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 (26)
bugatti
nice shot. Was it Woody Allen's film with Sorvino that was shot there?
mairekas
WOW! Fantastic place! I like it! Thanks for sharing!!! Maire
Dragonfly07
How beautiful.
artaddict2
You always find a perfect viewpoint Sig. Very beautiful indeed with the ruin of the theatre in the foreground and stunning view beyond. the cruise ship just finishes the composition to perfection.
RoelElf
Great capture
ledwolorz
Beautiful place And wonderful photo.
mizoli
Wonderful capture!
billcody
Wonderful picture, Sig! Great POV, the best you could find there. But how did you managed the oceanliner at the right time at the right place? Sig I. the Great...
jeroni
nice mood, great composition
SapUS59
gorgeous scene and perfectly captured, excellent work my friend !!
Meisiekind
Great compo and wonderful view Sig. Well done my friend. xx
JeffG7BRJ
Wonderful composition Sig, and the view beyond the theatre, is fantastic, I wonder were you on the cruise ship? I can see that some work has been carried out to make the pillars safe. The ones on the right have what appears to be metal rods at the top to stop them falling. Excellent capture, so much to see. Bravo!!!!!
Aioros
Excellent capture -- well done!
amlondono
A Superb shot Sig ! Ana
durleybeachbum
Great scene! As I've said before, I love your shots from your travels!
Richardphotos
astonishing view and capture.I envy your world travels
virginiese
What a view ! It stunning to see modernity and ancient ruins on the same picture ! A very nice shot !
delaorden_ojeda
what a wonderful view, my friend, really superb, bravo !
Janiss
I adore this theater outdoor... gorgeous capture Sig!
KarmaSong
A very gorgeous vista and inspiring scene for my future Bryce works! Excellent photo, Sig!
jocko500
lovely photo of the land and big ship
RobyHermida
Very beautiful !!!! Roby ;O)---------------------------♥
Cosine
What a gorgeous shot, Sig. Why did you go home? :-)
mickuk50
this is a beauty sig .excellent pov and a breathtaking view .superb :o) mick
MrsRatbag
Beautiful scene, well captured!
shutterbugs
A postcard shot. Wonderful!