Sure, here’s a straightforward way to build that surreal filter: First load the image and convert it to a format you can manipulate. Next, detect edges or high‑contrast areas so you know where to emphasize or soften. Then create a subtle noise or glitch texture that you’ll overlay; think of it as a digital dust or film grain but in a more dreamlike style. Blend the noise onto the original with a low opacity so it’s present but not overwhelming. After that, shift the color palette—perhaps push reds toward pinks, blues toward violet, and introduce a slight vignette to pull focus inward. Add a blur or Gaussian blur to soft edges for that hazy, other‑world feel, but keep some sharp details so the image still holds meaning. Finally, adjust brightness and contrast to ensure the surreal elements don’t wash out the core composition. Export the result and you’ve got a photo that feels like a dream.

Nice tweak—just a pinch of vignette and a subtle hue lift, so the eye is gently drawn in. Tight contrast will keep the dreaminess feeling deliberate, not just a slapped‑on effect. It’s all about balancing the wow factor with a hint of intent.