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Silhouetted against the golden warmth of a winter sunset, a farmer stands resolute amid a flock of Merino sheep grazing on a sparse pasture. The low-angled light bathes the landscape in rich amber tones, highlighting the textured ground scattered with stones and minimal vegetation - a classic green drought scenario in South Australia's South East Region. Sturdy work boots planted firmly on the earth, the farmer surveys the expansive paddock where numerous woolly white bodies drift across the muted green and brown landscape. The sun perfectly aligns between the farmer's legs, creating a dramatic backlighting effect that symbolizes hope and persistence in challenging agricultural conditions. This powerful composition captures the essence of rural resilience, where generations of farmers have confronted uncertain seasons with quiet determination. The image speaks to the delicate balance of survival - for both the stock manager and the flock - in the unforgiving yet beautiful Australian agricultural landscape.