Orton technique... new to me...

Just heard about this and it can produce some very cool nature/landscape effects. What are your expert opinions here?
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Couple more examples and steps on my blog...
http://photographyvoice.com/pv/KitchensSync.aspx
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After:

Couple more examples and steps on my blog...
http://photographyvoice.com/pv/KitchensSync.aspx
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Duffy
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Lower the opacity of the blur layer. Subtler is usually better for this sort of thing.