This effect was generated in Filter Forge, a Photoshop plugin that allows you to create your own filters.
Blender is a simple filter that yields a surprising amount of variety. Simply click the variation button over and over and over again until your picture has been blended to perfection.
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This filter has earned its author one of our rewards. They are given to the authors of popular filters and include a free copy of Filter Forge.