The Lock

Looks a little grim, but actually a pleasant place with an interesting history. The Plaquemine lock, completed in 1909, linked the Mississippi River and Bayou Plaquemine. It closed in 1961 when a longer lock several miles upriver replaced it.

Shot with a Pentax K1000, 50 mm lens, Fujifilm

I want to thank everyone for your support, kind comments and favs of my recent photo. It means so much!

[Kimberlee]

cool shot of it!

[karenann]

Interesting history of a wonderful photo. It served its purpose well. Love the rust and the water colors plus the textures.

[Howard Steele]

very cool

[Keyt Harrington]

I love the various colors of rust!

[Peter de Graaff]

This is really interesting

[Denise]

Interesting textures.

[Paula]

Interesting!

[Howard N]

A fine shot with a Manflower of a Manflower! This beauty brought to you by Pentax!

[joey d.Muli]

cool image :)

[Maeva]

Thank you for the history!

[Anne ❀]

cool shot, great info!

[Jennifer C]

does look interesting and water level looks low!

[Ken Lemieux]

Very cool. Do they use it for anything at all today? Obviously it has a hole towards the top.

[Netkonnexion]

Interesting shot. Nice info. Thanks for sharing.

[bkb in the city]

I am sure it is a very interesting place to visit

[Marlene]

You've been doing an excellent job of capturing the Deep South!