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 (11)
greyone
This is a very unique fractal Stan. Exploring the scene you created reveals many at first hidden gems. There is a very etherial feel to this image. Mr. Carol I'm sure would have been proud to have used this as an illustration in his book. I hope your week is going well.
peedy
Fantastic fantasy image, Stan. Gorgeous colors and lighting. Corrie
jmb007
belle image!!
farmerC
Exellent work and colors.
eekdog
unique indeed stan, love how you work in this genre.
rocserum
that looks wonderful, nicely done! RS
mgtcs
Except for the bird-like figure, the overall image reminds me of an underwater scene with marine aquatic plants, as one would expect from an ocean floor. When one uses fractals, even in depicting a fantasy scene, there are always some RL-looking elements, given the way such mathematical patterns are etched into our Universe, as in the Fibonacci series, Pi, e, etc. The workmanship and composition, of course, are as skillful as always.
npauling
A wonderful jabberwockey scene with excellent textures and patterns. The little bird is soaring through the scene unaware that all is not right here. Excellent work.
tennesseecowgirl
Very nice work on this!
Glendaw
Awesome fantasy and story Stan. The Jabberwockey looks a bit lost. Finding his way in new surroundings is quite the challenge. Awesome scenery,colors and lighting. Mr.Caroll would be proud with your imagination.
clbsmiley
Great abstract! Eye catching! :)