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Dusty red earth and weathered timber yards cradle a dense herd of mahogany-coated Brahman cattle, their distinctive humped shoulders and loose skin reflecting generations of adaptation to Australia's harsh northern landscapes. Located in the rugged Kimberley region of Western Australia, this aerial view captures the intricate choreography of cattle mustering - a quintessential pastoral scene where stockmen manage large herds across expansive station country. Wooden fencing and strategically placed gates create a complex network of holding pens, with cattle clustered tightly, their bodies radiating heat under the clear azure sky. Surrounding eucalyptus and acacia trees provide sparse shade, their silvery-green foliage a stark contrast to the parched ground, highlighting the unforgiving beauty of this remote agricultural landscape. A central metal-roofed shelter offers minimal respite from the intense sunlight, while the surrounding woodland stretches to the horizon - a timeless vista of Australian pastoral enterprise where human skill and animal resilience converge in the daily rhythm of station life.