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Dawn breaks over a frosty paddock, casting a golden haze across the misty landscape as a farmer stands resolute among a flock of Merino sheep. Backlit by the intense morning sun, the silhouetted figure watches over the woolly mob, his stance protective and purposeful. The delicate frost glimmers on the ground, highlighting the challenges of a winter morning during a green drought in South Australia's southeast region. Merino sheep, with their distinctive dense fleece, graze tentatively in the soft light, their forms creating a textured foreground against the shimmering horizon. The farmer's dark jacket and cap blend with the subdued tones of the early morning, symbolizing the deep connection between agricultural workers and their livestock. This powerful image captures the resilience of Australian farming - a silent narrative of survival, care, and hope in the face of challenging environmental conditions.