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 (33)
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
jayfar
Very beautiful and clean.
Mondwin
Brilliant capture!!!!bravissimo!V:DDD!Hugsxx Whylma
bazza
Super capture of this building Sig.
renecyberdoc
of course a ho chi minh sttue lol,after all they cant take general leclerq hehehe
dakotabluemoon
This is really beautiful and to think that so many live in poverty makes me sick.
Razor42
Beautiful location!
rockstrider
Beautifully tended gardens - nice capture Sig!
Faemike55
Great photo cool setting and desighn
Fidelity2
It is very nice. I give it a 5+ for you!
UVDan
An excellent study.
UteBigSmile
Ein teurer Palast, alles auf Kosten der schon eh' armen Steuerzahlern!
flavia49
wonderful shot
bebert
SUPERB !!
debbielove
I thought it looked a little French lol A fine looking building, excellent picture, grand looking setting Sig, well taken. Rob
bobrgallegos
Great capture of this beautiful French Colonial architecture Sig!!
adrie
Great view and photoshot my friend.
nefertiabet
Tolles Hotel!!!
ArtistKimberly
Very Beautiful Image,
ia-du-lin
very nice capture, beautiful city scene
MarciaGomes
Extraordinária foto é um belo lugar a arquitetura é fantástica,amo o jardim com todas essas plantas e flores.++++++++++++++++5
drifterlee
Wonderful shot!
sandra46
amazing image! great shot!
npauling
An excellent clear capture of this elegant looking place with its well tended gardens and lovely clean look.
Richardphotos
very beautiful Sig.you must have enjoyed very much
starship64
Wonderful, colorful shot.
farmerC
Exellent.
Isabelle711
What a most beautiful site. :))))) Love the beautiful blossoms on the tree, love the lighting, and the most beautiful architecture. :))))) Gorgeous image my friend. :))))) Most excellent capture. :))))) Thank you for shairng all of the beauty you see. :)))))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))))))
emmecielle
Wonderful place! Great capture! :)
irakika
Very nice view, flowers & shot!