Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts:  

Today's fractional-value minibrot scene lies in the parent fractal that results when the expression Z^(1.75)+C is iterated 7 levels up the complex logarithmic hyperspiral.  This parent resembles nothing more than a squashed bug with its head facing southwest, but not wanting to turn off potential viewers, I named today's FOTD "Countdown to Earth", which has little if anything to do with the appearance of the image.

The scene is located in a valley leading to a small bud on the southwest side of the bug's head.

The math and art aspects both rate a 6.  I could find nothing really new in the image.

The calculation time of 3-1/4 minutes is rather slow.  The web sites can speed up the viewing pleasure however.

A pleasant mix of sun amd clouds with an equally pleasant temperature of 77F 25C made today here at Fractal Central fit for a king.  With no king in the vicinity, the day was enjoyed by the fractal cats and humans (cats always coming first, of course).

The next FOTD will be posted in the appropriate time.  Until then, take care, and live with honor but don't get preachy.

Jim Muth
jimmuth@earthlink.net


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