Montana Cattle Ranch

OW RANCH - DECKER, MONTANA

Cowboy Culture - American West Wall Art

People tend to ask “what’s your favorite ranch?” A question that’s impossible to answer, because the truth is they all have something really special. Historic cattle ranches of the West are an incredible piece of American culture that I’m humbled to witness. There’s always excitement and nervousness that comes with showing up to a new ranch, wondering what the coming days will bring. Over time the cowboys and the land slowly unravel their own set of unique characteristics. Outsiders might think that a cowboy is a cowboy is a cowboy. Not true at all. There are so many variables that go into making the culture of each ranch in every different section of the American West. These photographs are just a few that I made on the OW Ranch in Montana. Just writing this post makes me miss being there. It’s a beautiful property filled with people as welcoming as they are talented.

All photographs from my American Cowboy series are available as wall art prints. Contact me directly if you’d like one for your home, office, or commercial space - rob@robhammerphotography.com

Photograph of a sign on a cattle ranching that says "calves on road please slow"

Cowboy culture photography

Photograph of three cowboys drinking beer out of solo cups in Montana

American Cowboy Photography

Photograph with motion blur of two cowboys in Montana roping a calf

Black and white photograph of two cowboys roping cattle on a ranch in Montana

Black and white photograph of a cowboy covered in smoke while branding a cow with two branding irons on the OW Ranch in Montana

Fine art photograph of cowboys branding cattle in Montana

Portrait of two Montana cowboys in an old wood barn in Montana - Matt Clark and Gabe Clark

Photograph of a cowboy branding cattle in Montana - American West Cowboy Culture - Wall Art

Fine art photograph of a cowgirl at work on a ranch in Montana

Authentic cowboy photography - American West Wall Art

Photograph of two cowboy sitting in their truck on a cattle ranch in Montana

Black and white photograph of cowboys branding cattle in Montana

Cowboy culture photography

American Cowboy Photography - OW Ranch - Montana