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Blade shearing unfolds in a rustic wooden shearing shed, capturing the timeless rhythms of Australian wool production. A skilled shearer bends intently over a Merino sheep, wielding traditional blade shears with practiced precision. Stripped to a work-worn beige shirt and navy trousers, the worker demonstrates the physical craft of removing the dense, creamy fleece in careful passes. Behind him, additional sheep wait patiently in a slatted wooden pen, their woolly forms suggesting the robust bloodlines of the Merino breed. The rich textures of weathered timber, fresh-cut wool, and muscular labor create a tableau of agricultural heritage - a moment that speaks to generations of pastoral skill in rural Victoria. Soft ambient light filters through the shed, highlighting the intricate dance between human and livestock that has defined Australian farming for centuries.