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Dusty paddocks stretch beneath a steel-grey winter sky as a seasoned stock manager stands amid a flock of merino sheep in South Australia's challenging Riverland region. Weathered brown leather boots sink into the parched, rocky ground, anchoring the figure surrounded by woolly survivors of ongoing drought conditions. Blue denim jeans blend with the rugged landscape, while a small working kelpie dog - barely visible - helps manage the tightly clustered sheep herd. The stark terrain tells a story of resilience, with scattered stones and sparse vegetation highlighting the harsh agricultural environment. This powerful image captures the essence of Australian pastoral life - a testament to the endurance of both farmer and livestock in one of the continent's most unforgiving agricultural landscapes. The composition emphasizes the human connection to the land, with the boots and legs serving as a symbolic anchor between earth and herd, representing generations of farming struggle and determination.