[shuttertalk]

I found an excellent photoshop tutorial on producing a dreamy effect:
http://webdesign.templatemonster.com/cat....3057.html

Here's how to do it:

Original Image:


Duplicate the layer and gaussian blur it with a large radius (about 10px)


Adjust layer opacity until you're happy with it (about 60%)


I added my own touch: crossing down lighting effect



Here's another one I attempted:

[Don Schaeffer]

Interesting touchup. Really enhances the original.
--Don

[jericho]

Another very popular method is using diffuse glow. I have been trying it on several pics. I have an action if anyone is interested.

In fact I have a list of available actions from nuts to bolts. The diffuse glow one is very appealing though.

J

[Petographer]

Very nice job. Great photo Jules. Also Jerry, that's good to know. I'll keep you in mind.

[njs]

Here is an attempt on my part...... Not as dreamy but more soft focus/glow

Duplicate layer
Gaussian Blur (20 - 30)
Adjust Brightness - Contrast to taste
Change layer to Overlay
Change opacity to taste
Flatten image