July 2019 — Horseback riders navigate a mist-covered trail near the summit of Black Elk Peak in South Dakota’s Black Hills. The fog clings to the ponderosa pines, softening the rugged landscape that rises above Custer State Park. This peak—renamed in 2016 to honor Lakota spiritual leader Black Elk—has long served as both a place of pilgrimage and a vantage point over the vast granite formations and pine forests of the region.

May 2020 — Minneapolis Police on bikes and Mounted Patrol in Downtown Minneapolis on the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

July 2022 — Minneapolis Police Mounted Patrol officers on horseback patrol Nicollet Mall at night. This unit is frequently deployed for crowd management and public order during events and protests in the downtown area. Nicollet Mall, a significant pedestrian thoroughfare in Minneapolis, is lined with businesses and cultural institutions. The mounted patrol's presence serves as a visible deterrent and provides mobility in dense urban settings during public gatherings or civil unrest.

July 2022 — Mounted police officers are seen outside the Gay 90's bar in Minneapolis on July 24, 2022. The Gay 90's is a long-standing LGBTQ+ establishment in the city's downtown area, known for its nightlife. The presence of mounted police is common during public events or gatherings to maintain order and ensure safety. This image was taken during a period of heightened social awareness in Minneapolis following the murder of George Floyd in 2020, though the specific reason for the police presence on this particular night is not specified.

May 2024 — Mounted Patrol in downtown Minneapolis during a Minnesota Timberwolves Western Conference Finals playoff game.

December 2024 — Along the shoreline of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, people gather where the city meets the Pacific Ocean. Families cool off in the surf as the day winds down, while a local horse handler offers rides along the sand — a long-standing tradition of the bayfront. The beach, backed by the green ridges of the Sierra Madre, remains one of the central gathering spaces for Vallarta residents and visitors alike, blending tourism, community, and everyday coastal life.

December 2024 — Along the long shoreline of Nuevo Vallarta, visitors stroll the water’s edge where the resort towers of Riviera Nayarit meet the Pacific. The line of hotels and condominiums stretches toward Puerto Vallarta in the distance, marking one of Mexico’s most developed coastal corridors. Behind the beachfront skyline rise the forested slopes of the Sierra Madre Occidental, framing the region’s distinctive geography—where mountains descend sharply into the sea and urban leisure merges with natural backdrop.