On Fractals:  When Rick (aka Rykk on RR) and I got together, he introduced me to fractal art.  I started making simple fractals (mostly spirals) in UltraFractal but then found I preferred to use Apophysis. When I learned how to use PhotoShop (just enough to be dangerous), I began creating compositions using the flames I made in Apophysis. But, then my interest changed and I got into Photography.
On Photography: When I was a teenager (back in the '70's), my sister let me try her 35mm camera. None of my pictures turned out, so then I wouldn't use anything but a point&shoot. When the point&shoot digital cameras came out, I got one and discovered the joy of taking macros. I spent a lot of my free time searching for any kind of critter I could find. My son, who used to be a photographer for the US Navy, encouraged me to expand to a DSLR and recommended Nikon. In 2006, my husband gave me a Nikon D80 for my birthday (he's such a wonderful guy!). I'm still in learning mode of all the different settings (aperture, etc.), but I find I still love to capture those macros. It wasn't until after I got the D80 that I discovered the reason my pictures didn't turn out on my sister's 35mm -- it was the eyepiece!!! If we had only known!Â
On me: I am married to my Wonderful Prince (see above) and we live on the east coast of Florida. We became grandparents in September 2006. I have always enjoyed most of the Disney and Pixar cartoon movies. For those of you who don't recognize it, my Avatar is Dory from the movie "Finding Nemo" (my favorite). I can relate to Dory -- it's that short-term memory loss that I'm afflicted with as well!! HA!  :^) Â
I hope you enjoy viewing my gallery!Â
Comments (18)
DreamersWish
Down right gorgeous! I love the layout and colors. You must go in stages of doing something too. It it really beautiful.
fractalinda
The colors are wonderful, and the design is fresh and captivating! Welcome back, Joie Marie!
wolfbear
welcome with your work
thelma
Absolutely fantastic, really really beautiful !!!
paragon5
Great image, Joie! Nice to see you tugging those triangles again!
roadrunner69
Nicely done!
Jennyfnf
Alive and vibrant. Wonderful colours.
miwi
Well done, super !!!!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Stupendous job...!! excellent combination of spirals...!!
Rykk
Hey - Terrific Triangle Tuggin' Times 5! Excellent flame shapes, all, Joie and I really like the artistic framing of them. Nice 'un and welcome back - finally got tired of whupping the computer at backgammon, eh? lol
kimpe
Interesting. Good Job!
DaMonk
What stunning colors!!! Beautiful!
BrasilGirl2004
It is like a pretty bird with her babies! This is such a lovely picture that you have made!
Dreamingbee
wonderful composition.. excellent flames and gradients!
CarolSassy
All lovely flames! Well done! (:
Ruthee
A Magnificent creation. I love the gradient. Great job. :)
chesscanoe
Super image; I like the idea of the corner flames placed as they are.
rainbows
Delicate and intricate, your colours are stunning. A superb work. Diane.