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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 (33)
Faemike55
this is one of those times where one would wish to travel back in time to see this as a new creation great capture Sig
jocko500
wow this is cool. I saw on the web image of a dinosaur on the wall there. here a link to it http://www.myglobalmasters.com/photo-of-the-day-angkor-wat-dinosaurs/
JuliSonne
Hier tut sich eine andere Welt auf....Vergangenheit, die der Gegenwart strotzt. Wunderbar!
auntietk
Oh man. What a view! This is incredible. It boggles my mind, and I'm just staring and staring. Wow.
UVDan
Great shot! Hey Jocko I have seen those pictures before. That really makes one think.
bmac62
Fascinating Sig. This really takes the traveller WAY back in time.
bazza
What an awesome shot Sig this looks amazing and if it wasn't for the trees and roof at the top I would have thought this was a B&W image.. Would love to visit these ruins..
lyron
Fantastic picture. Great shot!!!!
gaius
What a wonderful trip...you're lucky. This is great.
pat40
Fascinating pic.
farmerC
Exellent.
Star4mation
Super photo :)
ragouc
Good shot and POV.
dakotabluemoon
This is fantastic to look at love this capture.
flavia49
fantastic!!! what a view!
Minda
This is Really Stunning sig ,perfect shot.
casmindo
Wow this is a moving picture!
photosynthesis
An amazing place that I've always wanted to visit - nice shot...
moochagoo
How wonderful view of that famous temple
bobrgallegos
Wonderful POV of this amazing area Sig!
emmecielle
Great shot! :)
Cyve
Fantastic Image ... very great capture !!!
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
sandra46
SUPERB IMAGE!
starship64
Beautiful shot. I definitely need to go there someday.
bebert
superb view
LBJ2
Fabulous capture of this special place. And Happy New Year.+5
adrie
Stunning view and photoshot my friend. I wish you and your family a Happy New Year my friend.
Richardphotos
amazing vista Sig and capture. happy new year
efron_241
i wish you all the best for 2013