Japanese Dollhouse - Tokyo, Japan

While in Japan I stayed at the Sawonoya Ryokan – an oasis surrounded by the old neighborhoods of Tokyo near Ueno Park.  This collection of wooden dolls in the lobby of the Ryokan were a nice touch to the atmosphere.  This neighborhood was not like the rest of bustling Tokyo, it was quiet and calm with few tourists.  The Ryokan was a unique experience; it not only provided me a place to sleep which met my budget in Tokyo, but it provided insight into the Japanese culture.

Monument Valley, Utah

This serene setting struck my eye one early morning.  For me, it
depicted a perfect mood of calm within a very chaotic city.  Any guesses

Tiger Leaping Gorge-ous - Yunnan Province China

Support - Brooklyn Bridge, New York City

Coiled Up - Udaipur, India

A last minute decision to go to the nightly cultural show in Udaipur yielded great photographic results.  I arrived late and they sat me right up front, but it was perfect for taking photos.  In addition to traditional dances, there was also musicians, and women who balanced heavy pots on their heads while dancing.  The show was spectacular and colorful.

Samburu Sun - Kenya

My safari to Samburu National Forest was about seeing the animals of course, however I wasn't expecting the spectacular landscape and environment to be the main show.  The skies glowed yellow and orange each evening as we raced around looking for lions.  The vast open spaces peppered with Umbrella Thorn trees provides the perfect picture of Eastern Africa.

An Eye on the Horses - Louisville, KY USA

Last Light - Railay Beach Thailand

Thailand has been in the news a lot lately  and not for good reasons.  This photo in my collection reminded me of the real Thailand - no red shirts, no yellow shirts - just a beautiful pink sunset at Railay Beach.

Sherry Ott is the Photography Editor for Wandering Educators.