Snow, rain, sleet, wind and ice. Yes, winter can be a drag for ranchers, but we are celebrating the season with a photo contest! This is a photo gallery of reader-submitted entries that capture moments of winter on the ranch. From snow and ice, to cattle and cow dogs, this collection proves that no matter the weather, ranchers are dedicated to caring for their livestock.
The contest is now over. Find out the winning entries here.
This picture should be framed and on the wall! The fact that you can see clearly that the snow is still falling is so beautiful! I vote this picture should be a finalist.
If you're offering your thoughts on the best photos to be among the 10 finalists, be sure to include the photo's number, which can be found in the upper right column. Thanks for your input.
The picture titled "Snow Day by Chantel McClung" (#168) is a vibrant snapshot that captures the essence of winter on most farms. The photographer has a great eye. I really, really like this one......!
Photo number 168 is amazing! It completely captures winter on the farm. I want to get it to hang in my home!
#168 is my favourite. Love the pop of colour and the pure white snow clinging to the tractor. Will any of these be available for purchase?
This is my favorite. I think it does a great job depicting the peacefulness of the farm.
Awesome photo, 168 is my favorite, my vote goes to the 8n ford tractor, what rancher doesn't have one of these around somewhere on the farm.......
This reminds me of the old days on Grandpa and Grandma's farm in Texas...I think this should be a finalist.
Freezer Beef by Donnell Brown and Snowbulls by Leann Martin are pretty nice!
Some beautiful photos in this bunch, but my favorites are numbers 67, 104 and 201.
how many ranchers do you know that get their tree like that wow what a great pic
I vote for #107 Frosted Flakes to be a finalist in the contest.
I vote for #107 Frosted Flakes to be a finalist in the contest!
I vote for #107 Frosted Flakes to be a finalist in the contest
171 and 172 are my favorites!
I vote for #107 Frosted Flakes to be a finalist in the contest :)
I vote for #113 Little Helper. It shows in her face that she is having fun while doing a job on the farm.
#107 Frosted Flakes
I VOTE FOR # 107 Frosted Flakes to be a finalist in the contest. The winner would be even better.
I vote for #107 Frosted Flakes
#168 is my pick to be a finalist...love the color in this snowy day shot.....
#113 shows that kids are working on the farm from a young age, and are never fair weather fans!
Another Day At The Office by Elizabeth Seamands 104. This shows how dedicated cattle producers truly are.
Frosted Flakes
Blending In - I don't know what number it is but it's fabulous!
I think Blizzard of Oz #190 is the best photo!
I think Blizzard of Oz #190 is the best photo! Really brings home the reality of farm/ranch life for the cattleman during winter storms.
I vote for Blizzard of Oz! This picture really captured the cold, blowing snow.
ain't cowboying fun
another day at the office by Elizabeth Seamands is a perfect picture of the life of the cattlemen and what he and his cattle indure through the winter months.
Kim's photo shows the reality of a Kansas blizzard on a cattle ranch.
My vote is for Blizzard of Oz.
tough work
I Vote for Frosted Flakes
I like Blizzard of Oz # 190 by Kim Fritzemeier
Great picture
Another Day at the Office is for REAAAL!!
Little Helper by Sally Angell should be the finalist. Here is a kid out cleaning the bunks in adverse weather and he still has a smile on his face! Awesome!!!!!!
I vote for the Blizzard of Oz.
Blizzard of Oz by Kim Fritzemeier
Kim Fritzemeier blizzard of oz #190. First place
Blizzard of Oz, #190 by Kim Fritzemeier!
#54 snow bulls by Leann Martin
