Description Saguaros sometimes grow in odd or misshapen forms. the growing tip occasionally produces a fan-like form which is referred to as crested, These crested saguaros are somewhat rare and I was lucky enough to see one on our trip. Some biologist speculate | Technical Details that this crested saguaro is a genetic mutation. It was something special to see on this saguaro which was about 60 feet tall. This capture taken at Superstition Mountain, Apache Junction, Arizona. EXIF: Canon EOS 40D, 75mm, 1/250s, f/8.0, ISO100, Flash: N, White Balance: MANUAL, Metering: center weight, Timestamp: 04/27/2008 1:02pm |