Better picture, with tree climbers for scale: https://www.npr.org/sections/pictu...

blackeyeblitzar · 2025-03-16T06:47:24 1742107644

Is that a photo of the actual tallest tree or just the tallest photographed tree?

solardev · 2025-03-16T15:00:21 1742137221

Good question. This was back in 2009 so I can't quite remember for sure anymore. The National Geographic October 2009 issue is the original source for this, but I couldn't find a copy online.

The photographer Michael Nichols posted this article about his experience: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/burden-of-dreams-in-the-r_b_7...

Steve Sillett is the scientist who discovered and measured Hyperion, so I BELIEVE that is the same tree Michael is talking about finally getting permission to photograph. Sorry, I don't know for 100% sure.

xnx · 2025-03-17T16:21:14 1742228474

> OK, maybe it's not the Biggest, Tallest Tree Photo Ever — but it's the biggest one I've ever seen.

The tree in the photo is only 300 feet. Hyperion is 380 feet.