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To match feature AUSTRALIA-DROUGHT
The earth cracks between weeds in a farmers field near Griffith, 400km (249miles) north of Melbourne, August 22, 2007. A thin winter green carpets Australias southeast hills and plains, camouflaging the onset of a drought catastrophe in the nations food bowl. To match feature AUSTRALIA-DROUGHT REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA)
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In this striking print captured by Tim Wimborne, the devastating effects of drought in Australia are vividly portrayed. The image showcases a farmer's field near Griffith, located 400km north of Melbourne, where the earth cracks amidst overgrown weeds. It was taken on August 22,2007. The photograph reveals a stark contrast between the thin winter green carpeting the southeast hills and plains of Australia and the hidden catastrophe unfolding beneath it. The seemingly idyllic landscape camouflages the onset of an alarming drought crisis in what is known as the nation's food bowl. As we gaze upon this image, we are confronted with nature's silent struggle against human intervention. The cracked earth serves as a poignant reminder of how climate change can wreak havoc on agricultural lands and disrupt livelihoods. Tim Wimborne's lens captures not only a moment frozen in time but also conveys an urgent message about environmental conservation and sustainable practices. This thought-provoking photograph invites us to reflect on our responsibility towards protecting our planet for future generations.
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