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Scorching midday sun beats down on a vast Northern Territory cattle station, where a gleaming circular water tank dominates the foreground, its surface a mesmerizing emerald green. A tight mob of pale Brahman cattle, their distinctive humped backs and loose skin perfectly adapted to the harsh landscape, surge across the dusty earth, guided by stockmen on horseback and trail bikes. Galvanized steel cattle yards with protective shade structures stretch across the background, while rugged escarpments create a dramatic horizon line under a pale blue sky. The mustering operation pulses with controlled energy - riders and machines working in fluid synchronization to move the herd with precision and skill. Fine red dirt clouds billow around the moving cattle, highlighting the dynamic interaction between human, animal, and uncompromising terrain. This quintessential Australian pastoral scene captures the robust spirit of northern cattle country, where resilience and strategic water management are critical to survival.