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..
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Comments (35)
shadownet
Beautiful building and grounds.
blinkings
Lovely image.
thevolunteer
Lately I have been seeing a lot of photos of Costa Rica. I never knew it was so beautiful there. Well shot. Aloha
artaddict2
These old churches from this part of the world have such a wonderful charm to them! great shot Sig!
lizzibell
Beautiful...
PIERRE25
Jolie capture, belle photo!
kgb224
Excellent capture my friend.
renecyberdoc
yes excellent as all your shots.
bmac62
Nicely captured Sig. So, this building has been here for almost 180 years. Hope it isn't time for another earthquake again.
emmecielle
beautiful architecture! :)
marybelgium
beautiful !
jeroni
Beautiful composition. excellent work
casmindo
The churches of this vintage all share the similar outline but this is a beautiful surrounding. Nice
timtripp
viva blas!
artistheat
Terrific Shot..The Light that day was Excellent
lyron
Wonderful church. Great picture!!
annie5
Always interesting to see an old church! Great capture Sig :)
virginiese
A typical architectue and nicely captured ! Congrats !
sandra46
Very beautiful church. I like Spanish colonial style!
flora-crassella
eine so schönes Gebäude!!!! Super Foto!!!!!
durleybeachbum
Superb!
bronwyn_lea
It's a beautiful building!
flavia49
very beautiful old church!
Minda
really beautiful old church sig wonderful shot!!
auntietk
I love the architecture, and it's only enhanced by the greenery and that beautiful sky! Excellent image.
M2A
Charm and History.
debbielove
Beautiful, traditional looking! Love the style! Very Alamo! Ha! (Working on the film here. Mr Waynes film, that is!) Brilliant colours, great foliage! Stunning. Thanks again! Rob.
flaviok
Esplendida fotografia, captura magistral, aplausos (5)
tennesseecowgirl
At first glance I thought this was the Alamo it sure has a similar look to it.
beatoangelico
AWESOME CAPTURE...BRAVISSIMO..!!!