This is 3D Mandelbrot fractal z^8+c rendered in very high resolution. It was rendered using analytical Distance Estimation with adaptive threshold.
Fractal was shaded using one light-source which generates shadows and with ambient occlusion algorithm (160 coloured rays)
Please download image in 8000x8000 resolution and of course comment it
Fractal was shaded using one light-source which generates shadows and with ambient occlusion algorithm (160 coloured rays)
Please download image in 8000x8000 resolution and of course comment it

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Now I'm preparing to convert it to Windows application. It should be possible.
You people are proposing a new form of hyperrealistic aesthetics.
The subtle colours make it.