Another beach scene, probably the best so far. I like beach scenes on my desktop, so don't expect this to be the last.

This would make for an adventurous hike. An exhausting, but rewarding hike.

I don't know what she sees in him, but I am jealous...

Problems with a new video card not wanting to handle complicated images, had me change to new subjects 4 times. I rushed to replace the broken one without doing enough research.

An actual 3d fractal flame, hovering over an ocean. It's actually a composite of 3 renders, one of the 3d fractal, one of an ocean at the same angle, and a 2d version of the fractal used to cast reflections in the water.

Another image meant for another project, but I like it so much I had to include it here.

Thank you Sydney for the winning name! I can't declare winner on Facebook because their rules distance themselves from contest liability.
I didn't know the definition of oracle included the knowledge & wisdom passed from an oracle, but now I realize the name fits perfectly.

Thanks to Royce for helping name the image, his suggestion had the most thumbs up. (1)
Now post links about VisualParadox.com all over the internet, or I shall blot out the sun.

I really like the simulated depth of field in this. (the blur that increases the further it is from the camera.)

I first called this The Machine because of it's mechanical look, but when you look closely, it appears to be made of webs.