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 (13)
eekdog Online Now!
what a teriffic factal Stan, most amazing design and coloring. top notch!
greyone
This is stunning in its breathtaking beauty Stan. You wanted delicate beauty and you achieved that in spades. This is fantastic. It really does have a Japanese flavor to it. Your background lighting is a big part of how beautiful this came out. Have a great Thursday.
KnightWolverine
Lovely Fractal Art!
peedy
Beautiful! Gorgeous colors. Corrie
dochtersions
A very wonderful and warm flower-garland. Splendid, Stan!
EnglishRose
Amazingly beautiful, my only wish is that is was larger so that I could use it on my 1440 x 900 monitor without losing the sharpness.
npauling
This is sooo... beautiful and it does look like a silk painting. I love the garlands of flowers you have created and set against the deep dark background it really makes them stand out so well. A fabulous fractal.
mgtcs
What a delicate creation, you surely managed to create a lovely, delicate and simple piece of art, the colors and shapes are very beautiful, and the blue tones on the background are perfect, fantastic work!
farmerC
Shining work and colors.
vxbob
Nicely done, like the coloring, details and composition very much
Glendaw
Very dainty indeed. It has a Chinese silk painting flare to it alright. Very beautifully done. The colors and details are awesome. Super duper work.
bakapo
wow, this is beautiful! the flowers look like they're ready to take flight as butterflies; just like something out of a Disney animation. the colors are magical, too.
prae
Beautiful.