Abstract Explosion

Step 1

Create a new image with a black background. Render two lens flares like below.

Step 2

Liquify the image like below.

Step 3

Duplicate the layer by pressing Ctrl+J. Rotate it like below (you can mess around with this).

Step 4

Set the mode to lighten by double clicking your new layer. Use the below settings. Merge down by pressing Ctrl+E

Step 5

Duplicate the layer (Ctrl+J), and rotate like below.

Double click the layer and set the blending mode to screen.

Merge Down (Ctrl+E)

Step 6

Duplicate the layer again (Ctrl+J). Go into the spherize filter and use the below settings.

Step 7

Press Ctrl+U and colorize it. I used the below settings, I suggest you use similar.

Step 8

Set the blending settings to linear dodge.

Merge Down (Ctrl+E). Go into radial blur filter and use the above settings.

Final Product