Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts:

Yesterday's image is the parent fractal of today's FOTD.

Today's image is the scene I found yesterday in that parent fractal.  It is located on the eastern shore line of the largest bay of the parent fractal.  The exact location is just across the break from the left edge of the 'fan', where an East Valley would be expected, but is missing.

The name "Cosmic Coincidence" means whatever the fractalist wants.  To me it refers to the unlikely coincidence that a parent fractal could rate two points higher than a scene within it, plus a bit of wonder about cosmic mysteries.

The rating of a 7 is all I could do for today's image.  When compared to yesterday's, it leaves me 'cold'.  Its main problem is that it is too brilliant, but even then, a rating of a 7 is still above average.

The calculation time of 2 minutes is pretty hot however.  Those with computers and operating systems able to run one of the various versions of Fractint will be pleased.  Others will need to view the image at:

      http://www.fractal-animation.net/fotd2.zip

where it will soon be posted, or to wait for the original web site at:

       http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/

to be brought up to date.  I have convinced FL that our own FOTD web site is a necessity.  But due to the holiday rush, it will probably not be up until after the holidays.

Also, you might check for a finished image posted on Hal Lane's site at:

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

After 6 inches 15 cm of snow here at Fractal Central Monday and Monday night, Tuesday dawned cloudy but cold.  The clouds broke in the afternoon, letting some sun through, but the temperature never rose above 34F +1C.  The fractal cats took advantage of the sun when it was shining and the house heat when it was not.

Except for 45 minutes of sidewalk clearing in the morning, my day was uneventful.  FL had the hot coffee waiting when the job was finished.  The next FOTD will be posted in 24 hours.  Until then, take care, and where will we be located one-thousand years from now?  Why in the past, of course.

Jim Muth
jamth@mindspring.com


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