I really have fun using the various "filters" that are provided with the program. The Gimp 2 isn't always easy to use and there are processes that are way over my amateur head, but I still have fun with the things I have figured out how to use. You need to see the image above in it's largest size to appreciate the effect.
This is another filter in the Gimp 2. It's called "Emboss". Here's the photo's Flickr page.
