A thoughtful photograph of someone's hands can sometimes capture more than a casual snapshot of the whole person. Inspiration & Stuff: Retold Gold tells a story that takes this even further, and the photograph she created has circulated widely on the Internet.

I was privileged to take a photo of "Five Generations of Women" shortly before my 93 year-old Grandmother passed away last year. The photo, shown below, features the hands of my Grandmother, Mom, Sister, Niece and Great-Niece. While I can't take credit for the idea, I was so happy to have had the suggestion & capture this moment. It inspired a friend of mine to do something similar which turned out so beautiful and a special keepsake prior to her father's passing.

Whether you have three, four, or even five generations still living in your family, you can capture something special with a photo like this during a reunion, wedding, or any other time everyone is together. [Via Grace and Gravity]