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 (43)
Faemike55
Fnatastic night shot! love the colours
dragonmuse
Beautiful architecture.. and a lovely shot of it.
mariogiannecchini
Bel notturno e bella architettura ! Beautiful night and beautiful architecture!
JuliSonne
Es muß nicht immer der Ku-Damm sein. Berlin hat soviel schöne Ecken zu bieten. Rund um den Gendarmen-Markt ist alles liebevoll nostalgisch restauriert. Fehlen nur noch die alten Geschäfte und die Pferdekutschen. Der "Berliner Dom" ist ein Prachtstück "alter" Architektur. Halt Berliner Flair. Berlin ist für mich die geilste deutsche Stadt!! Ich lebe gerne hier. Wunderschöne Nacht-Aufnahme! Danke!
renecyberdoc
tolle hommage.5++ fav.
bazza
Amazing night shot and beautiful architect, gorgeous capture Sig well done!
Umbetro38
excellent shot in the night
Richardphotos
nice night capture Sig
kgb224
Outstanding capture my friend.
jeroni
Beautiful composition. excellent work
mbz2662
Great night time shot~ Wonderful work.
bimm3d
wonderful!!
casmindo
I really like the night shot.
auntietk
What a fantastic night shot! Excellent image ... it's a treat to see!
gypsyflame
It's beautiful... I love the lighting...excellent shot!
Hubba1
Awesome night scene!!! Very cool shot :)
flavia49
excellent night shot!!!
annie5
Perfect night shot..great architecture too! :)
MrsLubner
an outstanding night shot!
flora-crassella
eine sehr schöne Nachtaufnahme!!!! Super Bild!
Charberry
We were in Berlin in 2001. Beautiful night shot. I think Berlin is an awesome city.
drifterlee
Gorgeous shot!!!!!
Hendesse
Excellent night shot. Fantastic light and mood.
bmac62
Superb night shot...love the way the building is lighted to "show off" the beautiful architecture.
emmecielle
Fantastic night capture! :)
sandra46
spectacular night shot
flaviok
Fanatastica captura meu amigo, aplausos (5)
npauling
Beautiful lighting in this night shot. Excellent.
danapommet
Tough night shot but you caught it very well. Dana
jocko500
real good night shot