The Mandelbulb

[Strong]

You have probably heard of the Mandelbrot Set, which is a 2D representation, well check this article out, it shows a 3D representation. Some lovely pictures.

Click the see more images link on the right, underneath the main image for more, well worth a look.

Article: New Scientist - The Mandelbulb: First 'true' 3D image of famous fractal (http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn18171-the-mandelbulb-first-true-3d-image-of-famous-fractal.html)

Maths can be beautiful!

[Cryren8972]

Nice! Amazing how beautiful the image is isn't it?

[Rankenstein]

I read that the other day, astonishing stuff.

[Strong]

Your new avi is strangely appropriate in this thread! :sqlaugh:

[Atom]

I wonder what kind of unique complexity could be created by throwing in some strategically placed errors.

[Atom]

Here is a pic I made in a contest several years ago where I used a fractal image on the mountain in the background.

http://3t9.com/Atom/Britney1_V7_Atom.jpg

[Atom]

Here's another one:

http://3t9.com/Atom/Britney2_V7_Atom.jpg

[Atom]

And one more:

http://3t9.com/Atom/britney2_Atom_sat_ice_cig.jpg

[Atom]

Trees and indeed forests are a living representation of fractal geometry.

[Atom]

It has been discovered that not only tree growth is a living example of fractals but forest growth patterns as well.

[Strong]

I wonder what kind of unique complexity could be created by throwing in some strategically placed errors.

Chaotic of course! :sqwink:

Fractals are everywhere and in everything, nature abounds with them.

[Atom]

Yes. They've even used fractal geometry to figure out how much CO2 a rain forest can absorb.

[ewomack]

I think even boogers are fractal...