My American Dream #1 by wastl001

Photography • Landscape • posted on Aug 14, 2006

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It's been a while since I last updated my gallery, but for good reason.... Since I was a young boy, which is decades ago, I have dreamed about making a trip to the USA. And this year we (my wife, my kids and I) made this dream of mine come true! We have spent 3 weeks in 'The Far West' and I can tell you, that we've had the time of our lives!! During these weeks we visited cities and National Parks. In the coming weeks I'd like to share some pictures of places I liked the most. Those of you who have ever looked into my little gallery will not be surprised to expect nature- and landscape-scenes... Above pictures is taken in Sequoia National Park and shows some sequoias. These giant trees are the largest living organisms on our planet. In the past I've read about these trees, but I can tell you that when you first stand in front of such a giant, you won't believe your own eyes.... It's just too overwhelming!! The tiny creatures in front of the left tree are my wife and my oldest daughter. Just to estimate the dimensions of these trees.... Hope you like it!

Comments (11)

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Zacko

2:21PM | Mon, 14 August 2006

No freaking way!!! Are those trees really that huge??? OH MY GOD!!!! Im happy those people are standing beneath it or i wouldnt have understood just how huge they really are. WOW!!! Awesome "find" and capture. And congratulation on getting to do your dream-vacation. I just had mine as well. #:O)

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Whatthe

2:32PM | Mon, 14 August 2006

That's a lot of paper, or the first drive through humidor.

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OneEyeDave

2:38PM | Mon, 14 August 2006

Welcome to the US! Hope you like McDonald's!

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busi2ness

2:44PM | Mon, 14 August 2006

Magnificent trees, beautifully captured and scaled for our pleasure.

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Biffowitz

3:06PM | Mon, 14 August 2006

Fabulous, I like the family members there to help with the scale of those trees, a nice touch. Great shot!

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TallPockets

6:31PM | Mon, 14 August 2006

Welcome to the U.S.A. Excellent pic! Btw: We in America have the biggest 'egos' AND the biggest HEARTS. WINK. My best to you and yours, kind soul. Travel safe. Enjoy. T.P.

bluliner35

7:10PM | Mon, 14 August 2006

Can't wait to see the redwoods. I've done my time in the Rockies, tho. I have to say, the largest living organism on the planet is a fungus living in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The fungus is nothing to see, but the Great Lakes can be pretty spectacular.

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Cosine

11:53PM | Mon, 14 August 2006

Splendid shot of these magnificent trees! It's been decades since I've been there, thanks for the reminder.

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marybelgium

3:42AM | Tue, 15 August 2006

Thanks for sharing this image of the Sequoias... it brought back lot of fine memories of our stay there !

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Richardphotos

7:17PM | Fri, 01 September 2006

they are magnificent as your capture. in Red forest close to San Jose Calif. they are big enough to drive a small car through and before people could.

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bentchick

11:44AM | Sat, 25 November 2006

Wow! I'm soooo glad you were able to come visit my area of the USA! Maybe I am biased, but I love the west and there is soooo much to see, three weeks would hardly put a dent in it!!!!! Lovely shot of the Redwoods!