Crested

Most cacti have the potential to "crest," but when a saguaro does it, it's really noticeable. https://media.azpm.org/master/doc/crestedsaguaro/

[Corinne C]

I've never seen one like that! Beautiful

[Skip Tribby - ​🖖]

I have never seen this before either. A very interesting pattern was created in this crest, I'd love to see a photo focused on the details of the crest.

[moni kozi]

Holy guaccamole!

[Diana]

Oh that is just too magnificent and so new to me.

[Delboy79]

Wow thats impressive

[Krista Marson]

@skipt07 They are a little hard to reach! hahaha

[Skip Tribby - ​🖖]

@blueberry1222 - Do you mean that you don't carry a 10 foot ladder in your camera bag? 😁

[Krista Marson]

@skipt07 I dare say a 10ft ladder wouldn't be enough! They grow upwards to 45+feet!

[Bill Davidson]

Fabulous….

[KoalaGardens🐨]

that is so weird and wonderful

[Skip Tribby - ​🖖]

@blueberry1222 - I found that out when I Googled, Saguaro Cactus. But I also found images of crests of Sarguaro Cactus. I just thought they'd make a great b&w image with all their details.

[Carole Sandford]

Wow!

[kali]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbzVWU_NLcA might interest you

[kali]

isnt that an amazing shape! reminds me of Karl Blossfeld's photography

[Krista Marson]

@kali66 oh, I'll check that video out. Looks like that nursery is based in Tucson :)

[Krista Marson]

@skipt07 They are super fascinating!

[Laura]

Amazing shot. Love the detail and composition.

[Christina]

Oh wow they are magnificent!

[amyK]

Wow, great find

[Brian]

Wow! Well spotted and captured. A new feature of the saguaro for me.

[haskar]

Great pov and textures.

[Boxplayer]

Absolutely stunning.