Another scene on the towpath of the C & O Canal just below the Tavern at Great Falls on the Maryland side of the Potomac River. One can easily see the amount of lift each lock provided - about 18 feet - as one looks upstream in this image.
We read that there was only 3 inches of clearance on each side of the lock as the barges passed through and that there was a hefty fine if the barge damaged the masonry of the lock.
My wife and I are in training to serve on the Bike Patrol for the towpath so expect in the future to see a number of images of this national historical park posted here.
Name:: Donna
Sunday, August 31st, 2008
I'm sure you and Dell will make good bike patrollers.
Name:: jeff
Monday, September 1st, 2008
I look forward to more photos from this park. It is a very pretty place and perfect for your style of photography.
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My passion is nature photography. Images posted on this blog are © 2002-2008 by Bud Cline (dba, images by buddell) and all rights are reserved. No image may be used in any way without written permission.
My passion is nature photography. Images posted on this blog are © 2002-2008 by Bud Cline (dba, images by buddell) and all rights are reserved. No image may be used in any way without written permission.
Currently, I am...
Photographing: Fall scenes in MD and WV.
Photographing: Fall scenes in MD and WV.