This effect was generated in Filter Forge, a Photoshop plugin that allows you to create your own filters.
This effect filter sends your image straight back to the glacial ages, encasing it in a solid layer of ice. The filter allows for both stylized and high-detail realistic ice, as well as everything inbetween. Additonal effects include frosty tint, watery distortion, frostiness and air inclusions.
NOTE: High detail level settings result in longer render-times but also in more realistic surfacing effects. Use with care! .)
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