This same effect can be done in Photoshop by manipulating layers and blending brushes.
To begin, simply duplicate the image in a separate layer (which is to say copy the background layer; you may need to unlock this layer depending on how it was formatted.)
At this point you can do a number of things:
You can knock the foreground layer out of focus and reduce its opacity (apply Gaussian Blur and adjust opacity accordingly.)
You can use the smudge tool on the foreground layer for a more creative touch--adjusting opacity accordingly, of course.
You can use the DODGE or BURN tools for something even more creative, combining smudges and filters for a truly artistic flare.
You can even simply adjust the blending properties of the foreground layer. I think the diffused pinlight looks really good.
-Stu
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