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Dust-laden and parched, a rugged flock of merino sheep clusters along the eroded earthen bank of a near-empty dam on the Yorke Peninsula. Silvered by drought and harsh sunlight, the woolly bodies press together, seeking sparse shade and respite from the unforgiving South Australian landscape. Weathered rock formations and cracked ground frame the scene, with sparkling water reflecting the brilliant sky and providing a thin lifeline to these resilient pastoral survivors. The black and white composition emphasizes the stark textures of the terrain - rough stone, matted wool, and crumbling soil - telling a profound story of agricultural endurance in a challenging environment. Each sheep stands resolute, a testament to generations of careful breeding and agricultural management that allows livestock to persist in these marginal lands. The image captures the raw essence of Australian pastoral life: survival, adaptation, and quiet strength against an uncompromising natural backdrop.