Canal Gate

In a few weeks, this gate will be closed so the Erie Canal can be drained until May. I never knew the canal was drained each winter until we moved out to Middleport.

[Lesley]

Interesting. Do you know why they do it?

[Dave]

@tinley23 They do it to protect the canal walls from ice. The walls are were boats dock in towns during summer.

[Paula Fontanini]

I'm not all that fond of dreary, cloudy days but they do lend a bit of moodiness to the landscape. This turned out great!

[John Falconer]

Very nice in black and white.

[Corinne C]

Beautiful shot. My husband and I took a long bike ride along the Erie Canal..