Genuinely, my all-time favourite image: Mamenchisaurus hochuanensis
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- The author's all-time favorite image is a high-resolution composite photo of the rearing skeleton of Mamenchisaurus hochuanensis.
- The photo was created by stitching together multiple images taken by Matt at a 2017 exhibition at Wollaton Hall, with visual effects work done by Jarrod Davis.
- Mamenchisaurus is compared in size to Diplodocus, with mass estimates around 12.5 tonnes, emphasizing that its mass is torso-dominated.
- The topic of sauropod rearing is discussed as contentious, referencing Heinrich Mallison's analysis on the mechanics.
- The author mentions plans to use the image in a paper and expresses interest in printing it large-scale for office display.
- Additional comments include personal anecdotes from readers about seeing similar dinosaur exhibitions globally, such as in New Zealand.