Twenty Thousand Leagues by Rykk
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Ultrafractal 3.02 - 168 layers (ouch! lol)
I was in the middle of changing direction for a bit into more "fractal" looking images when this one just grabbed me by the short hairs for 4 days and "happened". I rarely start anything with an idea where it's going so they just end up where they drag me. :?)
This one has a sorta Jules Verne or a Pre-Cambrian primordial life vibe. I recently read a book named "Rare Earth" written by an astrophysicist and a biochemist(?) that made a really strong argument for the theory that, though rudimentary life like bacteria and the like are surely common in the universe/galaxy - due to the amazing luck (or divine design) involved in life surviving 10 global mass extinctions and that the Earth is situated smack in the calmest region between spiral arms in the Milky Way, the occurance of higher lifeforms like animals and people on other planets is most likely extremely rare. Planets in denser areas of our galaxy get hammered with the energy of nearby supernovae way too often that would kill all life. (remember the supernova in the late 90's/early 00's that knocked out a number of satellites? It was 20,000 lightyears away) Higher life on our own planet has survived very narrowly in the last 4 billion years. Kinda gets you thinking in a new way how precious and rare humanity is and the need for us to somehow find better ways to get along as a species - especially in light of the recent tsunami tragedy.
Thanks for stopping by and for the wonderful encouragement you've given me on my previous stuff! (sorry for the dry "science class" above - lol)
Comments (103)
aztek
Perfect, including the pale violet color of the spheres (sorry, Andreas). That color makes the spheres look more metallic, sets them apart from the rest of the underwater scene. Standing ovation on this one, Rick, thanks for sharing :)
smitts
Ahh..the long awaited next installment of visual exstacy! I swear, Rick, I can't even fathom (no pun intended) 143 layers as my deepest was a meager 7. This image is spectacularly colored and displayed. When I see your work, I soak it in for a good, long while! The fractal runs strong in you...=)
Wildharp
Ah yeah. What can I say that has not been said. Thanks for sharing.
pickles
awesome work rick wish i had this scene in my aquarium its just beautiful (v)
alphalioness
Truely beautiful work. And the lesson is good, too. Thank you for both.
QuietRiot
As usual, words fail me. Love the science talk (but then, I'm a scientist) LOL Beautiful!
spiegel428
This is a terrific image. I like the color of the spheres just fine. What I don't like are the bright green leaves on the foreground. I think they are too big and cover too much of the wonderful background.
lulu18
Awesome work Rick and a wonderful undersea image, approx 100 more layers than I'd ever use though lol ;) I admire you're attention to detail. Those spheres are perfect, the colouring is that of black pearls.
redawg2
Spectacular image Rick! Excellent commentary as well! It does give one much to consider! One thing that makes the human species unique is hope. I think this image displays a sense of that hope amid the tragedy & beauty of the sea.
jocko500
super job love it
RNGOERNER
Superb underwater fantasia, Rick. It's a wonderous, life-filled scene through the viewing portal of the "Nautilus". VOTE
kansas
A wondrous image. Full of life and beauty. The amount of layers makes me dizzy just thinking about that many. Guess that explains the great gulf between fractal artists (like you and a couple others) and the rest of us. ;)))
DreamersWish
Man oh man that is just beautiful. Makes me want to visit the ocean. That place is so peaceful and so abundant with beautiful and exotic life. This image is a fine representation of it. Masterfully done.
addiek
Awwesome work! Love the details! V
Sekadhar
Pure beauty! Excellent done:))!!!!!!!!
tolstoy
Beautiful!!! I love the colors and details. =^,^=
tresamie
What a great deep sea adventure! I hope you are taking lots of photos of these strange and wonderful creatures :)
arcticfox1
Spectacular!! I can see why this captured you!! Beautiful...underwater "community"! Superb coloring, intracacy and creativity!! Beautiful render and lighting...a true delight, Rykk!!!
DennisReed
Absolutely magnificent! This underwater fractal scene is so pleasing to the eye! Bravo! 143 layers! WOW, at least now I know what your talking about, geesh, and I can't even count that high!
Angelwave
it always amazes me where the fractal program drags you, mostly beneath the ewaters of imagination...lol master of a colorful kind and thank you for sharimg your art, i am inspired by them
abmlober
At my second glance I see that my first comment was too strict. I still do not like the pale violet, but the overall impression of the underwater scene is great nevertheless. And I still admire your abilities :-)
jstsittinghere
incredible art! beautiful color combinations, love this !! v
tutri
My head is spinning...masterful image! The science lesson is not at all dry, it compliments the image in an intriguing manner. Can you tell us the name of the person who wrote that book you mentioned? Seems very interesting to me!
mariak
Oh, Rick , another wonderful picture full of imagination!!! I love your works - don't always find the time to respond - but that doesn't make me love them less!
VDH
Wonderful image!Superb shapes, textures and brilliant colors! Great job!!v
BrasilGirl2004
It is a beautiful vision of a marine world! It is excellent!
STEVIEUKWONDER
Such exemplary work and so many renders, goodness me! Very interesting theory. seems perfectly sound to me. Well done Rick! Steve :o)
katanna
I love the style of these image alot. It seems more loose and free. I love the pale violet color of the spheres. The soft textures, and wonderful color combinations, free movment and tiny bubbles all add up to one perfectly incredible image
Snow_Angel
Wonderful Fractal image Rick! Excellent colors and superb composition! Also I think what you wrote is right on!! Thanks for sharing all your many talents! V
Jovalu
Fantastic creation Rick! Love the coloring and design.