The Fallen Monarch in Mariposa Grove

epifv, on September 23, 2007, said:

Hola Chip, Gran ejemplar y nice shot. Saludos Epi

Chip Stephan, on September 23, 2007, said:

Thanks, epifv

©junebug, on October 3, 2007, said:

Great photo, Chip, but how sad to see this giant fallen! Just imagine, how old this tree must have been and what he saw in his long life...Greetings, Anne

Chip Stephan, on October 4, 2007, said:

Thanks, again, Anne. This tree has been down since the first Europeans entered the area. See this (photo from ca 1860.) It will take a very long time before it finally rots away

segundosombra, on November 22, 2007, said:

Very impressive trunk! It must be amazing to take a walk on that forest. Nice shot, Chip!

Greetings,

Marcelo

Chip Stephan, on November 22, 2007, said:

Thanks, Marcelo. Yes, it's a fascinating place and until you see them in person, the giant sequoia trees are almost unbelievable. Here's an X-3D shot of the same tree, in early winter, from the other end. And here's another to give you an idea of the true size of the things.

panca, on February 11, 2008, said:

ciao! This picture is very beautiful! It must be great to see this tree with my eyes ... I mark its location on the map!