Tallest Collection (#7)

Layer Marney Tower, Essex, engraved by Henry Wallis, 1832 (engraving)
XJF451311 Layer Marney Tower, Essex, engraved by Henry Wallis, 1832 (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tudor palace near Colchester)

Indian Saras Crane at the nest, Keoladeo National Park, India

Indian Saras Crane, stretching wings, Keoladeo National Park, India

Indian Saras Crane, giving unison call, Keoladeo National Park, India

Faro de Chipiona, tallest lighthouse in Spain and one of the tallest worldwide, 69 metres, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Chicago, USA - Looking North on Michigan Boulevard, showing Michigan Boulevard Bridge and some of the tallest buildings in the city at this period

The tallest and shortest pupils at Badminton Girls School
The tallest and shortest pupils at Badminton School - an Independent Girls school near Bristol. Pictured are Mertyl Webb-Johnson (the shorter) and Mary Feaver (the taller)

Tallest Chimney in France at Roubaix (Nord) - 105m tall Date: circa 1910s

North Carolina, Hatteras Island, Buxton Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, nation s
North Carolina, Hatteras Island, Buxton. Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, nations tallest brick lighthouse

Angel Falls in Venezuela. angel falls, waterfall, vertical, drop, venezuela
Angel Falls in Venezuela

Iceland, Reykjavik Hallgrims Church and statue of Eifur Eiriksson, the 1st European
Iceland, Reykjavik. Hallgrims Church and statue of Eifur Eiriksson

Iceland, Reykjavik Hallgrims Church, tallest building in Iceland, at sunset
Iceland, Reykjavik. Hallgrims Church, tallest building in Iceland, at sunset

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Salisbury Cathedral - with 404 foot spire (the tallest in the UK) Date:

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Forest of karri trees, the third tallest tree species in the world - with people showing scale. Boranup Forest (Eucalyptus diversicolor) Date:

Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923), French engineer. (1880). His most historic and best-known
Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923), French engineer.(1880). His most historic and best-known work is the Eiffel Tower built for the Paris Exposition of 1889

Empire State Building, New York City, Worlds Tallest Structure
Vinrage postcard showing the Empire State Building at dusk. The surrounding buildings and the city skyline is also visible

Los Angeles City Hall
Vintage postcard showing Los Angeles City Hall, the tallest building in Los Angeles

Steeplejacks Painting Chimney
Belfast, Ireland: c. 1923 Steeplejacks painting the Greeves Mill chimney, the tallest in Ireland at 220 feet

Kinzua Bridge, USA, historical artwork C018 / 7062
Kinzua Bridge. 1883 engraving of the Kinzua Bridge, or Kinzua Viaduct, Pennsylvania, USA. The Kinzua Bridge was a railroad trestle that spanned Kinzua Creek

Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri). This penguin is the tallest and heaviest species of penguin and is endemic to Antarctica. Photographed in Antarctica

Giraffe running over a road
Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) running over a road. The giraffe is the tallest living land animal, growing to a height of 5.5 metres

Group of ostriches (Struthio camelus). This group consists of females and a male. The ostrich, a flightless bird, is the worlds largest and tallest bird, being around 2.5 metres tall

Msai giraffe C014 / 3026
Msai giraffe walking across a grassy plain. The msai giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi), also known as the Kilimanjaro Giraffe

Gaping Gill Cave, artwork
Gaping Gill Cave, historical artwork. Visitor (lower centre) viewing a large waterfall in the Gaping Gill Cave in North Yorkshire, UK (also called Gaping Ghyll)

Giant sequoia trees
Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) trees. Sequoias are the largest trees in the world and live for up to four thousand years. They have become an endangered species due to habitat loss

Fallen giant sequoia trunk
Fallen giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) tree trunk. Sequoias are the largest trees in the world and live for up to four thousand years

Giant sequoia tree stump
Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) tree stump. This stump measures over 7 metres in diameter. Sequoias are the largest trees in the world and live for up to four thousand years

Gustave Flaubert bridge, Normandy, France C017 / 7933
Gustave Flaubert bridge at night. This vertical lift bridge spans the River Seine at Rouen, in the Upper Normandy region of France

Grande Roue de Paris, 1900 C016 / 4498
Grande Roue de Paris. 20th-century photochrom (photographic lithograph) of the Grande Roue de Paris, a large Ferris wheel built in Paris, France, for the Exposition Universelle (1900)

USA, West Virginia, Fayetteville. New River Gorge National River, New River Gorge Bridge, height- 876 feet

Giraffe - feeding
DOW-471 Giraffe - feeding Giraffa camelopardalis Steve Downer contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

A morning view of Mount Whitney from Lone Pine

Famous Cape Hatteras Lighthouse the tallest in North America in its new location after it was moved in the Outer Banks Of North Carolina USA

USA, Alabama, Mobile. The Battle House Hotel and the RSA Tower

USA, Alabama, Birmingham. Vulcan Park, Vulcan Statue, second-tallest statue in the US

USA, Alabama, Mobile. RSA Tower

UAE, Dubai. Burj Dubai Hotel and surrounding buildings at sunrise

Denali, Mt. Kinley, the highest mountain in North America at over 20, 000 feet rises above the Alaska Range in Denali National Park, Alaska

Enormous Denali / Mt. McKinley and its mirror image in Reflection Pond. At over 20
Enormous Denali / Mt. McKinley and its mirror image in Reflection Pond.At over 20, 000 feet high, it is the tallest mountain in North America

Denali, Mt. McKInley, at over 20, 000 feet, the highest mountain in North America rises above the Alaska Range in Denali National Park Alaska

South America, Venezuela, Canaima National Park, Angel Falls. View of the base of the falls

Montevideo, Uruguay, The Palacio Salvo on Plaza Independencia, Montevideos tallest building

England, London, London Eye

Canada, Ontario, Toronto. View looking up at CN Tower, worlds tallest structure of 1, 815 feet

Canada, Ontario, Toronto. Looking up through the elevator ceiling at the CN Tower, worlds tallest structure

Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax. Saint Marys Cathedral Basilica. The tallest polished spire in North America. Circa 1820

Malaysia, State of Selangor, capital city of Kuala Lumpur. Famous Petronas Twin Towers, the tallest twin buildings in the world & city symbol

Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur. The night view of Petronas Twin Towers

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"Reaching New Heights: Exploring the World's Tallest Structures and Wonders" Standing tall and proud, the Empire State Building has been an iconic symbol of New York since 1945. The Burj Khalifa in Dubai reigns as the tallest man-made structure globally, soaring to a staggering height of 828 meters. France's Millau Bridge astounds with its architectural marvel, spanning across valleys and becoming a testament to human ingenuity. Transporting us back in time, the Brachiosaurus dinosaur reminds us of Earth's ancient giants that once roamed our planet. Witnessing history unfold, the Mother Russia Statue commemorates the Battle of Stalingrad with its towering presence. From bridges to buildings, humanity continues to push boundaries; such is evident in Bridge Millau's remarkable design. Marvel at Giant Machnow at Taylors Depository - an awe-inspiring sculpture that captures our imagination with its colossal size. Nature also boasts incredible heights; Hare Creek and redwoods in Limekiln State Park showcase California's majestic beauty. Embarking on an Irish adventure? Don't miss A Visit to the Irish Pig. With reflections Physical & Moral – a tale full of surprises. Whether it be man-made or natural wonders, these towering structures remind us that there are no limits when it comes to reaching new heights.