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Inside a weathered corrugated iron woolshed, a skilled shearer pauses during the rhythmic work of seasonal wool harvesting. Wearing a hand-knitted brown beanie and draped with a deep blue towel, the worker stands near a crowded pen of Merino sheep, their dense, silvery-white fleece tightly packed and waiting to be shorn. Wooden framing and slatted light filtering through the shed create a textured, atmospheric scene that captures the traditional craft of sheep farming. The close proximity of the shearer to the flock reveals the intimate, physical nature of wool production - a cornerstone of Australian agricultural heritage. Soft morning light highlights the intricate curls of the sheep's wool and the concentrated expression of the worker, embodying the quiet dedication of rural laborers. This image represents the timeless connection between farmer and livestock, a fundamental rhythm of pastoral life that has shaped Australia's economic and cultural landscape.