Friday, August 7, 2009

As the Crow flies...

"As the crow flies" is an idiom referencing the shortest route between two points. The phrase is attested in print as early as 1800. Source. In measuring the extent of pollution of a plant/factory, All distances are to be measured as the crow flies...

This thought came to me seeing this crow perched on the boat...
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5 comments:

Jane Hards Photography said...

We say that a lot as a nautical term. Great capture.

August 7, 2009 at 3:44 AM
Kris McCracken said...

I wonder what this crow is thinking about.

August 7, 2009 at 9:47 AM
Anonymous said...

The crow is probably thinking ... now which way is the shortest distance to find "lunch"....

August 7, 2009 at 4:22 PM
brattcat said...

Really nice composition, very interesting commentary.

August 7, 2009 at 5:40 PM
Anonymous said...

Morning from America!
I came seeking a new picture of your beautiful country...to see what I could see....hidden in the midst of natural substance ...elements ...faces ... the soul of man revealed through the lens of your camera redefined by the inner voice of truth that speaks boldly ....

Next time maybe
;0) Your American blogger friend

August 8, 2009 at 7:32 PM

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