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Weathered woolshed fences frame a classic Australian sheep farming scene under pewter-grey winter skies. A substantial flock of pure white Merino ewes and lambs crowd the muddy holding yard, their dense fleeces creating a living carpet of pristine wool against the rich brown earth. A stockman in a dark jacket and wide-brimmed hat stands quietly observing the mob, his back to the camera, embodying the patient resilience of rural agricultural workers. Working dogs patrol the periphery of the flock, their dark coats contrasting sharply with the pale sheep, ready to assist in moving or controlling the animals. Bare trees and rolling green pastures of what appears to be a New South Wales high country property stretch into the misty background, capturing the expansive and rugged nature of Australian sheep production. The scene speaks to generations of agricultural heritage - a timeless moment of pastoral management where human skill, animal husbandry, and landscape converge in a single, powerful tableau.