This is also another strong, strong, STRONG contender for the actual CD art. =3

Haha, awesome. I wasn't sure if you would like it or not, haha. If only I could make it a tad more symetrcial, hehehe.

:3

I like it this way.

Really? I think it would look cooler symetrical. :3

I often enjoy the greater complexity of significant asymmetry. It is less predictable, hence more interesting to me provided it doesn't go to far.

Ahh, well good point, actually. Very nice way to look at things, hehe.

I love looking at complex patterns, whether it be Apophysis images or animal tracks. By animal tracks, I don't mean anything as obvious as paw prints. It is the flipped over pebble whose bottom looks slightly different appearing than it's top, the bent blade of grass, the twig that has been dragged an inch from its resting place in the sand... There is a good book on tracking appropriately called "The Art Of Seeing". Aspers tend to be very good at detecting subtle changes in patterns. The one above pushes the right buttons for Asper brain.

I have one of these lithos; there are a LOT of critters and faces hidden in this image:
http://members.lycos.nl/AmazingArt/E/artist60.html

Here are some more:
http://members.lycos.nl/AmazingArt/E/artist60.html

Too much symmetry reduces the unpredictability and the need to explore to grasp it, thereby making an image less interesting to me.

I actually completely understand.

It is too obvious in what there is to see with such, but if it is lacking symetry, you notice larger details because it deters from the expected... Am I correct?

You've got it! I don't know how you would tweak the Apophysis image generating parameters to introduce fascinating asymmetries, but I think that a search for guiding principles to do this could really pay off. This image is a really good example of how well it can work. It looks dynamic rather than static... I've downloaded it for my slide show.

Hahaha, sweet!

Well, as are almost all Apophysis images, it is hard to depict how to achieve something as broad as this. You must know the flame algorithm inside and out, and know exactly how each and every variation works with each other... In which no-one knows, yet.

It's all about randomness, hehe.

But thank you, I truly appreciate it. I hope it makes a good impression on whatever your slideshow is about. :)

My slideshow is just to please my brain.

Well if it does the job, then wahoo, hehe.

Brain pleasing is fun, you need to have a good relationship with your brain. Me and mine are best buds! Yayz! Good fractal by the way, hehehe.

You psycho kitty... :P

But thank you! I'm glad you like it hon. :3