appreciated actually i was so shocked to find that i'd been featured on OT because of ... well, for one thing the climate around there has for the last 2 years been one of "this sucks, that sucks" -- often directed at me personally. (they made a post here [link] basically saying programmers can't be as artistic as artists, which is definitely below the belt for people like me who make pix with our programs)
I have to admit, it's the high tension at that site which makes it one of my favourite blogs. I can't say I agree with it all of the time, but I guess you can't really call something an art form unless it has critics.
Bottom line - it isn't the zealots screaming their dissatisfaction with others who ruin things; it's the people who tell them they don't have any justification in their opinions because they're being so outspoken about them. It's art, not nuclear warfare, and while some would probably disagree, I don't think it's a matter of such terrible importance that the fractal community as a whole will have to decide on a preferred "style" and worship the artists most proficient at making grand julians in bold rainbow hues.
... oh dear. This ended up being quite a bit longer and more involved than I anticipated for a reply to a deviantART comment (of all things!). Blame 3 AM and coffee. ;D
yeah i suppose i should lighten up a bit and let them say.. whatever they want to say! thanks also for taking the time to make a considered comment etc
So hypnotizing.
Bottom line - it isn't the zealots screaming their dissatisfaction with others who ruin things; it's the people who tell them they don't have any justification in their opinions because they're being so outspoken about them. It's art, not nuclear warfare, and while some would probably disagree, I don't think it's a matter of such terrible importance that the fractal community as a whole will have to decide on a preferred "style" and worship the artists most proficient at making grand julians in bold rainbow hues.
... oh dear. This ended up being quite a bit longer and more involved than I anticipated for a reply to a deviantART comment (of all things!). Blame 3 AM and coffee. ;D
yeah i suppose i should lighten up a bit and let them say.. whatever they want to say! thanks also for taking the time to make a considered comment etc
I prefer the smooth version, but both are just GREAT!
and thanks, this is probably my best fractal to date i think
It definitely is one of your top, say, five
anyhow it's fixed now, thanks for the heads up!