Category: Architecture

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Carefully stepping downhill

“Karlstejn Castle” photographed in Karlstejn, Czechia from outside the fortress walls by Sanford Ross Bender on September 21, 2025.
“Carefully stepping downhill” composed and performed with guitar and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on February 11, 2026.

Note: “Karlštejn Castle was built as a mediaeval fortress overlooking the Berounka River valley in Czechia. The Gothic castle founded in 1348 by King Charles IV served as a place for safekeeping the Imperial Regalia as well as the Bohemian crown jewels, holy relics, and other royal treasures.” -SRB description modified from quotations by Wikipedia and the official Karlštejn State Castle website.

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My traveling circus

“Patchwork quilt row” painted and drawn with mixed media by Sanford Ross Bender
“My traveling circus” composed and performed with guitar, banjo, concertina, and snare drum by Sanford Ross Bender on February 8, 2026.
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A Smooth Collie in Prague

“A Smooth Collie in Prague” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender in Prague, Czech Republic on September 17, 2025.
“Unbroken hearts” composed and performed with clarinet, guitar, and banjo by Sanford Ross Bender on November 18, 2025.

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Impromptu string & wind trio parade

Saint George Statue at the St. Vitus Cathedral photographed by Sanford Ross Bender within Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic on September 19, 2025.
Banjo, Clarinet, and Concertina Trio composed and performed by Sanford Ross Bender on November 23, 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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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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Looking like rain

“Black Swallowtail” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender at the Churchville Nature Center Butterfly House on July 21, 2025.
“Looking like rain” composed and performed with banjo and guitar by Sanford Ross Bender on July 21, 2025.
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Lantana bloom

“Lantana bloom” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender at the Churchville Nature Center Butterfly House in Bucks County, Pennsylvania on July 19, 2025.
“Lantana bloom” composed and performed with guitar and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on July 20, 2025.
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A wordless song

“Toledo Cathedral” photographed in Spain by Sanford Ross Bender in November, 2023.
“A wordless song” composed and performed with voice, guitar, and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on July 17, 2025.