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Weathered timber and rusted machinery frame an intimate moment in the life of a woolshed, where a mechanical tally counter hangs on a gnarled wooden post. The aged, worn surface tells stories of countless sheep processed through this space, its digital display poised to track each animal during the shearing season. Blurred shapes of merino sheep huddle in the background, their soft fleece a contrast to the hard industrial elements of the shed. Soft, diffused light filters through the wooden slats, casting subtle shadows and highlighting the textural richness of the rural workspace. This close-up captures the precision and methodical nature of Australian wool production, where every animal is counted, every fleece matters. The tally counter represents both tradition and efficiency, a small but critical tool in the complex machinery of agricultural practice.