Gathering Remnants: A Tribute to the Working Cowboy

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Severe snowstorms and strong winds often hit this historic ranch in northern Nevada during the wintertime. Cowboys work year round in all weather conditions.

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—Photograph by Kendall Nelson; captions by Felicitas Funke-Riehle
 

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