[Fractint] FOTD 27-09-11 (Jewel of the Deep [7])

28 Sep 2011

      FOTD -- September 27, 2011 (Rating 7)

Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts:

Today's image is a scene in the parent fractal that results when 
the expression Z^(1.99)+C is iterated at ground level with the 
'recip' function applied.  This parent resembles a Mandelbrot 
set rotated about 15 degrees CCW so that the negative X-axis 
cuts through the northwest shore line of the large period-2 bud. 
The image is located in the area of this intersection, where 
things always go a bit goofy.

I named the image "Jewel of the Deep" when the bright patches 
reminded me of something like pearls lying on the sea floor.  
Yes, I know pearls don't just lie on the sea floor, waiting to 
be picked up.  They are formed in oysters.

The rating of a 7 is getting to be a habit, but who can complain 
about an image a full 2 points above average.  The calculation 
time of 2-2/3 minutes is a fair price for an image with a rating 
of a 7.

For even more fairness, check the official FOTD web site at:

      <http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html>

where the finished image is posted.

The high-definition version is at:

<http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html>

The original FOTD web site may be accessed at:

      <http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/>

The day here at Fractal Central began with a mild thunder 
shower, followed by alternating sun and showers until 3pm, when 
a whopper of a storm moved in with crackling lightning and 
torrential rain.  The fractal sump pump did its job however.  
The temperature of 73F 23C was agreeable enough, at least for 
the fractal cats.  FL and I had a typical day of doing routine 
stuff, none of which is worth reporting.  

The next FOTD will be posted in 24 hours.  Until then, take 
care, and let's stop making apologies for God's behavior.  Let's 
stop preaching about His mysterious ways.  Let's hold our image 
of God to at least the imperfect standards of behavior we 
consider acceptable for ourselves.

Jim Muth
jimmuth@earthlink.net

START PARAMETER FILE=======================================

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frm:MandelbrotBC3   { ; by several Fractint users
  e=p1, a=imag(p2)+100
  p=real(p2)+PI
  q=2*PI*fn1(p/(2*PI))
  r=real(p2)+PI-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=========================================