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Aerial drone photography captures a mesmerizing circular muster of livestock against the rich ochre landscape of Australia's western plains. Dorper sheep, distinguished by their distinctive white and brown coloration, form an intricate living mandala on the rust-toned earth, with white sheep creating a delicate outer ring surrounding a densely packed center of russet-colored animals. The image, branded with Al Mabin's signature, transforms an ordinary agricultural task into a stunning visual narrative of pastoral life, revealing the precision and artistry of rural stock management. The sweeping circular composition suggests intentional movement and strategy, highlighting the skill of unseen drovers and working dogs in orchestrating this remarkable gathering. Subtle variations in the earth's surface - mottled orange, burnt sienna, and dusty brown - provide a textural backdrop that speaks to the harsh beauty of the New South Wales rangelands. This photograph transcends mere documentation, emerging as a powerful artistic representation of Australian agricultural practice, where landscape, livestock, and human intervention merge into a singular, breathtaking moment.