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Fractal of the Day
by Jim Muth
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Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Naming the FOTD images is like taking one of those Rorschach ink blot tests that were once so faddish. To find a name, I study the FOTD images, put my mind in idle (no problem), and write the first thing I think of. The only difference between the FOTD images and ink blots is that the FOTD images are family-oriented, and contain none of the dirty pictures that the ink blots are filled with. The ink blots are supposed to reveal not only a person's personality, but his intelligence and mood as well. How well the tests work is open to dispute, since a knowledgeable taker can play games with the test-giver, and intentionally 'see' the things in the ink blots that will make him appear almost any way he wishes the giver to see him. But still, the tests are fun, and when I name the FOTD, I do it in the spirit of taking one of those tests, revealing my humble nature, saintly personality, extreme intelligence, cosmic wisdom, and totally optimistic mood for all the world to see.  As for rating the images, this is also mostly for fun, and being totally subjective, actually has little real meaning. I will continue rating the FOTD images according to my mood at the moment. But at any time, I may decide to discontinue the ratings, which no two people agree on anyway. In fact, I myself cannot agree with my own past ratings. Going beyond the details of naming and rating, today's image is a pleasant little affair, well worth a look. I named it "Diamonds in the Rough" when I noticed the four sharp-angled geometric features around the central midget, which bear a vague resemblance to crystals. The rating of 7 reflects my current mood more than anything else. The render time of 37 minutes is slightly more than the image is worth, but this shortcoming can be eliminated by downloading the completed image from: The fractal weather today featured a cloudy damp morning, which gave way to a sunny mild afternoon with a temperature up to 55F 13C. This was good enough for the fractal duo, who enjoyed the afternoon on the porch, watching for intruding cats and wishing a bit more sun would filter through the holly trees. It's now time to settle down and get some work done. Until tomorrow and the next FOTD, take care, and enjoy another day. Jim Muth jamth@mindspring.com |
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