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Fractal of the Day
by Jim Muth
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Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: It seems strange to denigrate a fractal with a rating two points above average, but that's what I feel I must do with today's image. Sometimes, even in the world of fractals, it's possible to have too much of a good thing. Today's image is an example of such fractal excess. The image simply goes too far with too little. The midget at the center is too small to act as a center of attention, leaving the surrounding decorations with nothing to decorate. And the color is excessive. Vibrant color can be spectacular when it is done properly. When it's not done right, the result is boring gaudiness. Today's image just doesn't give me that "this color is right" feeling. Oh, the scene has a surface glitter that brings its rating up to a 7, but it lacks the depth that could bring a rating of 8 or 9. I named the image "Too Much Fractal" in response to my feelings about it. Today's scene lies in another valley, directly across the bay from yesterday's, though it is some distance back from the shoreline, and at a considerable greater depth. It is actually located at the center of a figure-8 ring, which the area is filled with. The 4-1/2 minute render time is marginal, making it the viewers choice whether to go online and download the GIF image from: The fractal weather today started with rain, but the rain ended in mid-morning, and the sun returned in mid-afternoon, sending the temperature up to 75F (24C). The fractal cats celebrated by venturing cautiously into the still-wet grass. It's now time to get busy on other things, so until next time, take care and check the fractal on the cover of the latest issue of "Skeptic" magazine. Jim Muth jamth@mindspring.com |
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