Hands of love
“I am the Child. All the world waits for my coming. All the earth watches with interest to see what I shall become. Civilization hangs in the balance, For what I am, the world of tomorrow will be. I am the Child. You hold in your hand my destiny. You determine, largely, whether I shall succeed or fail. Give me, I pray you, those things that make for happiness. Train me, I beg you, that I may be a blessing to the World.” Mamie Gene Cole
These are the hands of my husband’s nephew and his family.
Nikon D50
Nikkor 18-55mm
This photo and any others in my portfolio may not be reproduced, copied, edited, published, transmitted or uploaded In any way without my permission.
My images do not belong to the Public Domain.
© triciamary

CHALLENGE WINNER
The Woman Photographer – Your Favourite Work of Art
Postcard Style – Your Favourite Work
Shapes & Patterns – Heart Shape
TOP TEN CHALLENGE PLACEMENTS:
Mood & Ambience – In My Hands – November 09
FEATURED:
The Woman Photographer – April 09
Good News Group, Sharing & Caring – September 09
HOMEPAGE FEATURE – APRIL 13, 2009

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ekolina
Lovely! “Hands of love” indeed! Good job!
triciamary
Thank you! This is one of my favourite shots.
Misty G
great idea and shot !
Bradley Nichol
Well done Tricia.
JOHN MAY
Great Idea ,, very original.
triciamary
Thank you all for your lovely comments!
ienemien
BEAUTIFUL!! The idea and also how it works out… GREAT!! Bye ien
triciamary replied
Thank you ien!
hellofromearth
I really love this. Great job!
triciamary replied
Thank you! I appreciate your comment.
cougarfan
triciamary replied
Thank You! I feel very honoured to have this featured!
KasRybka
Amazing ! what an idea and presentation!
triciamary replied
Thank you for your lovely comment!
SassyPhotos
how cute and how clever! congrats on the depth of such a wonderful shot
triciamary replied
Thank you! Your comments are very much appreciated.
Maria Moro
this is wonderful,,, congratulations on the feature,, well done
triciamary replied
Thank you Maria! I’m very excited to be featured!
Jen Ryan
Congratulations your photograph has been featured in
The Woman Photographer
triciamary replied
Thank you so much!!!!
Justine Devereux
Excellent!!!
:))
triciamary replied
Thank you so much for your comment!
Clare Colins
Stunning…a BIG Congratulations :)
triciamary replied
Thank you Clare!
Danielle Knight
This is truly beautiful, what a lovely concept and brilliant execution. Well done.
triciamary replied
Thank you Danielle! I’m very appreciative of your lovely comments.
funkyfacestudio
Beautifully done !
triciamary replied
Thank you! I’m glad you like it!
Nancy
very creative and beautiful!
triciamary replied
Thank you Nancy! I appreciate your comments.
Fran0723
Great composition!
triciamary replied
Again – thank you! You are very kind.
x-pose
Fantastic, happy shot!!!
triciamary replied
Thank you Klaus!
jinney
Congratulations on your feature!
This is such a beautiful image!
-jinney
triciamary replied
Thank you for your kind comments jinney! I’m glad you like it.
madworld
This is so beautiful, well composed, great lighting just everything is perfect
triciamary replied
Thank you so much!
kodakcameragirl
I really like this shot! Very Nice!
triciamary replied
Thank you – Glad you like it!
Lisa Heacock
this is excellent! love it!
triciamary replied
Thank you Lisa! I appreciate your comments.
* RoyAllenHunt *
This is priceless. Very well conceived and executed.
triciamary replied
Thank you RoyAllen. I appreciate your kind words.
Jen Ryan
You have won a challenge in
The Woman Photographer
triciamary replied
WOW! Fantastic! I’m onvacation right now and just stopped to check my e-mails and found this wonderful message! Thank you so much!
PatriciaLM
Congratulation Triciamary on a beautiful photograph!!! Patricia
triciamary replied
Thank you Patricia! What a wonderful surprise!
kristiane
Congratulation on the win!! Wonderful image
triciamary replied
Thank you Kristiane! Your comments are very much appreciated.
Karen Checca
Congratulations on challenge win with this unique and beautiful shot! :) Karen
triciamary replied
Thank you Karen! I’m glad you like it.
Cheryl DeLong
I love this very original and creative too.
triciamary replied
Thank you Cheryl!
Roz McQuillan
Great image – congratulations!
triciamary replied
Thank you so much Roz! I’m gad you like it.
Lisa Kenny
what a great photo…
triciamary replied
Thank you Lisa – glad you enjoy it.
Larry Llewellyn
ORIGINAL! Nicely done….
triciamary replied
Thanks for your comments, Larry!
wigs
really good…. so clever and yet simple…
triciamary replied
Thank you for the comments. Much appreciated!
morena
Lovely!
triciamary replied
Thanks so much!
Fiona Christensen
This is such a wonderful concept!!! Its got beautiful emotions, good job!!!
triciamary replied
Thank you Fiona! It is such a simple concept but means so much.
oddoutlet
great concept!
triciamary replied
Thank you! I’m so glad you like it.
Steven Sandner
Beautiful work, stunning family orientated imagery!
triciamary replied
Thank you Steven. It was one of those shots that came together just right.
Greg Roberts
What a genius idea! – great piece of work :)
triciamary replied
Thanks again Greg.
SharonD
Simply gorgeous. Love it.
triciamary replied
Thank you so much Sharon.
Debra James P...
Amazing, and so beautiful.
triciamary
Thanks Debra – so glad you like it.
Rachel Stickney
Congratulations on your win in the Favorite Works challenge in PostCard Style! Fantastic image! Love it!
triciamary replied
Thank you Rachel! Very exciting news!!!
Martina Fagan
amazing:)
triciamary replied
Thank you for your comment – always appreciated.
Ronald Jore
Beautiful! Great idea and lovely image, compelling.
Congrats to your well-deserved win!
triciamary replied
Thank you so much Ronald!
sweetscent62
Absolutely beautiful.. : ) Congratulations on the win, it’s so well deserved! Wen x
triciamary replied
Thank you! I’m glad you like it!
NatureGreeting...
WOW Beautiful!! WOW so creative! WOW Memorable!! WOW So Artistic, and talented! WOW an instant fav! WOW I love IT!!!! LOL!
triciamary replied
All I can say is WOW!! I’m so glad you like this – it’s a special one for me!
Jen Ryan
triciamary replied
Thank you so much! This is a very special photo for me and I’m so glad your members like it.
Jokus
So very beautiful Tricia, simply love it! Congrats, So happy you won the challenge, excellent job!
Warm Greetings, Jokus ;-)
triciamary replied
Thank you Jokus! Glad you enjoy it.
pepper08
very beautiful
triciamary replied
Thank you so much!
Rhenastarr
A simply beautiful photo, warm, tender and touching. Congrats for the features, well deserved.
triciamary replied
I’m so happy you like this special photo. Thank you for your kind words.
LudaNayvelt
OMG, fantastic
triciamary replied
Thank you! Glad you like it.
yaDes
Such a beautiful idea!
triciamary replied
Thank you so much for your kind words
Tom Newman
Brilliant concept beautifully captured :-)
triciamary replied
Thank you Tom. Your comments are appreciated!
Sheila Laurens
It took me ages to get to here, to comment!!!
But all I can say is WOW – how simply lovely XX
triciamary replied
Thank you Sheila!! You are very kind! Love your avatar, BTW!
genevievem
this is so lovely! a wonderful image and idea, saw this on the forum, things that make you go wow and I can see why it was posted there!
triciamary replied
Thank you Genevieve for your very kind comments. Which forum did you see it in? I’m very glad you like it – it was one of those posed shots that turned out much better, but differently from what was originally planned!
Ambur Fraser
great concept, very original.
love the shot! :D
triciamary replied
Thank you so much Amber! Glad you like it.
genevievem
HI triciamary, it is some forum where people post images called images that make you go wow. there is some really great stuff there. well worth a look if you can find it!
triciamary replied
Thanks – I found it and you’re right. There are some fantastic shots in there!!!!!
rodsfotos
This is so beautiful Triciamary, love the concept and the visual impact is so high, very well done and may I add my congratulations on the well deserved feature,
Regards, Rod.
triciamary replied
Thank you Rod for your very kind words! I really appreciate your input.
redrosedigital
Absolutely wonderful concept here and excellent execution of it, Tricia! Really makes you think about the love and protection a loving family can offer.
triciamary replied
Thank you so much Rosanne! I really appreciate your comments!
Peri
Absolutely heartwarming & precious!
triciamary replied
Thanks again Peri! I am very flattered by your kind words.
Jens Helmstedt
Great photo!!!
triciamary replied
Thank you so much Jens!
Photomojo
This is the sweetest!!!! So much warmth and love coming from this image!!!!
triciamary replied
Thank you! I’m glad you like it.
Rajdev D
Excellent and unique shot, congratulations on your feature.
triciamary replied
Thanks so much! What a great surprise!
CapturedByKylie
Congratulations on the home page feature! APRIL 13th 2009.
triciamary replied
I’m very honoured! Thank you so much!
May Lattanzio
So beautiful it gives me goosebumps! Very creative.
triciamary replied
Thank you May! I’m glad you enjoy it. It’s a special one for me!
Jen Ryan
Congrats on your homepage feature!!!!!!! well deserved!!!
triciamary replied
Thank you Jen! I was so surprised to see it on the homepage a few minutes ago! Wow! I am so excited!!!!
Jen Ryan
triciamary replied
Thanks Jen for putting up that image. Now I have a permanent reminder of this fantastic honour!
**Julie Di Gre...
absolutely brilliant
julie xx
triciamary replied
Thank you so much Julie!
ArcadiaTempest
great concept of family love….....hands up who thinks this is a fav! ME!
triciamary replied
Thank you! I am just amazed at the response to this capture. Wow!
Jennifer Chris...
Love this!
triciamary replied
Thank you Jennifer. I appreciate your comments!
Clayton Turner
Almost womb-like, very creative work, beautiful. Congrats on Homepage Feature!
triciamary replied
Thank you Clayton! I never expected to make it to the Homepage. I feel so honoured!!!!!
Barbara Cliff
a creative concept, not surprised its a winner—how did you get the little ones to stay still! so warm and fascinating , Barbara
triciamary replied
Thank you so much Barbara! My original concept was a bit different from this as I wanted the toddler’s hands to hold a small Christmas ornament (it was a Christmas shot!), but he was fidgeting a bit too much, so I just kept shooting. His mom formed her hands into the heart shape around his – and VOILA! I got this shot.
Rachel Stickney
Congratulations on your RB homepage feature!!! Well deserved with this fantastic photo!
triciamary replied
Thank you Rachel!!! I was so surprised and happy to see this featured!
DanaMS
Beautiful and touching.. Congratulations on the HP feature :)
triciamary replied
Thank you Dana for the kind words.
Annie Ciesielski
This is so sweet – what a fantastic idea!
triciamary replied
You’re very kind! Thank you Annie.
mspfoto
Great idea not only the larger to smaller hands but also the colour as well. I like it.
triciamary replied
Thank you for your kind comments. I’m happy you like it!
fatfatin
wonderful!
triciamary replied
Thank you so much!
Christian Zammit
WELL DONE for featuring on the redbubble homepage.
your work is really great
Christian Zammit
triciamary replied
Thank you Christian. I appreciate your comments!
KazM
Wonderfully novel composition
I find this kind of hand pic so inspirational
You have shown all the detail so well
Congrats on Home page honouring
Bravo
triciamary replied
Thank you so much for your support! I appreciate your kind words.
Sam Fonte
wow this is special!!
triciamary replied
Thank you Sam! Your comments are truly appreciated.
dreamNwish
Oh, my goodness.
That’s beautiful, original and precious. I love it!
triciamary replied
Thank you so much for your comments!
Colleen Milburn
An original and glorious take on this – big congrats on the RB homepage!!
triciamary replied
Thank you Colleen! This is such on honour to be on the homepage!
Terri~Lynn Bealle
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
triciamary replied
Thank you Terri-Lynn. I’m glad you like it.
James Godber
Great, great work! :)
triciamary replied
Thank you so much James.
JadeHarmony
Wow, what a beautiful shot! I just love hands – and for a theme that seems done to death – you have managed to put your own signature on this image perfectly!! WONDERFUL WORK!! Congrats on the RB Homepage!! :)
triciamary replied
Thank you Jade. This shot seems to have “struck a chord” with viewers and I am amazed at all the comments. Thanks for your comments – always appreciated.
JennyMac
What a fantastic idea… and it works so beautifully! I agree with JadeHarmony… it is a familiar theme but you have really put your own signature on it! Well done!!! And congrats on the RB homepage… : )
triciamary replied
Thank you so much Jenny. I am so excited this photo has done so well.
JacquiK
Beautiful. Love this.
triciamary replied
Thanks so much Jacqui!
Steve Chapple
Congrats on the homepage, outstanding work.
triciamary replied
Thanks Steve! Glad you like it and I really appreciate you comments.
micklyn
Amazing! beautiful! congrats on the homepage!!
triciamary replied
Thanks Micklyn! Very unexpected, but still thrilling to see it there!
ChelseaBlue
Very clever, wonderful capture
triciamary replied
Thank you! I really appreciate your comments!
SNAPPYDAVE
fantastic work my friend
triciamary replied
Thank you so much!!! Much appreciated.
Stephen Thomas
GREAT PHOTO!!!!
triciamary replied
Thanks Stephen. So glad you like it.
DeviousLili
Gorgeous image! Please consider adding this to Love Love Love
triciamary replied
Thanks for the comments and suggestion. I’ll have a look at the link.
Maria Moro
please consider one of your artworks for the challenge HEART Shapes
triciamary replied
Thanks Maria. I’ll check it out!
julayneluu
Love this
triciamary replied
Thanks so much!
Ann Garrett
Now that’s neat :)
triciamary replied
Thanks Ann. I’m so glad you like it!
Maria Moro
triciamary replied
WOWOWOW! Thanks so much! I’m so happy the Shapes & Patterns Group liked it enough to vote for this photo! It’s a special one to me.
Lauren Zorn
What a fabulous concept & shot ! I just love the idea… the whole family’s hearts nestled together.
And congratulations on your challenge win too !!! WTG !!!
triciamary replied
Thanks for your wonderful comments Lauren! What a nice surprise to win!
Maria Moro
Click Here
triciamary replied
Wow again! Thanks so much!
Optimistic1
Absolutely awsome idea! Wonderful shot! ( =
triciamary replied
So glad you like it! Thanks for stopping by.
morpheus71
Fantastic idea – so cute!
triciamary replied
Thanks for your comments! Always appreciated.
Babbler
great work !
triciamary replied
So glad you like it! Thanks for commenting.
MimosaArt
Very precious and inspired shot! Great work.
triciamary replied
Thanks again for commenting on my shots.
Daniel Angeles
Love the idea, love the photo even more.
triciamary replied
Thanks again Daniel. I’m very humbled by all the comments and views this shot is getting. The hands belong to some very special loved ones and I’m thrilled it’s so well received.
Agood
Thats really cool! Very Creative!
triciamary replied
Thanks for the comments! Greatly appreciated.
HansBellani
Life, as is, just beautiful…absolute delight!
triciamary replied
Glad you like it Hans.
theheijt
great work, nicely done, good idea
triciamary replied
Thanks for your very kind comments!
Fran Webster
Just love the big protecting hands, encacing the precious ones in his life.
Fathers’ love. Love it.
triciamary replied
Thanks Fran – yes – very symbolic. The family is expecting another baby any day now so I’ll have to shoot another one!
LeilaniMelayna
Beautiful image!
Smiles Leilani
triciamary replied
Thank you so much Leilani!
LeilaniMelayna
My pleasure, my friend! You’re welcome!
Smiles Leilani
dinghysailor1
what a lovely capture to treasure!!
triciamary replied
Thank you so much, and yes, it is a very special memory for me. Baby #2 is to make an appearance any day now so I’ll have to think of another idea to capture them!
natalia martin...
simply beautiful, so much love is just what life is about!
triciamary replied
Yes – I agree – life needs more love in it!
sstarlightss
That’s so wonderful shot, Triciamary, well deserved all features and placements in Challenges… Congrats! ;o)
triciamary replied
Thank you Claudia! I’m so happy you like this. Thank you for looking through my collection and commenting. It is very much appreciated!
Rosy Kueng
Amazing concept and idea Triciamary! love at first sight…
congrats to all features and challenge placements!!! goes straight to my fave :))
triciamary replied
Thanks for your very kind words and favourite! So glad you like it.
Melinda Gaal
Love this! It is fantastic.
triciamary replied
So glad you like it Melinda! Thanks for the favourite as well.
Di Jenkins
extraordinary image! congrats!
triciamary replied
Thanks again Di. I really appreciate your kind words.
eaphotography
you should submit this to embracing our differences! I think this would make it through their jury and be displayed! It is amazing.
triciamary replied
I’m very flattered! I have never heard of this group before and after a search on the web, I found it. What a great organization! Thanks for the heads up and keep your fingers crossed! You never know – you might see a large “Hands of Love” in your neighbourhood! LOL!!!
eaphotography
I don’t live in Florida so I wouldn’t get to see it but I think it would be fabulous!
Mui-Ling Teh
This is so lovely!
triciamary replied
Thank you so much! Your comment means a lot to me!
Paul Scarsella
beautiful work!!!!
triciamary replied
Thank you Paul! I’m glad you like it.
Carly Faust
beautiful photo..well done..
triciamary replied
Thanks so much Carly!
laureenr
triciamary replied
Thank you for the feature! So glad to be a member of this group!
Clare Colins
Big congratulations on a fabulous concept image and the brilliant way you have done it.
triciamary replied
Thank you Clare! I really appreciate your very kind words.
Antanas
great job
triciamary replied
Thank you Antanas.
shaneran
This is beautiful and holds so much meaning! congratulations on all the well deserved features and especially the home page feature how exciting!! One of a kind, unique and wonderful!
triciamary replied
What wonderful comments! Thank you so much.
ChuckCheatham
Wow !!!!! When I saw this I was blown away!
It immediately Thought of Gods love and interpreted it also as the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. If the image had one more hand it could represent me.
Straight to the top of my favorites list, & sent it out to many others.
Congratulations!!!
~ Chuck ~
triciamary replied
Wow Chuck! Thank you for your wonderful comments. This image seems to appeal to many people – I’m amazed at the response it has received and very grateful I was able to capture it as it wasn’t planned this way. Thanks again.
Geir Floede
Such a beautiful shot.
triciamary replied
Thank you Geir. I appreciate your comments.
Joanne Bradley
Excellent shot! What a clever composition! And a very unique family portrait!
triciamary replied
Thank you for your very kind comments Joanne.
Jenni Atkins-S...
triciamary replied
Thanks so much! I’ve been away for a few days and was happy to see these happy surprise!
Hallie Duesenberg
this is really an amazing concept, wonderful.
triciamary replied
Thank you Hallie – so glad you like it.
Tenee Attoh
Very smart idea, wonder concept, well achieved
triciamary replied
Thank you Tenee. I appreciate your comments.
Lois Bryan
this is so so beautiful … wonderfully creative and beautifully executed!!!!
triciamary replied
Thank you Lois. I really appreciate your very kind words!
Cee Neuner
So very precious!!! Well done and congrats on your features!!!!!!!!!!
triciamary replied
Thank you so much Cee. I really appreciate your kind words.
cebrfa
Fantastic!
triciamary replied
Thank you! So glad you like it!
citrineblue
wow, such a telling picture
triciamary replied
Thank you. It’s a very special favourite of mine and I’m so happy you like it.
Nira Dabush 28 days ago
THE TOUCH OF LOVE…
LOVE IT… BRILLIANT IDEA.. CHARMING PHOTO.
triciamary replied 28 days ago
Thank you so much Nira. It was one of those shots that just came together so well – true family love.
Maharba 20 days ago
Bravo….this is very, very cool
triciamary replied 20 days ago
Thank you Maharba! I appreciate your comments.
Nedim Bosnic 20 days ago
masterpiece …........ great idea and great work …..... congrats
triciamary replied 18 days ago
Thank you Nedim! I’m glad you like it.
Jackie Barefield 18 days ago
What a great image. I love it!
triciamary replied 18 days ago
Thanks for stopping by Jackie. I appreciate your comments.