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Hi, I am Sig (junge1),
I was born in Dominikus- Krankenhaus in Berlin-Hermsdorf, Bezirk Reinickendorf in December 1939. Bezirk Reinickendorf was one of 20 Bezirke that made up Gross-Berlin before World War II and one of 12 Bezirke that made up former West-Berlin, the other 8 Bezirke were Russian occupied and became East-Berlin after the war. Moved from Berlin to Neurohlau (Nova Role) Sudetenland (now Czech Republic), in August 1943 (our entire block of apartment buildings was bombed out in November 1943) and returned back to Berlin in November 1945. Saw my dad the first time in my life in August/September 1946 after he returned from POW camp. Attended elementary school in Berlin-Waidmannslust, high school in Berlin-Hermsdorf, and trade school in Berlin-Kreuzberg. Was an apprentice for the trade of Klischeeaetzer (photo engraver) at Burrath & Schmidt on Friedrichstrasse between U-Bahnhof Kochstrasse (near to what later became Checkpoint Charlie) and Hallisches Tor.
While watching Allied planes supplying West-Berlin by air during the Berliner Luftbruecke in 1948-49 I developed my love for aircraft. I guess I could be considered a 'Berliner Grosschnauze", or at least I used to be.
'Wanderlust' led me to leave Berlin in summer 1960 to emigrate to Toronto, Canada and in February 1962 to move from Canada to New York City, NY, USA. In January 1963 I joined the United States Air Force, one step ahead of Uncle Sam drafting me. Became a United States citizen within 7 weeks after it became a security issue because of my military career. One day after I was sworn in as a citizen in Seattle, my entire unit left for Southeast Asia in June 1966. After nearly 5 years of active duty (extended 11 months to make it an 18 months overseas deployment) I got discharged and moved to New York City. In 1973 I moved to Phoenix, Arizona and two years later joined the Arizona Air National Guard.
Received my higher education at Arizona State University and the University of Georgia and worked for 22 years for the Arizona Department of Water Resources in various capacities. Upon military retirement in 1999 and State retirement in 2005 I looked at a number of things to keep me occupied. Traveling and joining 'renderosity' in September 2007 were a couple of them,
Sig..
Comments (28)
Richardphotos
I have always dreamed of seeing Venice.the textures and pov is outstanding
timtripp
i went to school in venice in the early 70's... this is the venice i remember... intimate, mysterious and always interesting. PHENOMENAL IMAGE!!!
cameraobscura2
Greetings Siegfried, This is a place I almost visited in my youth and now I wish I did. We fail to understand until we are older that life is precious and one should not put off something one is able able to do, especially if it is something close to the heart. Thank you for sharing. egmont
tennesseecowgirl
I haven't visited Venice yet.. but your photo here makes me feel like I am there.
jeroni
Beautiful! Stunning lighting and color
Janiss
Wonderfull POV and colors... a gorgeous captute that I adore my friend!+++++++
kenwas
A wonderful image.
G_Mansco
A so splendid capture. Thanks for sharing ;O)
Cosine
Superb view, Sig. I love the perspective. I'd love to see Venice someday, too.
wadej
So beutiful! This is another case of "off the beaten path" where we find so many great moments. The forgotten places where life lives. Wonderful image!
Coppens
Very beautiful shot! I was there in 1966 and I'm still alive...
MrsLubner
Seems like sort of a "back alley" only one unique to Venice. A real view of normal life without the tourist affect. Nice.
MrsRatbag
What a gorgeous capture...someday I must go there!
Hendesse
Excellent POV and depth. Superb shot!
moochagoo
I never have been in Venise. Quite unusual view.
nikolais
great vista
mickuk50
i
m still trying to work out exposures with digital and yet your pics i assume were with 35mm and are perfect :o)..at least it doesnt cost me when i make mistakes .excellent sig mickartaddict2
A dream of a place to visit. I'd love to go and see Venice, I always think of it being such a romantic place. Great capture.
mark.spooner
Very nice capture.
jocko500
lovely shot of this place.
Aioros
Awesome foto! Phantastic
LovelyPoetess
Nicely seen, well captured. : )
delaorden_ojeda
it make me feel like I were there, excelent !
frankie96
Never had the pleasure of being there..but acquaintances have and they really enjoyed it...this came out really well for being scanned...
billcody
Wonderful catch, Sig! I`m happy that you take this POV and not the big channel with its lots of boats and tourists. Beautiful reflections and atmosphere. You catched the spirit of venice directly!
KarmaSong
I wish I could visit Venice! this is a very nice and atmospheric view of what this amazing city is about.Excellent, Sig !
Silvra
Fantastische Aufnahme!!!
witch_1612
Wonderful!!!