In June of 2016 we visited the Palace at Versailles. The concentration of power, wealth, and beauty gives me mixed emotions. I admire the beauty, but I feel sorry for the people of France who lacked a decent standard of living. This extremism led to uprising with much loss of life and disruptive changes in the political and social order.
I have reluctantly started to watermark my published photos across the center in order to deter thieves. If you would like a clear copy for personal use, you may subscribe (in the upper right corner), and request one from me.