38 Outstandingly Big Things Photographed Next to Human Beings

This isn’t just any old photograph of a tree. This tree is none other than the Angel Oak in Charleston, South Carolina. This amazing live oak tree is estimated to be about 400-500 years old. As we can see, it draws in thousands of visitors each year. Who wouldn’t want a chance to be in the presence of something so old and wise?

This stunning natural monument is over 65 feet tall, which is above average for a live oak. The tree trunk has a whopping 25-foot circumference, making it look like something out of a fantasy story. This magical tree covers over 17,000 feet with its shade and is the oldest oak tree east of the Mississippi River.