This particular Sequoia was near a big open meadow, slightly up a hill and clawing at some rocks with it's giant roots. Not too far away is Squatter's cabin and the croaking of hundreds of frogs. Double click on this image to get an idea of how much larger sequoias are than normal pines. It looks as if the other trees are way off in the distance, but they're not, that's the true difference in size.
The conditions need to be perfect for Sequoias and the west slope of the Sierra-Nevadas in California is the only place in the world where they grow naturally. They need vast amounts of water, but must be out of the actual meadows or they'll fall over due to their shallow roots. Each spot these giants have found is a special place that has required just the right situation for thousands of years. I found a cozy spot nestled between three of them in a small grove and took a nap.
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