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.

Summer elegance

“Great Blue Heron” photographed at Newtown Creek, Bucks County, Pennsylvania by Sanford Ross Bender on August 23, 2025.
“Newtown Creek” composed and performed with guitar, banjo, and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on August 16 & 23, 2025.

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.

The royal way

“Galleon replica of the Royal Galley” serviing in the 1571 Battle of Lepanto – Barcelona Maritime Museum” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender in November, 2024.
“The royal way” composed and performed with concertina, mandolin, and banjo by Sanford Ross Bender on July 11, 2025.

The island

“The island” painted with gouache by May Bender (Mom) in 1948.
“The island” composed and performed with banjo by Sanford Ross Bender on July 4, 2025.

Thank you for letting me know

“Trumpet vine” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender in Bucks County, Pennsylvania on June 29, 2025.
“Thank you for letting me know” composed and performed with guitar and banjo by Sanford Ross Bender on June 28, 2025.

Blown down from the north

“Jumping pony” drawn by Sandy Ross bender in sketchbook on June 12, 2025.
“Blown down from the north” composed and performed with guitar and banjo by Sandy Ross Bender on June 14, 2025.

No longer in thrall

“Daylilies” painted with watercolor and ink by Sanford Ross Bender
“No longer in thrall” composed and performed with guitar, banjo, and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on December 6, 2024.

Streamside

“Deep green bend” painted with watercolor and gouache by Sanford Ross Bender so many summers ago
“Streamside” composed with guitars, banjo, and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on November 29, 2024

The questions children ask

“Crescent weir from the steep bank” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender on November 28, 2024
“The questions children ask” composed and performed with guitar, banjo, and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on November 29, 2024.