Purgatory, Inspired by Billy Cone

"Purgatory is the condition or process of purification or temporary punishment in which the souls of those who die in a state of grace are made ready for Heaven" (Wikipedia: purgatory). Today, for Sacred Sunday, we propose this view as one that might represent purgatory: The judgement chairs with cold metal arms, one for you, one for the judge; the angel above, ready to carry you to Heaven on her* back-- if you are ready; stark walls as not to distract from the issues at hand; finally, a bright light from above.

Actually, the scene captures one of Billy Cone's photographs on the bathroom wall of the Undercurrent Restaurant in Greensboro.  Billy Cone has been a professional photographer for nearly three decades. Billy lives in Huntersville, NC. Recently, he has published several books on photography. Additionally, he draws and paints interesting faces, likely inspired by his photography. Billy is the grand nephew of the Cone Sisters (Claribel and Etta) of Baltimore and the Cone Brothers, Moses and Ceasar, of Proximity Manufacturing Company of GREENSBORO, NC.

Today's Sacred Sunday shot is presented in black & white for our readers, including the monochrome enthusiasts at Monochrome Weekend. Let's also link to Sunday Bridges since purgatory is the asserted BRIDGE between earth and heaven.

 *Dina, of Jerusalem Hills Daily Photo thinks this is a male angel. Looks like it. Her posts, live from the Holy Land, are VERY interesting and often about religion and history. A must for our loyal Sacred Sunday readers.

Comments

[Dina]

Interesting idea you propose.

Your purgatory here is not as bad as I had imagined it. (Not that I believe in it.)
Umm, isn't that a man-angel?

[Bonjour Luxembourg]

Different thought and idea to think about Purgatory as a bridge.
Happy Sunday
Léia

[Dragonstar]

It's a very clinical shot. Strange to think of it as a bathroom - rather too comfortable!

[Dina]

I hope the UNDERcurrent Restaurant sees this interpretation of yours. :)

[Carver]

This was a very interesting post and shot.

Thanks for visiting mine and it was taken in Wilmington, NC. Where I shot it does remind me of New Bern so I can see how you thought that. When I was growing up my family had a vacation house at Oriental, NC so I'm very familiar with New Bern.

[Louis la Vache]

Hee hee! Clever take on Sunday Bridges! This is an example of why «Louis» left the definition of 'bridge' loose to encourage clever takes such as this on the meme!

«Louis» has asked Brent of Linky Tools to fix the thumbnail; awaiting results.

[B^2]

Sure makes me want to be good.

[Jane Mitchell]

When I saw this my first thought was of a doctor's office with its sterile look. That, too, can be a sort of purgatory/bridge to ________?

[Blue Matias]

interesting post coined in with bridges....nice one!

[barbara farr]

You're commentary along with your photo just about says it all.

[Irina]

Great post and photo. I hope my purgatory (I also love CDP for improving my English every day!) will look more like Leif's parties in Eagan.

[birdman]

Nice image.