Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts:  

In my opinion, the minibrot at the center of today's image looks like it is surrounded by dragon claws.  Maybe it is; maybe not, but whatever, this is what I decided to name the image.

The image was created by the expression Z^(sqrt(2))+C as iterated 31 levels down the logarithmic hyperspiral by the Mandelbrot4BC formula, which might be a new one, at least on the Fractint list.

The parent fractal is a vague Mandelbrot thing with a prominent period-2 bud but few other buds.  A long meandering filament extends northward from this bud's radical, with today's image lying near the extremity of this filament.

The art rates a 6; the math rates a 5.  This is all I could give the image, which suffers from a lack of the fractalist's efforts.  But with all the other things happening here at FC, this lack is excusable.

The calculation time of 30 seconds is about as brief as we ever see in FOTD images.  Those who would like an even briefer delay may check the web sites.

Autumn weather prevailed here at Fractal Central today, with dark lumpy clouds drifting past on brisk west winds and a temperature of 57F 14C.  The fractal cats showed signs of going into winter curl-up mode, while the humans took the increasing chill in stride.

The next FOTD image will appear in a day or maybe a few days.  Until whenever, take care, and be careful.

Jim Muth
jimmuth@earthlink.net


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