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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 (26)
bazza
Great capture of this run down place Sig..
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
evinrude
Outstanding! Best zoomed in.
erlandpil
Great capture erland
debbielove
Very atmospheric picture and as a bonus... super looking car! lol Fabulous views, well taken picture, good one Sig.. Rob
jophoto
Amazing view for whoever lived there. The car looks like it would have made a good subject as well.
Faemike55
Very cool but sad
blondeblurr
Every picture tells a thousand stories ... would have loved to hear some of them! The ring of rocks looks really fascinating, maybe as a base for a Tee-pee - with indoor heating? Charming reminders, BB
mariogiannecchini
Wonderful place !Beautiful capture !
Dreamingbee
what a place Sig !!!! such interesting photo !
nefertiabet
Fantastic landscape!!!
drifterlee
Loooks sad. I wonder what happened there.
emmecielle
Very interesting place! Excellent capture! :)
adrie
Outstanding capture my friend.
sandra46
FANTASTIC MOOD
flavia49
wonderful shot
jocko500
wow that old car is old too. cool shot
Richardphotos
outstanding landscape Sig
farmerC
Shining.
flora-crassella
wonderful image!!!!!
auntietk
Oh I like this VERY much! Excellent composition. Well seen and well shot!
Minda
Very nice shot sig and even the car is old too..
bobrgallegos
WOnderful capture!! Love the old car in this photo!!
bebert
abandonned home and abandonned car :( very nice shot.
carlx
Wonderful photography, Sig!!!
danapommet
Super historical capture. I bet you would like Walnut Canyon. About 15 miles east of Flagstaff on Rt-40. Bring a flashlight. Dana