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 (10)
peedy
I sure enjoy it! It's a beautiful image. Love the colored centre. Corrie
Lenord
Splendid Fractal work, superb. Being of a Scientific mind and a Recovering Catholic for many decades now I haven't much use for the Theological perspectives on things, they simply are not mine, however I do understand where they come from. Voltaire said,"If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent him." What did he mean? He meant humans have tendency to find blame outside of themselves, for Good and Bad, this is the basis of all the Gods. Peace
Rerewhakaaitu
Nice image. I ahree with Len. Yes I still comment on images of yours that I like of yours, and will continue to do so...
eekdog
most impressive render, fractal and design Stan, the ultimate in work here, like the darwin story on this/ steve
farmerC
Shining work.
mgtcs
This is a fantastic representation of evolution theory by Darwin my friend, I see a depiction of Fibonacci's sequence (spiral) along with the fractals, all of which reverse the pattern of the Universe´s trend towards greater Entropy, driving for greater organization instead, just like Evolution!
dochtersions
Certainly I try enjoy. Because I find a rose in the darkness of the biological theories on display, here as special shown. ;-)
greyone
Magnificent image Stan, Sorry I'm quite late in commenting but Glenda and I were away for a few days. Now I have a big backlog of comments to catch up on. I love your text here. I also have much more connection to the evolution theroy than the creationist one. I understand where the creationist theroy comes from and why there is a need for it in the eyes of some people. Your image evokes feeling of the primordial soup where life first emerged from.
Glendaw
What a gorgeous image.I truly cannot understand either concept totally. Almost say I am a bag of mixed ideas. Maybe good maybe not!! Someday I may reach the answer!! Your image is most enjoyable,great text to match!!! Awesome work Stan.
npauling
A beautiful image you have created here. I love how the little spiral in the center gives off a super feeling of being caught up in the beauty of this fractal and drawing me in.