The Green man of Spring returns to the woodlands.
Knockadrina woodlands, Knocktopher, County Kilkenny
Irish Landscape photography : Nigel Borrington
The Cult of the Green Man
Greenman :
Of all the pagan gods, the woodland spirit variously called the Green Man or Jack-in-the-Green is one that has lived on the longest in folklore.
The Green Man is seen mainly as a symbol of spring and the rebirth of the earth after winter.Carvings of Green Men can often be seen in churches, usually in the form of faces with branches and vines sprouting from nose and mouth.
The Magic of Trees
Stukeleys DruidIn Britain, the Druids worshipped such trees as the oak and the rowan and attributed great power to them. When people touch wood to ward off misfortune, this comes from the times when guardian spirits were supposed to live in trees. Touching the tree was a mark of respect to the spirit, as well as a plea for good fortune.
Woodland Gallery
Nigel Borrington 
Wow just stunning Nigel and interesting folklore. Your woodlands are beautiful and you’ve really captured that in your photos 🙂
March 11, 2014 at 12:13 pm
Hello Norma 🙂 🙂
Thank you , that’s a great comment and very welcome – I am very pleased you like this post 🙂 🙂 🙂
March 11, 2014 at 12:15 pm
I love the green trees and I sure would love to walk through it. Maybe some day eh? 🙂
March 11, 2014 at 12:20 pm
You would be more than welcome to 🙂 🙂 🙂
I know you would love them 🙂
March 11, 2014 at 12:23 pm
Dea-fhortún mór Is mian liom ar do shon Nigel.
Álainn blog post-agus grianghrafadóireacht.
Go raibh maith agat.
March 11, 2014 at 12:27 pm
Hello 🙂 🙂 🙂
And great fortune and everything you wish for back to yourself 🙂 🙂 !!!!!
Thank you !!! and I am very pleased that you enjoyed the post and images.
Wonderful comment 🙂 🙂 🙂
March 11, 2014 at 12:36 pm
XXX
March 11, 2014 at 12:37 pm
I see his face in the moss…………..
Terrific images, Nigel!
March 11, 2014 at 2:01 pm
Hello Sharon 🙂 🙂
Thank you and yes I see him to !!!! 🙂 🙂
March 11, 2014 at 9:32 pm
Reblogged this on Lavender Turquois.
March 11, 2014 at 2:24 pm
Audible gasp! Beautiful post Nigel! : )))
March 12, 2014 at 3:11 am
Hello Anne 🙂 🙂
Thank you 🙂 :), very pleased that you liked this post 🙂 🙂
March 12, 2014 at 12:20 pm
Lovely lovely post Nigel . Love the details and freshness in your pictures ,
March 12, 2014 at 9:39 am
Hello Poppy 🙂 🙂
Thank you , wonderful feedback and I am very pleased you like the post 🙂 🙂 🙂
March 12, 2014 at 12:21 pm
gorgeous~
March 13, 2014 at 6:03 pm
Hello 🙂 🙂
Thank you , Very pleased that you like this post so much !!!!!
March 14, 2014 at 1:15 pm
Most excellent tree shots!
March 13, 2014 at 9:10 pm
Hello Elen 🙂
Thank you , very pleased that you like them 🙂 🙂
March 14, 2014 at 1:20 pm