FlickR Find

I found this latest fractal via FlickR.  The artist is craft_uas.  I'll post a link at the bottom if anyone is interested in the rest of his (her?) portfolio.  He (she?) has some pretty awesome stuff!

From the artist:
Wizely used, the mathematical logic that rules a fractal image, subconsciously produces a huge expansion in the observer's Perception. The brain understands there's a logic behind the picture. A logic so complex it can't entirely embrace. It tries, without your awareness of the fact, to comprehend the whole scene, and expands itself in the process...
Only in that way can i explain why after a first intensive day looking at fractals, was my mind so much more exhausted than in a regular day looking at images of other kinds.. and when i finally closed my eyes, flashing images would pop into my brain in such a colorful detail that i never before could imagine.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/craft_uas/

Martin Capek

I found this amazing piece of fractal art in a group at Fine Art America.  The site will not allow me to copy the picture, but here is a link:

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/alien-landscape-ii-martin-capek.html#comment11801605

Here's a bit about the artist:

I live in Brno, Czech Republic. Although I have a master degree in Geography I am interested in art. 

In my galleries you can find various themes and mediums. From abstract fractal lightnings and flowers, over the universe and planet Earth to landscape , nature and macro photography.

Thanks for sharing your wonderful artwork Martin :) 

Fractal Ribbon Ball

Here is my latest attempt at fractal art using the Fractal Serendipity app….

It's a work in progress for sure.  Thinking the background could use something, but what???

Social Media

One way I like to promote my love of fractal art is social media.  Along with this blog, I have a website, Pinterest boards, a Twitter account, a Facebook page, a Zazzle store, a FlickR photostream, micro-stock galleries at Shutterstock, Dreamstime & BigStockPhoto along with my newest venture at StumbleUpon.

I invite you to "like" and "follow" me on any or all of the social media sites.
Thank you :)

In the meanwhile, here is a really cool fractal piece from the Colourbox gallery.

Day 235

Below is a screenshot of the message I am greeted with every time I open the trial version of Ultra Fractal.  You'd think after 235 days I would be able to make up my mind about the program.

For those of you following this blog, I am not close to a decision on the Flame Painter program either.  Maybe I'll go purchase a lottery ticket in hopes of buying both programs?  I can't make up my mind to do that either!!!!

Seeing the Light

Way off topic post for today……

Light Bulbs

I heard on the news last night that our government is banning all incandescent light bulbs from being sold here in the good ole USA.  Once a retailer is sold out, they are not permitted to restock.  Let's not get started on that topic or the fact that CFLs contain mercury or any of the other topics related to "silly things done by the US congress".

Today I went out & bought some light bulbs :)

I purchased Sylvania Double Life incandescent bulbs in the 3 pack for $4.98.  Also purchased were one GE Reveal "Bright from the Start" CFL bulb for $8.98 and one Utilitech Pro warm white LED bulb for $14.98.  All bulbs tested were equal to 40 watts and purchased in the bathroom vanity mirror style.

Light----The LED bulb seems much brighter, but it's also a cooler (blue) light.  The Reveal CFL seems pretty close to the incandescent in warm lighting, although I can see the inside swirl part through the bulb exterior.

Heat----The CFL & incandescent bulbs are hot to the touch (incandescent hotter by far).  The LED bulb is cool to the touch.  Even the base, which surprises me as my other LED bulbs are really hot at the base.

Start Up----Incandescent & CFL brighten instantaneously (I did purchase the "bright from the start" CFL).  My older CFL's have a 2 second delay.  LED has about a 1 second delay.

CONCLUSION----I will use the incandescent bulbs until I run out, then have my husband install a different vanity mirror (one without the light fixtures directly attached to the mirror).  If that doesn't happen I will make due with the CFL.