Algae Slick Canal Lock in Late Afternoon Havana in beside a storm surge barrier in Centro Habana, Havana

Algae Slick Canal Lock in Late Afternoon Havana

by Ella King

Brackish water fills a concrete canal lock chamber, its surface stained with dark green algae and marked by vertical rope scars. Beside the water, a weathered keeper cabin stands with peeling paint, flanked by rusted mooring bollards that anchor heavy chains. The monsoon season leaves the concrete surfaces damp, reflecting the harsh, clear engineering daylight. Shadows fall sharply across the textured walls, defining the structure's monumental scale against a perfectly blue sky. The water rests motionless, mirroring the rigid geometry of the lock walls and the surrounding storm surge barrier infrastructure.

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Camera Zorki 2*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Zorki 2 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 100mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/30
ISO 50
Film CineStill 800T tungsten
Location beside a storm surge barrier in Centro Habana, Havana
Date 1962-03-12
Credit VEETER
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