How do I manipulate in Photo Shop????

Manipulated photo from image below.

Original photo of ice in a stream at Sterling Gorge in Morristown, Vermont

This was a process of play for me.  When I first started to use the magic wand and filters I was careful and nervous.  As I let myself go and started playing it became fun. I like the manipulated photo.  It reminds me of a satellite photo of the earth.  This process isn't my favorite type of photo manipulation, as I consider myself a fine art photographer.  What I hope is that by learning the many options of the program I will become. more skilled at producing my art that is the very best it can be.  I am looking forward to concentrating on montage,