I am an environmental scientist. A large part of my career has been dedicated to scientific research into the structure of ecosystems and factors that affect them. Quite early on, it became apparent that certain mathematical iterative principles formed geometries that coincided exactly with those found in natural ecosystems. And by ecosystems, I do not mean just plants and animals. The same principles also apply to quantum physics, geology, meteorology and on up to the formation of galaxies. These relationships were championed most publicly by the brilliant mathematician Benoît Mandelbrot, the founder of fractal geometry.
To my mind, the structure of natural ecosystems through application of these iterative processes revealed not only the genius and subtlety of nature but also its incomparable beauty. Â
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Comments (9)
EpicMist
Absolute enchanting!
greyone
Gorgeous image Stan. I especially love the red and gold figure in the foreground. Your story about remaining motionless in the forest is one i can associate with. I have spent a lot of time observing nature over the years. Only recently i got satelite TV. The only signal you get here without having satelite is CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Company) and it does not come in very good. Before TV i found my entertainment was often supplied by nature. Actually sitting on the back porch and watching a vixen teaching her pups how to hunt is much more interesting and entertaining than any of the sitcoms i can now see with the help of a satelite.
peedy
Stunning image! I love your story. :-) Corrie
bukbanzi
Thankyou for your Stories.Thankyou for Everything...Buk.
farmerC
This is Fantastic work.
npauling
This is a realy magical looking fractal and the number of layers you have used looks amazing. Very cleverly created with a lovely peaceful feel to it.
bakapo
beautiful work and a wonderful story.
clbsmiley
This is very enchanting. Wonderful story of your time spent "invisible".
afugatt
Very nice!