This cactus looks as if it's preaching': Joseph Cyr's best phone picture

"The saguaro cactus, the largest in the US, grows only in the Sonoran Desert, where the Saguaro National Park lies. They can grow as tall as a six-storey building and live for more than two centuries."

"This particular example has a rare mutation: According to the national park service, among the estimated 2m saguaros in the park, only about 75 crested saguaros have been found."

"One can't help but anthropomorphise these plants; their silhouettes often look like people with outstretched arms. This cactus looks as if it's proclaiming, preaching, pointing outward and upward."

"The scale of the cactus is awe-inspiring, but it is also testament to the fact that nature can be a source of humour. Not everything is sublime and majestic; it can be awkward and whimsical."

Joseph Cyr, a language teacher, shares his experience of trail running in Saguaro National Park, Arizona. He describes the saguaro cactus, the largest in the US, which grows only in the Sonoran Desert. These cacti can reach heights of six stories and live for over 200 years. Cyr notes a rare crested saguaro he encountered, emphasizing the unique beauty and humor found in nature. He reflects on the anthropomorphic qualities of the cactus, which appear to have outstretched arms, evoking a sense of awe and whimsy.

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