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Weathered hands cradle a pristine white cotton boll, revealing the intimate connection between agricultural workers and their precious crop. The farmer's aged, sun-spotted skin tells a story of decades nurturing dryland cotton under the expansive Queensland skies. Dressed in a soft blue work shirt, the hands demonstrate a gentle, practiced touch - carefully examining the cotton's quality during the winter harvest season. Blurred foliage in muted browns and greens provides a natural backdrop, suggesting the field's rugged terrain. Each wrinkle and age spot on the hands speaks to generations of agricultural knowledge, the delicate white cotton contrasting beautifully with the textured, tanned skin. This image captures the essence of Australian cotton farming - a blend of experience, patience, and precise craftsmanship that transforms raw agricultural labor into a globally important fibre crop.