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Merino sheep crowd a dusty farm lane, tightly packed between wire fences under a dramatic clouded sky in South Australia's pastoral landscape. Gnarled eucalyptus trees with silvery-white bark frame the scene, casting long shadows across the verdant pasture - a classic "green drought" conditions where grasslands appear lush but water resources remain scarce. The flock moves with purposeful density, their woolly white bodies creating a striking contrast against the earth-toned path and surrounding paddock. Weathered fence posts and a distant farm vehicle suggest the quiet industry of rural agricultural life, where generations of farming expertise guide livestock management. Soft winter light filters through gathering clouds, illuminating the textured fleeces and creating a sense of both resilience and vulnerability in this quintessential Australian agricultural tableau. The image captures the delicate balance of livestock farming in a challenging environmental landscape, where careful mustering and pastoral skill are essential to survival.