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Rugged ancient landscape reveals layered rock formations at the edge of a remote Western Australian waterway. Weathered sedimentary cliffs rise dramatically, their ochre and rust-colored strata telling millennia of geological history, with sharp-edged boulders tumbled across a rocky riverbed. Sparse tufts of silvery-green spinifex grass emerge from crevices, highlighting the resilient vegetation adapted to this harsh environment. Steep canyon walls frame a narrow watercourse, suggesting this is likely a seasonal river running through a vast cattle station in the state's northwest. The early morning light casts sharp shadows, emphasizing the textured surface of the rocks and creating a sense of timeless isolation typical of Australia's inland regions. This powerful landscape speaks to the raw, unforgiving beauty of Western Australia's interior - a terrain that demands respect and resilience from both human settlers and native ecosystems.