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01 January 2014 Sam Rua

Crested

Yavapai County, AZ view map

I caught a quick glance of this rare Cristate Saguaro while driving on my way up to
Las vegas for my Death Valley trip. Definitely deserving of a quick stop for further
inspection. More info on this bizarre form of a giant Saguaro cactus can be found at:
http://www.nps.gov/sagu/naturescience/why_crested.htm


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J Ponces14-Apr-2014 03:59
The most amazing photo of a Cactus I have ever seen!
Guest 14-Feb-2014 04:30
I'm so jealous! I've been wanting to photography one of these for a long time. Nice!
Lloyd & Sandy Spitalnik06-Feb-2014 14:58
Cool find and great shot Sam! Thanks for sharing!!
Larry Umthun31-Jan-2014 02:33
Amazing image Sam!
Hank Vander Velde31-Jan-2014 02:13
Terrific compo in this beautiful bright image Sam.
woody3431-Jan-2014 00:04
What an amazing plant, looks like a cement obelisk., with that crowning art work...wonderful capture...V
Tom LeRoy30-Jan-2014 20:26
Really a great find, Sam. What a unique and rare cactus! V
Carol How30-Jan-2014 18:45
Wow, that is a wonderful rarity Sam and thanks for the link on the info…yeah maybe its like a 4 leaf clover only bigger :)
Guest 30-Jan-2014 15:57
Nice image of this strange formation on this cactus...
globalgadabout30-Jan-2014 15:53
a fascinating variation..the top reminds of broccoli florets...
Jim Coffman30-Jan-2014 14:09
I have never seen anything like it! Wow, what a cool shot,Sam!
pkocinski30-Jan-2014 13:05
What a cool find! Well done.
Neil Marcus30-Jan-2014 12:28
That is a unique find.
LynnH30-Jan-2014 12:12
Wow, that's beautiful! V
René Gysi30-Jan-2014 10:39
Wow .. very impressive and bizarre. Very well seen, Sam. V
Blandine Mangin30-Jan-2014 10:17
very beautiful ! v
Martin Lamoon30-Jan-2014 08:30
Certainly is unusual, excellent capture.
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Don30-Jan-2014 07:42
Bizarre and most interesting. Thanks for the link.
Tom Munson30-Jan-2014 07:06
Great find and outstanding image, Sam.
Raymond Ma30-Jan-2014 06:40
Great find Sam, I have never seen anything like it before. V
joseantonio30-Jan-2014 05:05
What a grat find. Thank you for showing.V.
Anitta30-Jan-2014 04:53
Awesome, Sam! What a FIND! How beautiful, like a flower. Lucky you!! *V*
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