The Sequoia- Thank You, Bill Vetter

3200 Years in One Photo

                                                                                                                                                    

 

Not every tree 
Has a nickname, but 'The President' has earned it. This giant sequoia 
Stands at 247 feet  tall, and is estimated to be over 3,200 years 
Old. Imagine, this tree was already 1200 years old when Jesus walked 
The earth.

 

                                                                                                                                                    

 

 

The trunk of 
The  president measures at 27 feet across, with 2 BILLION needles 
From base to top.

 

                                                                                                                                                    

 

Because of its 
Unbelievable size, this tree has never been photographed in its 
Entirety. Until now. A team of National Geographic photographers have 
Worked along with scientists to try and create the first photo that 
Shows the president in all its glory.

 

                                                                                                                                                    

 

They had to 
Climb the tree with pulleys and levers, and took thousands of 
Photos.  Of those, they selected 126 and stitched them together, 
To get this incredible portrait of the President.

 

                                                                                                                                                    

                                                                                                                                                                    And here it is:

 

Incredible, is it not?