If you are like most Photoshop users, you have favorite filters and blending modes, and some that you haven't even tried. Sometimes, you even scratch your head and ask, "What were those guys at Adobe thinking when they created this feature?" Well, finally after years of experimentation, I finally figured out what works best for me using the "exclusion" blending mode. If you want a graphic and surreal look, this technique will work for you. I found bright, colorful images work best and dark images won't have much to "exclude".