Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Hands On

Handwrought Hand Prints, Auburn, Alabama  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



This handiwork of handprints made by hands pressed on a wall make a handsome handcrafted image to contrast with yesterday's handrail. 

 (I just learned there are 174 words in the English language that begin with the word "hand". To celebrate this handy discovery, I'm going to ring my handpicked handbells while doing a handstand until the handmaidens learn how to handle the handclasps on their handbags and retrieve their handkerchieves!)

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20 comments:

  1. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"February 19, 2013 at 1:56 AM

    Handsome!

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  2. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerFebruary 19, 2013 at 2:30 AM

    That's a fascinating piece of information, Doug, and I love the texture in the photo!
    Duncan In Kuantan

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  3. Photo AttractionFebruary 19, 2013 at 4:01 AM

    Cool!
    Great strong colors.

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  4. píxeles y neuronasFebruary 19, 2013 at 4:03 AM

    Very nice tones and textures.
    Agustín.

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  5. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 19, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    Creative art with beautiful colors!
    Léia

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  6. FocalesFebruary 19, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    The texture is magnificently returned. I like these hands which put down their imprint of color on this blue wall

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  7. brattcatFebruary 19, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    i've got to hand it to you, doug.

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  8. UnknownFebruary 19, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    Someone had fun...

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  9. ArndFebruary 19, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    Fascinating image paired with a great read!
    But how do I unravel the knot in my tongue?

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  10. georgeFebruary 19, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    Did you know that Michelangelo said "A man paints with his brains and not with his hands."

    Wrong again!

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  11. fiziskandarzFebruary 19, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    Ah! I didn't realize there's even 174 words with hands on it! I wonder how many words that end with hand e.g secondhand? :P

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  12. john4jackFebruary 19, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    every grandparent has gotta love this

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  13. Kathryn DycheFebruary 19, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    Love this . . .

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  14. London CallerFebruary 19, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    No way!
    174 words?
    That many?!
    Did they remove "handicapped"?
    Some say that's too offensive.
    But we still use it rather often in Malaysia!
    Ha, you know what, D.
    It's just "labelling".

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  15. dukeFebruary 20, 2013 at 3:08 AM

    Colors slamming !
    I love.

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  16. franzFebruary 20, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    this is a hands-on image in the true sense of the word ... plus glorious colours as an extra !

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  17. https://cesarhdiago-fotografia.blogspot.com/February 20, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    Fantastic.Cool fresh, tones and textures.
    I remember the very little children at school, they talk to us.

    I send you a frame that a took, when the first men lived on the earth in Atapuerca:
    http://fotoblogger2011.blogspot.com.es/search?updated-max=2013-01-02T16:43:00%2B01:00&max-results=100

    Hughs.

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  18. rianFebruary 21, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    that'll make for a nice tongue twister too! ;) nice find!

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  19. yzFebruary 22, 2013 at 3:59 AM

    iconic image

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  20. DomLOrthaMarch 3, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    I like it!! Perfect composition and great colors!
    Have a nice day.

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