Category: Photography

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String of pearls

“Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse” photographed at Shallowbag Bay in Manteo, North Carolina by Sanford Ross Bender on December 29, 2018.
“Starlit ride” composed and performed with vocals, guitar, and mandolin by Sanford Ross Bender on July 8, 2026.

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Flowers for fireworks

“Zinnia profusion” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender on August 1, 2025.
“Flowers for fireworks” composed and performed with guitar and banjo by Sanford Ross Bender on July 4, 2026.
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Optimistic Blues

“An uplifting cloud” photographed at Honeymoon Island State Park along the Gulf of Mexico in Pinellas County, Florida by Sandy Ross Bender on June 26, 2026.
“Optimistic blues” composed and performed with guitar and clarinet by Sandy Ross Bender on June 28, 2026.

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Shell tree

“Shell tree” (assembled by anonymous artist ) photographed by Sandy Ross Bender at Honeymoon Island State Park along the Gulf of Mexico in Pinellas County, Florida on June 26, 2026.
“”Shell tree trio” composed and performed by Sandy Ross Bender with clarinet. concertina, and guitar on June 28, 2026.
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Undercurrents

“Pelican watch” photographed by Sandy Ross Bender in South Carolina on November 18, 2016.
“Undercurrents” composed and performed with concertina and guitar by Sandy Ross Bender on June 19, 2026.

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Toast to our health

“Stained glass goblets and shot glasses” photographed by Sandy Ross Bender on May 24, 2026.
“Toast to our health” composed and performed with vocals, concertina, and guitar by Sandy Ross Bender on June 13, 2026.

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Blackbird Pond

“Reflection” photographed in Bucks County, Pennsylvania by Sanford Ross Bender on May 22, 2022.
“Blackbird Pond” composed and performed with guitar, banjo, redwing blackbird, and pileated woodpecker on June 4, 2026.

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The magic we made together

“Winding oak” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender in Tyler State Park, Bucks County Pennsylvania on May 16. 2026.

The magic we made together” composed and performed with concertina and guitar by Sanford Ross Bender on May 28, 2026.

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Nicknames

“Ocean” photographed at Island Beach State Park on the New Jersey barrier island coast by Sandy Ross Bender on May 12, 2026.
“Nicknames” composed and performed with guitar and vocals by Sandy Ross Bender on May 15, 2026.

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I’ve always had a nickname,

Sandy is that name,

It hasn’t brought me fortune,

It hasn’t brought me fame.

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A hurricane was named after me,

October two hundred twelve,

A week arrived, before Halloween,

What followed I will not delve.

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A name that puts me at ease,

Despite the havoc caused,

Manhattan was left in shambles,

The city had to pause.

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Here I am before you,

Guitar across my knee,

Reminding you of a storm,

And the power of the sea.

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Lyrics by Sandy Ross Bender

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Slow walk home

“Bay wetlands” photographed at Island Beach State Park by Sandy Ross Bender on May 12, 2026.
“Slow walk home” composed and performed with guitar and mandolin by Sandy Ross Bender on May 11, 2026.