Breaking The Sound Barrier

This one's a bit complex. A straightforward image shot with the K-3 and DA*300. Processed in Photoshop CS3 by combining the original image with a white layer and selectively erasing areas in freehand. Next, black squiggles were also added in freehand, then the freehand areas were smudged. A further layer of the original image was added and a Gaussian Blur applied. Selective erasing was then done to leave the smudged / blurred area around the periphery and the original in the central area. The normal colour / levels adjustments were done to ensure the correct finish. I hope it has turned something competent but ordinary into something a little different.