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The Orton Effect is a cool technique that takes an out of focus version and in focus version of an image, and merges them together to render a soft, watercolor-like effect. You can see an example of a before and after here.
I had to try this out for myself. This is a picture I took at a camping trip to Rudd Pond:
And this is after applying the Orson Effect in Photoshop:
It works well on nature shots, but I had to try it out on faces too. Before (My MOH and I):
After. We look way better! Maybe I’ll do this to all my pictures from now on. 
It’s an easy, cool retouching effect that I think you’ll really like.
(via lifehacker)
Mrs. Bee! You and your MOH look so flawless in the first pic that I almost don’t like it Orson-ized. =P
Mrs. Bee, I don’t remember seeing a picture of you before. You are beautiful. No blurry parlor photos!
i prefer the crisp one, especially for the one of you and your MOH. the orton effect reminds me of star shots from high school…
lol that’s exactly what i was thinking too. i never took those pics in hs, but i guess i just don’t like the way i look in general in pics… hence my like for the blurriness.
[i'm guilty of taking the pics quite a few times in high school so that the blurriness could make me look prettier ;)]
Looks great on the flower, but a little cheesey on people.
Reminds me of the photo shoots that are all the rage in China these days, where everday people go into a studio and get an entire album shot of themselves looking like superstars. Between the super-bright lighting and the overzealous use of the Orton effect, seeing those albums always makes me giggle. I’ve always noticed the effect, but now I know what it’s called! Thanks, Mrs. Bee!
I didn’t know it had a name! I use it all the time in my wedding videos, mostly during the getting ready shots and the highlights. I think it’s beautiful! And it’s really easy to do with video, also.
i agree with vivaLaMonkee (love that name btw!), you and your moh look flawless! such a beautiful picture! you have a nice smile. ^_^
WOow. So awesome. Thanks!
Bee! You are gorgeous! 
I always thought you were pretty but i was wrong….you’re gorgeous! Show us more pictures! lol
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Mrs. Bee, New York Age and Occupation: 29, Weddingbee Publisher Fiance's Age and Occupation: 33, Internet Engagement Date: May 7, 2004 Wedding Date: March 5, 2005 Venue: Westside Loft, New York About Me: Yes, my name really is Bee! I love my blogging, wikis, and tabasco sauce!
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