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Published: 2015-03-14 13:25:45 +0000 UTC; Views: 9054; Favourites: 188; Downloads: 0
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Mandelbulb 3D v1.8.9 x2: www.fractalforums.com/index.ph…DEcombinate in Min mode using: SphereHeightMapIFS/MengerIFS/_updateC2
This piece is based on a scene from the Iain M. Banks novel 'Matter' . The Culture ship 'Liveware Problem' is deep
below the surface of the Shellworld 'Sursamen'; speeding down through its many levels in an attempt to meet and
lead its team of human infiltrators. This may not end well....
I used a new MB3D sample param - 'Genetic Menger' by Luca (dark-beam) for the background/environment part.
See: dark-beam.deviantart.com/art/G…
A larger version of this piece can be viewed, and prints ordered at: markjaybeefractal.com/liveware…
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Great work! I Love the Culture series of books by Iain M. Banks.
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Thanks James! 
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It's a great pity indeed. I'm grateful for his books and his vision. His books are mind-blowing, witty and very clever. One of my favorites is Player of Games.
your artwork resonates with Iain's work and I really like the emotion and sense of scale you create.
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Ah, how did I miss this? Matter was an amazing novel...the shells within shells...the level upon level of cultural development...and those damned Oct!
Anyhow, this is gorgeous!
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Thanks very much JR! 
Your comment has prompted me to begin my first re-read of 'Matter'!
Must have a crack at portraying one of the levels at some point, but
will be challenging putting over the sense of scale IMB describes!
Nice work in your gallery by the way mate!
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I look forward to seeing more Culture stuff!
I don't think I've been as affected by any writer's death like I was with Banks...did you read "The Hydrogen Sonata"?
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One of these days I will be adding more Culture based work, but at the moment
I'm kinda tied up with a very involved illustration project, which is taking up all my
time right now. 
Indeed I have read 'The Hydrogen Sonata' JR; check out my 'Girdle City' for my 3D
fractal take on it: markjaybee.deviantart.com/art/…
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Thanks very much; and yes, a truly wonderful book!
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Excellent work 
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Thanks very much, glad you like it!
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Cool piece, the Shellworlds concept is every bit as amazing as the Ringworld.
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Thanks Tony!
a convincing Shellworld interior - support pillars and all, still searching though....
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It's fantastic, but so is fractal!
Very good!!! Great job with the color and options! !!!
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Thanks very much Yury, sorry for the delay in responding mate! 
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idk how I missed this beauty : ) works been killer i guess..10mins online in the morn then a quick browse before I can't function 
Really liked matter, looking forward to re-reading it again but have a way to go yet
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Well, you found it eventually Tim - thanks mate!
On my list for re-reading next; I'm sure there must be potential in MB3D for creating a 'ShellWorld'. 
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Thank you Patty - glad you like it m'dear! 
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Glad you like it yury - thankilissimo!
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Wow Mark I am soo glad you were inspired by my simple param 
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Glad you approve Luca! 
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Hehe, don't be so insecure Mark
Also try the other included params there are fantastic things
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