"The Big Mac"

© Rona L. Schwarz

"The Big Mac"

Uploaded: October 08, 2012

Description

1/125s @ f/10, ISO 125, Nikkor 24-70mm,f/2.8 @ 70mm (T&P).
The Daniel Carter Beard Bridge is named after the founder of the Boy Scouts, who was born and raised nearby. However, many locals, including traffic reporters, ignore the bridge's official name and instead call it "The Big Mac Bridge". The nickname stems from an early 1980's attempt by McDonald's to open a floating restaurant on the Newport Riverfront. McDonald's withdrew plans when completion of the Riverside Drive interchange ramps were delayed due to local opposition.
First day in OBX, cold, cloudy and windy but beautiful. Posting images from my recent trip to Cincinnati. Will catch up with you all later this evening!

Comments

Monnie Ryan October 08, 2012

Fantastic perspective, Rona! Looking forward to seeing OBX photos, of course! #1491016

Rona L. Schwarz October 08, 2012

It's been pouring down rain here most of the day. Have been shooting from the upper deck inside the house with the sliding glass doors open - not very exciting! #10360608

Terry Cervi level-deluxe October 08, 2012

Your first day doesn't sound pleasant, Rona. Well, hopefully it will improve quickly for you! Great info and terrific shot, my friend! #10361287

Kathy Salerni level-classic October 08, 2012

Absolutely love your POV, Rona! Your framing is awesome and the colors are saturated! I hope it stops raining for your vacation! #10361504

Gord MacEachern October 09, 2012

Beautiful image Rona, love the comp, pov, detail and colors!!! Great info also!! #10361594

Carol L. Fowler October 09, 2012

Beautiful image! (The weather here was fine, but I had a dental procedure, so I didn't get to enjoy it) #10362672

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 10, 2012

Fantastic pov and capture Rona! #10363487

Ellen Hodges October 13, 2012

Super capture, Rona!!! Hope the weather picks up immediately!!! #10368143

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