Anouk Masson Krantz saddles up for an intimate look at the big skies and cowboy spirit of the US heartland
1/23 Bull Rider
Cowboys compete in Rodeos, some to earn extra money and others to follow their passion. They come to win but most of the time leave with nothing. Although they compete against each other, they support one another through good and hard times. Regardless of the outcome in the arena, they continue, relentless and determined, because this is what they love to do
Pictures by Anouk Masson Krantz
2/23 Western Glory
“Nature at its best”
Anouk Masson Krantz
3/23 Ranch Life” – “Legacy
“Cowboys passions are passed on to their children. Younger generations often leave to the cities to earn an advanced education , experience a different kind of life, and develop a more worldly perspective. Many eventually choose to return home to their roots, with a renewed appreciation for their heritage, to continue this way of life and raise children of their own”
Anouk Masson Krantz
4/23 American Rancher
“Long admired for his strength, loyalty, relentless work ethic, and humble values, the forgotten Americans Cowboy has never stood in such contrast to the rapidly changing nation that surround him/her”
Anouk Masson Krantz
5/23 Heading Home
Anouk Masson Krantz
6/23 Cowboy Town
Anouk Masson Krantz
7/23 Lone Star
“This picture evokes the early morning start, when the sun is about to rise and cowboys are preparing for their long days of hard work. Any Cowboy working on the ranch can identify with that peaceful moment”
Anouk Masson Krantz
8/23 Cowboy Dream
Anouk Masson Krantz
9/23 Chinati
Anouk Masson Krantz
10/23 Tuf Cooper
“Tuf is a four-time world champion roper and the son of Roy “Super Looper” Cooper, world champion and ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductee. Tuf became the youngest million-dollar cowboy at just 23 yers of age”
Anouk Masson Krantz
11/23 Chaps
Anouk Masson Krantz
12/23 Home on The Range
Everyone seems to share an affection and respect for the cowboy values and traditions, their pioneering spirit and appreciation for a simpler life that puts a premium on character, honestly and integrity. These themes are central to the identity of the American Cowboy and are universally admired, inspiring people around the world
Anouk Masson Krantz
13/23 Heeler
Anouk Masson Krantz
14/23 The Throw
“The tough skill of throwing a lasso”
Anouk Masson Krantz
15/23 Salute
Anouk Masson Krantz
16/23 Wrangler
“2 pm – 105F – quick break”
Anouk Masson Krantz
17/23 Third Turn
Anouk Masson Krantz
18/23 Pinto Canyon
“West Texas afternoon downpour”
Anouk Masson Krantz
19/23 The Crew
“11:30pm – Nightlife behind the rodeo arena”
Anouk Masson Krantz
20/23 Rodeo Cowboy
“11pm – behind the rodeo bucking chutes”
Anouk Masson Krantz
21/23 Ranch Life
“Cowboys passions are passed on to their children. Younger generations often leave to the cities to earn an advanced education , experience a different kind of life, and develop a more worldly perspective. Many eventually choose to return home to their roots, with a renewed appreciation for their heritage, to continue this way of life and raise children of their own”
Anouk Masson Krantz
22/23 Flat Lands – “Western Hills
“In this part of the world, the sky and earth stretch to eternity, with vast expanses of empty space on a scale I had never experienced”
Anouk Masson Krantz
23/23
West: The American Cowboy (The Images Publishing Group)
1/23 Bull Rider
Cowboys compete in Rodeos, some to earn extra money and others to follow their passion. They come to win but most of the time leave with nothing. Although they compete against each other, they support one another through good and hard times. Regardless of the outcome in the arena, they continue, relentless and determined, because this is what they love to do
Pictures by Anouk Masson Krantz
2/23 Western Glory
“Nature at its best”
Anouk Masson Krantz
3/23 Ranch Life” – “Legacy
“Cowboys passions are passed on to their children. Younger generations often leave to the cities to earn an advanced education , experience a different kind of life, and develop a more worldly perspective. Many eventually choose to return home to their roots, with a renewed appreciation for their heritage, to continue this way of life and raise children of their own”
Anouk Masson Krantz
4/23 American Rancher
“Long admired for his strength, loyalty, relentless work ethic, and humble values, the forgotten Americans Cowboy has never stood in such contrast to the rapidly changing nation that surround him/her”
Anouk Masson Krantz
5/23 Heading Home
Anouk Masson Krantz
6/23 Cowboy Town
Anouk Masson Krantz
7/23 Lone Star
“This picture evokes the early morning start, when the sun is about to rise and cowboys are preparing for their long days of hard work. Any Cowboy working on the ranch can identify with that peaceful moment”
Anouk Masson Krantz
8/23 Cowboy Dream
Anouk Masson Krantz
9/23 Chinati
Anouk Masson Krantz
10/23 Tuf Cooper
“Tuf is a four-time world champion roper and the son of Roy “Super Looper” Cooper, world champion and ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductee. Tuf became the youngest million-dollar cowboy at just 23 yers of age”
Anouk Masson Krantz
11/23 Chaps
Anouk Masson Krantz
12/23 Home on The Range
Everyone seems to share an affection and respect for the cowboy values and traditions, their pioneering spirit and appreciation for a simpler life that puts a premium on character, honestly and integrity. These themes are central to the identity of the American Cowboy and are universally admired, inspiring people around the world
Anouk Masson Krantz
13/23 Heeler
Anouk Masson Krantz
14/23 The Throw
“The tough skill of throwing a lasso”
Anouk Masson Krantz
15/23 Salute
Anouk Masson Krantz
16/23 Wrangler
“2 pm – 105F – quick break”
Anouk Masson Krantz
17/23 Third Turn
Anouk Masson Krantz
18/23 Pinto Canyon
“West Texas afternoon downpour”
Anouk Masson Krantz
19/23 The Crew
“11:30pm – Nightlife behind the rodeo arena”
Anouk Masson Krantz
20/23 Rodeo Cowboy
“11pm – behind the rodeo bucking chutes”
Anouk Masson Krantz
21/23 Ranch Life
“Cowboys passions are passed on to their children. Younger generations often leave to the cities to earn an advanced education , experience a different kind of life, and develop a more worldly perspective. Many eventually choose to return home to their roots, with a renewed appreciation for their heritage, to continue this way of life and raise children of their own”
Anouk Masson Krantz
22/23 Flat Lands – “Western Hills
“In this part of the world, the sky and earth stretch to eternity, with vast expanses of empty space on a scale I had never experienced”
Anouk Masson Krantz
23/23
West: The American Cowboy (The Images Publishing Group)
Renowned photographer Anouk Masson Krantz has been drawn time and again to the great American West and its cowboys and ranching communities.
In West: The American Cowboy, Anouk documents this enduring symbol of America’s pioneering spirit.
Long admired for their strength, work ethic, and humble values, the cowboy is alive and well – but has never stood in such stark contrast to the rapidly changing nation they call home.
A unique collection from an award-winning photographer and storyteller, the book is an artful, intimate study of American character and sense of place.
You can purchase ‘West: The American Cowboy’ from The Images Publishing Group at ACC Art Books, £45
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