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Published: 2009-01-18 17:07:03 +0000 UTC; Views: 557; Favourites: 22; Downloads: 0
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Description This is a really old flame that I never released, mostly because I didn't like the colors . . . they're still a little flat, but if I try to add too many, the spirals end up too messy. So I can deal with a little flatness. For now, anyway. I might post another version if I figure the colors out.

Inspiration comes from this song: [link]

I'm not too crazy about the video on that but the song is the right one.
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Comments: 29

tchaikovsky2 [2009-01-29 22:40:42 +0000 UTC]

As far as I know, flatness could be remedied with a bit of a bloom effect or some other blurry overlays.
But I guess in this case, it'd lose that precious crisp look, eh?

It's very good as it is, really.

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fanficbug In reply to tchaikovsky2 [2009-02-03 16:42:08 +0000 UTC]

I'll keep this version up, then. Thanks for adding your two cents!

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tchaikovsky2 In reply to fanficbug [2009-02-06 14:58:09 +0000 UTC]

YAY! You're most welcome!

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Werecat-ITS [2009-01-27 05:54:08 +0000 UTC]

Nice, I like the flatness as well, gives the whole piece a kind of shattered mirror feel to it that adds personality to the picture. Sorry I'm late to the game but it's nice to see you posting fractals again ^_^

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fanficbug In reply to Werecat-ITS [2009-01-29 16:39:41 +0000 UTC]

Glad to know that you like it too.

And it's fine that you're late to the game. It feels good to be posting fractals again.

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Werecat-ITS In reply to fanficbug [2009-02-05 05:20:21 +0000 UTC]

Hey, so I don't know if you knew this, you probably didn't but my boyfriendish person lives in LR now and I've been meaning to come by and visit you two sometime when I'm up there visiting him, but I don't really have a good way of getting in touch with you except through Michael. I'll try to message you through something next time I'm around though.

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esintu [2009-01-26 19:44:56 +0000 UTC]

a nice geometric abstract. i think i rather like the flatness too actually.

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fanficbug In reply to esintu [2009-01-26 22:00:23 +0000 UTC]

Good to know. Different strokes for different folks methinks. I'm torn as to how to improve it (or whether it is improved) with more depth, so I'll continue experimenting. Thanks for commenting!

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ImagenAshyun [2009-01-25 21:23:15 +0000 UTC]

Oooooh, very pretty!

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fanficbug In reply to ImagenAshyun [2009-01-26 06:48:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Yasny-chan [2009-01-22 19:23:15 +0000 UTC]

*-* fireworks!

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fanficbug In reply to Yasny-chan [2009-01-24 19:26:37 +0000 UTC]

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horusrogue [2009-01-19 18:02:56 +0000 UTC]

Pretty. I would use some layered distortion filters for more flow.

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fanficbug In reply to horusrogue [2009-01-22 17:51:19 +0000 UTC]

I'll try that too Any specific ones you recommend to help me get started? I've never actually used any before.

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horusrogue In reply to fanficbug [2009-01-23 02:17:04 +0000 UTC]

Photoshop>Distort

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fanficbug In reply to horusrogue [2009-01-23 14:48:30 +0000 UTC]

Ah, okay. I see what you mean now.

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horusrogue In reply to fanficbug [2009-01-23 15:56:29 +0000 UTC]

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TThealer56 [2009-01-19 06:24:21 +0000 UTC]

try rotating it about 10 to 15 degrees counter clockwise and look at it.

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fanficbug In reply to TThealer56 [2009-01-22 17:50:33 +0000 UTC]

Looks better that way. Got lots to work on with this fractal.

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TThealer56 In reply to fanficbug [2009-01-22 18:41:19 +0000 UTC]

This has to do with creating lines of eye travel. It's all personal preference of course, but rotating it will give it some interest, because it causes the eye to travel in a diagonal path rather than straight vertical...

Just trying to help!

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fanficbug In reply to TThealer56 [2009-01-22 18:48:53 +0000 UTC]

Makes sense. Thank you for giving me your rationale. It makes it easier to apply your advice.

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TThealer56 In reply to fanficbug [2009-01-22 21:12:46 +0000 UTC]

Well, it goes back to what you said, when you said it looked better when you rotated it. I was just giving you details as to why.

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Phoenix-22 [2009-01-18 18:04:30 +0000 UTC]

This is a very cool, but very flat piece of work, I have to admit. I love the color scheme and the sharpness is great. I do wish there were a way to get more depth into the piece though, maybe even if you layered the flame somehow. But, it isn't bad.

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fanficbug In reply to Phoenix-22 [2009-01-18 18:44:08 +0000 UTC]

That's a really great idea. I think I'll try layering another version of itself, and if that doesn't work, then I'll try finding another suitable fractal.

And I agree, it isn't bad . . . but it could be better.

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Phoenix-22 In reply to fanficbug [2009-01-19 16:07:33 +0000 UTC]

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Vibratum [2009-01-18 17:59:18 +0000 UTC]

Lovely work !!

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fanficbug In reply to Vibratum [2009-01-18 18:42:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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allie2590 [2009-01-18 17:08:47 +0000 UTC]

Nice! I like the sharpness of it. That's not something you see too often with fractals.

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fanficbug In reply to allie2590 [2009-01-18 17:16:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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