Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts:

Today’s image is a failure.  Long ago in 1997 it failed to measure up to the then current FOTD standards, so I filed it away and forgot it.  But now, 14 years later, I have re-visited the old stuff and decided it is worth a second chance.

The image was created with the Mystic2 formula, a formula that produces only empty circles of radius 1.  But the blank inside of these circles comes to life when rendered with an active inside fill, such as the ‘bof60’ I used in today’s scene.

The name “FOTD Failure” points out the failure of the image to make the grade on its first attempt.  The rating of a 7 with an asterisk indicates that I now consider the old failure worth a 7.

Actually, the image is rather incredible.  It appears to have no organization or overall theme at all.  A zoom into any part will reveal detail unlike that of any other part, making it one of the most varied images in FOTD history.

The calculation time of 49 seconds is true on the 2000mhz unit.  On the old 100mhz machine the image took almost 20 minutes to finish.

Of course, all calculation problems may be avoided by viewing the finished product on the currently active FOTD web site at:

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

Paul’s original FOTD web site may be accessed at:

http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/

My own FOTD web site is very near readiness.  Watch for the address to be posted in an upcoming FOTD.

The weather on Sunday and Monday here at Fractal Central was sunny but chilly, with afternoon temperatures in the 30’s F, around +2C.  The fractal cats checked the outside a few times to be sure no unwanted stray cats were around, but spent most of the time taking it easy.

The next FOTD will be posted whenever I get the chance — probably on the 31st.  Until then, take care, and I’m still waiting for the final theory of (almost) everything to be announced.

Jim Muth
jamth@mindspring.com


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