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Aerial pastoral symphony: A dense flock of merino sheep traverses a narrow earthen bridge between two deep blue water bodies, creating a living corridor that bisects the landscape. Captured from above in the golden light of early morning, the image reveals the precision of Australian livestock management, with the animals tightly clustered and guided by unseen herding dogs across the narrow passage. The surrounding terrain speaks of a classic New South Wales pastoral setting - dry, ochre-colored earth transitioning to green pastures, with the water dam serving as a critical resource in an arid agricultural environment. The sheep, predominantly white with subtle variations in fleece texture, move as a single organism, demonstrating the remarkable coordination between livestock and the skilled farmers who manage them. This aerial perspective transforms a routine mustering operation into a breathtaking landscape composition, highlighting the intricate relationship between Australian farmers, their animals, and the challenging terrain they navigate daily.