Curt Rosner Photography

08/28/2026

And what an eclipse it was this morning...."Goodnight Moon".......

08/25/2026

I want to share another photo that will be part of my a new series I am working on, "Monochromatic New York City". One of the most remarkable qualities of New York City is the inexplicable energy that embodies New York, particularly within one of the most iconic buildings in the world, Grand Central Terminal.

Whenever I am in NYC, photographing inside of Grand Central is a must. Not only is the architecture of this magnificent structure captivating, but the true sprit of NYC is revealed in this place like nowhere else in the city.

In this photograph, Grand Central remains still while the people passing through create a sense of motion and energy around it. This was the first image I selected as I curate for this upcoming new series.

08/23/2026

"Withstanding Time"

There’s something unforgettable about watching the sun set behind Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach, Oregon. As the last light reached across the horizon, the pooling water reflected the vivid color and transformed the entire scene. This was one of those rare moments when I was deeply moved and filled with emotion. Moments like this are why I’m willing to arrive early, stay late, and wait for the light. Sometimes nature rewards those that are willing to wait.

"Withstanding Time is available as a fine art print:

As the sun set behind Haystack Rock, the beautiful blue sky burst into vivid colors of pink, yellow and orange. The awe-inspiring spectacle that Mother Nature put on left me speechless. I just love the reflection of deep pink in the tidal pool. Formed millions of years ago from lava flow, Haystack R...

08/22/2026

Jay Maisel, acclaimed and iconic photographer, passed away yesterday at the age of 95. I never had the privilege of knowing Jay Maisel personally, but his work and his philosophy about photography have influenced the way so many of us see the world through a camera.

Jay believed that great photography wasn't simply about technique. It was about seeing—recognizing light, gesture, color, and those fleeting moments that most people simply walk past.

As I've grown as a photographer, that philosophy has come to mean more and more to me.

Renown National Geographic photographer, Joe McNally, shared this wonderful tribute to Jay, and I thought it was worth passing along.

Jay Maisel spent a lifetime noticing. What a wonderful legacy for a photographer to leave behind.

The world is a little less colorful today.
Jay: You taught me, you berated me (with love). You sharpened my eye. You told me to walk slowly. To breathe, and to see.
The last conversation I had with Jay, he was ailing and we chatted a bit. I talked of the ups and downs I was having as a shooter, babbling, really. I concluded with a lame, transparently obvious assessment along the lines of “Well, you know, taking my bumps. I ain’t the greatest photographer in the world.”
There was an awkward pause. And Jay chimed in, acerbic as ever. “You waitin’ for me to disagree?”
I took his famed workshop at the bank. I recall it was a $5000 fee. (Extremely worth it.) But I sent in my money in increments, 1000 here, 1500 next month. He called me. “I knew you were gonna be a pain in the ass! I love you, but no discounts!”
First day, I showed up and Jay had the broad surfaces over cabinets that you could place your stuff on. I was as eager as a first grader on the opening day of school. I had my little bag of small flashes, and my nicely organized backpack of gear and I was positively beaming for the teacher.
He came up to me and queried, “What’s all this sh*t?” “Well, Jay, it’s you know, my gear,” I explained, stumbling over my words like an idiot. (Jay did not suffer fools gladly, nor was he fond of meandering discourse. Like his pictures, he got to the point.) “Uh, uh, McNally. For you, this week, no lights, one camera, one lens.”
It was an important week for me. I had his voice in my head constantly, and certainly, during critiques, he handed me my ass several times. He had a visual intelligence that was remarkable, and he offered you his thoughts in direct fashion. One of his famous critique reactions went something like this. “Obviously you were moved to put your camera to your eye and make this picture. My question is, why am I not moved?”
But he also praised a good photo when he saw one, and I did turn in a couple of those. He pushed. He realized I was trying to work on my craft and force myself to see in a different way than I did on much of my assignment work.
His voice rang true. It’s still in my head. It always will be.

08/21/2026

I’m drawn to equine photography unlike any other genre. I think it begins with the reality that I’m working with an animal that is massive in size—a living, breathing animal with feelings, personality, and a spirit of its own.

I photograph in the pasture with the horse, not from afar. When I enter the pasture, I approach gently. The horse needs to sense that I can be trusted. In those quiet moments, a connection begins to form, and this is when I try to capture the essence of the horse’s soulfulness.

In this photograph, I stripped away everything that wasn’t essential, leaving the focus on the beautiful lines and form of the horse, especially its braids. Without the distraction of its surroundings, something else begins to emerge—its gentle spirit.

For me, that is where the beauty of equine photography lies. Beyond their extraordinary strength and physical presence is a remarkable grace that reveals itself only when we take the time to truly see it.

Explore my equine collection, Equine: Between Power and Grace:https://curtrosnerphotography.com/pages/equine-between-power-and-grace

08/20/2026

"Survival"

The Florida Everglades is an incredibly beautiful place, but it can also be a brutal environment. It isn't particularly kind to anything that wasn't meant to live there.

Photographing there presents its own challenges. First, there are the mosquitoes—huge, relentless, and unaffected by anything meant to keep them away. Then there is the landscape itself. Miles of grasslands and swamps, broken up by cypress domes and isolated trees. Finding a compelling composition isn't easy. The challenge is seeking out the hidden beauty that nature doesn't readily reveal. But for those willing to explore, to be patient, and to truly see, the Everglades has a way of revealing its extraordinary beauty. I've always preferred photographing there at sunrise. There is something very special about driving deep into the park in complete darkness, without another person for miles. It is absolute solitude, with the only sounds coming from creatures lurking in the swamps.

On this particular morning, I had been driving for about 45 minutes when dawn began breaking on the horizon. That's when I came upon this lone cypress tree. I couldn't help but wonder how many decades it had stood there, resolute enduring—hurricanes, drought, flooding and the Florida heat.

As the sun began to rise behind it, I knew I had found my composition. I titled this photograph “Survival.”

To me, this tree represents an unyielding strength to live—to withstand whatever nature puts in its path and simply keep going.

Isn't this what survival is all about?

08/19/2026

I’m honored to share that “Sacred Passage” has found a home with a new collector.

I captured this image in Lower Antelope Canyon in Arizona, a place unlike anywhere else I’ve experienced. Reaching this part of the canyon meant making my way through a narrow crevice and descending into a world that felt completely removed from the desert above.

The change was immediate. The air became cooler, the sounds softened, and the sandstone walls seemed to come alive as shafts of sunlight filtered into the canyon. Over thousands of years, wind and water had sculpted these flowing curves into something almost otherworldly.

But there was something more. Antelope Canyon lies within the Navajo Nation, and standing within those ancient sandstone walls, I felt a profound sense of spirituality and reverence for a place that is sacred to the Navajo people. It was one of those rare moments when the landscape seemed to ask you simply to be still, observe, and respect these sacred grounds.

That feeling stayed with me long after I made the photograph—and its name, “Sacred Passage” truly reflects my experience in the canyon.

There is always something especially meaningful about knowing that an image that began as a moment of wonder for me has connected with someone else strongly enough that they want to live with it in their home.

Thank you to my newest collector, Gary F. for making “Sacred Passage” part of your art collection. I am honored and humbled that you have brought this artwork into your home.

08/16/2026

Some sunrises are meant to be quietly enjoyed.

Yesterday morning, an ethereal glow blanketed the beach in Jupiter, bathing the scene in a uniquely comforting light.

I photographed with intention, searching for compositions that best expressed the beauty and softness of the morning. I hope you enjoy these two images as much as I enjoyed simply being present in that moment.

08/13/2026

There is something very special about seeing one of my photographs hanging in the home of a collector.

Steve G., a new collector of my work, recently sent me this photograph of "Matheson Radiance" displayed in his home. Seeing the finished artwork in its new surroundings brought me right back to the morning it was created.

I've photographed Matheson Hammock many times over the years. But this particular morning was extraordinary.

As the sun began to rise, the sky erupted into an incredible symphony of color. The intensity and richness of the light seemed to build by the minute, reflecting across the water and creating one of those rare scenes when nature gives you far more than you could ever have anticipated.

I remember standing there in awe of what was unfolding before me. Those are the moments I live for as a photographer—the moments when preparation, patience, and simply being fortunate enough to be there all come together.

Seeing an image that holds such a vivid memory for me beautifully displayed in a collector's home is incredibly rewarding. A photograph begins with a moment I experience, but when someone chooses to live with that image, it takes on a new meaning and becomes part of their story as well.

That's one of the things I love most about creating art.

Thank you Steve for the honor of making Matheson Radiance part of your art collection.

If you'd like to explore more of my landscape artwork, you can view the collection here: https://curtrosnerphotography.com/pages/landscapes-unimagined-horizons

08/08/2026

Photography has taken me to some of the most beautiful places on Earth, but it has also led me to the streets of some of the world's most fascinating cities. Of them all, New York stands apart. Its energy, diversity, and endless cast of characters make it unlike anywhere else.
I'm excited to share an image from a new series I am curating, "Monochromatic New York City" —a collection of black-and-white images that explores the people and unscripted moments that capture the essence of New York City.

I don't know a single person in this photograph...and yet I feel like I've met every one of them!

Which face tells the most interesting story?