if Cthulhu arose in the 60s

Wow.Is this pure fractal flame or is there some Photoshopping on top of it? It looks so fluid, the "bubbles" have this glossy reflection on it. Pretty.

I miss tentacles, tho. Was trying to make a fractal Thulhu myself, but it's hard enough to make cool looking tentacles, let alone this fluidity and volume.

Thumbs and toes up