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 (14)
psion005
If it was gun-metal grey it could be a stealth fighter :)
idiot_sphinx
Congratulations :) Well done tweaking ..LOL.. That was a fun challenge. I like to do their challenges, I think it makes a person think more about what they design and how you go about it !Well done !!~*****~!!
Snow_Angel
WHEWHOOO! clappingCongratulation's Joie! This is an awesome abstract Fractal! Excellent!! V
KPK
Amazing abstract art piece! I like it a lot!
Rykk
Nifty flame, Joie! I love the sort of Italian flavor of the colors against this background color. Congrats on the tweak-fest, I'm proud of ya - heckuva good triangle tugger!
live2
Very unusual design!! Excellent! Congrats on the tweak fest. Keep up the good work!
Omotou
Well deserved, and congrats!
fractalinda
Fresh and fine, light and wonderful! I love the colors and the original origami-like style. Congratulations, Joie!
kansas
Very very pretty. Reminds me of a kite. Congratulations!
Redshift
Unique design and coloring, congrats on the #1!
Pannyhb
Beautiful flame - and I add my sincere congrats!!!!
miwi
Excellent piece of art !!!!!!
DIANE603
Awesome creation!!
morin3000
Fantastic close up and detail and contrasting colors.