[Gimp-user] help with background blur

[ronz91 <forums gimpusers com>]

Hey guys 

The podcast app I use, puts a podcasts thumbnail image in blur on the 
background when its playing (see image). How can I achieve this effect with
gimp? I like the darj colour as well.

I have also uploaded a possible image to try it on (GTR car pic)

Thanks

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* http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/327/original/Screenshot_20161118-124635.png
* http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/328/original/wallup-203718.jpg

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