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Weathered earth stretches beneath a dense flock of Corriedale sheep, their thick, dual-purpose fleeces ranging from cream to rich tan, clustered across a sun-baked South Australian pastoral landscape. The rugged merino-derived breed stands resilient, their woolly coats testament to generations of adaptation to harsh agricultural conditions. Each sheep displays the characteristic robust frame and dense fleece that makes Corriedales prized for both meat and wool production, standing firmly on the parched ground that speaks to the unforgiving drought conditions of the region. The flock's tight grouping suggests a recent muster, with sheep clustered closely together on the undulating terrain, their collective presence creating a living tapestry of texture and movement. Subtle variations in fleece color and density hint at the genetic diversity within this carefully managed flock, representing years of selective breeding and agricultural expertise. Shadows and light play across their woolly backs, emphasizing the landscape's arid nature and the sheep's stoic resilience in challenging environmental conditions. The watermark of "Agrimaging" subtly anchors the photograph, signaling this as a professional documentation of Australian agricultural life, capturing the raw beauty of livestock farming in one of the world's most demanding agricultural environments.