K Ray RPh: across the grounds, Peterhof
K Ray RPh: Throne of Peter the Great, the Hermitage
K Ray RPh: oppulent carved arches and chandelier, The Hermitage
K Ray RPh: detail of mosaic table depicting members of the Russian royal family, The Hermitage
K Ray RPh: Exterior of The Hermitage, the Winter Palace of the Russian Emperors
K Ray RPh: Wedding party at the Peterhof!!
K Ray RPh: 7am serenade by a local Russian band upon our arrival into St Petersburg
K Ray RPh: Catherine's desk
K Ray RPh: detail of upper portion of checkerboard fountain, Peterhof
K Ray RPh: Jewish Synaogue, St Petersburg
K Ray RPh: Hall of Mirrors, Hermitage version
K Ray RPh: chandelier detail, Hermitage
K Ray RPh: the photographer and her assistant
K Ray RPh: Garden adjacent to stables and "dock" at the Peterhof
K Ray RPh: detail of parquet flooring, The Hermitage
K Ray RPh: Bust of Catherine the Great, The Hermitage, St Petersburg
K Ray RPh: sidewalk cafe', Lower Park, Peterhof
K Ray RPh: view of The Hermitage from across the Neva River
K Ray RPh: Delft tiled stove, Peterhof
K Ray RPh: Guest cottages, Peterhof
K Ray RPh: detail of ceiling panel, The Hermitage
K Ray RPh: statuary belonging to Catherine the Great, The Hermitage
K Ray RPh: details of chandelier, Hermitage hall of mirrors
K Ray RPh: Throne of the Russian Tsars, The Hermitage
K Ray RPh: recently refurbished fountain in the Lower Park, Peterhof
K Ray RPh: detail of bed chamber door, The Hermitage
K Ray RPh: gardens and fountain, Peterhof
K Ray RPh: upper fountains at Peterhof, all fountains are gravity fed - no pumps
K Ray RPh: crowded garden paths in the Lower Park, Peterhof
K Ray RPh: Navy Monument, St Petersburg