Fractal Rain Forests

We live on a water planet. Under EPA funding, I once did a three-month environmental assessment of the Winooski river basin in Vermont. Week after week, in my wading boots, I walked through water-saturated rain forests in the backcountry. The interplay between the water and the forest is spiritually transformational. As far as I could see, in any direction, the dense forest rose in the mist, out of the shallow water. No ground was visible anywhere. The crystal clear water was never more than two feet deep and easily accommodated walking. Countless life forms darted around my feet beneath the surface, weaving a vast tapestry of life.

We often speculate on the reality of magic. I no longer do. The place I speak of was starkly, vibrantly magical. I do not mean figuratively or poetically magical. I mean literally, radiantly, in your face magical. I learned there where legends come from. In this video I attempt to convey, as well as my humble abilities allow, some of that magic. Every image in this video was generated using Ultra Fractal software. I believe it to be the most realistic ecosystem simulation I have ever done. I would appreciate hearing whether or not I have succeeded.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• fractals
• environment
• nature
• forests
• ecosystems
• fractal
• art
• Mannheim
• Steamroller
• fibonacci
• golden
• mean
• flowers
• plants
• spiritual

[PottyEsq]

Wonderful ! I love fractals. I create my own images using Tierazon.

I also happen to live on the West Coast of New Zealands South Island, where I seek out and photograph those wonderful 'Middle Earth' landscapes you speak of. I have some of the most beautiful images of New Zealand forests and wild places. You can view some of them here in my 'Wild Places' album on Flickr .... Look for 'New Zealand Wild'

I'm also on facebook. Look me up: Steve 'Lord Potty' Reekie :)

[abysimus]

@PottyEsq Hello Steve, first, thank you for your kind remarks. Second, I have viewed your many remarkable photographs of unparalleled Aotearoa beauty. Although choosing a favorite among such excellence is impossible, I particularly like the image of the Primeval beech forest at Coal Creek with central ferns. Your eye for color, balance, and resolution is exquisite. You are indeed a kindred spirit.

[carolnorris]

Magical, indeed! 

[abysimus]

@carolnorris The experience this video was created to portray was, for me, a magical one. Your comment conveys to me a sentiment that leaves me with the feeling that I was, in some measure, successful in communicating some of that magic. I thank you kindly.

[rijkent55]

Absolutely stunning imagery ! It reminds me of my sojourns of many months in my younger years in some of the most remote parts of New Zealand ( Lord of the Rings' "Middle Earth" ). What a gift you have ! I'm sharing your work via my FaceBook and You Tube links with others. Thanks so much - yes you really have succeeded !

[abysimus]

@rijkent55 Hello my friend. This particular video is very special to me because I try to portray an experience I had that was truly mystical in scope. It is important to me to try to convey some of that meaning. You are only the second viewer of this video who answered my question. That makes you special as well. That wonderful magical New Zealand where you live must be a contributing factor. Thank you kindly, your company is always welcome.

[musamba616]

Excellent work.

[MauriziQ]

Reminds me of my Acid trip

[Fractologist22]

Brilliant...keep up the great visioning.

Timothy