Here is an unusual lichen-covered rock formation at St. Michael’s Mount in Cornwall. It is called “The Giant’s Face.” Legend says that a mythical giant named Cormoran once lived on the Mount, and he used to wade ashore and steal cows and sheep from the villagers to feed his gargantuan appetite. I wonder if this is what he looked like?
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I know that face, it’s ……. 😀
Jack the Giant Killer?
What a big head that is Sylvia!! I wouldn’t get too close 🙂
He’s quite harmless. I even touched him, and he didn’t bite, 🙂
Dude. I love this shot. I don’t know if it’s the profile or the angle or the sunshine, but something about it … looks like there story behind the story…more than sheep stealing 🙂
Thanks, TG. I think it’s rather neat too. 🙂
I’d hate to be clinging to his nose when he nods off, as he seems likely to do at any time!
😀
If that is what he looked like, I wouldn’t have wanted to cross his path.
Do you think he looks quite aggressive, Karen? 😕 I’m sure you’d be quite safe as long as you’re not a cow or a sheep. 🙂
I believe, that
“…he used to wade ashore
and steal cows and sheep
from the villagers
to feed his gargantuan
appetite…”
Hahaha. I can just picture him doing this. 🙂
He looks like that old man from the movie “Up” hehehehe. Great shot AD. 😀 *big hugs*
I haven’t seen the movie, but I just had a look at the trailer, and I think you’re right. 😀
😆
Gee, thanks AD! My sisters and my brother have visited Michael’s Mount and have sent me numerous photo’s and descriptions ~ but nowhere have they photographed this giant’s head or mentioned him. Btw, love Newsferret’s comment above.
I think that some people wouldn’t actually see that it was anything special. Hubby couldn’t understand why I wanted to photograph it, but when he saw the pic, he realised it had a face. 🙂 I didn’t know that it had a name until I looked it up on Google and found a similar photo.
Ah yes, looks like a giant’s figure there. But he looks a gentle giant to me 🙂
Yes he does look quite benign. Maybe he’s mellowed with age. 🙂
anche io sono stata attratta da questo volto di gigante durante la mia visita a Mont St: Michel, tutto lassù così fantastico! immagino che sia stato punito per il grande appetito e per questo sia stato fatto diventare di pietra, he he
dopo il rientro dal mio viaggio ho ancora la gioia di partecipare alle tue bellissime avventure fotografiche
ben ritrovata!
un grande abbraccio
Ventis
also I have been attracted to this giant’s face during my visit to Mont St Michel, all up there so fantastic! I guess it’s been punished for the great appetite and it was made of stone, he he
After returning from my trip I still have joy to participate in your beautiful photo adventures
well found!
a big hug
Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Yes it is a most fantastic place to visit. The memories will always stay with me. 🙂
If this formation shown on Mar then it would be more wild imagination.
Hahaha. Just imagine! 🙂
What a cool rock. You really captured the Giant’s Face.
Thanks so much. I didn’t realise what it was until I did some research. 🙂
Fee-fi-fo-fum 🙂
I’m glad he didn’t smell the blood of this English woman. 🙂
A very distinguished profile. A nose sharp enough to spear a cow or sheep. 🙂
Hehehe. I think you’re right about that, Gunta. 🙂
he is definitely there
Absolutely, he is. 🙂
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I can see him
Hehehe. 🙂
Ugh! Let’s hope not!
But good profile shot. 😉
Thanks, Gemma. Don’t you think he’s rather handsome?
Ah, not really 😉
I’m fascinated by the folklore surrounding some natural rock formations. This rock and the story behind it are a case in point. Thanks for sharing him with us.
Yes, I agree with you. Absolutely fascinating. 🙂
Cool shot!! I adore it!
Thanks, Cee. 🙂
Yep that’s him but you were safe because he’d just eaten!
Well, thank goodness for that, Gilly. 🙂
He’s kinda cute. Shame about the nose 🙂
But I bet his mommy loved him. 🙂
Looks like a relative of mine Sylvia.
Hehehe. I think that’s enough to scare the kids and the alligators. 🙂
Spectaculr…!
Thanks. 🙂
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That rock is so cool!
I thought so too. 🙂
amazing
🙂 Thanks, LuAnn.
Quite amazing, actually!
Thanks, Hopestar. 🙂
Wow it does look just like it…
Now we both believe in giants. 🙂
Your explanation makes sense.
Hehehe. Glad you think so, Frank. 🙂
Wow, he is very realistic isn’t he!
Yes, he certainly is, optie. 🙂
* Speechless * 🙂
For once, Poppy. 🙂
Lolol
That is so cool, Sylvia! Hope all is well in your world and you’re all rested. Hugs to you. Paula xxxxx
Thanks, Paul. Yes, I wouldn’t say that I’m rested, but all is well here. 🙂 xx
Excellent! Have a great weekend. xxxxx
He doesn’t look like a sheep and cow stealing giant. Ahihihi 😆
Ah, but one can never tell with these strong, silent types, Rommel. 😀
No doubt about it. This is the giant. Cloud formations and what we imagine them to be are just temporary. Look how long this rock giant has been there…forever.
Yes, Lynne. It’s been there for ever, right back into the mists of time. Longer than the mind can fathom. 😕
Looks more like a content South African corrupt politician 😀
Yes, but it just lacks the shower head. 🙂