXdiaiIr_YlfSaCWbIZcNa\ dTddYgecjfh4zdRpiKjoSinZhnfgmlM2mRCmVMmZVmbdOeJXfU\ efc79BDEGIILOMQTQVYV_cZdhbiJeaPfcUfeZfgcfihfkbJxfR\ tjZp7AvGHtPOrXUpe`nBe9VfUOALXLVeWdqj0ohPRSIb_YeHxo\ CRnKXnSbm_he9SpXXoZ`n`cnbgmdjuBosInqOnpVmn`mFKOXW`\ oNUnQXnSZnVanXcm_fmahmdkz03w9DtIMrQWoZdSp1Vn8YmE`l\ KbkQeiWhhakggBd7zT`5vyErvNotWlqdioQuMYpWekdLbT_dc9\ azNcu`eqCfPMfWVfadfgx3Wv8ZuD`sIbrNdqSgoXinakzzRwvW\ tr`rndojivxwsstqorojodnq`rRglbOcd3X9SwcVteYrf`pgbn\ heljhjkkhlXke_jgaihdhifhj } 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 29-12-05 (Tan Tank [2])
by Jim Muth 29 Dec '05

29 Dec '05

FOTD -- December 29, 2005 (Rating 2) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: I rarely post a FOTD that rates as low as today's 2, but when I put only 3 minutes into finding a fractal and 30 seconds into coloring it, what else could be expected? Today's image, for what it is worth, is a scene in a valley of the fractal that results when negative portions of Z^(-1.5) and Z^(-6.6) are combined and (1/C) is added. I named the scene "Tan Tank". The color theme is tan, which is not one of my favorite colors, and the rating tanked. Luckily, the render time of under 6 minutes means that little time will be wasted running the included parameter file. Of course, if time is a total illusion, there is nothing to save. But that's another story. For the convenience of those with uncooperative computers, the finished image will soon be fully rendered and posted on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Partly cloudy skies and a relatively mild temperature of 48F 9C here at Old Fractal Central on Wednesday gave the two fractal cats enough outdoor time to keep them happy. A stray cat was in the yard when Tippy emerged from the door, but the stray ran like **** when he saw Tippy. Little tuna was needed at the end of the day to insure contentment. My day was unexpectedly busy, and the next two or three days will be repeats, which is why there will be no further FOTD's until January 3. Until then, take care and try to think of the answer. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Tan_Tank { ; time=0:05:45.27--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=1 center-mag=+1.47624901595563100/-1.940914188763939\ 00/461917.2/1/-105/8.99664807929578814e-010 params=-1/-1.5/-0.3/-6.6/0/0 float=y maxiter=650 inside=0 outside=tdis periodicity=10 colors=000`MbfK`lI_qHZmJWjLUgMSdOQaQOYRMVTKSVHPWFM\ YDI_BF`9Cb79d56e3FfBOgIWgPdhWlhbedg_alTYqNVvHSzITu\ JTpKUkLUfMUaNVXOVTPWOQWJRWESX9TX4UX0X`6_dBahGdlLfp\ QitVkx_mpboiepbgrVjtOmuHorImpJlmKkkKjhLifMgcMfaNeZ\ OdXOcYRXYTRYWKYYEY`7Yb1Z`2_Z2`X2aV2bT2cR2cQ2dO2eM2\ fK2gI2hG2hF2jK6lOAmSEoXIq`MrdQMpYOmWQjVSgUTdTVaSXZ\ RZWQ_TPaQOcNNeKMfILhKKiMJjOJkQIlRInTHoVGpXGqZFr_Ft\ aEucDveDwgCxhCumSrrfovumopkilibhgXceQ_cKWdKVdKVdKU\ dKUdKTeKTeKSeKSeKReKRfKQfKQfKPfKPfKOfKOfTRfaTfjWYS\ o_ZqaesclueswfyyUKRRLOOLMMMKJMIGMFENDBNB9N9MKPYHci\ FrjPkkZdlgZmqSnzM`hVNScABk8Fh6Je4Nb3Q`7NYBKWFHUJES\ NBQIlnJlmJllJlkKljKki_b6KkiLkhLkgLkfMjeMjdMjdNjcNj\ bNiaOi`Oi_Oi_PiZPhYPhXQhWQhVQhVRgURgTRgSSgRSgQSfQT\ fPTfOTfNUfMUeLUeLVeKVeJVeIWdHWdGWdGXdFXdEXcDYcCYcB\ YcBZcAZb9Zb8_b7_b6I5rJ6qJ6qJ6pJ7pJ7oK7oK8nK8nK8mK9\ mK9lL9lLAkLAkLAjLBjLBiMBi } 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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Thoughts about thoughts and the late FOTD
by Jim Muth 29 Dec '05

29 Dec '05

At 10:50 PM 12/28/05 GMT, it was written: > >could atoms be made of thought? > >Or thoughts made of atoms? > >Thought is a quantum phase phenomenon rooted in >subatomic particles. > >Until you give a thought concrete reality? Now let me see . . . Atoms are made of thought, and thought is made of atoms. Thought is a quantum phase phenomenon rooted in sub-atomic particles, until we give thought concrete reality, which is made of atoms, which are made of thought, which is a quantum phase phenomenon. I'm confused, but let me make one thing perfectly clear. The FOTD for December 29 will be delayed for about 10 hours, until I get this whole thought process about thought straightened out in my thoughts. . . . I guess . . . Jim M.

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I'm back! All went well.
by Jim Muth 27 Dec '05

27 Dec '05

Fractal fans: Things went reasonably well over the holiday, and I'm back at the fractal machine, ready to launch another search for the world's best natural fractal. (IMO, man-made works of art based on fractals are not natural and do not count.) In addition to the fractals, I have a few new philosophical ideas brewing, which may mature in a few days and be posted on the philofractal list. The regular work is a bit on the heavy side today, so the next FOTD fractal might be a bit on the light side. But it will appear for sure about 12 hours from now. BTW, the fractal cats are in great shape. Jim M.

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Defaults
by David Fisher 25 Dec '05

25 Dec '05

Does anyone know how to set the defaults on specific pages, ie, x, y or z in fractint without going out and back in? For example, when in the middle of creating, actually diddling, with the formulas, I go to another formula and all the settings go with me to the new screen. Is it possible there is some way to reset these pages to their original default values without exiting? Maybe a ctr-x for x, or alt-z for z? I have looked in the documents and couldn't any reference to this procedure. Help, anyone, please? David M Fisher

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FOTD 22-12-05 (Santa Claws [5])
by Jim Muth 22 Dec '05

22 Dec '05

FOTD -- December 22, 2005 (Rating 5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Wednesday was so busy that I had no chance to write and post today's FOTD until this morning. Since the upcoming days will be even busier, the next FOTD will not appear until December 28. Today's image is a colorful scene in the Seahorse Valley area of the Julibrot. It is a totally oblique view, with an orientation closest to the Julia direction. I named the image "Santa Claws". The claw-like feature inspired the name. This claw is the edge of a larger feature, which is only being skimmed by today's slice. The tiny spiral in the lower right part of the frame is actually the most important feature in the image. Change the first 4 parameters to 90 to see it explode and take over the entire frame. Being an honest man, I could rate today's fractal no higher than an average 5. I really put almost no effort into it. The render time of 2-3/4 minutes is within reason for an average FOTD, and the fractal may also be accessed by downloading the finished GIF file from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> where it will soon be posted. Wednesday's weather was a repeat of Tuesday's here at the old Fractal Central. It was once again too blustery and chilly for sensitive fractal cats to venture out of doors. They spent the day toggling between sleep and watching the outside from the com- fort of their window shelf. My day was busier than average, but still well under control. However, with so much holiday stuff piling up, and with the search for the new Fractal Central still in full swing, I must take a 5-day break from the FOTD. The next FOTD will appear in 6 days, on or about December 28. Until then, take care, and wait with bated but not abated breath. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Santa_Claws { ; time=0:02:47.09--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=SliceJulibrot2 passes=t logmap=yes center-mag=0.139971/-0.0401784/2.724938/1/120/0 params=85/79.5/70.3/84.9/-0.753/-0.033/-0.501/\ -0.017 float=y maxiter=2500 inside=0 periodicity=10 colors=000PNVHR_8Ve0Zj4`k7alBcmEdnIfoLgoOfoLenIdmF\ clCbkAajC`iE_hGZgIYfKXeMWdOVcQUbSTaUS`WR_YQZ_P_aO`\ dN`fM_iKYlIWoGUpESoCQnAOmDMlGLkJKjMQiPWhSbgVhfYne`\ leckdfjciibkhaig`hf_fe_ed_ec_eb_fa_g`_i__kZ_mY_oQh\ pIdrUaseZtqZrpZppZnpZlpZkpZipZgpZfpZfpZepZdpZdpZdp\ ZepZfpZff_fX_gO`hO`iOajOakOblObnOcpOcrOdtOdvOgvOkv\ OovOsvOwvOzvOyrRyoTxlVxiXxeZwb`w_cvXevTgvQiuNkuKmu\ HorGloFimFgnOanXWneQnnKnvEisJdqN_oRVmVQkZLicGggBek\ 6co1as5Zr8XrBUrESrINpMJnQFlUBjY7haAdeDahGYlJVpMSsP\ OwSLzVIuTJpSJkRJgQJbOKYNKTMKPLKSJLVIMXHN_FOaEPdDPg\ BQiARl9Sn7Tq6Us5UgEhXMwUOpSQjQScOUYLWRJYLH_EFa8H`C\ I_GKZKLYONXROWVQVZRUbTTfUSiaMYiGMqAAnCDlEGiFIgHLdJ\ NbKQ`MSYOVWPYTR_RTbOUdMWgKXiNZfP`dSbaUc_WeXZgV`hSb\ jQelOgmLjoJlqGnrEqtBsv9uw7sxEqxKpxQnxWlybkyhiyngyt\ fyzWvyMtxCrw2pwoMpmPolRokTniWnhYng_meamddlcflahl`j\ k_mkYojXqjWsjYqg_oeanccl` } frm:SliceJulibrot2 {; draws most slices of Julibrot pix=pixel, u=real(pix), v=imag(pix), a=pi*real(p1*0.0055555555555556), b=pi*imag(p1*0.0055555555555556), g=pi*real(p2*0.0055555555555556), d=pi*imag(p2*0.0055555555555556), ca=cos(a), cb=cos(b), sb=sin(b), cg=cos(g), sg=sin(g), cd=cos(d), sd=sin(d), p=u*cg*cd-v*(ca*sb*sg*cd+ca*cb*sd), q=u*cg*sd+v*(ca*cb*cd-ca*sb*sg*sd), r=u*sg+v*ca*sb*cg, s=v*sin(a), c=p+flip(q)+p3, z=r+flip(s)+p4: z=sqr(z)+c |z|<=9 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 21-12-05 (Julibrot_Jubilee [5])
by Jim Muth 21 Dec '05

21 Dec '05

FOTD -- December 21, 2005 (Rating 5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: It's the day of the Winter Solstice not only here at Fractal Central, but everywhere in the Northern Hemisphere. It's also the solstice in the Southern Hemisphere, but down there it's the Summer Solstice. The solstice is the shortest (or longest) day of the year, but it is not the day of the earliest sunset. Due to the earth's elliptic orbit, the earliest sunset came two weeks ago here at latitude 39N, and the latest sunrise will not come for two more weeks. It's all so confusing, but this is what those figure-eight things printed on the Pacific Ocean areas of world map globes are supposed to make clear. Today's image tells us that a small departure from the Julia orientation can make a huge change in the appearance of the resulting fractal. The image shows one of the Julia spirals connected with the period-4 bud on the northeast shoreline of the Mandelbrot set. The spiral is evident on the left side of the image. But it is no longer a spiral. The direction of the slice has been rotated in the fourth dimension a couple degrees from the Julia direction. This slight rotation has totally changed the scene from a nice neat spiral to a crazy "Julibrot Jubilee" of twisted arms and rioting colors. The horizontal blue bar across the lower part of the image is actually one of the valleys of the period-4 Mandelbrot bud, stretched out to near infinity. The rating of a 5 was held down by the coloring, which could have used much more work. Unfortunately for the rating, I was not in the mood to tweak colors. I would rather write philoso- phy, so I gave the palette a cursory fine tuning and started iterating. The render time of 2-3/4 minutes is acceptable to all but the most impatient or those with balky computers. For these fractal- ists the completed GIF image has been posted on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> from where it may quickly be downloaded. Yesterday I suspected that the philosophy bug might strike in the near future, causing another outburst of condensed wisdom. And indeed, as the following four paragraphs show, it did strike. I am occasionally asked if I hold a grudge against science and why I sometimes criticise it. The answer to the first part of the question is that I hold no grudge against science. How could I hold a grudge against so effective a discipline, which has given us the life we now enjoy? But sometimes I do get frustrated with those who continue to search for answers to deep questions using the same old methods that have failed for many decades. The physicist's search for a 'theory of everything' and the cognitive scientist's search for the 'origin of con- sciousness' are two immediate examples that come to mind. Ever more complex math and ever better imaging of neural acti- vity are keeping the excitement going by breeding ever more fantastic ideas. I have lost count of the number of 'new break- throughs' in both fields that have burst upon the scene with a flash of anticipation, then died a slow whimpering death, leav- ing the basic questions no closer to being answered. I no longer feel anticipation when I read of yet another new scienti- fic breakthrough that has occurred in these fields. I assume that the new breakthrough will soon prove to be just another dead end. So far I have not been wrong. I have been following these two searches with particular interest for many years, and after so many let-downs, I have come to suspect that they are two different aspects of the same search. I am also beginning to suspect that the traditional methods of science, which were developed to investigate the intuitive material world of our five senses, will never lead to the answers to questions about things so far beyond the range of the senses. At least, the physicists now realize that their answers will lie far beyond our intuitive material world view. Cognitive scientists are still searching the material brain for the non-material self. I guess we can't blame them. The physi- cists have given them nothing else to search. No, I am not suggesting that we surrender and say 'God did it', or visit the local fortune-teller for a psychic explanation, but I feel we will need a totally different approach to these and other difficult questions if we are to have any chance at all of finding answers. I am cannot imagine what course we might take. We would probably need a new means of verification. Entities such as probability waves and self-awareness are rather diffi- cult to spread on a table for dissection. At the same time, without empirical evidence, there is no science. The problem is deep, and at the present time I see no way out. Oh well, what the heck, this kind of stuff is what makes life interesting. Cold blustery weather kept the fractal cats snug indoors all day Tuesday here at Fractal Central. An extra treat of tuna in mid- afternoon kept them happy. The duo seems to have accepted that the next few months will be spent mostly inside. For me, the work was light and finished early. The next FOTD will probably appear on schedule in 24 hours. Until that wonderful time at last arrives, take care, and where are those answers hiding? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Julibrot_Jubilee { ; time=0:02:41.26--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=SliceJulibrot2 passes=t periodicity=10 center-mag=0/0.131074/3.138989/1/-90/3.8857806e-016 params=90/90.07/92.48/89.01/0.2438/0.5139/-0.0081/\ 0.5024 float=y maxiter=2500 inside=0 logmap=yes colors=0000A_pAZ0AYnAX0AWlAV0AUjAT09Sh8R07QfFP06Od\ KN05MbPL05L`RL04LXSL04LTQL04LPOL0TGNXLIVYNSURMWVBS\ Z0PWAVTJ`QTfNalLaqYafZac_aa_a_`UY2XnZVf_Sb_P_`MW`J\ TaGPmBNgCMaDMy6Rq8PjAObCNWEa9JhDIoHHuLGrPFlSGTaBLf\ 3Gi9FmEFmKFmPFqMHqPGlUFfWEQZIU_GY_Fa`De`CejDffCgcB\ h`BhYAiV9jS9kP8kM8hPCeRFcTI`VLYYOW_RT`ZTaYSbXRcXIc\ NQcKNcNKcPHcRFcTCcV9cX6cZ4c`8cZ9duAezBfkCgYDhKEilE\ jYAkK6l6GnHQiSRYpWai_dbAKRKSTU_VDu3cgW_`ZWUaTNcPGf\ L9iYPqQEnnKtYBoI3kOEWadLZZJXUIUPHSKGyH7gGBND3QFFSG\ RVIbXJnTPxZKydGyiCyo8yr5yt4yr6sq7mp8gnAamBWn3Jm6Lm\ 8NlAPlCQlESkGUkIWiHbkKXmMRoOLqQFsR7rS9qTBpUCoVEnWF\ mXHlYKkZJj_Ji`JhaIgbIfcEebGdaHc`Ib_KaZM`YO_XQZWSYV\ UXUWWVYVW_UXaTYcSZeRZgQZiPZkOZlNZmMZnLZoKZpKYqKYrK\ YsKYtKYuKYvKYwKXxKYyKYzKYzKYzKZzK_zK`zKazKbzKczKcz\ KczKczKczKczKczKczKezKgzKizKkzKlzKmzKnzKozKpzKqzKr\ zKszKtzKuzKvzKwzKxzKzzKzz } frm:SliceJulibrot2 {; draws most slices of Julibrot pix=pixel, u=real(pix), v=imag(pix), a=pi*real(p1*0.0055555555555556), b=pi*imag(p1*0.0055555555555556), g=pi*real(p2*0.0055555555555556), d=pi*imag(p2*0.0055555555555556), ca=cos(a), cb=cos(b), sb=sin(b), cg=cos(g), sg=sin(g), cd=cos(d), sd=sin(d), p=u*cg*cd-v*(ca*sb*sg*cd+ca*cb*sd), q=u*cg*sd+v*(ca*cb*cd-ca*sb*sg*sd), r=u*sg+v*ca*sb*cg, s=v*sin(a), c=p+flip(q)+p3, z=r+flip(s)+p4: z=sqr(z)+c |z|<=9 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 20-12-05 (Mysterious Goings-On [NONE])
by Jim Muth 20 Dec '05

20 Dec '05

FOTD -- December 20, 2005 (Rating NONE) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's fractal is not much to look at, but it holds deep math- ematical mysteries. The iterated formula is Z^2+C, but the image is neither a Julia set nor a perturbed Mandelbrot set. It is a simple slice in the Oblate direction through the center of the large bud centered at -1 on the X-axis of the classic Mandel- brot set. The real(c) value of every point of the image is -1, while the imag(z) value is zero. It is one of the most familiar slices of the Z^2+C Julibrot. Since the image is so familiar and I put almost no effort into coloring it, rating it according to the usual standards would be unfair. I chose to leave the image unrated and concentrate instead on the mathematics, which at least to me is a mystery. The number 1.618... is known as the golden ratio, or just the greek letter 'phi'. This number has the property of showing up in the most unexpected places, not the least of which is the Z^2+C Julibrot. It appears very prominently in several forms in today's image. To start, the limit of today's fractal on the X-axis is exactly + and - 1.618... . Next, the two sets of most prominent arms meet at + and - 0.618... on the X-axis, a value which is the reciprocal of 'phi'. In addition, the pair of arms beyond these meet at + and - 1.272..., which happens to be the square root of 'phi'. The next pair of arms meet at -1.507..., which is the square root of 1+(sqrt(phi)). I assume the series of signifi- cant numbers continues through the entire set of ever smaller arms, though I have not attempted to track them. I named the image "Mysterious Goings-On" because of the unexpec- ted numbers that appear in it. I assume that a math expert could easily supply a simple reason for this apparent mystery, but unfortunately I am no math expert. The render time of today's image is no mystery. It is one of the fastest FOTD images of all time. At a superluminal 2-1/4 seconds, it will try no one's patience. Those with over-quali- fied, handicapped computers may grow a bit impatient with their machines, but the completed GIF image is posted as always on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> from where it may swiftly be downloaded. A bit of philosophy is brewing, but is not yet ready to be made public. Stay tuned. Limited sunshine and cold temperatures kept the fractal cats safely indoors here at Fractal Central on Monday. But they appear to have been spoiled by my sister, who gave them all the tuna they could eat as she looked after them over the weekend, while we were away. It's no problem. I am not fooled by their guilt-inducing sulky stares. My day was moderately busy; the fractal was moderately successful. The next fractal will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take much care, and remember that things are almost always better elsewhere. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= MysteriousGoingsOn { ; time=0:00:02.15--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=SliceJulibrot2 symmetry=xyaxis passes=b center-mag=0/0/0.7788162 params=0/0/90/0/-1/0/0/0 maxiter=1200 inside=255 float=y outside=real periodicity=yes colors=0007Qv7Mw7Ix7FxAGsCHnEIjGJeIK`KJXMHSODOSIUW\ NZ_UccZhgbmkfrojwnltmmqlonkpkjrhiseiubhv_gxXfyUezR\ dzOdzLezJfzIfzHgzGgzFhzDhzCizBizAjz9jz8bzEVzJNzOFz\ T7zYHzaRzd_zgczYgzOdzKgzNizQkzTmzVozYqz`szbpz`nz_k\ zZizYgzXdzWhzUmzTrzSvzRzzQzzPzzOzzQzzRzzSzzTzzVzzW\ zzXzzYzzZzz`zzazzbzzczzdzzbzzazz_zzZzzXzzWzzUzzTzz\ SzzQzzPzzNzzMzzKzzJzzIzzOzzUzz_zzezzkzzqzzpzzpzzoz\ zozznzznzzmzzmzzlzzlzzizzfzzdzzazzZzzXzzUzzRzzPzzM\ zzJzzHzzKzzNzzQzzTzzWzzZzz`zzZzzYzzXzzVzzUzzTzzRzz\ QzzPzzNzzMzzLzzJzzIzzHzzFzzEzzCzzBzz9zz8zz6zz5zz3z\ z2zz6zz9zzDzzGzzKzyNzxRzwUzvYzu`ztdzsgznjzimzdpz`s\ zakzbdzbYzcRzdKzdDzaCz_CzYCzVCzTCzRCzPCzKQzFczAqzB\ mzCizDfzEbzFZzGWzHSyHPvIQsIRqJSnJTlJTiKUgKVdLWbLX_\ LXYMYVMZTN_QN`ON`PM_QM_QLZRLZRKYSKYSJXTJXUJXUIWVIW\ VHVWHVWGUXGUXGUVFPTELREHPDCND8LC4KC0PH3TM5XR7aW9e`\ BidDDIIILMNNPSQTWSW`V_000 } frm:SliceJulibrot2 {; draws most slices of Julibrot pix=pixel, u=real(pix), v=imag(pix), a=pi*real(p1*0.0055555555555556), b=pi*imag(p1*0.0055555555555556), g=pi*real(p2*0.0055555555555556), d=pi*imag(p2*0.0055555555555556), ca=cos(a), cb=cos(b), sb=sin(b), cg=cos(g), sg=sin(g), cd=cos(d), sd=sin(d), p=u*cg*cd-v*(ca*sb*sg*cd+ca*cb*sd), q=u*cg*sd+v*(ca*cb*cd-ca*sb*sg*sd), r=u*sg+v*ca*sb*cg, s=v*sin(a), c=p+flip(q)+p3, z=r+flip(s)+p4: z=sqr(z)+c |z|<=9 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 19-12-05 (Alien Landscape [5])
by Jim Muth 19 Dec '05

19 Dec '05

FOTD -- December 19, 2005 (Rating 5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today, with the aid of the SliceJulibrot2 formula, we enter 4-dimensional hyperspace. Hyperspace is any space of more than 3 dimensions. I confine my investigations to 4-dimensional hyperspace, which we can come the closest to visualizing with our 3-dimensional brains. The formula draws most slices of the 4-dimensional Z^2+C Julibrot figure. Being unable to visualize all possible orientations in 4-D hyperspace, I will not claim the formula draws every possible orientation, but I have not yet found a slice that it cannot draw. Today's slice is orientated close to the Parabolic direction, but rotated 1/3 of the way toward the Elliptic direction. As should be evident from the elements that resemble goofy eyes, the scene is located in the East Valley area of the Mandelbrot set. There are no 'inside' areas appearing in the image. The area that resembles a blue sky with patches of haze is actually composed of very high iteration 'outside' stuff made more interesting by being rendered with the outside=imag option. The picture vaguely resembles a scene on an alien planet, which is why I named it "Alien Landscape". The rating of a 5 shows that I am not thrilled with the result. The render time of 5-1/2 minutes is fair enough. Rendering may be totally eliminated by downloading the finished image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> The report is that the weather was uneventful at Fractal Central while we were away over the week-end. The ice-storm stayed well out of our way to the west and south. We found one possible home for the new Fractal Central, but it has problems that would need to be worked out. My sister reports that the fractal cats seemed unconcerned that fractal lady and I were gone for two days, though they were concerned that their accustomed tuna, might not be served on time. They also demanded that they be allowed to check the weather for themselves. The next FOTD will likely appear in 24 hours. (I will no longer say certainly.) Until then, take care, and not even the appearance of the FOTD fractals, is absolutely certain. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Alien_Landscape { ; time=0:05:31.48--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=SliceJulibrot2 center-mag=+0.25000501074059570/-0.051641324143515\ 65/4.739839e+008/0.04713/-156.857105609805927/65.4\ 90051767333938 params=30/90/0/0/0/0/0/1 float=y maxiter=500000 inside=0 outside=imag periodicity=10 colors=000jrWirVhrVgrUfrUfrTerTdrScrSbrRbqRaqQ`qQ_\ qPZqPZqOYqOXqNWqNVqMVqMUqLUqLUqKUqKUqKUoJUmJUlIUjI\ UhHUgHUeGUcGUbGT`FTZFSYESWERUDRTDQRCQPCPOCPMBPKBPJ\ APHAPF9PE9PC8PA8P98PB9PDAPFBQHBRJCSLDUNEZPETQFNRGH\ TIBUJ5VKSbSmi_nhVngQogLofGpfBpe6pe2nf6lf9kgCigFghI\ fhLdiOciRajU_jYZk`XkcWlfUliSmlRmoPnrOnuQmsRlqSkoUj\ mVjlWijXhhZgf_gd`fcaeacd_ddYecWfbVhaTi`Rj`Pl_NmZMn\ YKoYIqXGrWEsVDtVBvU9wT7xS5yS4wQ5uP6sO7qM8pL9nKAlIA\ jHBiGCgEDeDEcCFbAG`9GZ8HX6IW5JU4KS2PQ1UP6ZOCcOHhOM\ mNSrNWvN`zMezMezMezLezLezLezLfzKgzKgzKgzJfzJezJdzI\ dzIdzIdzIdzHdzGezFezEfzDfzDfzFgzGgzHgzIhzJhzKhzLhz\ NhzOdvPdrQdmRfhSieTleSjcRiaQg_PfYOdWNcUMaSL`QKZOJY\ MIWKHVIGTGFSEEQCEPAVEbUGaTH`SI_RKZRLYQMXPNWOPVOQUN\ RTMSSLURKVQKWPJXOIZNH_MH`LGaKFcJEdIDeHDfGChFBiEAjD\ AkDCjEDiFFhGGhHIgIJfILeJMeKNdLPcMQbMSbNTaOV`PW_QX_\ QZZR_YSaXTbXUdWVeVVgUWjrW } frm:SliceJulibrot2 {; draws most slices of Julibrot pix=pixel, u=real(pix), v=imag(pix), a=pi*real(p1*0.0055555555555556), b=pi*imag(p1*0.0055555555555556), g=pi*real(p2*0.0055555555555556), d=pi*imag(p2*0.0055555555555556), ca=cos(a), cb=cos(b), sb=sin(b), cg=cos(g), sg=sin(g), cd=cos(d), sd=sin(d), p=u*cg*cd-v*(ca*sb*sg*cd+ca*cb*sd), q=u*cg*sd+v*(ca*cb*cd-ca*sb*sg*sd), r=u*sg+v*ca*sb*cg, s=v*sin(a), c=p+flip(q)+p3, z=r+flip(s)+p4: z=sqr(z)+c |z|<=9 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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No FOTD until December 19
by Jim Muth 17 Dec '05

17 Dec '05

Fractal fans: Pay no attention to yesterday's promise that the next FOTD would appear in 24 hours. Due to the continuing search for the son of Fractal Central, there will be no FOTD for December 17 or 18. The FOTD will reappear on schedule on Monday, December 19, when I intend to begin a trip into hyperspace. Jim M.

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FOTD 16-12-05 (Something New [5])
by Jim Muth 16 Dec '05

16 Dec '05

FOTD -- December 15, 2005 (Rating 5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's fractal image shows something new in the fractal created by the formula Z^2+C. The Mandelbrot set and the Julia sets are familiar enough, but what about the images such as today's, which result when the planes of the Julibrot determined by the imag(z) and real(c) axes are examined? I have named this orientation the Elliptic. The images it holds are a blending of the Mandelbrot set and the Julia sets, though some of them, such as today's, bear little resemblance to either. Today's scene is located in the East Valley area of the M-set, and also in a small part of many of the corresponding Julia sets. I have named it "Something New" because it would take a long search to find anything even remotely like it in any of the pure M- or J-sets. But uniqueness does not necessarily make a great fractal, and after careful consideration, today's image could be rated no higher than a 5. The render time of 6-1/2 minutes may be overcome by downloading the completed GIF image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Thursday was one of those totally hopeless days for the dynamic cat duo. A very cold and cloudy morning led to snow by noon and freezing rain by 3pm. At night dense fog moved in. The fractal duo spent the day alternating between watching the weather from their window shelf and sleeping on the couch. A good deal of tuna was needed in the evening to cheer them up. My day was nominal and even a bit slippery at times. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and wax philosophi- cal, whoever he is. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Something_New { ; time=0:06:37.28--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=slices.frm formulaname=Elliptic passes=1 center-mag=-1.47467629642814200/+0.056609576191273\ 65/6.03832e+007/26.936/-54.4825550356410631/59.554\ 9489674158323 params=0.512/0/0/0 float=y maxiter=1800 inside=255 logmap=-705 periodicity=10 colors=000lOXoRWqUWx_VvYVsWTpUSmSRjQQhOPeLNbJM_HLX\ FKVDJSEGQFDNGBLH8II5GI3IK9JMFLOLMQRNSXPUbQWhSYnT_t\ UayS_vRZtPXrOWpMUnLTkJRiIQgHPeFNcEM`CKZBJX9HV8GT7F\ R9LOAQLBVJD_GEdDFiBHhCJhCLhCNhCPhCRhCSgDUgDWgDYgD_\ gDagDbgDDWnM`aVePHjvMilZH_XG`VG`TFaREbODcMCcKBdIAe\ GAeJCdLEdOGdQIdTJdVLdYNd_PcbRcdScgUciWclYcnZcpYYrY\ Sm_TiaUecV`dWXfXThYOjZKk_Gm`Boa7qb3rc7sdBsdFtdJtdN\ udRudVvdYveaweeweixemxeqyeuyexyewudvqdvmduidtedtad\ sYdrUdrQdqMdpIdpEdoLfnRhmXimbklhlknnktolsklrgmqcmp\ `noXnnTomQolMpkIpjFqiBqh7qg4ng3kg3hg3fg3cg3`g3Zg3W\ g3Tg3Rg3Og3Lg3Jg3Gg3Dg3Bg3Ed6Hb9K_CNYEQVHTTKWQMZOP\ aMSdJUgHXjE_mCap9ds7gHLeJKeLKeNJdPJdRJdUIdWIcYHc_H\ caGccGbeGbhFbjFblEanEapDarDatDanJbhPbbVcX`cSfcVa_X\ XX_SUaNRcIOfDLh8Ij4Fg6Hd8JaAL_CNXEPUFRRHTPJVMLXJNZ\ GP`EQbGVdH_fIdhJiiNheQhaThYXhU_hRbgNfgJigFlgBog8gU\ I`HSU4`X7__AZaDZdGYgJYiLX } frm:Elliptic {; Jim Muth imag(z),real(c) z=flip(imag(pixel))+p1, c=real(pixel)+p2: z=sqr(z)+c, |z| <= 16 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 15-12-05 (Higher Dimensions [4])
by Jim Muth 15 Dec '05

15 Dec '05

FOTD -- December 15, 2005 (Rating 4) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: We had an unexpectedly busy day on Wednesday, so the image is very fast and the discussion is short. Today's image is named "Higher Dimensions". The name refers to the 4-dimensional Julibrot fractal, which is the source of today's image. The image shows an attractive Seahorse Valley midget from an entirely new direction. It is neither a Mandelbrot image nor a Julia image, but an image sliced in a random direction. The rating of a 4 is all I could do for the image, which is not at all attractive when seen from today's direction. The Mandelbrot aspect of the scene is far more pleasing. The render time is an unusually fast 53 seconds, but the finished image is still posted on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> A lack of sun, snow-covered ground, and a high temperature of 23F -5C kept the fractal cats solidly indoors all day. But they now appear to have adjusted to the limited outdoor time, and are spending their days looking forward to tuna rather than going out. My day was notably neutral. The next FOTD will appear without fail in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and be ready. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Higher_Dimensions { ; time=0:00:53.33--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=SliceJulibrot2 passes=1 periodicity=10 center-mag=0/0/1.062917e+008/0.0683/-34.5291825197\ 818198/-72.9973164417551317 params=42.858/-22.976/\ -82.713/149.193/-0.7957458443595292/-0.18480832907\ 16682/-0.7957458443595292/-0.1848083290716682 float=y maxiter=1500 inside=0 logmap=65 colors=0000`JD_UCZ_BXdAUk9Qp8MqAKoBJiDHdEGZFFTHDOI\ CIJBDIFCHICHLCGOBGRBFUBFXBE_AEbADeADhAIjDNlGRmJWoM\ `qPdrSitVmuXnlanceoVjoMnoDrhQtaavVnxOzzPwxQuvQstUq\ nYpi`nddmZglUkjPoiJrgEvf9ye4uf8qgCmhFiiJfjMbkQZlTV\ mXSn_Ol`Kj`GhaCfa8db4bb0abDgVPlNarFmw7qnPuefyXwsYr\ nZmi_id`d_a`VbWQcSLdNGeJLdHPcFUbDYaBb`Af_8kZ6oY4tX\ 2xW1tX2qY3nZ3k_4h`5ea5bb6_c6Xd7Ue8Rf8Og9LhAIiAFjBC\ kBDlEElHElJFlMGmOGmRHmTImWImZJn`KncKneLnhLnjKkkKhl\ KflJcmJamJZnIXoIUoISpHPpHNqHKrGIrGFsGDsNKgUQW`WKZV\ MYVOWVQVVSTVUSUWQUYPU_NUaMUcLUdKVhJWkIXnIYqJXrKXrL\ XrMXsNXsOXsPXtQXtRXtSXuTXuUXuVXvWXvWXvQYwLZxF_yA`z\ BYuCVpDTkEQfFOaGNcGNeGNfGNhGNjGNkIMiJMgKMeMMdNMbOL\ `QL_RLYSLWULVVKTWKRYKQZKO_KM`KLXQMTWNQaOMgPJlPLmNM\ mLOmJPmIRmGSmEUmCVmBXm9Ym7_m5`m4Yk7Wi9UgBReDPcGNbI\ K`KIZMGXPDVRBTT9SVEUWIWXMYXQ_YUaZYbZad_ef`ih`mjaqk\ ajbVcUOXLIQCBJ45GF9DQCA`G } frm:SliceJulibrot2 {; draws most slices of Julibrot pix=pixel, u=real(pix), v=imag(pix), a=pi*real(p1*0.0055555555555556), b=pi*imag(p1*0.0055555555555556), g=pi*real(p2*0.0055555555555556), d=pi*imag(p2*0.0055555555555556), ca=cos(a), cb=cos(b), sb=sin(b), cg=cos(g), sg=sin(g), cd=cos(d), sd=sin(d), p=u*cg*cd-v*(ca*sb*sg*cd+ca*cb*sd), q=u*cg*sd+v*(ca*cb*cd-ca*sb*sg*sd), r=u*sg+v*ca*sb*cg, s=v*sin(a), c=p+flip(q)+p3, z=r+flip(s)+p4: z=sqr(z)+c |z|<=9 } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 14-12-05 (Mandelbrot Berries [6])
by Jim Muth 14 Dec '05

14 Dec '05

FOTD -- December 14, 2005 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image returns us to the most prolific fractal of all -- the one and only original Mandelbrot set. We focus on a small filament on the northeast shoreline of a small midget in the large north radical of the large midget on the negative X-axis of the M-set, and dive very deep indeed to find the even-smaller midget that appears at the center of today's image. The name "Mandelbrot Berries" was inspired, (if any inspiration was involved), by the eight vaguely berry-shaped features around the tiny midget. At the scale of today's image, the entire M-set would be near the size of the Milky Way galaxy. It's a good thing that relativity does not come into play in the world of fractals, or it would take many lifetimes to get from one side of this bloated M-set to the other. Because the M-set has been so thoroughly explored, I could rate today's image no higher than a 6. The magnitude is well into the range where arbitrary precision math is needed, which means the image is a slow one, taking exactly 4 seconds less than one hour to calculate on my old slow machine. But the hour can be saved by going to the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and downloading the completed GIF image from there. The skies were sunny here at Fractal Central on Monday, but the ground remains snow-covered and the temperature never rose above freezing. As a result, the cats never got their noses beyond the open doorway. They spent the day on their shelf by the window, watching the birds and trying to keep warm. My day was as average as a day can be. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours, which is also as average as can be. Until then, take care, and see the glow. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Mandelbrot_Berries { ; time=0:59:56.00--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=mandel passes=1 center-mag=-1.75514324001954239355444860002/0.0162\ 974046060244224849532915721/3.39205e+025/1/145/9.1\ 3331910101788935e-011 params=0/0 float=y maxiter=10000 bailout=9 inside=0 periodicity=10 colors=000nWlkTjgRhdOf`MdYKbUH`QFZNCXJAVG7TC5R52N7\ 3O93PB3PC3QE3RG3RI3SJ3SL3TN4UO4UQ4VS4WU4WV4XX4XZ4Y\ `4Za4Zc5_e5`f5`h5aj5al5bm5co5cq5dr5dp6eo7fn8fm9glA\ hkBhjCiiDjhDjgEkfFkeGldHmbImaJn`Ko_LoZLpYMpXNqWOrV\ PrUQsTRtSStRTuQTuRStSSsSSrTSqTSqUSpUSoVSnVSnWSmXRl\ XRkYRjYRjZRiZRh_Rg_Rg`Rf`ReaQdbQcbQccQbcQadQ`dQ_cQ\ YbQWaQU`QS_QQZQOYQMXQKWQIVRGURETRCSRASS8SS6TS6TS7T\ T8UT8UT9UT9VUAVUAVUBVUBWVCWVDWVDXVEXWEXWFYWFYWGYXH\ ZXHZXIZXI_YJ_YJ_YKZZL_YK`XK`WKaVKbUKbUKcTKdSKdRKeQ\ KeOLePKeQKeRKeSKeTKeUKeVJeWJeXJeYJeZJe_Je`JeaIebIe\ cIedIeeIefIegIehHeiHekHelHenHepHhqIfnHenHdkHciGbgG\ aeG`cF_aFZZFYXEXVEWTEVRETPDSNDRLDQJCPGCOECNCBMABL8\ BK6AJ4AI2AH0AI2CJ3EJ4FK5HK7IL8KL9LMANMCONDQNESOFTO\ GVPIWPJYQKZQL`RNaROcSPdSQfTRhTUiUWkUYmV_oVapWcsWet\ XgxYhz_gyXewUcsQaqN_nKYkHWhDUfASc7Qa4O_5Ma5Lb6Kd6K\ e7Jg7Jh8Ij8Ik8Il9Hn9HorYn } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 13-12-05 (Great-Grandson of the Fractal [5])
by Jim Muth 13 Dec '05

13 Dec '05

FOTD -- December 13, 2005 (Rating 5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: With today's image we make one last return to the area of 'The Fractal' where the two critical point fractals overlap. We return to see the great-grandson of the original fractal. The resulting image resembles a spoked wheel, which I would have named it if I had not already chosen the name "Great-Grandson of the Fractal". The rating of a 5 indicates that I consider the image merely average. The render time of 1/2 hour on my old machine is rather slow for an average image, so I advise downloading the completed GIF image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Mostly cloudy skies, a temperature of 36F 2C, and snow-covered ground kept all thoughts of an outdoor adventure from the cats' minds on Monday. They needed only to leap onto their window shelf and take a glance at the snow to know that it was too harsh out there for sensitive aged cats. I consoled them with a generous serving of tuna. My day was notably average. The next FOTD, which will certainly not be average, will appear almost by magic in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and string along with the latest fad in physics. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Great-Grandson { ; time=0:29:27.56--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=1 center-mag=+1.1466972846417/-0.75853723570345/7.45\ 3018e+008/1/57.5/0 params=1/2/-0.4/-0.8/0/0 float=y maxiter=3000 inside=0 logmap=583 periodicity=10 colors=000G00K00O00S50WA2_F4cK6iP8mUApZCscEvfGxiIz\ lKmUUVPPOKQNFRNASNAUNAXNA_NAbNAeP8hR6kT4mU2or9qkGr\ dNsYUtR`uWYv_WwdTxhRylPzqMzuKzyIziMzVPzWQzXRzYSzZT\ zZUzSTzMTzFQz9MzhKziKzjKzkKzlKzlCz`CzQCzECz3Cz6Ez8\ GzAIzCJzFLzHNzJPzLQzdIzxBziKzVTzHazNXzTSzYNzcIziLz\ nOztRzyUzqXzi_zaayVcxUewTgvSjuRmnQptPqrPoqPmpQkoRj\ nSimTilUkkVmjWoiXqhYsgPufHwe9ycFzaLz_QyXMxUIwRFuPB\ sQ8qRHoPQmOYmNHmdImYJmRQmWXm`cmejnj`oeRp`HqXcrVgsR\ ktNouJpvHqwFrxDsyCvzBxzBzzBzzHzzMzzRzzSzzSzzxzzizz\ Vzz4zzAzzszzIzzgzz`zzUzzNzzmzzwzzlzzazzRzzAzzDzzQz\ zLzzHzzGzzGzzGzzXzzSzzOzzKzzrzzlUwZQrPer6`r9WrBRrE\ JrHKrKLrPHrUJrZKrcLrhlrmZrrPrvXrzrzzizzazzUzzXzzRz\ zPzzNzzZzz_zzczzgzzkzzozzszzwzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ 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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Fractal web site
by David Dollevoet 13 Dec '05

13 Dec '05

Greetings, My fractal web page is updated for 2005-12. http://www.djd-fractal.com David Dollevoet

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FOTD 12-12-05 (Quartic Mandelbrot [4])
by Jim Muth 12 Dec '05

12 Dec '05

FOTD -- December 12, 2005 (Rating 4) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's rather hurried image is a scene in the quartic Mandel- brot set, which has nothing to do with liquid measure. The parent fractal is based on the formula Z^4+C, and the fourth power is known as the quartic. The scene is located on a small filament on the northeastern shoreline of the large midget on the negative X-axis of the parent fractal. Actually, the identical image exists in two other places on the same shorelines of the other two corres- ponding midgets. I named the image "Quartic Mandelbrot" for a reason that does not need to be explained. With limited time in which to work on the coloring, I could do no better than the present warm-red-and-green theme, which rates no better than a below-average 4. Luckily, the render time of 1-3/4 minutes is brief enough to take a good part of the pain out of the calculation. The pain may be totally removed by downloading the finished image from the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> The week-end was cold and the ground remained snow covered here at Fractal Central. The cats appear to have entered their winter mode, where they realize that it is too harsh outside for comfort. They satisfy themselves with a day of watching birds, and with generous treats of tuna. The weekend search for the new Fractal Central went smoothly, but no real candidate has yet been found. The next FOTD will appear, for sure this time, in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and what are the physicists missing in their never-ending quest for 'everything'? Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Quartic_Mandelbrot { ; time=0:01:46.28--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=mandel4 float=y mathtolerance=0.5/1 center-mag=-1.22081630124854600/+0.002586485120148\ 20/3.60701e+012/1/52.5/0.0165 params=0/0 passes=1 maxiter=1500 inside=0 logmap=131 periodicity=10 colors=000GB7I38N59S6AY8Bc9CjADnOEtQFzUGzZHzcIeVJ`\ _KWdHRjDMo9Ht5LmCOfJR_PUTWXMa_Fhb8nKXMRcHXjDbq8hx4\ bt8YqBSnENkIHhLCeODcLEaIF_GGYDHWAHU8D`99g95nA2tA9r\ DGpFMoITmK_kNejPebUeVZeNceFhe7mf0mhAmjKmlUmncmpclm\ cgjccfcZccU`eQUgONmMGoK9qI3sGIqGWpGioGwnGrkFmiFigF\ ddF_bFW`F0qKHsTXu`gamrIzu9jx1VrEPlQJgaDam7Xy1Q9KSM\ OTZRQXTOWULVVJTXGSYERZCQ_DRZDSYDTXDTWKMbQFiX8pb1wY\ 8xUEyQLyMRzIXzLPlOIZUHWZGTcGRiFOnFMsEJxEHxDGxCGxCF\ xBFxBExAExAElJQaSaR_mPXpNUsLRvKOyPQuUSrZUncVkhXgmZ\ dr_aoXalVaiTafRacPa`NaZLacMggNmlOspPxoQroQmnRhnRcn\ RZmSUmSUmSUiKceCha4mX7rT9wOBzKDzFFuBHzJPzQXUYdKdlA\ kt1nj5p`8sUBuZEwcHthSqmborljvXezHMzI3zJcz9azH_zOYz\ VWzbUziSzpIzIdzIhzJkzJozJrzJizP`zUSzZJzcBzh6zeFzjO\ znXzrezvmzzbzpSzgHzZ6zQEzSLzUSzVZzXezZlz_fzd`ziWzn\ QzsLzwPzmSzcWzUZzLazZdzkgzxczt`zqYznVzkSzhPzeSzdVz\ cYzb`zbczafz`iz_lz_SzYEz_ } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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Mt. Mandel
by Paddy Duncan 11 Dec '05

11 Dec '05

Hi All, Does anybody know where I can find the pars etc. for the above? It was in one of the Fractal Creations books some time in the distant past. Any help greatly appreciated. Paddy

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No FOTD until December 12
by Jim Muth 10 Dec '05

10 Dec '05

Fractal fans: Due to the continuing search for the new Fractal Central, there will be no FOTD until Monday December 12. Sorry about the let-down. Jim Muth

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FOTD 09-12-05 (Grandson of the Fractal [7])
by Jim Muth 09 Dec '05

09 Dec '05

FOTD -- December 09, 2005 (Rating 7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: What comes after the son of the fractal? Why, the grandson of the fractal, of course. And unlike so many junky movie sequels, the third in the series is better than both of its predecessors. Today's image is the last venture into 'the fractal'. Once again, we find the scene lurking where the critical top fractal overlaps the non-critical fractal beneath. True, we went deeper than we should to find the scene, making the mathtolerance entry necessary, but the image still renders in a relatively fast 7-1/2 minutes. The image has been named "Grandson of the Fractal" so that everyone will know that it is the third of its line. The rating of an above-average 7 is what I think the image is worth. The finished GIF image is available on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> Temperatures that never rose above freezing spoiled the sun here at Fractal Central on Thursday. The fractal cats checked the temperature then decided to spend the afternoon on their warm comfortable shelf by the window. My day was uneventful. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and be ready for the best. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Grandson_of_Fractl { ; time=0:07:25.90--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=1 center-mag=+1.00012589545750500/-0.104475908247942\ 80/1.593012e+013/1.0001/-42.2/0.01 params=1/2/-0.4\ /-0.8/0/0 float=y maxiter=1200 inside=0 logmap=138 periodicity=10 mathtolerance=0.5/1 colors=000G00K00O00S00W02`04dH6hK8lMAoPCqRErTGoRIh\ PKaOMVGPO9QNARNASNAUNAXNA_NAbNAeP8hR6kT4mU2or9qkGr\ dNsYUtR`uWYv_WwdTxhRyoPzsMzrKzoIzmKzhKrcKmZKhYKcZK\ ZZKUSKPMKUFKc9KmhKziKzjKzkKzlKzlCz`CzQCzECz3Cz6Ez8\ GzAIzCJzFLzHNzJPzLQzdIzxBziKzVTzHazNXzTSzYNzcIziLz\ nOztRzyUzqXzi_zaayVcxUewTgvSjuRmnQptPqrPoqPmpQkoRj\ nSimTilUkkVmjWoiXqhYsgPufHwe9ycFzaLz_QzXMzUIzRFzPB\ zQ8zRHzPQzOYzNHzdIzYJzRQzWXz`czejzj`zeRz`HzXczVgzR\ kzNozJpzHqzFrzDszCvzBxzBzzBzzHzzMzzRzzSzzSzzxzzizz\ Vzz4zzAzzszzIzzgzz`zzUzzNzzmzzwzzlzzazzRzzAzzDzzQz\ zLzzHzzGzzGzzGzzXzzSzzOzzKzzrzzhzzfzzPzz6zz9zzBzzE\ zzIzzHzzGzz1zz5zz9zzDzzHzzGzzAzztzmPzmMzmKzmIzmfzm\ jzm_zmQzmlzmWzmazmRzmEzmAzmCzmEzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ 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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FOTD 08-12-05 (Son of the Fractal [6])
by Jim Muth 08 Dec '05

08 Dec '05

FOTD -- December 08, 2005 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: In yesterday's discussion I told the tale of a fractal, which in itself is nothing unusual. In that tale I told of a small part of a second fractal showing through the main fractal, and I commented that the second fractal was not critical. In today's image we inspect the area where interesting parts of the main fractal and the second fractal, the ghost fractal, overlap. I have named the image "Son of the Fractal", since it is a sequel to the original fractal that appeared yesterday. I have used virtually the same color palette as was used in yesterday's image, making only a few insignificant changes in the area of the central midget. The image rates a 6, at least in my opinion. The pattern around the midget combines Mandel and Julia elements in an arrangement pleasing enough to be worth the slightly above average rating. The render time of 9 plus minutes is still fast enough to avoid boredom. And the finished image is available on the FOTD web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> We are not yet finished with "The Fractal". Tomorrow's FOTD will feature still another venture into its depths. And after that . . . who knows . . . The celestial sun was in evidence here at Fractal Central on Wednesday, but the temperature barely reached freezing, which made things far too chilly for the sensitive ears and noses of the fractal cats. They were out only a few minutes before the chill got to them and they asked to come inside where it was warm. My day was notably average. The next FOTD will appear in 24 hours. Until then, take care, and a fractal a day keeps something away, but I'm not sure what. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Son_of_the_Fractal { ; time=0:09:23.37--SF5 on a P200 reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=1 center-mag=+1.14618502512720100/-0.705529663893672\ 30/1.453056e+009/1/-20/4.9495116441478082e-007 params=1/2/-0.4/-0.8/0/0 float=y maxiter=1600 inside=0 logmap=198 periodicity=10 colors=000G00K00O00S00W02_04c06i28mEApPCs`EvkGocIh\ WKaOMVGPO9QNARNASNAUNAXNA_NAbNAeP8hR6kT4mU2or9qkGr\ dNsYUtR`uWYv_WwdTxhRylPzqMzuKzyIziMzVPzWQzXRzYSzZT\ zZUzSTzMTzFQz9MzhKziKzjKzkKzlKzlCz`CzQCzECz3Cz6Ez8\ GzAIzCJzFLzHNzJPzLQzdIzxBziKzVTzHazNXzTSzYNzcIziLz\ nOztRzyUzqXzi_zaayVcxUewTgvSjuRmnQptPqrPoqPmpQkoRj\ nSimTilUkkVmjWoiXqhYsgPufHwe9ycFzaLz_QyXMxUIwRFuPB\ sQ8qRHoPQmOYmNHmdImYJmRQmWXm`cmejnj`oeRp`HqXcrVgsR\ ktNouJpvHqwFrxDsyCvzBxzBzzBzzHzzMzzRzzSzzSzzxzzizz\ Vzz4zzAzzszzIzzgzz`zzUzzNzzmzzwzzlzzaQzR`zATzDHzQK\ zLQzHPzGOzGNzGmzXfzS_zOTzKazrYzhUzZQzPez6`z9WzBRzE\ JzHKzKLzPHzUJzZKzcLzhlzmZzrPzvXzzrzzizzazzUzzXzzRz\ zPzzNzzZzz_zzczzgzzkzzozzszzwzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ 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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