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A sun-drenched paddock near the Great Dividing Range captures the essence of Australian pastoral life, where a flock of merino ewes and their lambs gather around a still waterhole. Bare, silvered gum trees punctuate the golden grasslands, casting sparse shadows across the dry late summer landscape. The flock clusters tightly around the water source, their creamy white wool creating a stark contrast against the muted earth tones of the paddock, with a solitary white sheep standing sentinel on the edge of the scene. Fenced pastures define the boundaries of this classic rural New South Wales agricultural setting, where generations of farmers have carefully managed livestock through challenging seasonal conditions. The cloudless azure sky and bare branches suggest a period of drought, highlighting the critical importance of reliable water sources for sheep farming. A watermark from Al Mabin, a renowned agricultural photographer, anchors the image as a professional documentation of Australian rural life and livestock management.