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Golden catkins dance from a hazel tree branch, capturing the delicate early stages of pollination in a winter orchard landscape. Clusters of pale yellow, elongated flower clusters hang pendulously against a crisp blue sky, signaling the subtle awakening of agricultural life in New South Wales. The intricate, tightly-packed blossoms represent the critical first stage of nut production, where male flowers release pollen to fertilize the tiny, almost imperceptible female flowers. Soft, textured bark and slender branches frame the scene, highlighting the precision and patience required in nut cultivation. Soft winter light illuminates the branches, creating a sense of quiet anticipation and the promise of future harvest. This intimate botanical portrait speaks to the cyclical rhythms of agricultural production, where each delicate bloom represents potential abundance in the coming season.