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 (32)
MagikUnicorn
WOWWW UNIQUE SHOT
renecyberdoc
nice shot.
drifterlee
This is gorgeous!
Dreamingbee
how fascinating architecture and interieur here .. amazing Sig !
bmac62
Wow, so ornate...makes me wonder if anybody listened to the sermon or were distracted by the remarkable decor. Neat shot Sig.
carlx
Fantastic capture and details, Sig!!!
jayfar
A very beautiful shot of this ornate creation.
jocko500
very well done
Feliciti
wonderful details ,they tell us stories too !!
farmerC
Shining.
Hendesse
Excellent shot, fantastic details!
bazza
Great shot very impressive workmanship, well done!!
Minda
wow! This is Very nice shot sig..
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
flaviok
Fascinante , fantástica captura meu amigo, aplausos (5)
angora
beautiful!
flavia49
wonderful capture!
adrie
Very beautiful capture.
Faemike55
Very beautiful sculptures Great capture
jeroni
Splendid composition and colors my friend
blondeblurr
I have never seen such an ornate pulpit (!) those pillars are incredible 'rich looking' - everyone of them comes in a different shade or colour, my guess that it would be Granite or maybe even Marble? as I am not a regular religious follower - I can appreciate the sumptuousness of this architectural feat ... thanks for sharing this Sig, BB
dbrv6
Cool shot - the light really shows the detail.
bobrgallegos
Wonderful capture!!
auntietk
I would never have heard a word they said ... I'd be looking at all the art everywhere! Of course I don't speak Italian, so it's a moot point, but still. An amazing amount of detail!
fallen21
Fantastic capture.
mariogiannecchini
Fantastic capture and details !
Isabelle711
The architecture, lighting, and details are so very beautiful. :))))) The capture is most excellent my friend. :)))) Thank you for sharing all the beauty you see. :)))))))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))))))
sandra46
VERY BEAUTIFUL
danapommet
Fantastic stonework and capture on this pulpit. Wonderful details.
jophoto
Incredible work!