Thank you to all the photographers that shared their amazing rainy shots in this photo contest by our friends at Aquapac!

This contest gathered a huge selection of gorgeous shots showing rain. It is tricky to get this type of photos, specially without ruining valuable equipment, but as displayed in this gallery, the risk can yield to amazing photographs. Be sure to browse all the awesome entries and get inspired for the next rainfall.

A special thanks to our friend and professional photographer Dan Ballard for his collaboration as guest judge.

Congratulations to the Grand Jury Winner "Hope!" by SusiLawson

"Hope!" has ton of emotion, it is simple and elegant and truly showcases the theme of rain.   I feel that of all of the images this one is the strongest and most visually stunning.   It makes you smile, and returns you momentarily to being young and playing in the rain.   What more can you ask of a photograph?" - Dan Ballard

Congratulations to the Runner Up Selection "No golden parachutes for all" by  chris-herzog

"Every image that made it to finals was excellent, and I really had a hard time picking the runner up.  "No golden parachutes for all" made excellent use of light, line and texture.  Together they create a great mood and feel.   I love the subject placement as well." - Dan Ballard

Congratulations to the People's Choice "Rush hour II" by carasdesign