May 20, 2011: Celestial Banquet | May 19 | May 21 | 2011 | FOTD Home |
Fractal
visionaries
and enthusiasts:
Today's
image is not
new. It is an updated version of a FOTD that I first posted
over
10 years ago. For the image's second appearance, I did a
slight
outzoom and slightly intensified the colors. The result rates
a
9.5, (at least IMO), with the extra half point honoring the coloring
effort.
The parent fractal is more a scattering of bits and pieces than a
single large bay surrounded by interesting details. But there
is
one prominent element, and today's image lies in a valley of a bud in
this large element.
The name "Celestial Banquet" was inspired by the heavenly effect of the
turquoise surroundings, where the angels are almost visible dancing on
the gossamer clouds. I guess the saints are watching from the
sidelines. The spiky arms shooting off in all directions give
just enough impression of gateways to infinity to complete the
transcendental experience.
Actually, such a heaven, at least IMO, would be more of a hell than a
reward. What could be worse than being stuck in a boring
church
service that would never end, lacking even the ability to escape into
sleep.
I have heard it said that when Casanova, having lived a life of sin,
finally arrived at the golden gates, he was met by Saint Peter, who
took no time in consigning him to the other place. Hearing
the
expected bad news, Casanova turned and saw before him two doors, one
leading to a very solemn church service where the saved souls were
forever praising God, singing unending hymns and listening to unending
sermons; the other leading to a place of unending fun feast and sinful
frolic, where the condemned souls were wallowing in their own
debauchery, eating and frolicking without the need to ever take a break
for a rest. "It's not as bad as I feared," Casanova said as
he
turned toward the door leading to the place of debauchery.
But
before he could reach the door, Saint Peter called out and warned him
that he had made a mistake and was going toward the wrong door.
Heavy clouds and occasional rain prevailed here at Fractal Central on
Thursday, with occasional rumbles of thunder thrown in for good
measure. The temperature of 63F 17C kept thoughts of imminent
summer far away. The fractal cats seemed not to notice the
outdoor conditions. They were more concerned with being
properly
fed.
The humans had an average day with the usual frustrations.
The
next FOTD will be posted in 24 hours. Until then, take care,
and
why look to the sky for the light when the light may lie at your feet?
Jim Muth
jimmuth@earthlink.net
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