According to legend, in 110 BC, when Emperor Wu (漢武帝) of the Han Dynasty visited Mt. Song (嵩山) in Zhongyue, he discovered three huge cypresses towering towards the sky. Emperor Wu named these lush ancient trees “Great General” (大將軍), “Second General” (二將軍) and “Third General” (三將軍) respectively.
This is so-called “Second General” cypress, probably, the thickest one, with a diameter of nearly 5 meters and a circumference of more than 13 meters. According to expert evaluation, the age of the tree is about 4500 years or more.
Beyond the Trees (Yosemite National Park) by Mark Stevens
Via Flickr:
While taking in a setting of nearby trees and a mountainside backdrop in the Swinging Bridge Picnic area in Yosemite National Park with a view to the northwest.