I processed this photo in PS CS3 camera raw then performed normal editing in PS using levels, curves, and contrast adjustments. After this I used a filter plug-in from Photomatix used for tonemapping HDR images which allowed me to really make this image pop. Once this was done I duplicated the flattened layer and added a blend mode with a Guassin Blur and backed off the opacity until I liked the results. I also did some dodging and burning. Wow, I’m a sick twisted freak! And no, I did not save the layers.