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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 (30)
kgb224
Wonderful capture my friend.
durleybeachbum
It's much bigger than I anticipated!
emmecielle
Beautiful shot an interesting informations, as always! :)
shadownet
Great capture!
Richardphotos
I love riding ferry's and a wonderful shot
farmerC
Fantastic shot.
jeroni
Splendid composition and colors my friend
timtripp
great shot sig!
bazza
Super capture! got another couple of the populace waiting for the ferry also.. well done!!
Faemike55
Great shot! I love riding ferries just for the fun of it! you get to meet all sorts of interesting people
annie5
Your captures are always interesting Sig! Thanks for the info and photo :)
marybelgium
interesting
junge1
A note about the locals: I did not see anyone get impatient, nervous, aggrevated or otherwise emotional during this and my previous visit. It didn't matter whether they were shopping, driving, waiting for 'Le Car' (the local equivalent of a cheap bus), waiting for the ferry, at the airport or waiting at the ATM. I did not see anyone get loud or boisterous, no loud conversations etc. It was one of the things I really liked. Apparently it saying 'time is money' is not known around here.
junge1
A note about riding ferries: I love it. Coming from the desert I take every opportunity to use ferries wherever I can. It doesn't matter if it is between Folkestone and Calais, Fishguard and Rosslaire, Rosslaire and Cherbourgh, Gibraltar and Tangier, Port Angeles and Victoria or Nanaimo and Horseshoe Bay, San Pedro to Avalon, Singapore and the nearest islands of Indonesia, Hongkong and Macao, Newcastle and Stavanger or Ullapool and Stornoway, Pisa and Bastia, or using the ferries between the Canadian Maritime Islands. To me it is always a thrill. Water, waves, wind, people. For years, when I went to Germany it was always aircraft to London, train to Harwich, and then the ferry to Hoek van Holland. These ferry rides provide for me what cruise lines offer, but at a much lower rate, Sig..
lyron
Cool shot!!
orig_buggy
great shot ..although I don't think I would like an hour commute
flavia49
wonderful shot! I think the "locals" are very wise: they take it easy!
duncanoooo
Cool, love ferry rides too!!
NoobasaurUS
Great iinformation and photo! Very cool insights on the local scene and your other adventures!! Super attitude and experience!!! Wonderful work!!!!
psyoshida
It looks like a shot from and old movie. Superb.
bimm3d
wonderful photo!!!!
Minda
love this old ferry remind me of my country sig!!
Umbetro38
like all your so near the life pictures
renecyberdoc
great shot siggi.
PIERRE25
Jolie capture, belle photo!
Alex_Antonov
Outstanding work!
carlx
Excellent capture!!!
auntietk
If I had to do an hour commute, this would certainly be the way to go! Such a peaceful, stress-free trip. I'm with you ... a ferry trip is always nice. Even living in a place where they're part of the regular transportation system, I still enjoy the trip.
debbielove
A very peaceful and beautiful people by all accounts, I gather... I used to ride the Dover - Calais Ferry alot.. Always to this day, regretted not having taken the hovercraft while it was running... A sight to behold and a beautiful thing indeed! thanks again... Rob
dbrv6
Economics are very interesting which your shot of the Ferry and the cost of moving people everyday makes me think about. Enjoyed the capture.