I started to explore 3D fractals and i this took my attention Stygian Crossing from Len1
http://len1.deviantart.com/art/Stygian- ... -280115704 PLEASE NOTE THIS IS THE "ORIGINAL" FROM LEN1 here just for a confront
those are no pixel manipulation, Len1 was so nice to share his parameter so i try to explore that word firrst using his parameters, then to try just to see more...almost without moving:
before move i wished to see what around to decide where to go, so remove the fog and i try to switch on more lights i could
and i was somehow lucky at the first attempt
Approaching Stygian Gates by
PhotoComiX, on Flickr
I was very happy to see that white light spot..even puzzled because i didn't used any white light, but was a good start because somehow i managed to see more visible the part for me more interesting (on the upper half in the left side)
so here i widen even more the point of view
Approaching Strygian Gates by
PhotoComiX, on Flickr
Getting somewhere ! attempting to fine tune...
Approaching Strygian Gates by
PhotoComiX, on Flickr
Approaching Strygian Gates by
PhotoComiX, on Flickr
and ...DAMN !! here i missed
i want include all that structure that sort of gate closing a cave or tunnel on the left
but alas a big part was left out
Approaching Strygian Gates by
PhotoComiX, on Flickr
HIT ! now the Escheresque architecture on the right is less eye catching and the Stygian Gates or whatis on the left more centered
Approaching Strygian Gates by
PhotoComiX, on Flickr
Render 3D took long but once done the render change of lights effect are applied in real time...really cool
here i overdid again
Approaching Strygian Gates by
PhotoComiX, on Flickr
trying a close up
Approaching Strygian Gates by
PhotoComiX, on Flickr
Back again hoping for a gold effect
golden-hermit-dweelyb-13w by
PhotoComiX, on Flickr
trying quick contrast enhancement (automatic level...again a bit excessive
golden-hermit-dweelyb-13w2l by
PhotoComiX, on Flickr
how zoom and Fov(field of view ) interact ?...let try
Approaching Strygian Gates by
PhotoComiX, on Flickr
trying to move a bit...
Approaching Strygian Gates by
PhotoComiX, on Flickr
Colors are important for fractal but sometimes are even better in bw..
(edited with Gimp :Gegl operation " C2G")
Approaching Strygian Gates by
PhotoComiX, on Flickr
ok back to more moderate colors
Approaching Strygian Gates by
PhotoComiX, on Flickr
Ok was a long trip i hope you liked
PS here i linked a reasonable size but most of the render were 3600x2200,( a few 1600x1200) and is possible download at original size
Changing license to CC now so if you want use feel free just remember to credit (also Len1, again that were his parameters
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