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Dusty hooves and billowing red earth mark the pulse of northern Australian cattle mustering. A tight mob of Brahman-cross cattle, their distinctive humped backs and light coloration perfectly adapted to harsh pastoral landscapes, swirl in a tight defensive cluster amid the sparse woodland of Western Australia's Kimberley region. Stockmen on horseback, wearing a palette of weathered blues, oranges, and neutrals, work methodically around the herd, their silhouettes etched against the golden grasslands and scattered eucalyptus trees. The aerial perspective captures the choreography of this timeless agricultural practice - riders moving with practiced precision, controlling the movement of hundreds of cattle through open station country. Soft morning light washes the landscape in muted tones, highlighting the fine dust kicked up by moving hooves and the rugged resilience of both animals and handlers. This is a quintessential scene of Australian pastoral life - a dynamic interaction between skilled stockmen, hardy cattle, and an unforgiving but beautiful landscape that demands strength and expertise.