Orbit trap
In mathematics, an orbit trap is a method of colouring fractal images based upon how close an iterative function, used to create the fractal, approaches a geometric shape, called a "trap". Typical traps are points, lines, circles, flower shapes and even raster images.
Image: fractal using a gear-shaped orbit trap/ bugman creation
More about orbit trap:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orbit_trap
Watch video:
Mandelbrot Orbit Trap Rendering! Programming How-To
References:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iterated_function
Looks good. Make an interesting Christmas card. No, I do not see any religious icons in the picture.
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ReplyDeleteGod of the Gaps Between the Gears, perhaps?
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ReplyDeleteThanks Jon Christner
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ReplyDeleteI love the idea of doing something complex like this with the orbit trap rather than just select a color, thanks for another excellent post :-)
ReplyDeleteI've been looking for this video..thank you.
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