About ‘John o' Groats’ by Michael Valjak
This sign is probably the most popular motif in the town of John o' Groats in northeastern Scotland. The name John o' Groats should derive from the Dutchman Jan de Groot, who in 1496 got the ferry rights to the offshore Orkney Islands. The village is spread over a fairly large area, is accordingly common and has about 300 inhabitants.
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Michael Valjak's landscapes
From hobby to organised photography tripsPhotography has been a part of my life for many years and, for me, it is above all a quest for that special moment. I am fascinated by the moment when a beautiful place becomes an extraordinary subject. Often, it is just a matter of a few minutes in which the light, weather, colours and perspective come together perfectly. It is precisely these special moments that I seek to capture with my camera.
On my travels, I’m always on the lookout for special landscapes,…