I agree with all above. I tried negative spots to give that broken lighting you get with storms, but I couldn't really get it to work. I agree, too, that the rain needs work. I added a second bump of dots to try to get an effect on the water. I'll try Erlik's link, too. Bryster; I couln't help to think of you and Wales as I was creating this. I live on California's central coast and our summers are extremely cold and foggy. Due to the valley being in the 100's, it sucks the heat away from the coast and creates a marine layer. Although it doesn't rain, the fog creates a constant "drizzle". Well, back to work. Thanks All!