General Grant Tree

General Grant Tree sometimes around 1936

Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum (Lindl.)), the second largest tree in the world. Height 81.5 m, girth at breast height 27.8 m, volume 1,320 m3. This beautiful tree is declared as a National Shrine, a memorial to those who died in the war.

Boole Tree

Boole Tree, California

Giant sequoia of enormous size. Height 81.9 m, girth at the breast height 24.3 m, volume 1,203 m³.

Pakari Brikshya

Enormous, beautiful weeping fig (Ficus benjamina). Circumference of its trunk is approximately 16 – 20 m, height – approximately 20 m but the width of crown – more than 30 m.

Patan Durbar Square

Patan Durbar Square, Nepal

The gorgeous central part of a historical city, the former capital city of Malla. The floor of the square is tiled with red bricks and the square is surrounded by ornate buildings. Most of the current buildings are from the 17th century, but the history of this ancient town is much longer. Here are found 55 larger temples and 136 interesting courtyards. Heavily damaged during the earthquake on April 25, 2015.

Caño Cristales (Cano Cristales)

Caño Cristales with waterfall and the red Macarenia clavigera, Colombia. September 2012

A unique river. Its bottom is covered with the endemic Macarenia clavigera plants. From late July to November these plants turn bright red. Then this colorful river is one of the most spectacular sights in Colombia.

Del Norte Titan

The stoutest coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens (D. Don) Endl.), with a circumference of 22.73 m, 93.6 m tall. Another great tree – Lost Monarch has a larger circumference: 24.13 m, but this measurement includes multiple stems.

Pissing Mare Falls

Pissing Mare Falls, as seen over the Western Brook Pond, Canada

One of the highest falls in eastern North America, formed at picturesque lake fjord – Western Brook Pond. Total height – 343 m, very impressive is the upper drop – approximately 250 m tall plunge.

Warren icefall

The fantastic Airdevronsix icefall from 17.5 km distance, Antarctica

One of the largest icefalls on Earth – 920 m wide and 400 m tall.