Approaching Lock 17 on the Erie Canal. It has the highest lift on the Erie Canal, and is the only one with a "guillotine" gate.
The Erie Canal
Left, bridge near Schnectady. Below, the dam at Lock 11, decorated with lovely flowers!
Right, "Blue Moon" in
Lock 17. It's quite intimidating when the gate comes down behind you!
Left, guard gate and lock before Three Rivers Junction