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 (16)
KnightWolverine
Seems to me you accomplished what you set out to do here...This is quite Beautiful!...(smiles)....
peedy
And I agree. This is absolutely gorgeous! Lovely colors. Corrie
Bossie_Boots
And you have expressed it so well i love this its incredible !!
greyone
This image is truly gorgeous Stan. I agree that even though complicated fractals can be fascinating and marvels with exquisite details, the simple ones have proven to be just as beautiful. When talking about fractals simple is a strange concept. Even very simple fractals require mathmatical complications far too advanced to be done without a computer. Have a wonderful Easter Stan.
djescapes
beautiful
mgtcs
This is another amazing creation Stan, the colors and contrasts are really impressive, and the concept is fantastic, you did express it perfectly! Congratulations!
eekdog
this has a unique design Stan, most wonderful fractal of elegence..
Lenord
Simple is easy, simple is fast, simple seldom breaks down, simple simply Works. Less is quite often more, especially in Art, splendid work Peace
Jennyfnf
You captured the essence perfectly. It's a special image:-)
Glendaw
What a gorgeous image. The flowers are beautiful,and the reflections are outstanding. Einstein brillently passed his knowledge on to us and you have captured the concept in this awesome fractal. Such good philosophy,to work on. Thanks for the reminder. Happy Easter Stan.
ia-du-lin
looks great, a firework of colors
npauling
It looks so beautiful in its simplicity. A wonderful work of art with great colouring and reflections.
afugatt
Gorgeous!
tresamie
Beautiful mood and lovely simplicity!
pulsar69fr
Beautifull design
prae
So beautiful, just fantastic.