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A fractal is a rough or
fragmented geometric shape that can be subdivided in parts, each of
which is (at least approximately) a reduced-size copy of the whole.
Fractals are generally self-similar and independent of scale.
Using different combinations
of mathematical formulas and colors, one can create a fractal by use
of software and produce images of the fractals. Each image is a very
small part of the entire fractal. In my experimenting with fractals
I've found its more about 'finding' the image rather than creating
it. It can be very therapeutic or maddening at times, trying
navigating a fractal image. Its a pattern that continues on and on
forever. There is no beginning and no end to most fractals. Most of
the fractal parameter files I've created are less than 1KB. Yet
they can be used to create an image of any size without loss of
detail.
Although I understand very
little about how fractals work I do enjoy 'playing' with them. The
software I use is a free shareware program called Sterling.
Download a copy
for yourself and try it out. |
