Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts:  

Today's scene lies in the same parent fractal as the previous two FOTD images.  It is located in a fractured spiral on the main bay side of the northwest branch of the valley serving as the gateway to the squashed bug's head.  The view to the east from this point is water all the way to the horizon, which is why I named the image "An Ocean View".

The spiralling energies in the area are apparent, though with the fractional exponent of Z, which is 1.75, these arms are well broken up.

In my opinion, both the art and math aspects of the image rate a 7 -- good enough to earn FOTD status but not enough for the cigar.

The calculation time of 6 minutes definitely drags, but calculation may be avoided by checking the web sites.

A mix of clouds and sun and a temperature of 84F 29C kept today on the pleasant side here at Fractal Central.  The next FOTD will be posted in about two days.  Until then, take care and beware.

Jim Muth
jimmuth@earthlink.net


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