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Weathered limestone ruins cradle a flock of Poll Dorset sheep in this evocative pastoral scene from rural Victoria. A rusted corrugated iron roof shelters the stone-walled structure, its walls crumbling and broken, revealing a stoic stock manager standing watch over his woolly charges. The arid landscape stretches beyond—golden dry grass and sparse olive trees painting a stark backdrop of Australian agricultural resilience. Soft cream and warm tan fleeces cluster together, the sheep pressed close within the fragmented shelter, their bodies a living contrast to the rough-hewn stone and aged timbers. Bright midday sunlight bleaches the scene, casting sharp shadows and highlighting the textural details of stone, wool, and weathered building materials. This image captures the enduring spirit of Australian farming—a testament to survival in a challenging landscape, where pastoral traditions persist despite environmental hardship.