Fractal 344
Fractal 344, originally uploaded by cammi_angel_2004.
This capture just totally amazes me. How can Apophysis come up with such truly real looking eyes? And the outer skin – it looks reptilian. Very odd.
Fractal 46 – “Apophysis” defined on Wikipedia
Fractal 46, originally uploaded by cammi_angel_2004.
Wikipedia says the following about Apophysis:
Apophysis is a free, open source fractal flame editor and renderer for Microsoft Windows.
It was created by Mark Townsend and has since been improved and updated by Peter Sdobnov, Piotr Borys, and Ronald Hordijk (the Sourceforge project developers).
Fractal Flames were originally developed in 1992 by Scott Draves
Latest release: 2.05 beta / Sept 28, 2006
OS: Microsoft Windows
Use: Fractal / Graphics
License: GNU General Public License
Website: www.apophysis.org
Fractal 347 – “Apophysis” defined by American Heritage Dictionary
Fractal 347, originally uploaded by cammi_angel_2004.
One of my faves of my own work. Something of a cross between a fried egg and an eye. Very much modern art.
What is Apophysis?
The dictionary says:
a·poph·y·sis (-pf-ss)
n. pl. a·poph·y·ses (-sz)
1. Anatomy A natural swelling, projection, or outgrowth of an organ or part, such as the process of a vertebra.
2. Geology A branch from a dike or vein.
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[New Latin, from Greek apophusis, from apophuein, to send out branches : apo-, apo- + phuein, to grow; see bheu- in Indo-European roots.]
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a·pophy·sate (-st), a·pophy·seal (-sl) adj.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright ©2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Fractal 343
Fractal 343, originally uploaded by cammi_angel_2004.
I love the way Apophysis generates what look like gemstones and jewelry. As I could never afford such a large, beautiful diamond on my salary (and the hub’s as well), these will have to do! (By the way – my comment function setting is now corrected. I welcome any comments you may have related to my work and entries.)
Here’s looking at you
Here’s looking at you, originally uploaded by tevj.
Here’s one by Tevi. Interesting, dude. And he’s an interesting dude as well.
Flame Shrimp
Flame Shrimp, originally uploaded by greylensman00.
This fractal is by an acquaintance of mine named greylensman00 up on Flickr. He claims to be unskilled at fractal making and asks me for advice sometimes. LOL I’m thinking it needs to be the other way around! Way to go, Fred.
Fractal 354
Fractal 354, originally uploaded by cammi_angel_2004.
Sometimes Apophysis comes up with metallic fractals with great patterns. I particularly love this one from a set of three that I made.
Experiment 11 – Fractals
Experiment 11 – Fractals, originally uploaded by cammi_angel_2004.
Blue Ice.
Experiment 22 – Fractals
Experiment 22 – Fractals, originally uploaded by cammi_angel_2004.
Can you see the alien’s head? I couldn’t believe it when this image showed up in my program. Ends up this is a favorite already of my Flickr fans.
Fractal 380
Fractal 380, originally uploaded by cammi_angel_2004.
I decided I would first blog a few fractals, first some of my own, then some of my faves from other Flickr members. Then I’ll get about the business of blogging some of the awesome fractal-related websites I’ve found with tutorials and scripts. Enjoy!
Discovering Fractals 