You almost sound condescending... as if to say "I can do that too!" I don't doubt you can, but then highly doubt you can do anything near what Ryan is capable of.

The image was made in editor, but sun was made using Adobe Photoshop. I know that special effect as my five. But it looks good here.)

For new users of Photoshop: go here "Filter>Render>Lens flare", where you can tune this effect.