Arista - had to check out your gallery after that... what are you doing in the beginners gallery? Sean - (lol) You've definitely done some interesting work. I've noticed your pieces over the last couple of weeks, but hadn't really paid attention to the artist, my bad. what program(s) are you using? Ian - symmetry isn't an evolutionary goal? Then how is there so much of it, so much beauty? Or is it merely that as humans, we perceive certain things to be harmonious and pleasing when they fit naturally into their space and role in the universe? For myself, I came into fractals purely for fun. I saw what fabulous images other people were creating, downloaded a program, and got hooked. I just want to create something interesting and beautiful, and have a great time exploring while I'm at it.