Hands are the link between our bodies and the world. They allow us to grasp life, literally and figuratively. Here are 18 powerful finalist photos from our Hands Photo Contest.
Thanks to all the photographers that submitted their original photos that ranged from rowdy crowds of hands to a single quiet hand filling in a crossword. The scope of the gallery is very wide, so be sure to check out all the photos, and the People's Choice at the end.
Thanks to Lou Manna for judging the contest. Lou has been shooting professionally for over 30 years!
Congratulations to all the finalists and get ready for the big announcement.
Life in My Father's Hands by mikehudson_4920
Through the Foggy Window by kilkennycat
Untitled by laurentlocquet
Forever Embraced by siobhanmctiernan
Reach Out and Touch Faith @ macomer by ovosphotography
Crossword by sjfaryna
Adele's Hands by lindacapponrayner
Colourful Hands by Daisymum
Hands Behind the Back by annetteb
Watch the Hand by reubs8419
Untitled by dawnycc
70 Years Working by zoltnbalogh
HANDS by junrapanan
Untitled by ruttie_pr
The Hip Hop Legend AZ by terencegamble
Hard-Working Hands by Achieverswales
Untitled by mandywatts
People's Choice:
A Penitent Man by Geigerman