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Harvested wheat stubble stretches across a dry, golden paddock, the remnant stalks standing like weathered sentinels after the crop's removal. Crisp, bleached stems create a textural landscape of interlocking spikes and dried foliage, revealing the harsh aftermath of a summer harvest in the Australian agricultural heartland. The ground's ochre and tan palette speaks to weeks of intense heat and minimal rainfall, with stubble providing crucial protection against soil erosion and moisture loss. Each vertical stalk casts a subtle shadow, creating a complex network of lines that demonstrates the precision of modern farming techniques and the resilience of dryland agricultural systems. The image captures the raw, unadorned beauty of post-harvest terrain - a landscape of potential, waiting for the next season's regeneration. This stark panorama embodies the cyclical nature of broadacre farming, where every withered stem tells a story of growth, harvest, and renewal.