Tallest Collection (page 9)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Petronas Twin Towers, the tallest twin buildings in the world

Indonesia, Bali. Volcano Gunung Agung (3142 meters, Balis highest mountain) behind palm trees

LCC-MFB 75 foot wheeled escape cart
This horse drawn escape cart carried one of the longer versions of the wheeled escape ladder. Until the introduction of the horse drawn turntable ladder

Americas tallest tower, plus some temperament. Illustration shows a shadowy outline of the Woolworth Building. Date 1914 April 25

Turin, Italy - the Mole Antonelliana
Originally built as a synagogue, the Mole Antonelliana is a major landmark of the Italian city of Turin. It is named after the architect who built it, Alessandro Antonelli

A Giant Among Dwarfs
A giant among dwarfs. Date: early 1930s

New York - The Syndicate Building or Park Row Building. The tallest office building in the world for nine years. Date: circa 1899

Emperor penguins and chicks
Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) with their three-month-old chicks (grey). The adults feed them by regurgitating fish. These are the only penguins to breed during the Antarctic winter

Emperor penguin rookery
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) rookery on sea ice. The grey-feathered chicks are three months old. The adults feed them by regurgitating fish

Emperor penguin chicks huddling
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) chicks huddling for warmth in the Antarctic spring. These grey-feathered chicks are about one month old. The adults feed them by regurgitating fish

Emperor penguins with chick
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) pair with their three-month-old chick. The adults feed the chicks by regurgitating fish

Emperor penguins huddling
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) males huddling for warmth. This picture was taken in April when the temperature was -50 degrees Celsius

Emperor penguins incubating eggs
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) males incubating eggs. This picture was taken in August. These are the only penguins to breed in the Antarctic during the winter

Emperor penguins sheltering chicks
Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) sheltering three-week-old chicks. The males shelter the chicks against the cold by holding them on their feet and covering them with a fold of skin

Skyscraper, computer artwork

Super skyscraper, computer artwork

Mars topographical map, satellite image
Mars topographical map. Three-dimensional composite satellite image of the surface of Mars. Topographical features are labelled in black. North is at top

Brachiosaurus dinosaur skeleton. Model of a Brachiosaurus skeleton. This was the tallest dinosaur, standing up to 16 metres tall. It could weigh up to 70 tons

Brachiosaurus dinosaurs, computer artwork. Brachiosaurus was the tallest dinosaur, standing up to 16 metres tall. Unusually for a dinosaur, its front legs were longer than its hind legs

Sauropod dinosaurs
Brachiosaurus and Diplodocus dinosaurs, computer artwork. These are both sauropod dinosaurs, enormous herbivores with long necks and tails

Mount Everest, satellite image. North is at top. Mount Everest is the worlds highest peak (8848 metres). The summit peak forms a pyramidal shape just above and right of centre

Dunes surrounding the Sossusvlei clay pan. The red sand dunes near the Sossusvlei are the oldest and tallest in the world, some towering over 300 metres from trough to crest

Victoria Falls, 19th century
Victoria Falls. 19th century artwork of the Victoria Falls (known locally as the Smoke that Thunders ) on the Zambezi River. Today, the falls are on the Zambia-Zimbabwe border

Waterfall. This is the tallest waterfall in France with an overall drop of 422 metres. Photographed in the Cirque de Gavarnie, French Pyrenees

Eruption of Klyuchevskaya Sopka volcano. This volcano is on the Kamchatka Peninsula, in the Russian Far East. It is a stratovolcano, and the tallest active volcano in Eurasia

Sitka spruce (Picea sitchenis)
Sitka spruce tree (Picea sitchensis). This tree is the tallest sitka spruce tree in Sweden

Cardon cacti (Pachycereus pringlei) in a desert. This cactus is native to northwestern Mexico. It is the tallest species of cactus in the world reaching up to 192 centimetres in height

The Petronas Twin Towers, known locally as Menara Berkembar Petronas, are the tallest twin buildings in the world, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Renault Megane Cabriolet

Giant Sequoia trunks in forest, Yosemite National Park, California. Sequoiadendron giganteum

Canada, Ontario, Toronto. Top of CN Tower with sun star burst reflected on the top disc

Giraffe, on ridge against blue sky, Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

General view of Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
A general view of the central business district of Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, with a boat travelling across the harbour

World Trade Center Phase 3 building, at 330m Beijings tallest building, in Guomao CB, Beijing, China, Asia

Rubbish floating past the burj Dubai the worlds tallest building in Dubai
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

The Burj Dubai the worlds tallest building being constructed in Dubai
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Mountain range outside city of Huaraz, the tallest peaks in Peru, Cordillera Blanca, Andes, Peru, South America

single red poppy angled toward sun backlit with rain drops on petals and out of focus highlight droplets against
HAR-80 Common Poppy - angled toward sun, backlit with rain drops on petals UK Papaver rhoeas Arable weed, found in fields and on disturbed ground

Ben Nevis, Scotland
At 1343 metres, Ben Nevis in the Grampian range is the tallest peak in the British Isles. In the foreground is the entrance to the Caledonian Canal

New York / Woolworth Bldg
New York: the Woolworth Building, at that time the worlds tallest building

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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.