I was reading post at 3DT about how a picture had been set up.  One of the tools used was a plugin called Virtual Photographer.  I took a look and this is what I found.

Provides a palette of filters similar to those used by photographers on their cameras and in the lab. Supports Win98 and up.  Must have a program capable of supporting photoshop plugins.  Some compatible programs listed are:

    photoshop from Adobe
    photoshop Elements from Adobe
    PSP) is a bitmap graphics editor for computers running the Microsoft Windows operating system that was originally published by Minneapolis-based Jasc Software. In October 2004, Corel Corporation bought out Jasc software">paint shop pro from Jasc
    Photo-Paint from Corel
    Photo-Brush from MediaChance
    Canvas from ACD
    PhotoSuite from MGI
    Image Explorer Pro from CDH Productions

    virtualPhotographer requires a photo-editor that supports 24bit RGB images.

I tried a couple of filters on my last gallery post.  Interesting results.

Located here:  http://www.optikvervelabs.com/

The installation/help section give a good overview.
Don't forget to look at the free extra settings section for more effects filters.

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Too many projects, too little time.

It looks fantastic melamkish, downloading and testing later  

Interesting, this!

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Downloaded them to find out, I had the m already   
BTW, they work with Irfan View free image viewer, too
http://www.irfanview.com/

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That happens to me a lot also!

Good to know that it works with Irfan View  

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Too many projects, too little time.

Thank you.

Thank you ! It worths a look   !

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