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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 (28)
MagikUnicorn
VERY BEAUTIFUL
flaviok
Fascinante e maravilhosa captura meu amigo, aplausos (5)
Faemike55
Playing King of the Hill (column)? Great capture
jocko500
this is when buildings was buildings ...wonderful shot
Isabelle711
The lighting is amazing on this beauty. :))))) The architecture is so beautiful. :)))))) I also love that blue sky in the background too. :))))))) Most excellent capture my friend. :))))))))) Thank you for sharing all the beauty you see. :))))))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))))
bmac62
The young lady on the step looks like she has her eye on you:) More beautiful Pisa architecture...classic and well done.
Dreamingbee
smile - agree with bmac62 ;) .. wonderful photo !!!!
bazza
Excellent shot a lot of people there.. beautiful dome and fountain Sig!!
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
ysvry
great foto.
jayfar
A great POV for this excellent shot.
fallen21
Excellent capture!
Feliciti
thanks for a reminder of this place ,few years ago i where there too !!
auntietk
I love the vibrancy of this scene. Wow! The color, clarity and composition are wonderful, and they struck me in particular with this shot, but I also really like the vibe of all those people on a sunny day, hussling off to see whatever it is they thought was important to see. You excel at this type of shot, my friend. It's outstanding!
renecyberdoc
fine shot.
marybelgium
beautiful !
angora
beautiful!
thecytron
A very good photograph!
flavia49
fabulous photo
farmerC
Exellent shot.
drifterlee
Beautiful shot!!!!!
Crudelitas
Great shot! Fantastic scene!
bobrgallegos
Wonderful capture!!
sandra46
VERY NICE SHOT
carlx
Wonderful capture and details, Sig!!!
emmecielle
Splendid capture! :)
Minda
Very beautiful captured sig.
bebert
belle photo sur cette superbe fontaine