In the historic county of Lancashire, England, a huge piece of longan ore has been discovered. It was shaped like a dragon that had just awakened, and two adult men appeared insignificant in front of it. This ore can't help but evoke the eyes of the exquisite queen in the novel "The Ghost Blows the Lamp", like a dream.
Next up is a Bucyrus 8750 excavator, one of the largest excavators in the world. Its bucket capacity is amazing, the length of the main robotic arm reaches 132.5 meters, the average operating weight is about 5,000 tons, the working depth is up to 80 meters, and if it is operated in accordance with the regulations and regular maintenance, its service life can be as high as 40 years. This huge excavator gives people a shock of industrial technology.
In the business department of Chaoyang District Stamp Company, stamp fans ushered in the first sale of special stamps of "Jiachen Year". The designer of the stamps, Wang Huming, incorporated the dragon element into the stamp design, and the set of two stamps is titled "Tianlong Xingjian" and "Chenlong Xianrui", reflecting the reverence for the dragon and the inheritance of traditional Chinese culture. This cultural heritage is vividly represented on the stamps.
The American redwood tree is one of the tallest trees in the world, with an average height of up to 100 meters and even a height of 110 meters. In the photo, an adult man stands under a tree and looks like a resident of Lilliputian. This giant of nature gives a sense of awe for the power of nature.
The pyramids, known as the wonders of ancient Egypt, look majestic when viewed from afar. However, when you actually visit the site, you will realize the sheer size of the pyramid. The pyramid in the photo seems to be a magnificent building in time and space, and its solemnity and grandeur make people awe-inspiring.
The statue of Guanyin is 121 meters high, of which 100 meters are built on the ground and 21 meters underground. The surrounding buildings appear insignificant in their solemn atmosphere, as if they were a huge spiritual symbol. This massive Buddha statue shows the reverence of human beings for their faith.
The American Space Center's "Crawler" is the largest transport vehicle in the world, with a length of 40 meters, a width of 35 meters and an adjustable height of up to 8 meters. Reaching a weight of 8000 tons when fully loaded, it is responsible for carrying rockets and is the hegemon among transporters. The product of this industrial era gives people a shock brought by technology.
In the 19th century, new breeds of horses were bred with an average shoulder height of 1.73-1.83 meters and a maximum height of 2 meters. These horses weigh around 900 kg and have an average lifespan of up to 25 years. This incredible size is that they are an indispensable labor force in an agrarian society.
The Caterpillar 797 is one of the largest mining vehicles in the world, with a height of 7 meters, a length of 14.5 meters and a width of 9.14 meters. With a full load of 3,400 horsepower, the price of a tire is $30,000. This behemoth is the overlord of the mines, demonstrating the human desire for minerals.
The American redwood tree is one of the tallest trees in the world, with an average height of up to 100 meters and even a height of 110 meters. In the photo, an adult man stands under a tree and looks like a resident of Lilliputian. This giant of nature gives a sense of awe for the power of nature.
Wind turbines may seem inconspicuous in the distance, but when you get closer, you'll notice their massive bodies. An adult man stands at the bottom of the generator, as small as an ant compared to it. One of the blades of the generator is even taller and unusual, which makes people feel shocked by the development of science and technology.
CSP plants rely on heliostats to concentrate the sun's rays, and the small mirrors reflected in the photo may seem insignificant from a distance. However, each heliostat can accommodate hundreds of people, and its sheer scale shows the grandeur of a CSP power station.
The shield machine for tunnel construction has a diameter of 17.5 meters and a working length of up to 110 meters. Several workers stand inside the shield machine, and the sheer scale makes people feel like giants in the underworld.
The blue whale is the largest animal in the world, with a heart that reaches a weight of 500 kilograms. During the transportation, the sheer size of the heart was amazing, as if it were a giant beast teleportation.
The deep-sea giant squid is nearly 3 meters long and has a huge tentacle that is intimidating. In the underwater world, it becomes a large and mysterious creature, giving people a sense of great oppression in the underwater world.
The moose in the northern steppes are the largest of the cervids, with an adult body of about 2.4 meters tall at the shoulder, about 3 meters long, and weighing 700-1000 kilograms. This behemoth gives a shock of the power of nature.
The statue of Avalokiteshvara, built in Sendai, Japan, is 121 meters high, of which 100 meters are above ground and 21 meters underground. The surrounding buildings appear insignificant in their immense and solemn atmosphere, as if they were a huge spiritual symbol.
The Soviet (Russian) Typhoon-class nuclear submarine has a height of 23.3 meters, a length of 172.8 meters and a displacement of 48,000 tons. When in the water, its huge size hides in the depths of the ocean, and when it rushes out of the water, it takes on a stunning beastly feel.
This giant squid grows in the Mekong River and is mostly about 2-3 meters long and weighs about 200-300 kilograms. They are very strong in the water, and when they try their best, they can even overturn small boats and become large water monsters in the water.
These twenty photographs document the presence of giants around the world, whether it is the wonders of nature or the scientific and technological achievements of mankind, all of which are astounding. These vast and mysterious things make us re-understand the world. The existence of the giant object evokes our thinking about history, reality and the future, and is a visual feast that transcends time and space.
The existence of these giants seems to be witnesses of history, they not only show human wisdom and creativity on the material level, but also lead us to explore the world on the spiritual level.
Next, let's explore the huge statue in India, built in memory of India's first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Sardar Vallabhai Patel. The statue is 182 meters high, made entirely of iron and bronze, and cost $300 million. From a distance, it stands there, as if it is the intersection of history and modernity, and makes people marvel at the excellence of human architectural skills.
Look at another set of photos showing a close-up view of the USS Ford aircraft carrier. The aircraft carrier is like a floating castle at sea, and the ship's maintenance workers are as tiny as toymen on its massive deck. This is not only a reverence for maritime military power, but also the pinnacle of science and technology and engineering.
Moving on to the next scene, we spot several speedboats passing by an aircraft carrier. Despite the fact that only a small part of the aircraft carrier is exposed, its huge size makes it look up. This contrast shows humanity's mastery of technology and military power, and it also makes us curious about the unknown in the depths of the ocean.
Next, let's step into Africa and take a look at the massive northern redwood trees. The average height of these towering trees is about 100 meters, and the highest can even reach 110 meters. A grown man stood under a tree, as if he had entered the realm of giants. This shows the power of nature to shock people, and makes us reflect on the balance between the environment and ecology.
Back in the city, let's get to know the shield machines used in the construction of the city's subway connection line. These huge construction machines, with a diameter of up to 17.5 meters and a working length of up to 110 meters, make workers look insignificant when standing inside the machines. This is not only a technological innovation in urban construction, but also a tribute to the courage of human engineering.
Coming to the deep-sea world, we see Typhoon-class nuclear submarines produced by the USSR (Russia). With a width of 23.3 meters, a length of 172.8 meters, and a displacement of 48,000 tons, this behemoth does not look huge when it is in the water. But once it rises to the surface, it seems to be a monster in the ocean, showing the human desire to explore the depths of the ocean.
Moving to the farmland, we saw a new breed of pull horses bred by humans. The average height of these horses is 1.73-1.83 meters, and the height can even reach 2 meters. They weigh around 900 kilograms and are an indispensable labor force in an agrarian society. This shows the improvement and domestication of animals and plants by human beings, and also reflects the glory of agricultural civilization.
Going deep into the mine, we saw the Caterpillar 797, one of the largest mining vehicles in the world. With a height of 7 meters, a length of 14.5 meters and a width of 9.14 meters, its existence demonstrates the human desire and control over resources. The product of this industrial age is not only a symbol of technological power, but also a hegemon in the field of mining.
From the mine back to nature, let's feel the huge body of the wind turbine together. From a distance, the wind turbine appears to be just a larger windmill, but a grown man stands at the bottom of it, immediately looking as small as an ant. This demonstrates the development of clean energy technologies and also raises thoughts on sustainable development.
Entering the city, we saw the "crawlers" used by the American space center to deliver rockets. The world's largest transport vehicle is 40 meters long, 35 meters wide, and has a full load weight of 8,000 tons. It is a symbol of the conquest of space and a product of the industrial era.
Going underwater, we encountered a deep-sea giant squid. It is nearly 3 meters long and has a huge tentacle that is intimidating. It is also an exploration of the unknown of the marine world, which makes us curious about the mystery of the sea.
Back on land, we saw the beloved moose in North America. It is massive, with a height of about 2.4 meters at the withers and a length of about 3 meters, and weighs between 700-1000 kilograms. This is a magnificent creature in nature, and it is also the protection and care of wild animals.
Finally, we went to Sendai City, Japan, to admire the 121-meter-tall statue of Guanyin. Its height is not only 100 meters above ground, but also 21 meters underground. It is a tribute to religion and culture, and it is also an expression of human spiritual sustenance.
These twenty photographs show the world's various giant beings, whether it is the wonders of nature or the scientific and technological achievements of mankind, all of which are astounding. These vast and mysterious things make us re-understand the world. They not only show human wisdom and creativity on the material level, but also lead our exploration of the world on the spiritual level. It's a visual feast that transcends time and space, making us think deeply about the relationship between giants and humans, and their importance in our lives.