"If you don't have a zoom lens or you'd like to
manipulate a certain image in this style then this tutorial for
GIMP should help you achieve a similar effect!
1.
* Duplicate that Layer (call it `BLUR`)
* On layer Blur -> GO, Filters -> Blur -> Motion Blur:
2.
* Select Zoom Blur:
* The Length varies depending on the amount of detail in the photo
or what you'd like, but 75 works nicely:
* This process of blurring might take a while for your computer to
finish it!"