Finding a spiral in FE, or any fractal program, can be very easy. One way to start is with the default FE spot, which is the Mandlebrot fractal. Zooming into the classic mandlebrot will show spirals, but a nice way to start is with the Julia set of the mandlebrot fractal. Open FE to the default image. Select the fractal. In the "select fractal" window, check the "View as Julia" box. (see attachment) The two sets of numbers under the "view as Julia" box tell FE in which location you would like to search for an image. The first set of numbers are the "real' coordinates, the second set are the "imaginary" coordinates. You can enter values into these coordinates, or, by using the "Hand" feature next to the preview window, you can take a virtual walk around the fractal and select a pleasing image. For this example, let's fill in these coordinates, which will yield the standard julia set. Real = 0.3 Imag. =0 Now we get to play! In the attached spot file, I have entered for the Maximum Iterations:60, and for the bailout: 100. You should see the very same fractal that is shown in the attached image. I have also included the spot for this image. The filter is set to "none". Now you can see the spirals in the yellow areas. Select the fractal, and zoom into the area of your choice. Try to experiment with many different filters, and filter limits.... or use the "hand" feature to find another nice area. Try many different color combinations, and formulas. You will eventually find a lovely spiral that you can call your own! Happy hunting, Panny