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Merino sheep graze across a golden, drought-stressed pasture near Heathcote in central Victoria, their dark fleece contrasting sharply with the weathered landscape. A towering eucalyptus tree stands sentinel on the parched grassland, its gnarled branches reaching into an overcast sky suggesting late autumn or early winter conditions. A lone farm worker watches over the flock, positioned near a corrugated iron shed that provides shelter and represents the practical infrastructure of rural agricultural operations. The undulating terrain hints at the challenging environment of this region, where livestock farming requires resilience and careful management. Dry grasses in muted browns and yellows carpet the ground, emphasizing the harsh seasonal conditions that farmers routinely navigate. The expansive, minimalist composition captures the essence of Australian agricultural life - a delicate balance between human intervention and nature's unpredictable rhythms.