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Dusty stockyards burst with auburn and white Hereford cattle, tightly packed within robust steel gates under the expansive Queensland sky. Two stockmen in deep blue work shirts sit atop chestnut horses, carefully managing the herd in the golden light of a crisp Darling Downs morning. Gnarled eucalyptus trees frame the paddock, casting dappled shadows across the rustic landscape where generations of agricultural tradition unfold. The muscular cattle press close together, their rich reddish-brown coats contrasting against the weathered metal yards and the soft greens and browns of the surrounding grasslands. A quintessential scene of Australian cattle farming, this image captures the raw energy and methodical skill of mustering - a delicate dance between human, horse, and livestock that has defined rural Queensland's agricultural heritage. The precise composition speaks to the careful management and deep connection between land, animals, and those who work them.