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Merino ewes cluster around a tranquil farm dam in the golden summer paddocks of South Australia's Mid North region. A stockman carefully monitors the flock, crouching near the water's edge where the sheep gather to drink under the sheltering canopy of a massive eucalyptus tree. The sparse landscape speaks of drought resilience - dry golden grasses contrasting with the deep green of the gum tree and the cool blue water reflecting the cloudless sky. Suffolk-cross ewes huddle together, their woolly bodies creating a dense mass of cream and grey, their reflections mirroring their formation in the still water. The scene captures the rhythmic harmony of pastoral life - a carefully tended flock finding respite in the shade, accessing critical water during the intense heat of an Australian summer. Soft morning light bathes the landscape, highlighting the textured bark of the ancient tree and the close relationship between the stock manager and his flock, a timeless tableau of agricultural stewardship.