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Aerial view of a bustling livestock sale yard in the Riverina region of New South Wales, where hundreds of merino sheep are meticulously organized into gridded pens under protective shade sails. The expansive facility reveals a complex choreography of agricultural commerce, with small clusters of people - likely agents, auctioneers, and farmers - moving deliberately between the densely packed paddocks. Warm golden light casts long shadows across the carefully segregated groups of woolly sheep, creating a geometric pattern of beige and brown tones that highlights the systematic nature of rural livestock trading. The birds-eye perspective emphasizes the scale and precision of Australian agricultural practices, showcasing how modern farming relies on sophisticated infrastructure and strategic livestock management. Soft yellows and browns of the earthen surfaces contrast with the white and blue clothing of the workers, while the rigid white lines of the pen dividers create a striking visual rhythm that speaks to the organized, methodical approach of professional livestock handlers. This scene captures a quintessential moment in the Australian agricultural supply chain, where economic transaction meets pastoral tradition.