Giant Collection (page 17)

Skeleton of an extinct Rhamphorhynchus genus
Complete skeleton of an extinct long-tailed pterosaur, Rhamphorhynchus genus. Illustration from Wilhelm Bolsches Das Leben der Urwelt, Prehistoric Life, Georg Dollheimer, Leipzig, 1932

Lizard varieties
Lava lizard, Tropidurus torquatus, desert horned lizard, Phrynosoma platyrhinos, stellion, Stellagama stellio, Sudan plated lizard, Gerrhosaurus major, giant ameiva, Ameiva ameiva

Kraken attacking a fishing boat off the coast of Angola
Kraken or giant cuttlefish attacking a fishing boat off the coast of Angola. After a description by Pierre Denys de Montfort in his Natural History of the Mollusca

Great sea serpent seen off the coast of Greenland in 1734, Scoliophis atlanticus. From a description by Hans Egede. Steel engraving by W.H

The tall Tehuelche people of Patagonia exchanging gifts with short European colonist. The Native Americans wear feather headdresses and fur cloaks

Pride of India giant or crepe-myrtle, Lagerstroemia speciosa. Chromolithograph after a botanical drawing by Emily Eden from her Flowers from an Indian Garden: Second Series: Hope, Breidenbach Co

First published illustration of a dodo by van Neck, 1601
Facsimile of plate 2 of Jacob Cornelis van Necks Voyage, 1601, showing Dutch sailors fishing on Mauritius, dodo bird (2) and extinct giant tortoise, Cylindras inepta (1)

Harpy, griffin, satyr, giant, seahorse and Nereid
Mythical creatures: harpy, griffin, satyr, giant or Titan, seahorse and Nereid or Triton. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Christiane Henriette Dorothea Westermayr from Friedrich Johann

Brunhilde, the most beautiful and tallest German giantess (b / w photo)
3639198 Brunhilde, the most beautiful and tallest German giantess (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brunhilde)

Boxing match, Jack Johnson v Jess Willard, Havana, Cuba
Jack Johnson (1878-1946), nicknamed the Galveston Giant, African-American world heavyweight champion boxer, 1908-1915, in the world heavyweight title match (in Havana)

Harolds Club at night, Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, USA
Harolds Club at night with its giant ceramic mural, Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, USA, with the Reno Club on the right. Date: 1949

Inferno, Canto 31 : The giant Antaeus (Antee) lowers Dante
GIA745673 Inferno, Canto 31 : The giant Antaeus (Antee) lowers Dante and Virgil into the last circle, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

David - Bronze statue by Donatello (Donato di Niccolo di Betto Bardi, 1386-1466), 1440
LRI4594405 David - Bronze statue by Donatello (Donato di Niccolo di Betto Bardi, 1386-1466), 1440, Quattrocento - " David" He has the foot pose on the head of the Giant Goliath - Bronze

Unveiling the glass fibre replica of a giant turtle at the Hancock Museum, Left to right, Peter King, Eric Morton and Harry Foskett, 4th March 1992

Tommy Cooper, 15th July 1977. Pictured wearing a giant pair of ears, which he will be using as a prop when guest starring on Thames Televisions Night Out at the London Casino

Nineteen year old Elaine Maidment pulls along her giant teddy bear on a trolley through the streets of Longparish as she moves it from her home to be stored in a village outhouse

Boeing B-52H Stratofortress 60-0008
United States Air Force - Boeing B-52H-135-BW Stratofortress 60-0008 (msn 464373)of the 19th Bombardment Wing, with a humorous caption on the nose: - Dear Rocky, not to win is a very Bad Thing

Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) tree in forest at night, view towards canopy and sky. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, California, USA. October 2013

Jack and The Beanstalk by Margaret Tarrant
A scene from Jack and The Beanstalk picturing Jack and his mother standing at the bottom of the beanstalk looking up at the giant falling down the beanstalk and head first into the garden below

Gulliver is thanked by the emperor of Lilliput... lantern slide, late 19th century
Gulliver is thanked by the emperor of Lilliput after capturing the Blefuscudians ships, lantern slide, late 19th century. The emperor

Gulliver captures the Blefuscudians ships, lantern slide, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Gulliver captures the Blefuscudians ships, lantern slide, late 19th century. They had seen me cut the cables, and thought my design was only to let the ships run adrift or fall foul on each other

David Victorious over Goliath, ca 1470. Creator: Verrocchio, Andrea del (1437-1488)
David Victorious over Goliath, ca 1470. Found in the Collection of Museo del Bargello, Firenze

The Giant Walnut Tree - Bossington, Exmoor, Somerset
The Giant Walnut Tree - Bossington, Exmoor, Holnicote Estate, Somerset. Date: circa 1910s

Giant puffer fish advertising sign in Dotonbori, Osaka, Japan

Picture No. 12479406
Giant forest scorpion, Heterometrus swammerdami, Date:

Historical illustration of Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) Pierre Denys de Montfort engraving from Histoire Naturelle Generale et Particuliere des Mollusques, 1801-1802

Hozomon, the inner gate of the Senso-Ji Temple in Asakusa and its giant red lantern, Tokyo, Japan, It is the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo, dedicated to Kannon, the goddess of mercy and compassion

Kaminarimon, the outer gate of the Senso-Ji Temple in Asakusa and its giant red lantern, Tokyo, Japan, It is the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo, dedicated to Kannon

Giant Christmas tree decoration outside Annabels, Berkeley Square, London
Giant Christmas tree decoration covering the whole of the front of the building outside Annabels Club in Berkeley Square, London, UK

Basilio Huaylas Aka Peruvian Giant, The Tallest Man In Peru. This Is Only Known Image Of Him, Originally Published 1805. From The Strand Magazine Published 1894

Iceberg, eroded by waves, Ross Sea, Antarctica. February 2017. Photographed for The Freshwater Project

French April Fools Card - Flying Fish Aeroplane sending Best Wishes.....!! Date: circa 1909

Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum, I smell the Blood of an Englishman, form English Fairy Tales, pub
Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum, I smell the Blood of an Englishman, from English Fairy Tales, pub. 1922 (colour lithograph), 1922. Scene from Jack and the Beanstalk

Iceberg in the sea outside the Kangia Ilulissat Icefjord. Iceberg from the Sermeg Kujalleg Glacier, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kalaallit Nunaat, Greenland, August 2014

Massive wave crashing into Lesconil during Storm Petra, Finistere, Brittany, France. 5th February 2014. France, Bretagne, Finistere, Lesconil, Tempete " Petra", le 5 fevrier 2014

Interior of the Great Temple, Abu Simbel, 19th century. Artist: George Moore
Interior of the Great Temple, Aboo-Simbel, 19th century. View inside the temple of Abu Simbel built by Rameses II showing some of the colossal statues

Towering Giant Redwoods, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, California, USA

Sunrays trhrough Redwoods, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, California, USA

Road through Giant Redwoods, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, California, USA

Vietnam, Mekong Delta, Bac Lieu, a giant sculpture of a head in Nha Mat amusement park

Atlantes - 10 grey granite giants by sculptor Alexander Terebenev, supporting the portico of the New Hermitage, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Train Station, elevated view, Vilnius, Lithuania

Verreauxs (Giant) Eagle Owl (Bubo lacteus), Khwai, Botswana, Africa

Giant Howeed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) seen from wormaes-eye view, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) flowers seen below, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

USA, Louisiana, Cajun Country, Vidrine, giant concrete rooster

USA, Illinois, Route 66, Atlanta, Bunyons Statue (a Route 66 " Giant" /Muffler Man)

Taiwan, Kaohsiung, Lotus pond, Bridge leading to Giant 72 meter high statue of Syuan Tian Emperor

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"Unleashing the Power of Giants: From Mythical Creatures to Human Ingenuity" Step into a world where giants roam, both in folklore and reality. In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren, we witness the epic encounter between a valiant knight and an imposing green giant. The tale reminds us that even heroes face formidable challenges. Speaking of giants, let's turn our gaze towards the stars. At Palomar Observatory, nestled among California's mountains, stands a colossal 200-inch telescope—a testament to humanity's quest for knowledge about our vast universe. But not all giants reside in distant realms or celestial bodies. Take Old Orkney Whiskey, for example—an elixir crafted with meticulous care over centuries. Each sip reveals flavors as rich and robust as the legendary Kraken attacking ships during stormy seas and can also be found within human creations like Da Vinci's crossbow—a marvel of engineering that showcases Leonardo's genius beyond his renowned artworks. Its intricate design embodies innovation on a grand scale. Yet sometimes giants emerge from nature itself—like the awe-inspiring giant octopus lurking beneath ocean depths. With its tentacles swirling gracefully through underwater kingdoms, it captivates our imagination with its mysterious presence. And who could forget Godzilla? This iconic creature from Japanese cinema has stomped its way into our hearts since its debut in 1954. A symbol of destruction and resilience combined, Godzilla reminds us that even monsters have their stories to tell. In another realm altogether lies Sir Gawain and his encounters with rabbits & hares—a whimsical twist on traditional tales where these small creatures take on larger-than-life roles alongside noble knights. As Theodore Roosevelt joins John Muir amidst towering trees in C1903 photographs, they embody two environmental giants whose efforts shaped conservation history forever—inspiring generations to protect our natural wonders. Even promotional recruitment cards for the U. S Navy depict sailors standing tall, ready to face the challenges of the sea.