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A weathered agricultural worker tends to a newborn lamb in the early morning light of a windswept grassland, likely in the central grazing regions of New South Wales. The scene captures the raw, visceral moment of lambing season, with the farmer carefully assisting a Merino ewe through a challenging birth. Dressed in a forest green sweater and wide-brimmed pastoral hat, the worker cradles the bloodied newborn lamb, demonstrating the delicate yet pragmatic care essential to sheep farming. The muted palette of grays, greens, and earthy tones reflects the harsh yet beautiful landscape of Australian sheep country, where generations of farmers have wrestled productivity from challenging terrain. Sparse, winter-bleached grasses surround the pair, suggesting the challenging conditions of lambing during the cooler months. This intimate portrait captures the profound connection between farmer and livestock, embodying the resilience and nurturing spirit at the heart of Australian agricultural practice.