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 (22)
ragouc
Cool shot and POV. Well done.
Faemike55
Very cool view Sig Merry Christmas to you and your family
Cyve
Stunning capture ... very very good shot !!!
bebert
an excellent POV
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
bazza
Nice view of the street Sig looks like they have some nice cars!!
Minda
wow! excellent shot and view sig..:)
sandra46
wonderful POV
kftate
Wonderful capture! Fantastic POV and superb work!
flavia49
fabulous POV and shot
renecyberdoc
this will inspire me to do a roof scene.i must figure out wht to use best.
auntietk
Great pov! It's compelling. I keep staring and staring ... Perspective is everything!
knupps
Love the POV on this picture. Great shot.
farmerC
Shining.
lyron
Cool pov. Great shot!!
UteBigSmile
Schöner Schnappschuss!
KarmaSong
What a lucky traveller you are, Sig! I envy you every time I visit your gallery! •:¨¨:•~Happy holidays to you...und ein gutes neues Jahr auch !•~:-°•:¨¨:•
pat40
Excellent.
drifterlee
Cool POV!
UVDan
Very interesting!
debbielove
Whoa!!!! Don't fall now.. lol Well you must have really seen the world go by from there, good shot Sig! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you mate.. Rob
starship64
I love the unusual angle. Great shot!