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Published: 2006-06-28 03:36:16 +0000 UTC; Views: 8727; Favourites: 152; Downloads: 667
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Ultra FractalThis is my favorite again: Phoenix Julia from the Standard Folder
When I was starting this fractal, I saw a likeness to my favorite Japanese painting:
The Great Wave at Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai and tried to bring it out as much as possible...within reason, of course.
Full view is recommended for the details.
This was my entry for the One Fractal Summer contest 2006. It took third place.
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Comments: 228
Quite lovely. Like swirling blueberry icecream.
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Ah...nice interpretation! Thanks
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This is awesome.
The fine details, the colors that so imitate ocean waves...
The shape flows so nicely as to be perfectly imagined as a true wave.
Good luck Kat...
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Thank you for the compliments...I like this one very much.
You've got this contest all wrapped up, btw. Trust me.
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Wow, Kat that's amazing! It almost looks 3d 
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Thank you so much for the 
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I love the 3d wave effect in this... one of the trickier things to do in uf are 3d effects and you use it great here. I love the different blues.. the use of teal and white give it a great mood, well blended and smooth, and the touches of mauve give the whole thing a dreamy, ethereal effect.
definately one of my favs.
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Thanks for the review and the compliments. I appreciate them very much. I always like knowing that someone truly LOOKED at an image of mine. That's a greater compliment than a 
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absolutely no problem... it's a great image.
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This is fantastic Kat! It really does make me think of waves. The colors are perfect!
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Thanks so much, Mary. Another great comment and another
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You are most welcome Kat!
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Oh this is just gorgeous!! Love the colours the depth the texture the everything! Awesome work. 
Good luck in the contest.
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Thanks so much for the compliments and for the
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Hello, this is beautiful! What are fractals? I never draw anything like faces with my mouse, because my mouse doesn't give me enough control to do that. Designs would be neat to do.
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Hmmm... Fractals are computer generated images, usually in endless repeated patterns, based on mathmatical formulas. That's the official definition, but in reality, there are more types now. Do a browse in Digital Art/Fractal Art and take a look at all the variations.
There are quite a few freeware programs out there these days, so it will cost time, but not money, to learn to make fractals. People are using Apophysis, Fractal Explorer, Mind Boggling Fractals, Chaoscope...lots more. I use a program called Ultra Fractal. It's not free, but I love this program more than the others for the control.
If you go browsing, look at the artist's description, as they often say which program was used to create the image. If you keep seeing images you like that were created with the same program, that might be the one for you to try...if you're interested. If you want to make these kinds of images, I really suggest reading a few tutorials to figure out what the heck is going on with the program you choose. Otherwise, you're just pushing buttons and don't have any idea of what's really going on.
Sorry for the very long answer. I just wanted to give you an idea of what these images involve. Give it a shot...like I said, most of the programs are free, so there's nothing to lose but time.
Thanks for the comment, too. I appreciate the look.
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Thank you for taking the time to explain what fractals are. I had no idea that they were based on mathmatical formulas! Thank you also for the suggestions as well, I really appreciate it
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No problem. If I can add to the number of fractal addicts, the party just gets bigger...lol.
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Thanks for the
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You're very welcome, it's beautiful....and I have a whole new appreciation for fractles
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I have not read the comments but to me this is awesome the top details remind me of like a mermaid/man riding on a sea horse
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Interesting comment: I can see just what you mean, too. Thanks for the look!
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it looks like they are charging to battle
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I keep thinking about these comments you left for me:
>>a mermaid/man riding on a sea horse<<
>> it looks like they are charging to battle<<
I just wanted to say how much I like the images I get in my mind when I think about these remarks. I come back and look at the image and think about the idea of mermen charging into battle, sitting on their trained seahorses and riding on the crest of a huge wave. This is very cool. Thank you so much for this great comment!
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awww you are welcome 
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*littledeviltoo will take first place with no problem. Her image 'Summerlicious' is amazing!
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Nice comment..I like that. Thanks for the comment and the
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Good luck...cool water and very summery! I am considering entering one called 'Splash' but I am not sure how to submit to a contest?
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Thanks!
When you're submitting and the screen offers options on the category, one option is contest. After that, there are subcategories on which contest. Go for it!
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Beautiful! Love those blues and the whole presentation!
BTW love that great Japanese print too!
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Thank you so much. I've always loved that print as well.
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Obvious hints of the famous Japanese wave print,.. good one
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Is there an icon for staring until your eyes get dry? I am just enthralled by the ocean effect.
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Thank you so much! I appreciate the
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there is always (for me) something of the psuychedelic in fractals of this type. excelent lovely wave!
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Thanks so much! I appreciate the
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I can hear the pounding of the surf..
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Yeah...I really really like this one.
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