Magnificent Giant Tree: Sequoia in a Snowstorm | National Geographic

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The world's second-largest known tree, the President, in Sequoia National Park is photographed by National Geographic magazine photographer Michael "Nick" Nichols for the December 2012 issue. The final photograph is a mosaic of 126 images.

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[Andreazor]

That tree is older than most known human civilizations. That's what impresses me so tremendously. I truly hope it gets to stand another 3200 years and that there will still be people to admire it's awe inspiring presence.

[bubhub]

It boggles the mind to think this tree was alive when Rameses ll ruled Egypt!

[xiaogui]

imagine if trees can talk and tell about the stories before us.

[hanzifaction]

That may be one of the most beautiful things I've seen! Gorgeous Trees, May they stand another 3, 000 thousand years!!

[delgados]

27 = 8.2296 meters  and  247 = 75.2856 meters.
It's for rest of the world.

[robbinsroyce]

My daughter wants you to know "this is really cool!"

[eliyahukelman]

This video left us with a sense of wonder and appreciation for the beauty God has given us on this planet, and reminded us of what an amazing creator we have.

[RoderickMcSwan]

A magnificent treasure to keep for eternity.

[FranzKrammer]

the largest tree in the world? ... 3200 years old we keep it as a monument to time?

[FemmeIndigo]

Des milliers et des Milliers d'années avant que nous venions au monde, il était là, et il sera là longtemps, longtemps après que nous ayons disparus...Grande leçon d'humilité effectivement, ce Séquoia est tout simplement majestueux, quelle émotion que de le regarder :-)))

[EmpoweredPlanet]

One day I was zip lining and I was in the shop, removing my gear, when I looked up and saw the poster of The President that was the result of all this work. I immediately burst into tears I was so moved! Thank you for all your efforts.

[NostalgicMemries]

human nature at his finest, "oh look a tree, i need to climb to it!!!!"

[chodelicker]

I wish that there were more of these trees around the world

[AndreBarbosaPC]

~8, 5 meters in diaMETER
~76 meters tall

[zepp]

This is so cool, amazing how big they can grow!

[bevvielandsman]

What a beautiful giant! And hopefully very protected. It is, isn't it?

[gsantana]

When I see this, I just have some words to say: "wow! how great is mother nature"

[juojyo]

I really had a feeling that I want to visit this tree. Damn it'll be awesome to take a photo next to this awesome tree.

[secundus]

It's the tree of life. Don't touch it!

[abhikoolblue]

Chuck Norris planted this tree in his childhood.