30 impressive photos that show the true scale of things (31 photos)

When we read the news or watch TV, a lack of context can cause us to guess at details or even misinterpret them. The r/HumanForScale subreddit addresses this problem. It features visual evidence that helps us accurately estimate the size of objects—whether they're wild animals, historical artifacts, or architectural masterpieces.





1. The hippo is 2 hours old



2. The Clydesdale is one of the largest breeds horses





3. Tiny chameleon



4. Man and Sequoia



5. Atlas peacock eye



6. Made this yesterday. The black dot on the stem is me.



7. Cassowary Claws



8. Eagle Owl



9. This flag was flying on one of the Spanish Ships during the Battle of Trafalgar (1805)



10. 100-year-old rhododendron bush



11. The world's largest bird sculpture in Jatayu Nature Park India



12. Kilimanjaro's Giant Senecios



13. 3,200-Year-Old Sequoia



14. Queen Mary 2 and his captain



15. A Good Harvest



16. Mecynorhina Torquata - one of the largest flower beetles in the world



18. Chinese Giant Salamander - The largest living amphibian, it is critically endangered.



Sometimes it smells of pepper and makes sounds similar to a baby's cry.

19. Hammerhead Fruit Bat



20. Swimming with a Blue Whale



21. Props from the filming of "The Lord of the Rings" rings"



22. Octopus larva



23. Left - femur of a Triceratops, right - of an African Elephant



24. Beaver City, Nebraska, resident Audra Thomas poses with a tornado in the background.



The photo won the Kodak competition in 1989.

25. Gorilla Paw and Human Palm



26. Whale Skull



27. Lemon Ponderosa



28. The Sphinx from Above



29. Light Horses



30. The Size of the Mars Rover Curiosity