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fractint-digest        Thursday, March 1 2001        Volume 01 : Number 540




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Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 17:04:56 -0500
From: "Joseph H. Guth, Ph.D." <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (fractint) Fwd: Doug Harrington's "Invitation"

Dear FractGroup,

This is an excellent idea and one that I have been participating in for
about the last 6 months.  I use a generic screensaver program called A-1
Image Screen Saver ver. 4.1 For Windows 95/98/NT
=======================================================
It's from:
Acez Software(tm): http://www.acez.com
Acez Email: [e-mail]

I have visited and saved many fractal images for my own study and with this
program installed, I can choose hundreds of images to display as a
screensaver.  It's an excellent program that I would recommend to all.  I
also have displayed some of my own fractint and ultrafractal images as well.
It can handle bitmapped, jpg and gif files without problems.  The display
parameters are user adjustable.  Take a look at it to see if you like its
features.

Joe Guth
[e-mail]

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Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2001 4:27 PM
Subject: (fractint) Fwd: Doug Harrington's "Invitation"


>
> Many of you already know that through a discussion between Paul N. Lee and
> Bryan A. Smith, on the eGroup Fractal-World
> http://www.egroups.com/group/fractal-world/, a suggestion was made by Paul
was
> to create a screen saver to allow fractal art to be put in front of the
public
> to help promote fractal art and allow it to become more prominent. With
that
> in mind Doug Harrington, <[e-mail]>, suggested that he could
> create and promote a free screen saver due to his past experience, and
> success, with his own screen saver and what is required for successful
> distribution through ZDnet(ZiffDavis).
> I know that Paul N. Lee has forwarded some of these messages to the
> Fractal-Art mailing list as well as the binary fractal news groups, but I
> haven't seen it here. Doug Harrington wants to reach everyone and wanted
to
> cover as many groups as possible. My apologies for any duplication, to
anyone
> that has received this information previously.
> This project is all inclusive, regardless of your skill level or
experience.
> You don't have to have a website, but if you do the URL will be included.
If
> you know of folks who don't post anything anymore, but were once active
and
> would like to an image included, then please contact them. It would be
nice to
> have images from some of the "pioneers" from years past.
> Doug Harrington is posting updates to the Fractal-World list, Paul N. Lee
is
> posting updates as well. I can also post any update here, if necessary.
Any
> questions and/or submissions should go to Doug Harrington,
> <[e-mail]>.
>
> Here is what Doug Harrington has written:
> Hello,
> I will be putting together a screensaver project that will have fractal
images
> from participating artists. This will be a free screensaver available to
all,
> that will profile the various fractal artists working in this medium. This
is
> open to experienced and new artists both! This is a chance to showcase
your
> art as well as promote your website if applicable. Each image will have
the
> artists name and also website connectivity.
>
> I would like to extend an invitation and encourage each of you to
participate
> in this project, to showcase the wide diversity of styles in this art
form. If
> you are interested please let me know and I will get the details to you.
Best
> regards, Doug Harrington
> ----
> ALSO A FOLLOW-UP......................
> -----
>  Image file size:
> When sending in your image please try to limit it between 100-200kbs (or
> reasonably close to that).Otherwise we will wind up with one MEGA final
> file size! ;-) This will discourage some from downloading and
> experiencing our art.
> The image needs to be 800(width) X 600(height) pixel dimension,jpeg
> preferably but I can convert bmp etc. if necessary
> Also try to compress the image (file size)as much as possible without
> compromising quality. Preferably between 100-200kbs max(or close to it).
> This is to keep the overall screensaver size down and to encourage
> downloads of this saver.
>
>  Signature files:
>   Please only add your signature to your art(and date if you wish).  No
> website urls etc.  I will add this in as a caption.  I will also include
> a copyright notice that all images are copyrighted to each artist.
>
>   Let me know if you have a title for the image and also the website
> link you wish to use.
>
>   I plan on including a caption over each image with the artist
> name,title (and website link if applicable).  This caption feature will
> be as non-intrusive as I can make it and may also be turned off within
> the screensaver settings.  It will give users the opportunity to see who
> created each fractal image and connect to their website however
>
> The main reason for this is to obtain a good rating from the software
> sites editors and they frown on anything that is obviously being used as
> just a promotional tool. They look at it from the standpoint of the end
> user. This will help get increased final exposure and hopefully a
> prominent spot in their listings.
>
>  I believe that we can obtain a high rating for this and have had
> success on this with my own. On my own screensavers I use a 7 point font
> in a darker color that can barely be seen. This effectively "watermarks"
> it and yet is barely noticeable. I have seen screensavers specifically
> downgraded because of intrusive info on the images.
>
> That is why the captions are advantageous. The editors know that they
> can convey the info the artist wishes but can also be toggled off if the
> end user wishes.
>
>  I'm approaching this from the standpoint of first,promoting the art in
> general and only secondly promoting our own art and/or sites.
>
>  I hope to have all images submitted by artists interested, within the
> next couple of weeks but want to remain flexible in this regard. I will
> keep everyone posted periodically as to progress. Doug
>
>
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Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 19:47:55 -1000
From: "David Jones" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (fractint) Re: C-FOTD  21-02-01  (Will-o-the-Wisp [8])

On 22 Feb 01 at 7:26, [e-mail] wrote:

> FOTD in 15 hours.

That long to calculate? *You* need a faster computer. ;-)

David
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Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2001 09:21:23 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (fractint) C-FOTD  23-02-01  (Half a Wisp [5])

Classic FOTD -- February 23, 2001 (Rating 5)

Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts:

Today's FOTD is late because I had no chance to post it at the
usual time.

Today's FOTD is a scene halfway to the "willwisp" image of two
days ago because I had no chance to find a new image.

Despite these shortcomings, the image still rates a 5.

I named the picture "Half a Wisp" because it is a scene that I
came upon while I was on the way to the "willwisp" image, the
scene of which lies in the lower right corner of today's image.

I am late because I got stuck in the snow yesterday.

I got stuck because the local motorists behave as though they
had never seen snow.

Today's parameter file takes 11 minutes on my P200 machine.  The
image file will be available in the near future from Paul's site
at:

          <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html>

and from Scott's site at:

          <http://home.swbell.net/sdboyd56/fotd/>

The fractal weather today was cloudy and very cold, with a
temperature of 18F (-8C) and heavy snow, which began suddenly
just before noon and continued all afternoon.  The suddenness of
the onset must have caused the unusually horrible traffic
conditions, since only 6in (15cm) piled up on the ground.

My unexpected absence caused the fractal cats distress.  Their
inability to go outdoors also displeased them.  This caused them
to be sulky all evening, showing their displeasure by sitting
in front of me with their backs to me until I eased their
unhappiness by giving them a treat of tuna fish.

That's it for today.  The next FOTD will appear in 15 hours --
not because the image will take that long to calculate, but
because the regularly scheduled FOTD post time will not arrive
until 15 hours have passed.  Until then, take care, and keep
your cool when things turn cold.


Jim Muth
[e-mail]


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j=c*z^d+g
z=z-e*h/j,
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Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2001 00:19:38 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (fractint) C-FOTD  24-02-01  (Cometary Impact [6])

Classic FOTD -- February 24, 2001 (Rating 6)

Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts:

It was another busy day doing graphic design work and preparing
the new Fractal Central for occupancy.  The rush kept me from
devoting as much time as I would have liked to the search for a
fractal for today, but I found a passable one nonetheless.

Fractal Central has about two weeks to go before it will become
a workable workshop, so until then, I'll have little time for
fractals, and any great ones that I do find will be a matter of
luck.  Of course, nearly every fractal I find is a matter of
luck, so who will notice the difference?

For today's fractal, I once again called on the MandNewt11
formula.  The scene I found resembles a comet colliding with a
cloud of space debris.  I named the image "Cometary Impact"
accordingly.

The image is unusual for its unbalanced values, with the
brilliant white circle in the lower right area contrasting
sharply with the somber dark blues and violets of the left side.

The parameter file takes 12-1/2 minutes to render.  This is slow
enough to make a trip to:

          <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html>

or to:

          <http://home.swbell.net/sdboyd56/fotd/>

worth the effort.

The fractal weather today was sunny and quite mild, with the
snow melting as fast as it fell yesterday.  The temperature of
46F (8C) was just right for the fractal cats, who enjoyed the
sun on the porch but will not be able to venture into the yard
until the ground is free of snow.

It's now time to shutter down the fractal shoppe and call it a
night.  Until next time, when I might even sneak in a little
philosophy, take care, and see you in 22 hours, plus or minus
2 hours.


Jim Muth
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j=c*z^d+g
z=z-e*h/j,
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Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2001 15:54:00 -0500
From: Sylvie Gallet <[e-mail]>
Subject: (fractint) New galleries

Hi Everyone,

  I just added three galleries (34, 35, 36) to my site:

    <http://www.fractalus.com/sylvie/homepage.htm>

  Enjoy!

        - Sylvie

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Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2001 00:03:42 -0500 (EST)
From: Jim Muth <[e-mail]>
Subject: (fractint) C-FOTD  25-02-01  (Icy-hot Mandelbrot [5])

d
Classic FOTD -- February 25, 2001 (Rating 5)

Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts:

I hope I can keep the FOTD going between now and March 31, the
date I'll have the new improved Fractal Central shop in full
operation.  I don't know whether I'll make it or not.  I may
miss a few FOTD's in the next 5 weeks, but if I do, it will be
nothing to be concerned about.  I'll simply have had no time to
enjoy the fractal world.

Today's less-than-exciting fractal diversion takes the formula
1.23Z^(-12.3)+12.3Z^(-1.23)+(1/C), an obviously whimsical
expression, and iterates it through 1200 cycles, until the
resulting fractal reaches full definition.  The image itself
lies in a disconnected feature, a basin near a large valley on
the north side of the parent fractal.

After noticing the warm reds surrounded by cold blues, I named
the image "Icy-hot Mandelbrot", and rated it an average 5.  I
can rate it no higher because I expended so little effort in
producing the image.  It's a rather different looking midget,
which shows a single sample of the astronomical number of
different midgets that are possible with the MandelbrotMix4
formula.

The parameter file renders in 6 minutes on a Pentium 200mhz
machine.  That time can be cut down to a minute or two on the
fastest machines.  As always, the file of the GIF image will
soon be available on the Web at:

          <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html>

and at:

          <http://home.swbell.net/sdboyd56/fotd/>

But give Paul and Scott a chance to render and post the image
before going to their sites.

The fractal weather today was partly sunny and 42F (5.5C).
However enough snow is still on the ground to keep the dynamic
duo of cats sulking indoors.

With so much to do, I had no chance to philosophize.  My
apologies to the fans of fantastic philosophy.  But I'll return
tomorrow with another fractal.  It may not be the greatest image
of all time, but it will at least be worth a look.  Until then,
take care, and never lose your sense of wonder.


Jim Muth
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Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 00:58:22 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (fractint) C-FOTD  26-02-01  (Eight Gentlemen [5])

Classic FOTD -- February 26, 2001 (Rating 5)

Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts:

The eight red elements around the midget reminded me of eight
portly gentleman when I first saw them.  So I named today's
picture "Eight Gentleman".  It's an average quality FOTD image,
so I rated it an average 5.

The parent fractal, which was created by the formula:
- -0.75Z^(-1.23)-0.75Z^(1.23)+(1/C), is in the shape of a large
island with a Mandeloid shaped lake in its center and Mandel
bays along the outer shoreline.  Today's image is located on the
north shore of the main bud of the inland lake of the parent
fractal.

The outer shoreline of this parent fractal looks quite
promising.  Since I'll have little time to search for new
fractals in the near future, I'll likely be exploring the many
bays along the outer shoreline in the next FOTD's.

With a rendering time of under 8 minutes, the parameter file is
not too slow, but downloading the GIF image from:

          <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html>

or from:

          <http://home.swbell.net/sdboyd56/fotd/>

will still be faster.

The fractal weather today featured clouds, fog and rain, with
a temperature around 38F (3C), which kept the dynamic duo of
fractal cats confined indoors.  It also kept me confined in-
doors, but I had plenty work to keep me busy.

And now it's time to shut the shutters, power down the fractal
shoppe, and call it a night.  Until next time, take care, and
are fractals as real as ghosts?


Jim Muth
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a=real(p1), b=imag(p1), d=real(p2), f=imag(p2),
g=1/f, h=1/d, j=1/(f-b), z=(-a*b*g*h)^j,
k=real(p3)+1, l=imag(p3)+100, c=fn1(pixel):
z=k*((a*(z^b))+(d*(z^f)))+c,
|z| < l
}

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Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 09:35:07 -0800 (PST)
From: Kenneth Childress <[e-mail]>
Subject: (fractint) New Email Address

Hi all,

Due to a number of issues, this email address is going away at the end
of the month.  If anyone has my address in their address books, please
update it to be [e-mail].  As a result, my online galleries will be
going away.  At the moment, I don't have any prospects for web space,
but will post a note at such a time as I have online space, with new
images.  :-)


Ken...


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Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 20:58:40 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (fractint) C-FOTD  27-02-01  (Horsehead Minibrot [5])

Classic FOTD -- February 27, 2001 (Rating 5)

Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts:

It was another very busy day here at Fractal Central, involving
stripping wallpaper among other pleasant tasks.  But despite all
the activity, I still found a semi-worthy fractal.

Today's FOTD is a scene in the same parent fractal that held
yesterday's image.  But whereas yesterday's FOTD was a scene on
the shore of the inland lake of the island, today's is a scene
on the ocean shoreline.  I named the picture "Horsehead
Minibrot" because of the elements surrounding the Minibrot,
which vaguely resemble a horse's head, or at least a seahorse's
head.  The average image deserves an average rating of 5, which
I gave it.

Today's image is very slow when rendered from the parameter
file, requiring over one hour.  Since I will not be posting
binary files to Usenet for at least a month, the way to see
today's effort is to give Paul and Scott a chance to post the
GIF image to their web sites and download it from there.

Paul's web site is at the URL:

          <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html>

and Scott's is at:

          <http://home.swbell.net/sdboyd56/fotd/>

The fractal weather today was sunny and mild.  The temperature
of 52F (11C) was comfortable enough, but the high winds kept the
fractal cats confined to the porch, from where they chattered at
a flock of robins that descended on the berries on the holly
trees surrounding the fractal shoppe.

And now the fractal day has ended.  it's time to shut things
down and enjoy a well-earned evening of junky TV.  Perhaps I'll
watch a tape of the old "Martian Chronicles" movie, which I have
stored somewhere.  Until tomorrow, take care, and when the
fractals just don't come, wise up and call it a day.


Jim Muth
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frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; Jim Muth
a=real(p1), b=imag(p1), d=real(p2), f=imag(p2),
g=1/f, h=1/d, j=1/(f-b), z=(-a*b*g*h)^j,
k=real(p3)+1, l=imag(p3)+100, c=fn1(pixel):
z=k*((a*(z^b))+(d*(z^f)))+c,
|z| < l
}

END 20.0 PAR-FORMULA FILE==================================

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Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 16:03:24 -0000
From: "Andrew Coppin" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (fractint) New galleries

"Enjoy" isn't even the word; as usual, your work is stunning! I especially
like gallery #34, but ALL are very fine.

BTW, did I ever mention that I currently have my bedroom adorned with half
of your website? I'm not sure if I'm supposed to be doing that (and I really
DON'T want to respawn that yawn-inducing copywright thread), but only I
inhabit that room, so I didn't think anyone would mind too much...

>From: Sylvie Gallet <[e-mail]>
>Reply-To: [e-mail]
>To: Liste Fractint <[e-mail]>
>Subject: (fractint) New galleries
>Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2001 15:54:00 -0500
>
>Hi Everyone,
>
>   I just added three galleries (34, 35, 36) to my site:
>
>     <http://www.fractalus.com/sylvie/homepage.htm>
>
>   Enjoy!
>
>         - Sylvie
>
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>    [e-mail]
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>    http://www.fractalus.com/sylvie/homepage.htm
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Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 20:47:18 -0500 (EST)
From: Jim Muth <[e-mail]>
Subject: (fractint) C-FOTD  28-02-01  (A Somber Scene [6])

Classic FOTD -- February 28, 2001 (Rating 6)

Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts:

Since I've been in a rather somber mood lately, it's only
appropriate that today's FOTD features a somber palette of
colors.  The formula behind the image is a rather ordinary
Z^(-0.9)-Z^(1.1)+(1/C).  This formula draws a fractal consisting
of two twisted and distorted Mandeloid shapes, with fragments of
fractal debris scattered between them.  Today's image is located
in the tip of a curving arm of this debris.

I named the image "A Somber Scene" because of the dark colors
with only a few brilliant highlights for contrast.  Actually,
there's nothing somber about the underlying shapes.  It's all in
the colors.

The image was calculated using Fractint's new outside=fmod
feature, with the proximity value set to one.  If the outside is
changed to the normal equal iteration bands, the effect is
pretty much the same.  I used fmod because I wanted to see what
it could do.

The attached parameter file takes almost 10 minutes to render on
an aging Pentium 200mhz machine optimized for fractals.  A
faster way of viewing the image is to give Paul and Scott an
hour or so to render the image and post it to their web sites,
and then download the finished GIF image from there.  (When I
read what I just wrote, I seem to see a contradiction.)

Anyway, Paul's FOTD web site may be found at:

          <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html>

and Scott's may be found at:

          <http://home.swbell.net/sdboyd56/fotd/>

The fractal weather today was mostly sunny and quite mild, with
a temperature of 59F (15C), which was ideal for the two fractal
cats, who spent several hours in the yard watching the robins
finish off the last of the holly berries.

And I'm about finished for the day.  I did some deep
philosophizing this afternoon while working on the new Fractal
Central, but I'm too exhausted from the work to put my deepest
thoughts into writing.  Most likely, there will be no more
philosophy until I get settled in my new headquarters at the end
of March.

But there most definitely will be a fractal of some sort
tomorrow, and also a few words about the fractal, so check then
to see what happens.  Until next time, take care, and are real
fractals really real?


Jim Muth
[e-mail]


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frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; Jim Muth
a=real(p1), b=imag(p1), d=real(p2), f=imag(p2),
g=1/f, h=1/d, j=1/(f-b), z=(-a*b*g*h)^j,
k=real(p3)+1, l=imag(p3)+100, c=fn1(pixel):
z=k*((a*(z^b))+(d*(z^f)))+c,
|z| < l
}

END 20.0 PAR-FORMULA FILE==================================


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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 23:50:49 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (fractint) C-FOTD  01-03-01  (Iterative Footprint [5])

Classic FOTD -- March 01, 2001 (Rating 5)

Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts:

I have time for only a few quick words after a very busy day,
which combined my normal everyday work with the tiring job of
readying the new Fractal Central for business.

Today's fractal is named "Iterative Footprint".  I gave it this
name when I was reminded of a footprint while I studied the
image.  The formula -5Z^(10)+Z^(-0.5)+(1/C) created the image,
which rates an average '5' on the 0-to-10 scale of fractal worth.

The parameter file takes almost 10 minutes to render on my aging
Pentium 200mhz machine.  But running the parameter file is
unnecessary, since the GIF image will soon be available at two
sites on the web.  Those sites are Paul's at:

          <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html>

and Scott's at:

          <http://home.swbell.net/sdboyd56/fotd/>

The fractal weather today began with a shower of snow, then
became sunny for the rest of the day.  The afternoon temperature
of 44F (6.5C) was a bit chilly, but still mild enough for the
fractal cats to venture outdoors.

And my venture for the day has now concluded.  But the
conclusion is strictly temporary, for I'll do it all again
tomorrow.  Until then, take care, and may all your fractals be
great ones.


Jim Muth
[e-mail]


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frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; Jim Muth
a=real(p1), b=imag(p1), d=real(p2), f=imag(p2),
g=1/f, h=1/d, j=1/(f-b), z=(-a*b*g*h)^j,
k=real(p3)+1, l=imag(p3)+100, c=fn1(pixel):
z=k*((a*(z^b))+(d*(z^f)))+c,
|z| < l
}

END 20.0 PAR-FORMULA FILE==================================

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Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2001 23:04:11 EST
From: [e-mail]
Subject: (fractint) C-FOTD  02-03-01  (Tiny Fractal Town [7])

Classic FOTD -- March 02, 2001 (Rating 7)

Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts:

Having been busy all day today, I found almost no time for
fractal fun.  But thanks to the MandelbrotMix4 formula, the tiny
bit of time I did find was enough to create today's fractal.

The name "Tiny Fractal Town", which I gave to today's image, has
nothing at all to do with the appearance of the picture.  I
thought of the phrase while repairing a crack in the wall of the
soon-to-be all-new Fractal Central.  The rating of 7 is an
honest statement of my opinion of the image.

The formula that drew the image mixes portions of Z^(-0.75) and
Z^(1.25) before adding 1/C.  The image takes 8-1/2 minutes to
render from the parameter file, a long enough time to make a
trip to:

          <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html>

or to:

          <http://home.swbell.net/sdboyd56/fotd/>

well worth the effort.

The fractal weather today was mostly sunny and seasonal, with a
temperature of 45F (7C), which lured the fractal cats onto the
porch.  Thomas ventured into the yard long enough to eat his
fill of grass, which he barely managed to keep down until he
came back indoors.  I forgave him for the little mess he made on
the kitchen floor.

That's it for today.  I'm totally fatigued once again, and ready
to doze off trying to watch some junky movie.  I'll return in 24
hours, hopefully refreshed, and with a new fractal.  Until then,
take care, and when is the last time you saw a fractal going
through a red light?


Jim Muth
[e-mail]


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frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; Jim Muth
a=real(p1), b=imag(p1), d=real(p2), f=imag(p2),
g=1/f, h=1/d, j=1/(f-b), z=(-a*b*g*h)^j,
k=real(p3)+1, l=imag(p3)+100, c=fn1(pixel):
z=k*((a*(z^b))+(d*(z^f)))+c,
|z| < l
}

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