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 (47)
tallpindo
One question? Who is buried in the floor? Anyone named Stoner or Stonor?
junge1
@tallpido. I don't know. I don't see either name anywhere in the information on this cathedral.
beachzz
Quite a contrast of the old and the new!!
flora-crassella
großartige Perspektive und Foto!
jeroni
Beautiful composition. excellent capture
timtripp
marvelous!
thevolunteer
Wow, what a fantastic piece of architecture. And a great pov as well. Nice capture. Aloha
moochagoo
Amazing contrast, isnt it ?
ElizaB
interesting capture and narrative
annie5
A very nice architecture..love the contrast & POV too! Great capture :)
JeffG7BRJ
I like this very much Sig, the Cathedral looks to be quite an interesting building, I would love to have a look round inside. In contrast to the cathdral tower the high rise behind looks like it is leaning to the right. Excellent work. Bravo!!!!!
artaddict2
Great capture Sig, I agree a fascinating building and showing the old with the New.
lucindawind
its beautiful ...wonderful shot !
Miska7
Very nice shot! Well done.
Hendesse
Excellent shot, fantastic details and POV!
kgb224
Excellent capture my friend.
mickuk50
Sorry I have
nt commented much Sig .I havent been ignoring you intentionally and I have been looking :o)..This is a very impressive building although dwarfed a bit by the high rise .Excellent capture my friend MickMinda
wonderful architecture love the POV excellent capture sig..
bkhook
Excellent capture and being one that has a really active imagination.. I can just see so many possibilities with this image.. editing out the newer building and vehicles etc..... oh..my.. shushhhh brain... this is nice.
durleybeachbum
Fascinating as usual, Sig! I love your travel pics.
emmecielle
Wonderful capture! :)
MrsRatbag
Great capture of this beautiful church; the modern tower behind makes it even more lovely!
tennesseecowgirl
Did you go on top of the high rise and take one looking down? that would have been what I would have wanted to do. Still a great photo~
tizjezzme
Excellent photo Sig ... hope u are doing well? I plan on getting to them photos very soon :)
SSoffia
EXCELLENT CAPTURE & BEAUTIFUL COLORS :)
bakapo
a great photo, I love the two contrasting buildings.
Richardphotos
magnificent structure and I love the contrast from old to new
ledwolorz
Fantastic capture of this beautiful church,Wonderful photo.
bebert
This building makes little rape in cheese. Damage for this beautiful church.
fredster66
Very fine photo Sig!