Yvonne and Helle, I've never tried the abstracts...they look great...lots and lots of layers for sure.

bentchick, I was afraid I might get asked that question:-)  Three obvious (new to me) filters are the windblown, the spherical and the lens flare (all in PS CS4). I used at least 10-12 other filters/tools, a few of which I backed out of since they didn't help at all in this particular image and color palette. Also cloned away the connecting zig-zag between the deer just to change the look a little more.

BTW, What is this...a boot scraper maybe?

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