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Merino sheep crowd together in a luminous dawn mist, their woolly forms creating a dense, undulating landscape across the pasture. A stockman stands resolute in a wide-brimmed felt hat and dark wool jacket, silhouetted against the golden sunrise that bathes the flock in warm, ethereal light. Dust rises around the tightly packed animals, creating a soft, atmospheric haze that softens the edges of the scene and hints at the early morning movement of the mob. The sheep display the characteristic fine, dense fleece of Merino breed - a hallmark of Australian agricultural excellence, their bodies pressed close together showing the tight, uniform quality of a well-managed stud flock. Soft earth tones of tan, grey, and cream blend together, punctuated by the sharp outline of the stockman who represents generations of pastoral expertise. This image captures the timeless rhythm of livestock farming - the quiet connection between stock manager and flock, the raw beauty of the Australian rural landscape at first light.