Fractal Friday - Snowflakes

 Yep, snowflakes.  Although not necessarily a fractal, it does repeat patterns in radial symmetry.  That is to say it repeats around itself.  Snowflakes are typically seen having six main points and flattish.  But they can actually take many forms.  The patterns are dictated by the environment where it forms.  This is why every snowflake is unique.  No two snowflakes take the exact same path and thus develop differently.

Fractal Friday - Cracked Ice

 Ice has it's own fractal-ish patterns it likes to display.  Although it's hard to see in something like this.  Maybe a snowflake would be nice for next week's Friday post.

Fractal Friday - Spiral Shell

 I know this isn't a real shell but the concept is the same.  Shells spiral repeating the same layers over and over as the snail grows bigger.  Not an exact repeat but in nature it never is. Here however it repeats at a precise interval.

Fractal Friday - Peacock

I love how showy a peacock is.  They just love to strut their stuff.  What many don't know is that the peacock only refers to the male of the species.  The female being the peahen.  Think of it like chickens, cocks and hens.  Not sure where the "pea" portion of the name came from.  If you know please tell us. 

Fractal Friday - Vegetation

Fractals are a key component in nature.  Plants are a prime example of fractals in growth. 

Fractal Friday Plants Curl

Fractals are a mathematical representation of what we see in nature all the time.  Plants use such patterns as a matter of typical growth.

Fractal Friday Extrapolated Classic

Fractals are seen everywhere.  Here is one of the most commonly used fractals to show how fractals look and work.  For an interactive look deeper into a fractal you can look at the XaoS and zoom away.