Crab Season in Maryland runs from April 1to to December 15th.
Catch me if you can !!!
Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab lurking in a marsh at Assateague Island, Maryland.
Prints available: CLICK HERE
Chesapeake Bay Blue Crabs
Fenwick Island Lighthouse Historic Panorama
Here is a “colorized” image from more than a century ago.
Built in 1858, the Fenwick Island Lighthouse stands as a beacon of history for the small towns of Fenwick Island, Delaware and Ocean City, Maryland.
Looking way back, this panorama photograph of the Fenwick Island Lighthouse in coastal Delaware was created and colorized from an 1891 faded black and white image downloaded from the United States National Archive website.
The Fenwick Island Lighthouse Station has been aiding navigation for mariners since August 1, 1859. Today, the historic structure is a popular tourist destination, especially for photography enthusiasts. The “Fenwick Light” is an historic landmark located in southernmost Delaware right at the border with Ocean City, Maryland.
Oldest Lighthouse in Delaware
A quote from the website: “The official opening of the Fenwick Island Lighthouse, when the light was first lit as an aid to navigation, was on August 1, 1859.” That makes the Fenwick Island Light the oldest lighthouse in Delaware.
Visit a website about: The Fenwick Island Lighthouse
Link to: The Panorama Photograph
Link to: The Abstract Panorama Image
Link to: The Simulated Canvas Painting of the Lighthouse
Link to: Fenwick Island Lighthouse Wall Art Collection
Calendars for the New Year
Created with Photographs by Bill Swartwout Photography
October, November and December are the months for calendars – plan for 2023. #ShopEarly #BuyIntoArt
Assateague Ponies, Ocean City, Indian River Bridge and Fire Control Towers are what I have created from my photographs and offer for sale at the amazing “Zazzle.” Click the image or the link below the image to browse of shop…
Link to browse or shop: https://www.zazzle.com/mbr/238675969062853179?rf=238675969062853179
Ocean City Beach Rocks, Waves and Sand
A recent storm creates a painterly style beach in Ocean City, Maryland.
This beach scene in Ocean City, Maryland is a bit extraordinary because of the numerous rock jetties that have been exposed by a recent massive coastal storm. The wave action and green water of the Atlantic Ocean is enhanced by the exposed rocks and cliff-like shape of some areas of the beach.
This area of the Ocean City beach, about mid-boardwalk in the 12th Street to 15th Street area never has rocks and or jetties exposed the way these are seen. The storm repositioned hundreds of thousand tons of sand, exposing some areas and filling in some other areas. But, not to fear, time and wave action will eventually restore the beach to what we are more used to seeing.
There is a Coast Guard Cutter lying at anchor just offshore. It is not there to protect swimmers from the occasional rip currents, the lifeguards are fully capable of that, but is there to assist with the Ocean City Air Show taking place the weekend this photograph was captured.
This has been an enormously popular beach scene of the Ocean City, Maryland surf. When it was originally shared on social media it received hundreds of engagements, comments and shares. It is an actual photograph that appears a bit “painterly” because of the colors and the lighting. One seldom sees the beach, sand and waves in OCMD quite like this.
Photographs on a variety of substrates and also on home decor items are available at the links below. Click to shop…
Link: Ocean City Beach Rocks, Waves and Sand
Link to: Bill’s Ocean City Collection.
Ocean City Boardwalk Arch Wall Art
This iconic boardwalk sign greets visitors to Ocean City, Maryland as they enter town from Route 50.
The iconic Ocean City, Maryland Boardwalk Arch greets visitors as they enter Ocean City from the west, along Route 50 and North Division Street. This welcoming sign greets visitors to the beach and boardwalk, just as a print of this can greet visitors in your home or office.
Beach and boardwalk greetings are a tradition no matter where in the world you live, but in Ocean City, Maryland, it is THE tradition.
Here is a black and white presentation of the Boardwalk Arch for those of you who prefer monochrome images as home or office decor.
Where to find prints and home decor featuring one of these photographs…
Link: Ocean City Boardwalk Arch
Link: Boardwalk in Ocean City – Enhanced
Link: Ocean City Boardwalk Arch Black and White
Link to: Bill’s Fine Art America Gallery
Link to: Bill’s Pictorem Gallery (w/ Free Shipping)
The Boardwalk sign was built in 2000 but The Boardwalk, officially known as Atlantic Avenue, dates back to 1902, when several oceanfront hotel owners got together and constructed a wooden walkway for the convenience of their guests. At high tide, it was rolled up and stored on hotel porches. Around 1910, a permanent promenade was built.
Welcoming visitors to the beach and sands of Ocean City, the iconic Arch greets cars along Route 50 and North Division Street. This work of art has stood tall since 2000 and brings joy to beachgoers with every visit.
For more than two decades, visitors to beautiful Ocean City, Maryland have been greeted by this historic structure on the Atlantic coast. Our beautiful interpretation is a perfect accent for your home or office.
Misty Island of Assawoman Bay Wall Art
One of earliest and best selling images from my galleries.
This is one of the first photographs I offered for sale in my original gallery at Fine Art America. It was also one of the first images that was purchased by an art buyer from Newark, Delaware in August of 2014. I has been purchased many times since and on a variety of substrates such as a framed print, on canvas, on acrylic or metal. It is now also available in my Pictorem “Ocean City” gallery.
The original caption reads: “Late afternoon fog enshrouds this island on the western edge of Assawoman Bay near Maryland’s Ocean City resort. This is just on the Maryland side of the Maryland/Delaware state line, just south of the community of Live Bayside near Fenwick Island, DE.”
Click one of these links to see it in a larger size and view the purchase options. It is also available as a black and white print.
Link at FAA/Pixels: Misty Island of Assawoman Bay
Link at Pictorem (Ocean City): Misty Island of Assawoman Bay
Link at FAA/Pixels: Misty Woman of Assawoman Bay in B&W
Link at Pictorem: Misty Woman of Assawoman Bay in B&W