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February 23, 2023September 26, 2023

Free Shipping Now Available for Bill Swartwout Photography

Avoid the high cost of packaging and shipping wall art with Bill’s new gallery partner.

Bill has added Pictorem as a fulfillment source because many customers have asked about the high costs normally associated with shipping wall art, especially the larger pieces. Pictorem is a high quality art printing company based in Montreal, Canada. With production, warehousing and shipping facilities in both Montreal, Canada and Champlain, New York, Pictorem offers Free Ground Shipping to both United Sates and Canadian customers.

While Pictorem may not offer all of the home decor products available through our Fine Art America production partner, they do offer the uniquely beautiful triptych split canvas wall art displays.

Triptych display of a sunrise over the beach at Ocean City, Maryland.

There are actually two galleries at Pictorem displaying photographs by Bill Swartwout Photography. Click the links below to check them out and to shop for an unique image for your own walls.

Link to: Bill Swartwout Photography at Pictorem

With an expansive gallery full of photography from renowned photographers, Pictorem offers its customers exceptional quality prints with vibrant colors and sharp details that last for years to come.

At Pictorem customers can find the best selections in fine art prints from some of the most famous artists and photographers around the world including Bill Swartwout Photography. Whether it’s a framed print or canvas wrap, each piece is made to order and created with precision and careful attention to detail. In addition to prints, they also offer custom framing services so customers can choose their own mats and frames according to their individual style needs.

The team at Pictorem specializes in making unique and iconic works of art from digital photographs that are ready for display in any photography gallery. Their experts use state-of-the-art technology to print high resolution images using archival quality papers so that customers can enjoy their photos forever without worrying about fading or discoloration over time. Further customization options such as mounting, framing, texturing and lamination are also available to ensure customers get the perfect piece of artwork they had envisioned.

January 28, 2023January 28, 2023

Iconic Red Barn

The red barn has always been a staple of the American agricultural landscape.

Red barns are not only iconic symbols in rural America, but the red barn is also part of its history and culture. Have you ever stopped to wonder why so many American barns are painted in this particular color?

iconic red barn greenwood delaware — This iconic red barn is located on Route 16 just east of Greenwood, Delaware – in the heart of the Delmarva Peninsula.

The iconic red barn is a staple of the American countryside, with its bright hue standing out against the rolling hills. But why are barns painted red? What is the history behind this choice of color? In exploring why American barns have been traditionally painted red and examining the various reasons for this cultural phenomenon, we found one that seems to make sense. This might provide an historical and a modern explanation for why red is so popular among farmers and farm buildings in America.

In the “early days” there were few, if any, choices for building supplies and (what we now know as) paints and sealers did not exist. The wood of the barns was coated with an oil such as linseed oil (from flax) and may have also had milk or lime mixed in. But they also used rust (iron oxide) because it was plentiful on a farm and it also killed the fungi and mold/mildew that would, otherwise, grow on the wood surfaces.

When paint became available, many farmers chose to continue the “red barn” tradition. Or, maybe, it was because red paint is slightly less expensive to produce because iron oxide is so plentiful in nature. Keep in mind that not all barns are painted red – but the majority of them are.

gettysburg red barn — Red Barn on a rolling hillside near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Barn images are for sale as wall art and printed on a variety of home decor items. To see more, to browse or shop – click on the images above or the links below.

Link to: Iconic Red Barn

Link to: Red Barn near Gettysburg, PA

Link to: Bill’s Farm Collection

Link to: the Bill Swartwout Photography Gallery

January 26, 2023January 26, 2023

Ocean City Twitter Account Is Now Verified

We now see a Blue Checkmark for @OceanCity on our Twitter Page

Well, why not? We have had this “fan account” for Ocean City, Maryland since May, 2008. That is, of this posting, nearly 15 years – almost an eternity in Internet time. @OceanCity is now a “Verified” Twitter account.

Verified Ocean City Twitter account for @OceanCity

Twitter is still a viable form of social media for marketing our landscape and seascape photography. Being a “Verified” tweeter gives this account a bit of extra credibility. Perception and a positive image are beneficial to any sales endeavor. If you also use Twitter please go ahead and click on over there to give this Twitter account a follow.

Sure, there have been a raft of social media memes about how badly the new ownership is doing but I do not believe it is going to fly away any time soon. Twitter had a lot of “problems” that had been ignored for a long time – mainly fake accounts, run by bots, that spread like wildfire. I do believe that problem is being addressed because we are seeing fewer “bogus” advertisements every day.

The beach in Ocean City, Maryland on a beautiful day in June. — The beach in Ocean City, Maryland on a beautiful day in June
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In conclusion, verified twitter accounts can be a great way to increase your credibility as an influencer and ultimately boost your brand. They help establish trust with potential customers and followers, so it’s worth taking the time to get verified. Additionally, having a verified account can provide benefits such as access to Twitter analytics and special offers from Twitter itself. With all these advantages, it’s easy to see why many people are choosing to get their accounts verified on Twitter. We did.

Do YOU have a twitter account?

If so, leave a link in the comments section (below) and we’ll give you a follow.

Click here to: Follow @OceanCity on Twitter.

Click to: Visit the Ocean City Gallery.

January 17, 2023January 19, 2023

Tuckahoe River Railroad Bridge in Delmarva

Historic Train bridge over the river at Tuckahoe River State Park in Queen Anne, MD

Over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house we go in a make-believe train at the Tuckahoe State Park. The bridge has been out of service for many, many years but still stands over the Tuckahoe River along Route 404 in the center of the Delmarva Peninsula, the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

tuckahoe river railroad bridge in the fall — Tuckahoe River Railroad Bridge in the Fall.

tuckahoe river railroad bridge as seen from route 404 — Tuckahoe River Railroad Bridge as see from a car driving past on Route 404 – getting to see this for a fraction of a second.

The Tuckahoe River Railroad Bridge in Queen Anne, MD is a beautiful and important landmark that has been part of the community for over 100 years. Located near the intersection of Route 404 and Route 50, this bridge is an integral part of the local history. Built in 1909, the Tuckahoe River Railroad Bridge stands as a testament to the engineering genius of its creators. Tucked away in the woods and now partially overgrown, this bridge is quite hard to find. It was originally built by the Pennsylvania Railroad and is a one-lane concrete and steel structure that spans the Tuckahoe River. Its overall length is over 100 feet and it stands 26 feet tall. The bridge is located at the southern border of the Tuckahoe River State Park and is “briefly” visible to vehicles passing by on Maryland Route 404 near Queen Anne, Maryland.

“Tuckahoe State Park is a public recreation area located along Tuckahoe Creek in Caroline and Queen Anne’s counties on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, United States. Adkins Arboretum, a garden and preserve maintaining over 600 native plant species, occupies 500 acres of the park.” (from :Wikipedia)

The above photograph was taken in 2014 and has been a popular image of Bill Swartwout Photography’s online gallery. So, of course prints are available along with a variety of home decor items.

Link to: Tuckahoe River Railroad Bridge in the Fall

Link to: other images of the Tuckahoe River Bridge

Link to: Bill Swartwout Photography Gallery.

Link to: Railroad Bridge at Tuckahoe State Park (below)