Gauchos, vaqueiros, chagras, charros, huasos. In countries around the Americas, in different languages and by any other name, they are all cowboys.

All photos © Luis Fabini

Vaqueiros (2010) Sertao, Brazil. A vaqueiro wrestles a bull in the corrals.

Luis Fabini's interest in photography began at the age of seven when his father placed a camera in his hand before they embarked on crossing the Andes mountain range.

Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, he became a hiking guide and photographer around South America in his 20s before going on to direct and produce documentary films and later becoming a travel and fashion photographer.

Cowboys (2009) Haythorn Ranch, Neb. Open-range branding during a spring roundup.

Vaqueiros (2010) Sertao, Brazil. The vaqueiros wear handmade, protective leather clothing to protect themselves from the thorns of the Caatinga shrub.

Gauchos (2006) Bagé, Brazil. A yunta, or team of horsemen, are in full swing during a paleteada, which consists of two horsemen pressing against a cow's shoulder to make it change direction.

Charros (2010) Mexico.

Cowboy, Pitchfork Ranch, Texas.

Gauchos (2005) Tacuarembo, Uruguay. A cattle herder.

Huasos (2010) Central Andes, Chile. Foreman Luciano Miranda Araya ropes a wild stallion.

Cowboys (2009) Haythorn Ranch, Neb. Cord Haythorn.

Huasos (2009) Cordilera de los Andes, Chile.

Chatras (2008) Cotopaxi Páramo, Ecuador. A roundup of wild horses, at an altitude of 14,000 feet.

Qorilazos (2010) Chumbivilcas, Peru. Juan Carlos Vidal Patino Monroy.

Cowboys (2009) The Pitchfork Ranch, Texas. A range crew leaves camp for a cattle drive.

For more of Luis Fabini's work, visit his website and Facebook page.

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