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Indian River Bridge Cam at Delaware Seashore State Park

The Delaware Department of Transportation, DelDOT, has four webcam bridge cams at the Inlet.

According to the Delaware Surf Fishing website the “Indian River Inlet has a killer New Web Cam.” Actually, there are four webcams (bridge cams? bridgecam?) at and near the Indian River Inlet Bridge with two being mounted on top of the southeast and northwest stanchions (or pylons, if you prefer).

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Indian River Bridge on a foggy morning – from a DelDOT camera.

Link to the DelDOT map of Traffic Cameras: https://www.deldot.gov/map/

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Indian River Bridge Traffic Cam – Bridge Cam – Web Cam locations – courtesy of DelDOT

There are four area cameras that can be accessed on your phone via the DelDOT app or on your laptop/desktop computer. A screenshot on your phone can be “enlarged’ to show some nicely detailed images. (Click the picture below of the northside beach, to see a larger image.)

Indian River Bridge Cam looking north from the northwest pylon
Indian River Bridge Cam looking north from the northwest pylon. CLICK the photo for a “better view” of the beach.

The Indian River Inlet Bridge is one of the most iconic structures in Sussex County, Delaware. Spanning over the Indian River Bay between Lewes and Rehoboth Beach, this bridge is a major thoroughfare for tourists and locals alike. The Delaware Department of Transportation has installed traffic cams on both sides of the bridge to make traveling easier. A side benefit is that fishermen can also see “what’s happening” any time of day.

These four state-of-the-art web cams provide live streaming video footage from multiple angles along the bridge at all times, so drivers (and fishermen) can check out current conditions before hitting the road. The cameras also monitor real-time traffic flow and provide alerts about any potential delays or construction that may be taking place nearby. This technology allows travelers to plan their trips accordingly and avoid any unnecessary congestion or delays.

Link to: Indian River Inlet Bridge Wall Art Collection

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Simulated Watercolor from a Photograph

The Bridge Sunset at the Indian River photo is presented here in two distinct styles.

Art has been changing and evolving since the beginning of time. With advancements in technology, new methods of creating art are continually being developed. One such example is simulated watercolor from a photograph.

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Sunset Under the Indian River Inlet Bridge in Simulated Watercolor

This technique offers artists a way of transforming digital images into beautiful works of art that look like traditional paintings done with watercolor paint. Not only does it provide an interesting way to create art, but it also allows for the artist to add their own creative touch to the piece.

The first step in creating a simulated watercolor from a photograph is to choose an image to work with. The image should be relatively small and simple enough that it can be reasonably reproduced using the watercolor effect. Having considerable contrast between the colors in the image helps to add a bit of drama the painting.

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Here is the original Sunset Under Indian River Bridge photograph.

Tips for doing this yourself…

Creating a simulated watercolor from a photograph can be an exciting and rewarding experience. Choosing the right image to work with is essential in achieving this goal. The ideal image should be crisp and detailed, but also have soft edges and muted tonalities. This will make it easier to create the unique blend of realism and abstraction that makes a simulated watercolor distinctive.

In addition to having the right composition, it’s important to use a quality image that’s of high resolution. Low-resolution images can lose detail when converted into a watercolor, making certain painting techniques more difficult or even impossible to achieve. Also, try finding an image with few bright colors or highlights as these can be distracting in the finished product. With all these tips in mind, pick your perfect photo for creating your very own simulated watercolor.

Go ahead and give it a try. Or if you like what has been done here by Bill Swartwout Photography you can see more detail by clicking the images above or the links below.

Link to: Bridge Sunset at Indian River Watercolor

Link to: Bridge Sunset at the Indian River Inlet

Link to: Bill’s Indian River Inlet Collection

Link to: Bill’s Full Gallery at Fine Art America/Pixels

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Photography Print of Indian River Bridge at Twilight

A Most Popular IRI Bridge Photograph

This photograph is one of my personal favorites – so I’m not surprised that it has been purchased by many of Indian River Bridge fans from my online gallery at Bill Swartwout Photography.  Yet I am both humbled and flattered every time an art buyer purchases one of my IRI Bridge photographs. This twilight image was captured about a half mile inland from the Bridge, itself, from the southern riprap shore of the Indian River Inlet.


Print pricing starts at less than $30 for a quality print on archival paper. However you can choose among other choices like having it printed on gallery wrapped art canvas or on acrylic or metal. You can also select custom matting and framing to match your decor. Our manufacturer, Fine Art America, the largest online art merchant in the world, offers a Satisfaction Guarantee so you do not need be concerned with purchasing art photographs online.