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A lone stock manager in a winter-worn vest and orange jacket directs a flock of merino sheep across a lush pasture in South Australia's southeast region. Mature ewes cluster on the verdant grass, surrounded by scattered gum trees, while a pen of young lambs huddles together in the foreground, their pink ears and woolly grey coats creating a textural contrast. The stock manager's gesture and focused stance suggest careful stock management during what appears to be a 'green drought' - a period of deceptive pasture growth that requires strategic livestock handling. Soft grey-green paddock tones blend with the sheep's fleeces, creating a quintessential Australian agricultural landscape that speaks to the careful balance of farming in challenging environmental conditions. Young lambs press close together, their vulnerable forms highlighting the critical nature of seasonal farm management and animal husbandry. The scene captures the intricate relationship between farmer, livestock, and landscape - a moment of quiet concentration that represents the precision and care inherent in modern agricultural practice.