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Burnished golden light cascades through the hazelnut tree's foliage, capturing the essence of autumn in the Central West Region of New South Wales. Ripened hazelnuts emerge from their protective husks, their rich brown shells contrasting against the luminous yellow-green leaves transitioning into their seasonal palette. Delicate backlight creates a soft bokeh effect, highlighting the intricate textures of the leaf veins and the ragged edges of the nut casings. The image encapsulates the precise moment of harvest, where nature's rhythms converge in a display of agricultural abundance and seasonal transformation. Sunlight penetrates the orchard canopy, revealing the nuanced interplay of light, texture, and organic form that defines the hazelnut cultivation landscape. Each leaf and nut tells a story of careful cultivation and the patient waiting that defines agricultural practice in this fertile region.