13th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest The American Experience
Rodeo Champ

This portrait of cowboy, rancher and silversmith Clint Mortenson was made on his ranch near Santa Fe, New Mexico. Clint is one of the best known designers and makers of championship belt buckles used to award winners of rodeo events. Clint's handmade buckles are prized by rodeo competitors all over the southwestern US.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2013
Date Uploaded: 10.2015
Photo Location: near Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Copyright: © Ron Cooper