3 pairs of hands, holding water

I would like a photo that illustrates a metaphor I use for good management.

Good management is like cupping your hands when collecting water. Your hands need to be open enough to let the water in, but well structured enough to support it.

Left Side of Photo / Photo 1:
Hands that are limp, don't collect water--it falls through the gaps.

Middle of Photo / Photo 2:
Hands that are cupped firm, but open, hold water.

Right of Photo / Photo 3:
Hands that squeeze tightly, trying to control everything, fail to collect much water.

I would prefer the photos from the perspective of the person holding the water, not from an observer. This will make it easier to empathize. The inspiration image below is from observer perspective, so that's not what I'm after.

The photos could be of 3 people side by side (would need a shot from above), but I think may be easier and more effective as the same person's hands, photographed in all three poses.

The middle photo could be something like attached. I like how clean and simple this is, however it feels too corporate and lacks soul! (and it's from the wrong angle, as per above note).

I'd prefer something that feels a bit more modern and hip, with a bit of soul to it. I work mostly with smaller modern companies with a hipster design sense.