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Weathered and resolute, a seasoned cattleman stands amid a sea of Brahman cattle on a scorching Australian outback stock route. His light blue chambray work shirt, softened by dust and sun, contrasts against the earth-toned herd surrounding him, while his wide-brimmed stockman's hat provides critical protection from the intense midday light. The lean, heat-resistant Brahman cattle, with their distinctive humped shoulders and loose skin, crowd the dry pastoral landscape, suggesting a long journey between grazing territories. Pine trees create a sparse backdrop, filtering harsh sunlight and casting a golden-brown hue across the scene that speaks to the unforgiving beauty of rural Australia. His weathered expression and steady gaze communicate generations of agricultural knowledge and an intimate connection to the land and livestock. This powerful portrait captures the essence of traditional droving - a critical practice in managing cattle across vast, challenging terrains that remains fundamental to Australia's beef industry.