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Dry creek bed winds between weathered river red gums, their gnarled trunks and silvery-green foliage testifying to decades of endurance in harsh Australian inland conditions. The parched earth reveals the brutal impact of prolonged drought, with fine sandy soil cracking between ancient tree roots that snake across the landscape. Soft blue sky provides a stark contrast to the sun-bleached ground, highlighting the resilience of these iconic Australian woodland ecosystems. Each twisted tree stands as a silent sentinel, their broad canopies offering minimal shade to the barren watercourse that once flowed with life-giving water. The landscape speaks to the challenging environment of inland Queensland, where pastoral stations must adapt to increasingly unpredictable climate patterns. This image captures the raw, uncompromising beauty of Australia's inland wilderness - a testament to the survival strategies of native vegetation in one of the world's most demanding environments.