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© Jean Durepos

One of 45 Rideau Canal Locks

A Parks Canada employee opening the lock gates, manually, as was the tradition over 176 years ago. Some customs never change......


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bill friedlander24-Jul-2012 23:24
Tough work in a modern era. Lovely light for this image. V
norbi29-Jun-2011 21:22
A fine capture of this working man on a beautiful background. v. norbi
XiaoBernard9928-Jun-2011 15:50
Belle lumiere et position du batelier
alfredo camba jr.11-Feb-2009 03:55
Very nice and interesting candid shot! Well-composed shot! V
January Grey17-Jul-2008 05:51
Wow! Nice to know that some things don't change! Great action shot, Jean. V~
Jay Levin16-Jul-2008 23:04
Fascinating shot, Jean. Is this the way they do it in Panama? :) Vote
Guest 16-Jul-2008 19:44
Briliant work
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Jess. ( Lady.D.)16-Jul-2008 18:55
And most of them work better than the new ones, well captured Jean....
Gerard Koehl16-Jul-2008 16:05
Superbe scène avec un bel arrière plan. V
XiaoBernard9916-Jul-2008 15:19
I know JEAN in Ottawa I see the Rideau Canal....
Belle photo
Guest 16-Jul-2008 15:10
Nice image Jean..
I like the natural lighting on the background as well..voted
Fong Lam16-Jul-2008 14:14
Looks like tough work turning those gears.
Great shot, Jean.......V
Victoria16-Jul-2008 06:48
Very interesting history , beautiful image
Hank Vander Velde16-Jul-2008 02:19
Nice image Jean. I saw the same guy do it last week. Saw the Ospreys too. V.