How do I make these flares?

[majordude]

Take a look at the attached file.

See how it has those lines ("flares" I call them)? How is this done? I have Photoshop.

 

[citizenzen]

Motion Blur.

 

[12dylan34]

I would call them "striations." But yes, motion blur, or make a layer that's really short and wide, paint it with some varying shades of blue, blur it a bit, and stretch it really far vertically.

 

[bluetooth]

Also, if you are looking for lens flare and glow effects, check the link below...

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[majordude]

Thanks everyone!