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A man working as a sheep shearer uses electric blade shears to carefully remove the fleece from a Merino sheep in a Victorian woolshed. The experienced shearer, wearing blue work clothing and protective glasses, demonstrates the skilled technique of blade shearing while holding the sheep securely. The white wool contrasts against the wooden shearing shed floor, capturing this essential aspect of Australia's wool industry. This traditional shearing method showcases the precision and expertise required in processing wool from Australia's Merino flock.