A flash lock on the Yonne River, in Burgundy, France. The upright bars are called rymers and can be removed individually to give a fine degree of control of the water.


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Location: Yonne River, Burgundy, Bourgogne, France
Photo credit: © Alistair Scott / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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