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Morning mist weaves through a herd of Brahman cattle, silhouetting a stockman on horseback against the misty rural landscape. The black and white photograph captures the timeless essence of Australian cattle droving, with the stockman's wide-brimmed hat and sturdy work attire defining the traditional drover's profile. Muscular Brahman cattle - recognizable by their distinctive humps and loose skin - crowd the foreground, their forms blending into a living, breathing landscape of soft greys and whites. Ancient trees frame the scene, their branches reaching across a misty background of rolling hills, creating a sense of quiet determination and connection to the land. The horse stands steady, an extension of the stockman, both completely at home among the herd moving slowly across the stock route. This image breathes with the silent rhythm of pastoral Australia - a moment of calm concentration that speaks to generations of cattle management and the deep bond between stockman, horse, and cattle.