Good advice from everyone. Especially the part about doing what pleases you, and that includes dumping this whole artform if you find it boring. I think we all feel the same way about repetition. That's why it's exciting to come up with something ususual and why we see so many compositions. On the other hand, if you were to step outside of this community and look in, you would see people getting excited about the most basic spiral or flame. For example, I saw a fractal image at a fair that won an honorable mention that was pretty basic. I have piles of them just like it, but it impressed the judges. Another example is the Fractal Universe calandar. The images in it are beautiful but they are not that fancy, and I would wager that it is the biggest source of commercially sold fractals in the world. My point is, well, I don't know what my point is. Just don't second guess yourself. Repetition is the foundation and beauty of fractals. Just be sure to have fun. When you get tired of single spirals or flames, try a composition. As soon as you step into that world you have opened yourself up to anything, until you hit your own limitations as an artist. Oh, and as far as comments go, don't bother to fuss about it (like I have). Just go with them. They're part of the package here. If someone asks for help, give it. If not, don't. If you want help, ask for it. Later, Keith