The program uses distance estimate data (based on the derivative of the iterated function) to create a height map, and then renders that height map as a colored and shaded 3D image.

Some sample images: (click each image to see a larger version on my pbase site)

Julia snowflake 3D:

Mandelbrot flower:

And a fractal mountain landscape:

If you have a Macintosh computer running OS 10.4 or later you can try the program yourself. There is a link at the top of <u>my pbase gallery</u&gt. (link)

Regards,

Duncan C