National Geographic Magazine has organized one of the most interesting photo shoots I've seen in years which included a complete giant redwood. Photographer Michael "Nick" Nichols and crew was chosen to spend a year in California's redwood forest to capture images of Earth's tallest trees.
The perfect redwood for a full shot was found in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. The tree is estimated to be at least 1,500 years old and is 300 feet tall. Nichols devised a way to take the tree's picture involving three cameras, a team of experts and an 84-photo composite. This particular tree has the most complex crown ever mapped by scientists.
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Sarge Baldy, Wikimedia Commons
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300 Feet up a tree? That’s every young boys dream.
Hey Steve!! These videos are awesome. Thank God we have dedicated people who know who we are and where we came from and where we are going!
I can’t thank you enough for providing us with the story of creation.
Kathie
Wow–I’ve passed along the video of these photographic marvels! Thanks to all of you for your dedication to provide photos that reflect the windows of our souls! It is so appreciated.
Pat
Steve …
Pretty sure that Nat Geo still has a jigsaw puzzle online at their website for this huge redwood that was in the magazine and video. Probably an option from their site for the October 2009 article.
Cheers,
MDV / Oregon
is it possible to buy a poster of that unbelievable photograph?
For the question about a poster, there should be a huge 2′ x 6′ print available for $200. National Geographic has a print store. I suppose it might be a few hundred dollars more to frame something that large.
It’s one that I may like to have like 10 years from now when I move my office to a larger space.
MDV / Oregon
I used to admire the Redwoods from my young age. It is wonderful to see the final picture of the Great Redwood Tree.The videos are simply remarkable and I was able to understand the pain,time, labor involved in making it.The final out come is really great!
Thanks for the wonderful picture/video!
Have not done the video or explored the site. Just seen the photo of the 300ft Giant Redwood, 1500 years old I think it said.
I’m a Brit – never been been to the US – but I’ve heard about the Redwood Trees from acquaintances………and I still can’t believe it! Fabulous – I’m going back to see the rest of the site!