What is fractal imaging? Well, it’s more than just the algorithmic generation of ferns (like the generated image above) from non-linear equation systems. It’s a way of looking at ordinary (bitmap) images of all kinds. The hypothesis is that any given image (of any kind) is the end-result of iterating on some particular (unknown) system [...]
I’ve been investigating books on fractals. The Pattern Book: Fractals, Art, and Nature looks pretty good. I am interested in studying and implementing them. Can you recommend any? Addendum: 01/03/09 “The Fish and Chips Book” was recommended.
Some beautiful fractals, available in wide variety of sizes, can be found here, for free!
A brief article, with a lot of good pictures, about fractals on an art forum can be found here.
Buddhabrot is an alternate rendering of the Mandelbrot set. Have a look here.