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Merino sheep drift across the arid paddock like a woolly tide, their dense fleece catching the soft light of an overcast day in rural New South Wales. Skilled working dogs - a black and tan kelpie and a lighter-colored companion - deftly navigate the edges of the massive flock, guiding and controlling the movement with practiced precision. The expansive landscape stretches to a distant treeline, sparse grassland and dry earth providing a rugged backdrop to this quintessential Australian pastoral scene. Hardy and compact, the dogs weave between the sheep with athletic grace, their red collars providing sharp contrast against the muted browns and tans of the flock and landscape. This image captures the timeless rhythm of station life, where generations of farmers and their canine partners have worked in symbiotic harmony to manage livestock across vast, challenging terrains. The clouded sky and wide-open horizon speak to the resilience and isolation of Australian agricultural life, where skill, teamwork, and endurance are essential to survival.