The Palace Of Excess by photosynthesis

Photography • Architecture • posted on Mar 24, 2015

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William Blake wrote "The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom". Then where does the palace of excess lead? The guillotine? This is a humble facade located at Versailles, a place I definitely have mixed feelings about. I am attracted to the incredible art & craftsmanship that is on display there, but repelled by the excess, injustice & tyranny that was the basis for it's construction. My photographic interest is in the beauty on display & I have a few more to share in the next few days, along with other photos from my trip to France in 2009. This shot took some patience, as I had to wait for a moment when none of the thousands of tourists milling around the palace that day were in my line of sight. There was also a temporary art installation in front of the three doorways here & though it was only a few feet high, it took some effort to Photoshop out... Please zoom.

Comments (12)

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Faemike55

10:59AM | Tue, 24 March 2015

Very cool capture it is beautiful

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rangeriderrichard

11:17AM | Tue, 24 March 2015

Fancy place! Good job with the post work!

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bodo_56

11:34AM | Tue, 24 March 2015

I understand your feelings, but yes, the architecture is great.

dr_bernie

1:39PM | Tue, 24 March 2015

Great photo!

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durleybeachbum

4:02PM | Tue, 24 March 2015

FABULOUS photo.!

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Cgaynor

6:25PM | Tue, 24 March 2015

Your patience was rewarded- it is a striking rendition, the colors really punch out.

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MrsRatbag

8:23PM | Tue, 24 March 2015

I'm with you on the architecture and craftsmanship and against the excesses too...this shot is wonderful, and you did a marvelous job on the postwork!

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mtdana

1:47AM | Wed, 25 March 2015

Have to admire the craftsmanship involved.

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RaykesPictures

1:53AM | Wed, 25 March 2015

Nice work, xell done!

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kenmo

8:33AM | Thu, 26 March 2015

Beautiful architecture....

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tommorules

2:45PM | Sat, 28 March 2015

I agree with your sentiments entirely. I have a saying, "It's easier for a rich man to pass through the eye of a needle than for a Banker to go to prison". not everyone understands me! Agree this needs to be zoomed and appreciated for what it is, not what it represents. Your patience and post-work are much appreciated!!!

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