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« on: December 27, 2006, 01:37:40 AM »
I tried my hand at image editing this nice Plantscape Julia from Chaoscope:



Bigger: http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m278/sockratease/fronds2.png



I got this:




Bigger: http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m278/sockratease/fronds2b.png


I don't know...

It was fun, though!
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« Reply #1 on: December 28, 2006, 03:25:50 AM »
I like the second image, though I must remain careful not to call it an improvement.

Editing images can sometimes bring out more than the original, but it is a skill to know when to edit and when not to.
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« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2006, 03:00:15 AM »
I think it gives it more of an illusion of depth. It's always fun to play around, anyway...
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« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2006, 09:18:12 AM »
Luke:  "Is the dark side stronger?"
Yoda:  "No, no, no. Quicker, easier, more seductive."

I have to admit that I like your processed version better, Sock, but there's something cooler about fractal images which are unedited.  I want to see the complex plane with documentary-like accuracy.  I want the shapes to be the result of graphing a function, not Photoshop filtering.  All other things being equal, fractal art > fractal-based art.

Keep it real.
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« Reply #4 on: December 31, 2006, 11:03:07 AM »
Quote from: Sockratease on December 27, 2006, 01:37:40 AM
    I tried my hand at image editing this nice Plantscape Julia from Chaoscope:
            http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m278/sockratease/fronds2.png
    I got this:
            http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m278/sockratease/fronds2b.png
    I don't know...
    It was fun, though! http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m278/sockratease/fractl.gif

When it comes to editing a fractal image with a graphic application (or using a program that both renders fractals and allows altering them like UltraFractal can do), then it becomes a question as to what you are trying to accomplish with the finished product.

Though I do not alter generated fractals very often, there are times when I feel something else is needed to get the full effect of what I want to see.   It is always a judgment call, and sometimes after playing with the image I end up going with the original fractal.

But I tend to use drop-shadows a lot when I display 3-D fractals.    wink

Anyway, both of your images were good.    cheesy
 
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« Reply #5 on: December 31, 2006, 01:35:26 PM »
I agree about intent.

But... I enjoy "both sides" of The Force!

The purity of a well rendered formula is spectacular, yet the ability of fractals to enhance other pieces of art is unsurpassed!

Just keep it Honest, never trying to pass image editing off as a pure fractal, and you'll be Keeping it Real.

In my, somewhat less than humble, opinion...
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« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2007, 12:14:00 AM »
Quote from: ericbigas on December 31, 2006, 09:18:12 AM
Luke:  "Is the dark side stronger?"
Yoda:  "No, no, no. Quicker, easier, more seductive."

I have to admit that I like your processed version better, Sock, but there's something cooler about fractal images which are unedited.

i totally 100% agree with this, one does not grow stronger through the use of crutches! very appropriate quote wink
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