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
"a paradisiacal realm of great beauty, magic and wonder." I agree. This looks stunning! Beautiful colors. Corrie
Bossie_Boots
Oh wow incredible superb work !!
dochtersions
Yes, real magic. Fantastic details and mood on this stunning art.
farmerC
Exellent work and colors.
eekdog
lost for words on this incredible piece of work Stan, wow!!!
greyone
Gorgeous work Stan!!! This is an amazing adaption of Tolkien's world. I remember reading The Hobit in grade 5 and the pictures in it were very crude line drawings of maps and such. If it had been illustrated with wonderful images like this I'm sure I would have enjoyed it more. Superb fractal and perfectly fits the title.
npauling
A very magical place you have created here and a great place to retire to. Excellent work with the trees and flowers.
ia-du-lin
cool fractal scene, great work
Glendaw
Awesome!! A magical paradise indeed. A fairytale resort. You have created beautiful chalets and outstanding gardens. What is the asking price for one of these retirement condos?? Fantastic as always Stan.
mgtcs
Wonderful work as usual, oh Lord of the Mendelbrot Sets! In a way, you are always doing what E. A. Abbott did, but on a fractal space, instead of a plane. Fabulous!