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..
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Comments (32)
jayfar
A beautiful church in a beautiful setting, it's no wonder couples want to marry here.
flaviok
2 anos ? how magnifica, uma captura soberba meu amigo, aplausos (5)
Richardphotos
I like the style very much
auntietk
Such a lovely church building! It's very much like the one in my home town. Of course here it was evergreens and not palms! LOL! (That gets me thinking in a whole different direction, about people bringing traditions with them ...) Beautiful photography, my friend. You really know how to use natural elements to frame your subject. Nicely done!
erlandpil
A beautiful church erland
emmecielle
Wonderful church! Great shot! :)
kbrog
Beautiful capture! Love all the palms. :)
drifterlee
GOrgeous little church!
jeroni
Elegant and beautfiful composition
Faemike55
Very cool
flavia49
very lovely
npauling
It really is a pretty little chapel and great that it is nondenominational. A super clear capture of it.
bazza
Great capture of this little church Sig, it is set in the most beautiful of surroundings.
wotan
Very peaceful place and really beutiful shot!
West_coaster07
Very very nice!!
Isabelle711
This church is so beautiful. :))))))) I can believe the waiting list for this church. :)))) Most excellent capture my friend. :))))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :))))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))))
bimm3d
i wish to be there!! here are -20 celsius! wonderful place and photo!!
bmac62
Wonderful picture Sig. Wow, two year waiting list! One must really plan ahead.
Feliciti
really lovely !! wonderful surrounded !!
renecyberdoc
got me silver wedding in a chapel in vegas in 2011.
nefertiabet
Eine wunderschöne kleine Kapelle, tolles Foto!!!
dakotabluemoon
Beautiful capture of this quaint little church.
vis151
Excellent shot! Nice architecture.
irakika
Very nice view & shot!
adrie
This is a very beautiful church capture my friend.
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
farmerC
Shining shot.
bobrgallegos
A wonderful mood and atmosphere set by this outstanding capture of this beautiful Chapel!!
mairekas
Very beautiful little church!
debbielove
Yep, I'd vote for it.. Its a wonderful looking place.. 2 years, I can believe that lol Outstanding shot Sig, like this.. Rob