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Bathed in the warm light of a late morning, two farm workers stand amid a weathered steel yard filled with woolly Merino sheep. The individual in a high-visibility yellow and navy work shirt surveys the paddock, while another stands nearby with a black working dog, poised and attentive. Rust-colored earth and green grass blend beneath their feet, with silvery gum trees and gentle hills forming a classic West Australian pastoral backdrop. The metal sheep yards - a grid of galvanized gates and panels - contain a tight mob of sheep, their dense fleeces suggesting they're ready for drafting or shearing. The workers' attire - practical denim, robust work shirts, and protective caps - speaks to the demanding yet precise nature of station life. This scene captures the quiet concentration of rural professionals managing livestock, where skill, patience, and the partnership between humans and working dogs are essential to the rhythms of agricultural production.