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Crested saguaro

                 Even when saguaro cacti grow in their normal form, they rarely grow symmetrically. Saguaros sometimes grow in odd or misshapen forms. The growing tip occasionally produces a fan-like form which is referred to as crested or cristate. Though these crested saguaros are somewhat rare, about 2000 have been found. Biologists disagree as to why some saguaros grow in this unusual form. Some speculate that it is a genetic mutation. Others say it is the result of a lightning strike or freeze damage. At this point we simply do not know what causes this rare, crested form.

   This photo was taken during a hike in the San Tan Valley, Arizona, with the Sun Lakes Hiking club that I have joined.  I have tried Luminar 4 for the first time to "create" an alternate sky as there were no clouds that day.

On Explore Feb 14/20 (#3)

Taken in: United States / Arizona / Olberg (show map)

Taken on: February 12, 2020

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Camera: Nikon Z 7, f/10.0, 1/250 sec, 70mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon Z 7
Lens:	NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
Aperture:	f/10.0
Exposure Time:	0.004 sec (1/250)
Focal Length:	70mm
ISO:	100
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Aperture-priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Sharpness:	Hard
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Adobe Photoshop 21.0 (Macintosh)
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