Water Works - Geneva, Switzerland

Originally a simple security valve at a hydraulic factory, this water fountain has, over the years, grown to be the symbol of Geneva.  It's now a major tourist attraction.  I was lucky enough to be staying with a friend who had a spectacular view of the fountain at all hours of the day.  I also happened to be in Geneva during one of their biggest summer festivals, the annual week long Fetes De Geneve – a big carnival like celebration on the lakeshore.  The lakeshore and fountain seemed to come alive with color during the warm nights of the festival.  Luckily I was able to capture it all from my friend's living room window.

Sherry Ott is the Photography Editor for Wandering Educators.  She has been traveling the world for the last 3 ½ years with her camera as her main companion.  She brings us the Photo of the Week from her travels.  To view more of her photography, visit her portfolio of work at Global Photography by Sherry Ott. If you’d like to read of her travel, expat, and ESL adventures, go to Ottsworld.