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Merino ewes cluster on a dusty track beneath a towering eucalyptus tree, their woolly forms creating a uniform backdrop against the muted pastels of an autumn landscape in New South Wales's New England region. The flock stands tightly grouped, facing away from the camera, their soft cream-colored fleeces contrasting with the golden dry grass and rich earth of the farm paddock. Bare branches of surrounding trees hint at the seasonal transition, while a steel fence line defines the pastoral boundary. Dramatic cloud formations drift across a soft blue-grey sky, casting subtle shadows that accentuate the textural qualities of the landscape. This image captures the quintessential Australian agricultural scene - a stud flock of Merino sheep, bred for their exceptional wool, quietly grazing in a classic rural setting that speaks to generations of pastoral farming heritage. The composition emphasizes the harmony between livestock, land, and the resilient eucalyptus - an enduring symbol of the Australian rural landscape.