Fibonacci Food

Romanesco broccoli, which demonstrates the mathematical concept of a fractal.

The Fibonacci sequence is one of the most famous formulas in mathematics.

Each number in the sequence is the sum of the two numbers that precede it.

I stink at math, but I do love the concepts.

[Taffy]

Brilliant way to depict a fractal in the real world. Concept is fascinating, but mathematical logic of it beyond me nowadays!

[Diana]

I can only echo Taffy on this one, great close up.

[Dianne]

Good old Fibonacci - we had a visiting tutor who highlighted this in so many different images. Your image is great - hope it tasted good too.

[haskar]

Great pov and dof. Lovely shot.

[Joan Robillard]

Lovely

[Lou Ann]

Math professors would do well to use this broccoli in their lessons. What a wonderful photo and math lesson!

[KV]

What an interesting subject... never heard of that type of broccoli. Nice use of DOF.

[Leon Buijs]

Beautiful image, great DoF

[Sylvia du Toit]

Well done

[FBailey]

I love the taste too!

[Junan Heath]

Beautiful! Fav

[Ukandie!]

Such an interesting veg. I sometimes see it but have never cooked with it!

[Jane Pittenger]

Never knew it is a demo of a fractal

[Marnie]

My maths is crap, but I do understand what you're saying. Fabulous shot, especially with the explanation.

[Clare Gadsby]

so pretty in b&w! we love this and cook it whenever we can - not always in the shops. we tend to call it romanesco cauliflower for some reason. i have gone la la la to the maths part as i am severely allergic ;)

[Kathy]

This is gorgeous. I don't think I'll use this concept in my life so I'll just enjoy the visual.