Blurring Images in Photoshop - Very Cool!

This concept works great where there are groups of people and you want to highlight one only. It is achieved by cutting the photo into 6 layers and applying a different tool to each, from blurring to black and white, finally merging them together to give the impression of time standing still for that person. This can be a very powerful visual element.

original photo

with layering and motion blur applied