On the contrary, I think it makes the redwood look even bigger.

This photo (among so many others you've taken) is certainly the most powerful, the most iconic; you absolutely deserve it.
Congratulations. 👏

Of course. It's always a pleasure to show people these places I love so much and share the emotions they evoke.

But these are generally physically demanding routes, so you need to be prepared. 😅

No, all these photos were taken on the same (long) day.

We left at 8:40 a.m. and returned at 7:20 p.m., covering 16 km (10 mi) and 1130 m (3700 ft) of elevation gain.
But we took our time to fully enjoy these wonderful landscapes.

I hope you will be able to achieve it.

Just like if we were dressed. 😉

Some will say that animals are less skittish when we're naked, but in my experience, some animals are timid, others less so, and clothing doesn't make much difference.

Yes. To be precise, it's a juvenile marmot (marmotton in French).

Merci Vilmatou.

No, I took them this week.

Many factors to consider.
In summary, lots of exercise (running, trail running, open water swimming and especially mountain hiking), a decrease in appetite and a dietary rebalancing with much less starchy foods (bread, pasta, rice, potatoes) and more protein (eggs, ham, chicken, fish, etc.).

Indeed, but also a great source of joy and happiness.

Merci Gwenaël, c'est en effet beaucoup de travail mais ça en vaut la peine. Pas tant pour l'apparence physique, mais surtout pour ce que ça me permet de faire et le plaisir qui en découle.

Indeed, especially if you remember what I looked like just 5 months ago.