A contestant puts her ride through its paces at the Cattlemen's Days rodeo in Gunnison, Colorado. Original image from Carol… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/582550/carol-highsmiths-colorado-photographFree Image from public domain licenseThe Rodeo Boot Company's Arthur Antonines steams and blocks hats -- both those for sale and those that attendees bring to be… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/2370972/photo-image-cowboy-hats-public-domain-americaFree Image from public domain licenseThe Denver Public Library and surrounding Cultural Complex in downtown Denver. Original image from Carol M.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/582511/carol-highsmiths-colorado-photographFree Image from public domain licenseLawrence Argent's "I See What You Mean," a giant blue bruin peeking into the Denver Convention Center in downtown Denver.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/582525/carol-highsmiths-colorado-photographFree Image from public domain licenseFlag bearer in Phoenix at the All-Indian Rodeo, a featured competition, open only to Native Americans with proof of tribal… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/582354/carol-highsmiths-arizona-photographFree Image from public domain licenseThe Strater Hotel, opened in 1888 during a mining boom in Durango, Colorado. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/582503/carol-highsmiths-colorado-photographFree Image from public domain licenseDenver International Airport's peaked roof, outside Denver, Colorado, designed by Fentress Bradburn Architects.Original… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/422124/free-photo-image-tent-carol-highsmith-airportFree Image from public domain licenseColors of the illuminated Civic Center in downtown Denver mirror many of those in the fireworks overhead at the annual… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/582487/carol-highsmiths-colorado-photographFree Image from public domain licenseLou Wille's "Chrome on the Range" sculpture in the John Denver Sanctuary, named for the popular singer who lived in and sang… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/582528/carol-highsmiths-colorado-photographFree Image from public domain licenseRock inscription of a quote from American naturalist Henry David Thoreau in the John Denver Sanctuary, named for the popular… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/582505/carol-highsmiths-colorado-photographFree Image from public domain licenseBeyond the Denver Museum of Nature and Science in this aerial view looms the Denver skyline. Original image from Carol M.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/582516/carol-highsmiths-colorado-photographFree Image from public domain licenseDenver International Airport's peaked roof, outside Denver, Colorado, designed by Fentress Bradburn Architects.Original… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/422118/denver-international-airportFree Image from public domain licenseAction at a frigid street rodeo, part of the annual Winter Carnival in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Original image from… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/582461/carol-highsmiths-colorado-photographFree Image from public domain licenseSmiling participant in the "junior rodeo", sponsored by the Parker Indian Rodeo Association and held on the Colorado River… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/8765872/photo-image-vintage-kid-portraitFree Image from public domain licenseThe Frederic C. Hamilton Building in Denver, Colorado, holds the modern and contemporary art, African art and Oceanic art… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/582518/carol-highsmiths-colorado-photographFree Image from public domain licenseBuyers from the big packing plant in the stockyards, Denver, Colorado. Sourced from the Library of Congress. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/12318238/image-plant-person-horseFree Image from public domain licenseLonghorn cattle attract a crowd at the National Western Stock Show's kickoff parade in downtown Denver, Colorado. Original… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/582538/carol-highsmiths-colorado-photographFree Image from public domain licenseSculptor Lawrence Argent's "I See What You Mean" big, blue bear peers into the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/2370982/photo-image-plant-person-artFree Image from public domain licenseColorado Rockies major-league baseball game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. Original image from Carol M.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/3090938/free-photo-image-sport-baseball-americaFree Image from public domain licenseA cowpoke doesn't have much time left aboard this bucking bronco at a large outdoor rodeo that's a feature of the annual (on… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/582751/carol-highsmiths-wyoming-photographFree Image from public domain licensePerformer at annual junior rodeo held on Colorado River Indian Reservation at Parker, May 1972. Photographer: O'Rear… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/8765522/photo-image-vintage-public-domain-kidFree Image from public domain licenseThe golden-domed Colorado State Capitol Building in Denver. Original image from Carol M. Highsmith’s America, Library… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/3093679/free-photo-image-denver-colorado-america-architectureFree Image from public domain licenseSled dogs race through the Rocky Mountain backcountry near the ski resort of Snowmass Village, Colorado. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/582504/carol-highsmiths-colorado-photographFree Image from public domain licenseChess meets modern art in Denver, Colorado's, 16th Street Pedestrian Mall. Original image from Carol M. Highsmith’s… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/582499/carol-highsmiths-colorado-photographFree Image from public domain licenseIn 2012, the U.S. state of Colorado legalized the sale of recreational marijuana. But if this Denver storefront's message is… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/582526/carol-highsmiths-colorado-photographFree Image from public domain licenseJonathan Borofsky's sculpture, "The Dancers," outside the Center for the Performing Arts in Denver. 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Highsmith’s America, Library of Congress collection.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/421809/free-photo-image-library-congress-carol-highsmith-tourismFree Image from public domain license The Barnum & Bailey greatest show on earth : L'Institut de divertissement le plus grand et le plus magnifique du… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/8906447/image-arts-vintage-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseMaking a sale. Stockyards, Denver, Colorado. Sourced from the Library of Congress. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/12272825/photo-image-cow-person-horseFree Image from public domain licenseAerial view of Denver, Colorado. Original image from Carol M. Highsmith’s America, Library of Congress collection.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/3093661/free-photo-image-city-park-denver-aerial-view-americaFree Image from public domain licenseSaddle-bronc contest at the All-Indian Rodeo, a featured competition in Phoenix, open only to Native Americans with proof of… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/582355/carol-highsmiths-arizona-photographFree Image from public domain licenseCalf-roping event at the All-Indian Rodeo, a featured competition in Phoenix, open only to Native Americans with proof of… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/582370/carol-highsmiths-arizona-photographFree Image from public domain licenseHorse with US flag at the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo in Austin, Texas. Original image from Carol M. Highsmith’s… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/3091621/free-photo-image-horse-america-american-flagFree Image from public domain licenseBuyers discussing cattle for sale in Denver stockyards. Denver, Colorado. Sourced from the Library of Congress. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/12333976/image-cow-person-horseFree Image from public domain licenseSaddle-bronc contest in Phoenix at the All-Indian Rodeo, a featured competition, open only to Native Americans with proof of… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/582326/carol-highsmiths-arizona-photographFree Image from public domain licenseCalf roping at Cheyenne, Wyoming's, annual Frontier Days rodeo. Original image from Carol M. Highsmith’s America… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/582726/carol-highsmiths-wyoming-photographFree Image from public domain licenseA mixed herd of wild and domesticated horses frolics on the Ladder Livestock ranch, at the Wyoming-Colorado border. Original… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/434444/free-photo-image-horse-snake-snowFree Image from public domain licenseA mixed herd of wild and domesticated horses frolics on the Ladder Livestock ranch, at the Wyoming-Colorado border. Original… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/434341/free-photo-image-horse-winter-carol-highsmithFree Image from public domain licenseA mixed herd of wild and domesticated horses frolics on the Ladder Livestock ranch, at the Wyoming-Colorado border. Original… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/434488/free-photo-image-horse-carol-highsmith-snowFree Image from public domain licenseA mixed herd of wild and domesticated horses frolics on the Ladder Livestock ranch, at the Wyoming-Colorado border. Original… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/434468/free-photo-image-horse-snow-herdFree Image from public domain licenseScene from a Charrería, sometimes called a "Mexican rodeo," at "A Day in Old Mexico," one of several events at the… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/582579/carol-highsmiths-texas-photographFree Image from public domain licenseA mixed herd of wild and domesticated horses frolics on the Ladder Livestock ranch, at the Wyoming-Colorado border. Original… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/434466/wild-mustang-horsesFree Image from public domain licenseA mixed herd of wild and domesticated horses frolics on the Ladder Livestock ranch, at the Wyoming-Colorado border. Original… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/434455/free-photo-image-horse-carol-highsmith-winterFree Image from public domain licenseA mixed herd of wild and domesticated horses frolics on the Ladder Livestock ranch, at the Wyoming-Colorado border. Original… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/434464/wild-mustang-horsesFree Image from public domain licenseA mixed herd of wild and domesticated horses frolics on the Ladder Livestock ranch, at the Wyoming-Colorado border. Original… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/434456/wild-mustang-horsesFree Image from public domain licenseA mixed herd of wild and domesticated horses frolics on the Ladder Livestock ranch, at the Wyoming-Colorado border. Original… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/434465/wild-mustang-horsesFree Image from public domain licenseRodeo action at the Cheyenne Frontier Days celebration in Wyoming's capital city. The Western celebration has been… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/487710/the-cheyenne-frontier-daysFree Image from public domain licenseCowhand Chad Ferguson works the herd at the Ladder Livestock Ranch's cattle operation in Moffat County, Colorado… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/582479/carol-highsmiths-colorado-photographFree Image from public domain licenseScene from the “Bad Company Rodeo,” part of the annual Poteet Strawberry Festival in Poteet, a small city in… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/582578/carol-highsmiths-texas-photographFree Image from public domain licenseRodeo action at the Cheyenne Frontier Days celebration in Wyoming's capital city. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/582744/carol-highsmiths-wyoming-photographFree Image from public domain licenseCowboys and their dog ford the North Platte River on the Park Range Ranch, near the Wyoming border in Jackson County's… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/582502/carol-highsmiths-colorado-photographFree Image from public domain licenseCowhand John Guthrie III and his horse, Gunner, near one of several streams on the Park Range Ranch in Colorado's North… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/582731/carol-highsmiths-wyoming-photographFree Image from public domain licenseA mixed herd of wild and domesticated horses frolics on the Ladder Livestock ranch, a vast cattle and sheep-ranching… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/582480/carol-highsmiths-colorado-photographFree Image from public domain licenseRattlesnake Rodeo in Opp, Alabama. Original image from Carol M. Highsmith’s America, Library of Congress collection.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/421760/free-photo-image-snake-rattle-desertFree Image from public domain licenseRattlesnake Rodeo in Opp, Alabama. Original image from Carol M. Highsmith’s America, Library of Congress collection.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/421759/free-photo-image-snake-desert-rattleFree Image from public domain licenseRattlesnake Rodeo in Opp, Alabama. Original image from Carol M. Highsmith’s America, Library of Congress collection.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/421764/free-photo-image-snake-serpent-desertFree Image from public domain licenseBarn from which a horse could certainly get out in Rio Grande County, Colorado. Original image from Carol M.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/582497/carol-highsmiths-colorado-photographFree Image from public domain licenseA bighorn sheep in Colorado National Monument, a preserve of vast plateaus, canyons, and towering monoliths in Mesa County… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/434320/free-photo-image-ram-sheep-mountain-animalFree Image from public domain licenseA bighorn sheep in Colorado National Monument, a preserve of vast plateaus, canyons, and towering monoliths in Mesa County… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/434316/free-photo-image-sheep-ram-carol-highsmithFree Image from public domain licenseA bighorn sheep in Colorado National Monument, a preserve of vast plateaus, canyons, and towering monoliths in Mesa County… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/434313/free-photo-image-ram-horns-bighorn-sheepFree Image from public domain licenseA bighorn sheep in Colorado National Monument, a preserve of vast plateaus, canyons, and towering monoliths in Mesa County… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/433758/bighorn-sheep-the-roadFree Image from public domain licenseCowhands and horses cross the North Platte River at Park Range Ranch in North Park, Colorado. Original image from Carol M.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/3091008/free-photo-image-horse-riding-usa-countryside-americaFree Image from public domain licenseRE/MAX real estate company, Denver, USA, 9 May 2015. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/6111910/photo-image-public-domain-logo-businessFree Image from public domain licenseA bald eagle at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Original image from Carol M. Highsmith’s… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/434366/free-photo-image-eagle-mountain-animal-baldFree Image from public domain licenseU.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Buckner, a search and extraction assistant team leader with the Chemical, Biological… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/3319063/free-photo-image-adventure-alloy-wheel-apparelFree Image from public domain licensePuka the chocolate lab, in Aspen, Colorado. Original image from Carol M. 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Sourced from the Library of Congress. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/12316984/image-cow-person-horseFree Image from public domain licenseCostumed cow and pig walk the carnival grounds at Rodeo Austin, the city's annual stock show and rodeo. Original image from… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/582582/carol-highsmiths-texas-photographFree Image from public domain licenseA cowboy and his dog cross the snowy Ladder Livestock ranch, a vast cattle and sheep-ranching operation that straddles the… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/3090965/free-photo-image-cowboy-america-animalFree Image from public domain licenseAt the "Junior Rodeo," sponsored by the Parker Indian Rodeo Association and held on the Colorado River Indian Reservation… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/8770043/photo-image-vintage-person-hatFree Image from public domain licenseCattle buyer in stockyards, Denver, Colorado. 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