Madagascar Midnight by Rykk
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Ultrafractal 3.02 and 4.01 - Apophysis 1
Here's a fractal composition that sorta just took off on me and wasn't sure if it wanted to be a seascape or an abstracted jungle scene. It sat in my WIP folder for a good while trying to figure out who/what it was. Seascape or jungle abstract? The answer ended up "yes"! lol So I added a "lighthouse" shrouded in fog and updated the light with a new lighting layer I made a while back and and voila! (yes, "voila" - not "viola", that's a baby cello and not "Walla", either - half of THAT is in Washington state - lol)
The lighthouse is made using the sam.uxf-Platonic Solids and the mt/ufm-Pixel formula with Standard.ucl-Gradient. Just 5 cubes stacked with a tetrahedron(pyramid - yeah, I didn't know what that was either til it rendered - lol) on top and an orbit traps ball of light.
Great news on the job front: I have TWO job offers as of this week! Neither pays quite as well as the job I had, but the difference is pretty small and I think we can handle it, Joie and I. Actually, one job pays 100% of medical/dental and, if you add in the $$ saved by that, it's actually a small raise. Cool beanz! They are in very different areas of electronics and so I'll be stressing over the decision til Monday when I need to let them know.
Funny thing: We spent a bunch of $$ for a new suit for me to interview in (thank you, Ultrafractal, for making me sit obsessed in front of this pc the last 2 1/2 years and quitting the gym! ;-) lol) since my old one didn't fit. Well, both comapanies stressed that they were casual and not to bother with a suit and tie - go figure! lol Actually, I did wear a tie to the first one. I almost forgot how to tie it but, thank God for inspiration, whatever I did ended up a pretty decent full Windsor knot. And I only ever knew how to do a half Windsor, before. So, I just loosened it and pulled it off over my head and it hangs in the closet pre-tied for when I need to wear a tie again - in like 10 years! lol
Thanks for stopping by and for all of your heartening concern of this last few months as I stressed over the impending plant closure.
Rick
Comments (59)
RodolfoCiminelli
Absolutely a wonderful and spectacular work my friend.....!!!! V
iceberg5
Hello Rick - lovely 'mistical ' : sorry , mystical picture ! Seriously , your lake and the delicate ripples are so well portrayed with the mist gently rising into the cold and austere night sky . I like the manner in which the purity of the natural elements gracefully complements the life-like forms on the left . Xcellent stUFf --- C-ya , Mike !
then
Gorgeous image, needs to be framed and hang on a wall. How big is it? Good luck for your new job.
zoozee
Very beautiful composition :) The picture is so filled with atmosphere and mood .. and magic as Mike is saying :) .. Congratss on your new job .. Good luck with it :) - Hope all turns out well. The suit might have helped you anyway .. it might have given you the right confidence :) Hugss zoozee .. V
DennisReed
Magnificent artistry Rick! Yes indeed it is! :) I love catagories/genras, don't you! (Saying that through grited teeth : I will call it inspirational! :) Bravo! BTW, wonderful news on the HomeFront! Congratulation, I also hope this means you can remain in your Home, and continue to go shrimpin' ;)
Digitell
Hey! Congradulations on the job offers AND on this amazing image! Life is good! ;) V!
fractalinda
I'm so happy and jazzed for you re the job offers!The suit and tie thing is something my sweetheart can relate to. A hauntingly beautiful composition, Rick. Powerful and serene at once. Captivating and outstanding work, in every respect!
Dindin
A tropical night on a calm sea and a light to guide you .I somehow connect your wonderful image with your good change in fortune .Thanks for sharing.
pickles
Amazing scene Rick and Congratss on the job front you deserve a break never mind the $$ its a job things are on the up again (v)
taurus66
i myself like especially the movement and the mystical/misty mood of the jungle-side. i favor the livelyness of the jungle over the calm and peaceful sea.
live2
I think the combination of the two is very striking!! Very beautiful composition and well done!! Excellent artwork!!!
clifftoppler
Mmm! To be honest, I'm a bit so,so on the image, but am glad the lighthouse has proved a beacon in getting your lifestyle back on track. Suits! I've got two. I'm sure they'll fit somebody. Ties! You should practice every day. I did once. Ghastly things, but the bosses like them. Why? Anyway, idiot comments but I'm very pleased for you. Cliff.
Fahrenheit451
A marvelous image my friend! Bravo!
jocko500
super job on both the image and your job hunt
LFNForever
Totally extreme gorgeousness, excellent conceptuality, and how the heck have you been??? V :)
Pannyhb
great fractal painting - the lighthouse is ultra-cool! And HURRAYYYYYYYYYYY for the job offers!!!! I can't wait to find out which you accept - for sure the lucky company is getting some REAL talent! Good luck, my friend - and may your stress level be as loose as that tie in the closet! This is the best news I've heard in a LONG time!
ArtByMel
That is incredibly lovely, the colors and form are just stunning.
Deagol
Now you have to go back to work? You didn't even get a chance to collect unemployment. When are you going to build these images? Are you sure that you have the right priorities? ;~) I like the colors in this one.
baroque_no_monet
Mindblowing !!! Good luck with your new job. Hopefully it won't keep you away from fractals for too long though. Hey, but you can gym in front of your computer. Like this: put both legs on your desk, straighten them out and just bend forward now and then - just for the muscle spasms when you grab the coffee mug. !!! :-))))
DreamersWish
Well contrats to you! I will keep your decisions to be in my prayers! Fantastic fantasy image! Lovely romantic mood and colors!
melevos
wonderful and original work V
voske
Very beautiful!!!wonderful and excellent work!!!!
mountmous
Fantastic work. Favour the jungle side. You make it sound so easy to build a lighthouse. Once again proof of your technical skills in UF. Besides the obvious feel for texture and colour. Congrats on the job offers!
Dinhi
Truly breathtaking layers Rick! (=
miwi
Beautiful work,excellent done as always my fiend. Congrats on the job offers! A tie just keep the Oxygen flow of to your head and this makes you gaga.
eryt
This is simply superb art! a stunning piece of work..wow..impressive...!!V and I have never mastered a windsor knot!! lol...
tresamie
I love the mood in this piece. The lighting is fantastic! A lighting layer? Do tell.
GOLDILOCKSUK
So very beautiful I adore the colours. Your work is always unique I love it V Cathy xoxoxo
Fractelaar
Like the total atmosphere in this compo The lighthouse is a real nice focus point out eye of perspective Wonderful job Rick and congrats with you choiche for a new job
eres
Fantastic work of art Rick!!!!!!!!!!