Author gypsykate says: This challenge has convinced me to look more closely into the use of textures coz a well chosen texture does lend more unique character and richer dimensions to an image. Thank you all for the wonderful sharing of your gifts of creativity, imagination and techniques. I had a hard time choosing my top faves because there is no scrap in this challenge that did not appeal greatly to me. Congratulations to the winners: 1st Place - MARY WONDER Let It Rain; 2nd Place - MAXIDESIGNS Rain, Rain, Go Away; 3rd Place - DYOZAH@_@ Desert Rain; COC - SUGARPOPS Hold Me Tighter in the Rain; 2nd COC - WHITERABBIT2 The Geisha and the Umbrella; 3rd COC - SOFIK Hats, Umbrellas, Rain 2. Other Top Favorites: -POETRYN MOTION Miserable Day by the Sea - JO AN AUSIE MUM A Rainy Day; - CINDEE Hats, Umbrellas & Rain; - ALYBET77 Rainbow Art. Jul 31, 2009