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 (9)
greyone
This is magnificent Stan. The lake effect is perfect on this one. When I first saw this I thought you had switched to APO, so I'm glad you explained. :) I've seen how you are able to make MB3D style, images in UF and now APO style as well. Love the versitility you are able to extract from one program.
Bossie_Boots
Wow incredible and for me outstanding this as blown me away !!
Lenord
Could have fooled me, I thought it was Apo in the thumb but full it, definitely isn't. Super work Peace
Glendaw
Outstanding work. The mix of colors and reflections are fantastic. A little on the dark side for those who come out at night. Excellent fractal creativity and versitality. Your hard work is awesome. Your title really fits this,awesome image. Great work Stan.
mgtcs
Very cool otherworldly image. Feels like something dangerous and mysterious is emerging form the unfathomable depths! Would make a great wallpaper.
eekdog
just absolutely freakin' wow! very creative stan, do see the vamp in this image, like what looks also like wings on this beast. super work and colors.
npauling
A wonderful work and it does look a lot like an Apo flame but it is amazing you got this from UF. I will have to try harder and see if I can find one too. It has a wonderful magical feel to it.
peedy
Beautiful! Gorgeous colors! Corrie
farmerC
Fantastic work and colors.