I posted this pic in colour, a while ago, but thought I’d do a B&W for Paula’s Sunday Challenge. The Giant’s face is a lichen-covered rock formation at St. Michaelโs Mount in Cornwall. Cormoran , the mythical giant of Cornish folk-lore is said to have once lived on the Mount, wading ashore at night, to steal cows and sheep from the villagers’ fields. He also appears in the English fairytale, “Jack the Giant Killer” and was the first giant to be slain by the hero, Jack.
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Wow, cool …. *smile
Thanks, Viveka. He is very cool. ๐
I love this in black and white.
Thanks, Amy. ๐
Fascinating AD, never knew about the Jack and the Beanstalk connection:)
Thanks, Chris. ๐
I’ve been there a couple of times, and even posted about it a while back. But I’d never heard of this. It just goes to show that there’s always new things to discover! ๐
Isn’t that odd? It’s quite huge, and very hard to miss. Perhaps you just didn’t go on the same path that I did, or maybe he’s only visible to people who believe the myth. ๐
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Uncannily lifelike! Seems to like he has misplaced his dentures Sylvia! ๐
Hahaha. Yes he does have that look about him. Very funny. Madhu. ๐
That’s a very cool ‘rockface’ indeed! ๐
Hehehe. I’m not sure about being cute, although one of my son’s friends, once defined cute as “ugly but acceptable,” so maybe you’re right. ๐
It really does look like a human face!
Yes, it does, Ana. I was so amazed when I suddenly came upon him, as I rounded the corner. ๐
Great shot!
Thanks, Debra. ๐
Kinda looks like it’s smiling. Must be the nice view it sees every day. ๐
I hope he’s happy there, RoSy. ๐
B & W does give it a different perspective!
That’s what I decided. ๐
There is something special about black and white photos. Brings out a different story…
Well done!!!
Thanks, Rebecca. Glad you like the effect. ๐
Amazingly lifelike rock – love it! Much prefer the B&W too. Well done!
Thanks so much, Tina. ๐
certe immagini della natura lasciano stupefatti e affascinati…non ho visto la foto a colori, ma la resa di questa credo sia insuperabile, sono stata curiosa anche della storia
buonanotte cara
some images of nature leave amazed and fascinated … I haven’t seen the photo in color, but the yield of this I think is unbeatable, I was curious of history
good night dear
Thanks so much, Ventis. Here is the giant in colour: http://adinparadise.wordpress.com/2013/09/04/wordless-wednesday-the-giants-face/
Which do you like the best, or rather, which is the most scary? Sleep well, and don’t have nightmares. ๐ x
Is that a wart on his nose? Quite the handsome fellow. ๐
Yes, it’s just like the one my piano teacher had on her nose. It came in handy for resting her glasses on. ๐
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Wonderful capture of a stone giant ๐
I love rock shapes!
Thanks, Seonaid. Me too. ๐
That’s a fascinating rock formation. Hope you are doing well AD…x
Yes it is, Cocoa. I’m doing just fine, thanks. ๐ xx
I like this photo in black and white, With love maxima
Thanks, Stefan. ๐
I really like this photo in black and white, makes the details in the face stand out!
Thanks, Heather. Yes, I think so too. ๐
WOW! that’s such a random rockface and so cool lol ๐
Thanks, Andy. Glad you like him. ๐
Absolutely! ๐
for sure more amusing than the head of a politician – or maybe with the same effect.
Hahaha. You’re right about this, Frizz. ๐
It looks as good in B&W as it does in colour… a fascinating rock…
Thanks, bulldog. i thought it warranted a second whirl. ๐
I love this. I always felt self-conscious about my nose. I’m never going to complain about it again! ๐
Hehehe. You’re so funny. Marsha. ๐ I believe I’ve said that before. ๐
You have, and I still love it! Since that seems to be my main function in life. I can’t help it! :)I would have been unbearable if I’d been as gorgeous, brilliant, rich, etc as I wanted to be. I would have nothing at which to poke good clean fun. I guess I would have had to resort to dirty jokes! ๐
Oh, horrors!! Heaven forbid, Marsha. ๐ฏ
Wow! Giant indeed! Looks quite foreboding!
He is ginormous, Phil. If he ever lost his head, there would be an almighty crash. ๐
I must ask my dad about this. He was born in Newquay.
Maybe your dad met him in the pub. ๐
Ha ha….y’never know!
A good treatment!
Thanks, YC. I think he looks a little less friendly in B&W. ๐
You are right. It is a bit more dramatic ๐
He looks proper grumpy to me! Still, I suppose if he’s been slain by Jack he’s got good cause ๐
Yes, that would be a very good reason, Jo. We’ll give him the benefit of the doubt. ๐
Just the right angle for that mug shot!
Thanks, Nancy. Couldn’t get him to smile though. ๐
LOVE IT still!
Thanks, Kathryn. ๐
That rock is fantastic. The resemblance to a giant head is astounding. Love it!
Thanks Sue. You can see where the ancient myths arise from, when there are such life-like natural rock features. ๐
Interesting. I have been to St Michael’s Mount several times but never heard of this. I’ll have to keep a look out on my next visit. Good photo!
Jude xx
Thanks, Jude. He’s rather large, so I don’t know how you missed him. ๐
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This is magnificent Sylvia ๐ I have never heard of him before. Who knows maybe some day I will meet him in person. Wonderful angle to shoot him ๐ Your participation is greeted with gratitude and enthusiasm ๐
Thank so much, Paula. I enjoyed taking part in your Sunday challenge. Hope you’ve had a pleasant weekend. ๐ xx
๐ I was happy to have you on board Sylvia. I had a totally lazy much needed weekend ๐ I hope you are well, too xx
I can really see he face in the rocks. Am I right in thinking that this formation has not been altered by man?
Yes, he definitely hasnโt ever had a face lift, Colline. His good looks are totally natural. ๐
Makes the formation even more amazing.