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 (12)
peedy
WOW, beautiful! Very elegant! Corrie
greyone
This image is magnificent Stan. I'm at work, so viewing this on my blackberry. Normally I wouldn't comment until after I get home and can view it on the much larger screen, but this is so beautiful even on the small screen I can't wait to congrdulate you. Will be anxious to see this after work.
Shantam
Very nice indeed.
bakapo
this is very, very pleasing to view, the shapes and colors are so nice!
jmb007
beau travail!
Glendaw
Very nice fractal. Waiting for some wildlife to come and get some early morning refreshment. The colors complicate each other well,great job.
tennesseecowgirl
Love the sparkles, beautiful work.
amota99517
Wow! This is fantastic!
farmerC
Fantastic work.
dochtersions
It floats and it's great, Stan. They also look like Silver Thistles. Simply love it!
npauling
I love how you have captured the dew on this beautiful fractal tree. A super work.
gumbykat
Great depth! Looks like a fractal-blooming tree at night! Wonderful! Linda