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)
Faemike55
If one didn't know that this is typical, you'd almost believe that everyone here was getting ready for some form of competition/race Great capture Sig Merry Christmas to you and your family
crunch01
Wonderful Image! Have a very Merry Christmas you and yours!!!! Jim
mickeyrony
Ouppss The light look green.... Lol... Great pic for this place agaion the best Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and yours ((5++))
flavia49
terrific capture!! great shot! Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones!!!
bazza
So with all on the road does nobody work lol.. Nice shot Sig, Seasons greetings to you!!
sharky_
Lots of traffic. Merry Christmas. Aloha
starship64
Great shot.
renecyberdoc
looks like dangerous grounds to me,maybe even more dangerous than the war lol.
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones. God Bless.
whaleman
Interesting shot Sig! Best of the season to you and your family!
UteBigSmile
Boah' so viele Mopeds, was muss das ein Ohrenbetäubender Lärm sein, hier in Denia kann ich diese XXL-Dezibel-Dinger schon nicht mehr ausstehen!!!
Schau, wie der Weihnachtsbaum sich neigt! ♥ O Welt, da bist du wieder Komm sing mit mir die schönen Lieder! - Da wacht ich auf aus meinem Traum und suchte vergebens nach dem bunten Weihnachtsbaum. Müde schon im Morgenschein schlief ich nach dem Traume wieder ein. Auf den Lippen noch ein zärtlich Lächeln Mutter sagte: "bald ist Weihnachten und dein Traum wird immer echter." ♥ © Monika Minder)
auntietk
I like it that they've got a special lane for scooters. It looks like a great way to get around!
farmerC
Shining shot.
lyron
Great image!!!
casmindo
Still lots of scooters! Nice shot and Merry Christmas
bebert
i imagine the pollution :( great shot.
Richardphotos
superb cityscape Sig
drifterlee
Very cool shot!
ragouc
Cool POV....impressive traffic
Cyve
Wonderful shoot !!!
sandra46
terrific capture! happy holidays Sig!
dakotabluemoon
Interesting capture but why are they covering part of their face would love to know about that.
pat40
Lovely pic.
bobrgallegos
Great capture of this most amazing place Sig!!
A_Sunbeam
Great collection of bikes - but I bet the noise will be awful!
danapommet
Very crowded and I notice all the face masks!