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2 Aug 2024 00:19:40 EDT (-0400)
  Re: Geometric fractal tree  
From: Jim Charter
Date: 9 Feb 2008 16:54:50
Message: <47ae212a@news.povray.org>
Archpawn wrote:
> This is based on the Pythagoras tree. I used a triangular prism as the base, but
> tapered the top so each iteration an equal volume would be added (rather than
> triple). I added coloring to make it resemble a real tree. Do you think this
> would look good on a fractal landscape next to an infinitely long coastline?
> 
> 
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> 
Great idea for a stylized effect.  Almost reminds me of illuminated 
manuscripts.

I wonder if there is a way to texture the wood components, perhaps with 
transparent areas to the pigment, that would maintain the fractal 
generated feel, but read a little more convincingly as branches.


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