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Majestic river red gums anchor a sun-drenched pastoral landscape in rural South Australia, their gnarled branches casting intricate shadows across a parched summer paddock. Soft morning light pierces through the dense canopy, creating a starburst effect that highlights the tree's weathered silver-grey bark and deep green foliage. In the background, a small herd of cattle grazes quietly, their dark silhouettes contrasting against the bleached golden grasslands, suggesting this is a classic extensive grazing environment typical of the region's agricultural heartland. The ground bears the marks of dry season conditions - cracked earth and sparse vegetation - revealing the resilient nature of both the landscape and the livestock that inhabit it. These ancient eucalyptus trees serve as critical shade and shelter for stock, embodying the symbiotic relationship between native vegetation and agricultural practice in the Australian pastoral ecosystem. The image captures the raw beauty of rural South Australian agriculture, where survival depends on adaptation and endurance under challenging environmental conditions.