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)
eekdog
nice details in this fractal Stan, along with superb coloring.
jmb007
jolie fleur!
peedy
Gorgeous! Love all the silver flowers in it. Corrie
SIGMAWORLD
Beautiful fractal!
Rerewhakaaitu
Like your last, this really is beautiful and elegant.
bakapo
I love the details... nice work!
mgtcs
OMG...This is a Jewel my friend, amazing textures, colors and details, in full screen is absolutely wonderful, loved it very much! Congratulations! *****
farmerC
Shining work.
ia-du-lin
looks great, nice colors
greyone
Amazing bulb work Stan. This is gorgeous. Your work gets more and more intricate all the time.
npauling
My word your embroidery needle has been working flat out to get this wonderful fractal finished in time for posting. A marvellous bulb with very intricate details and a lovely pattern.
Glendaw
What a beautiful image. The colors are gorgeous. The intricate details are outstanding. A must see in full view!!!