whats shakin yall. im totally new to this fractal thing, so give me a nice big warm welcome. lol, nah..... i saw an image in the marketplace, and was left in total awe of the beauty i had witnessed. so i followed links from the artist, and it lead me upon the program called fractal explorer.... something new to me, its a little weird, but i create this cool stuff, and feel a bit guilty at the ease of what was done...... even tho i just started, what would one do to take fractals to the next level??? after you guys create a fractal, what do yall do next???? and my goodness people, im just amazed at the wonderful gallery. how on earth did i miss that!

Well, if you do want a nice warm welcome, how 'bout a tall glass of cold milk and a plate of chocolate-chip cookies? Over there on the mantelpiece by the fireplace in the lounge.-------> :D

Yup, sometimes it does seems sinfully easy to make wonderful pics. Well, get used to it! LOL
Next level? hum.... Well, some folks like to tinker in the belly of the beast, poking and prodding at the numbers and formulas that make the fractal programs work. (I, for one, can't handle the math, so I am eternally in the debt of those who can.)
Then there are those that just keep nosing into the program of choice, to make it stand up and dance and sing. They become experts in the more esoteric functions.
Others use post-production techniques, to enhance or combine a fractal with other items. Photoshop/Paintbox filters, 3d renders, etc. That'll depend on your own outlook and approach on the 'purity' issue. But around here, we love all aspects/uses of fractal art, so feel free to show off your stuff.

Check the archives here in the forum, for messages about tutorials and suggestions. There's a lot of info that's been compiled to help newcomers to the fractal world.

Oohhh Wee!!!That Fractal Gallery is perfect example of the combinational theory that everyone & there stinky feet can come up with,dream up &/or imagine.. Hey cool dude tell us more about what you use{software,Crayolas} to produce your finished products for your gallery.{This may give us a better idea of your knowledge base}I'll jump over to your gallery & check out the dinner.. I'll bet the shirt off of my monkies uncle that we wont get five post's today...Ooo WEE !!! I'v got to stay out of that barn!!!

well, i started messing w/ fractal explorer first. i downloaded a few other of the free 1's, but fe seems the best. i like the results, and the many options you have to mess w/.......... ill post some images soon, so beware, lol......

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