Constructed between 1966 and 1969, the Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge is not only the longest bridge in Rhode Island, but also the largest suspension bridge in New England. With a main span of 1,601 feet and an overall length of 11,247 feet, the bridge makes a graceful arc over Narragansett Bay to connect the islands of Conanicut and Aquidneck. ‘‘It’s really elegant,’’ says Alexander Nesbitt, a Newport-based photographer and proprietor of Blink Gallery. ‘‘It’s prominently visible from most of Newport,’’ he says. ‘‘It’s our western skyline and it’s always tangled up with sunset.’’ Tourists often set up tripods to try to capture the iconic sunset image. ‘‘I’ve got several thousand photos of the bridge,’’ Nesbitt admits, ‘"and 99 percent are at sunset."

Blink Gallery, 89 Thames St., Newport, 401-847-4255, blinkgalleryusa.com, open Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.