Vintage Cowboy Boots, Wimberley

Posted on Jan 2, 2012

Vintage Cowboy Boots, Wimberley

Another example of vintage cowboy boots shot in a lovely little store in Wimberley, Texas. If you are interested in seeing an amazingly diverse collection of amazing cowboy footwear or picking up some really unique boots, treat yourself to a visit to the Wild West Store if you happen to be in the area. Prints of this image are available with heights between 36″ and 72″. Available Sizes 40" x 60" $960.00 USD 32" x 48" $765.00 USD 24" x 36" $465.00 USD

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Vintage Cowboy Boots

Posted on Jan 2, 2012

Vintage Cowboy Boots

Another Texas Americana subject I love shooting is cowboy boots. The colors and textures of the leather along with the intricate stitching patterns are enormously appealing especially when processed using HDR techniques which really help accentuate the texture. The store where I shot these particular specimens specializes in vintage boots and has somewhere between 400 and 500 pairs in stock at any one time. Prints of this image are available with heights between 36″ and 60″. Available Sizes 40" x 60" $960.00 USD 32" x 48" $765.00 USD 24" x 36"...

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Old Hand

Posted on Jan 2, 2012

Old Hand

Perhaps it’s because I was brought up on a steady diet of TV Westerns while 6000 miles away from anything resembling the Wild West but I find myself fascinated by all things cowboy-related. At the top of this list is, of course, rodeo. Taking photographs of rodeo is about as much fun as an Americana-obsessed photographer could ask for and, while I love the action shots of guys getting thrown around, I think this is my favorite rodeo picture of all. The sight of this rodeo official’s hands as he holds his hat over his heart for the National Anthem speak volumes to me about...

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