Author: Sanford R. Bender

I am an architect with extensive experience in government, judicial, health care, educational, and scientific research facility projects. My responsibilities have included design, client relations, presentation, writing, research, consultant coordination, code compliance, LEED certification review, contract documentation, project delivery and construction administration. Presently, I am pursuing certification in the National Sustainable Building Advisor Program and studying ecological engineering. Besides practicing architecture, I also continue to passionately follow my fine arts background in drawing, painting, writing, and music.
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Horses and riders

“Horseback riding upstream” photographed in Tyler State Park in Bucks County, Pennsylvania on November 1, 2025.
“Horse and riders” composed and performed with clarinet, concertina, and guitar by Sanford Ross Bender on November 7, 2025.
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A confident traveler in foliage

“Autum foliage” photographed in the Neshaminy Creek watershed in Tyler Park, Pennsylvania on October 29, 2025.
“A confident traveler in foliage” composed and performed with guitar and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on October 31, 2025.

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Twisted path ridge

“Twisted path ridge” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender in Tyler State Park, Neshaminy Creek Watershed, Bucks County, Pennsylvania on October 29, 2025.
“Twisted path ridge” composed and performed with guitar, banjo, mandolin, and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on October 29-30, 2025.

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Dancing eyes around the stone circle

“Dromberg Stone Circle” (Liagchiorcal An Droma Bhig c. 1100-800 BC ) photographed on September 15 , 2025 by Sanford Ross Bender in the Cork / Kerry Region, Ireland.
“Dancing eyes around the stone circle” composed and performed with guitar and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on October 22, 2025.

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Tyn Church Steeples

“Steeples and nave of Tyn Church” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender from the east of Old Town Square” in Stare Mesto, Prague, Czech Republic on September 20, 2025.
“Tyn Church Steeples” composed and performed with concertina and guitar by Sanford Ross Bender on October 14, 2025. A personal homage to Anton Dvorak, Czech Composer and Franz Kafka, Czech Writer.

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A windy day

“A windy day” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender while driving through County Cork, Ireland on September 15, 2025.
“Gazing out from the left side of the car” composed and performed with concertina and guitar by Sanford Ross Bender on October 16, 2025.
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Adam driving through the Irish countryside

” Irish countyside, south of Cork” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender on September 15, 2025.
“Adam driving through the Irish countryside ” composed and performed with banjo and guitar by Sanford Ross Bender on October 11, 2025.
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Back from Prague in three pieces

“View of the Stare’ Mesto from the Karlovy walking bridge” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender on September 21, 2025 in Prague, Czech Republic.
“Back from Prague in three pieces” composed and performed with guitar, concertina, and slide guitar by Sanford Ross Bender on October 1, 2025.
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Children of the Universe

“Fibers & Filemonts” drawn with pastels during orchestra rehearsal by Leslie Bender on June 3, 2025
“Children of the Universe” composed and performed with guitar and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on September 5, 2025.

Note: Safe Harbors of the Hudson is proud to host an exhibition of paintings by Leslie Bender, titled “Passionate Pairings”as inspired by her collaboration with the Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra. Leslie Bender’s artwork will be on display in the Lobby at the Ritz | 107 Broadway | Newburgh, NY 12550 from September 25, 2025 through October 27, 2025. Opening Reception is on September 25, 2025 from 6 PM to 8 PM.

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Stoic to the end

“Tree spirit” photographed in the forest by Sanford Ross Bender on August 27, 2025
“Stoic to the end” composed and performed with guitar and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on August 29, 2025.