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Muscled and intent, a professional shearer in a vibrant green singlet methodically removes the dense, creamy wool fleece from a Merino sheep. The wooden floor of the historic shearing shed is scattered with fallen wool, its soft, curled texture creating a landscape of pale fibers around the working shearer. Gripping specialized electric shears, the worker bends with practiced precision, guiding the tool close to the sheep's body in swift, controlled movements characteristic of blade shearing techniques. Soft natural light filters through the shed's weathered timber walls, highlighting the physical labor and skill involved in wool production. The shearer's body tells a story of strength and endurance, muscles tensed and focused on the delicate task of removing the sheep's heavy winter coat without causing stress or injury to the animal. This quintessential scene of Australian agricultural work captures the timeless connection between farmer and livestock, showcasing the meticulous craft of wool production in rural Victoria.