Tacks Shell-ter
by Gatorguy

Comment by bucket:
Dof works really well here-great idea...would have liked a natural background to increase the need for shelter, and lose the studio feel. Nice shot.

Tacks Shell-ter
by Gatorguy

Comment by kiwinick:
HA HA good one 8

Tacks Shell-ter
by Gatorguy

Comment by Art Roflmao:
Very clever and well shot.

Tacks Shell-ter
by Gatorguy

Comment by dahkota:
poor dead turtle. Where are the tacks? ;) Interesting image. Focus is good. The white tack stands out - maybe a different color would lessen the focus on that particular tack. 7 for now, may bump later.

Tacks Shell-ter
by Gatorguy

Comment by odetta:
haha nice shot and good play on words

Tacks Shell-ter
by Gatorguy

Comment by saiphfire:
Give the poor turtle his home back!

Tacks Shell-ter
by Gatorguy

Comment by TheStick:
Very creative!

Farm House
by Gatorguy

Comment by datcat:
Oh, this is a dreamlike image. It brings to mind the house in the Wizard of Oz, I expect a tornado to be just out of the frame, the point of view is effective in creating that feel.

Tacks Shell-ter
by Gatorguy

Comment by srbrubaker:
Very funny. Very strong idea.

It should be a quibble, but for some reason it strikes me as a major issue: The sepias and blacks of the shell and background are so strong that they make me want to see colors from the same palette - secondary or tertiary colors all a little warm and unsaturated. Not sure whether clear and/or chrome tacks would work. Or if the choice of background limits the choice down to 'brass tacks.'

Tacks Shell-ter
by Gatorguy

Comment by Cantique:
Made me laugh. Interesting choice for an item of shelter. Have you read "Life of Pi"? He used turtle shells for shelter from the sun.