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Dust billows around a stockman guiding a horse through a sun-dappled woodland, capturing the raw essence of Australian rural life. Wearing classic stockman attire - a crisp white checked shirt and blue denim jeans - the rider sits firmly in a well-worn leather saddle, commanding the muscular bay horse with subtle skill. Late afternoon light filters through sparse eucalyptus branches, creating dramatic shadows and highlighting the swirling dust clouds kicked up by the horse's powerful movement. The scene epitomizes the traditional droving techniques that have defined Australian pastoral culture for generations, where horseback riders navigate challenging terrain to move livestock across vast station lands. Every element speaks to the rugged resilience and intimate connection between rider and mount - a timeless portrayal of working life in the Australian countryside. The atmospheric image, watermarked by Al Mabin, captures the poetry of motion and the enduring spirit of rural horsemanship.