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Dawn breaks over the undulating pastures of South Australia's pastoral lands, casting a golden haze across a flock of robust Merino sheep. The silhouette of a seasoned farmer stands watchful, hands clasped behind their back, surveying the livestock with generations of accumulated wisdom. Soft morning light filters through a gentle fog, illuminating the woolly backs of the tightly clustered sheep as they graze tentatively on sparse winter vegetation - a poignant scene of resilience during a challenging green drought. The muted palette of beige, grey, and amber speaks to the harsh beauty of the agricultural landscape, where survival depends on careful stewardship and deep connection to the land. Each sheep represents not just an economic asset, but a testament to agricultural endurance, their dense fleece a reminder of the region's renowned wool industry. The image captures a moment of quiet determination - both from the farmer and the flock - as they face another uncertain day in the unforgiving yet magnificent Australian countryside.