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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 (39)
flaviok
É algo magnifico, soberba meu amigo, aplausos (5)
Richardphotos
very interesting Sig. thanks for sharing your travels
erlandpil
good shot erland
nefertiabet
Excellent shot my friend!!! Have a wonderful New Year, hugs Elke
twingo
Great looking environment.
UVDan
Beautiful study of the ruins.
caty77
Beautiful place, too bad there are only ruins. But better the nature resumes its rights, rather than seeing the concrete.
emmecielle
Wonderful place! Great shot and info! :)
adrie
Very beautiful photoshot of this beautiful ruins.
drifterlee
Most excellent shot of the ruins!!!~!!
bazza
Nice capture of these ruins Sig well done!!
Cyve
Very interesting shoot... Welle done !!
Crudelitas
Really wonderful shot! As it stands, you're fucking around a lot! Great building! Thank you for sharing this beautiful picture with us!
flavia49
fantastic image!!
Faemike55
I am Shiva! Destroyer of Worlds! Great capture Sig
bobrgallegos
Great capture of these beautiful ruins Sig!!
jocko500
wow bet it was hot there at that time of year but this is a wonderful image you took
eekdog Online Now!
that's a nice shot!!
renecyberdoc
yeah way to go.
AidanaWillowRaven
magnificent ...
lyron
Splendid capture!!
auntietk
Thanks for the closer look! It's incredible how much detail is still there. Wow. Gorgeous place!
bebert
un beau site plein de mystères
art-digital
splendide bravo
ragouc
Nice place.
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
LBJ2
Fantastic capture and motif, Sig. A fascinating culture, for sure.+5
dakotabluemoon
Fantastic capture hon love it.
Minda
love this amazing shot sig.
farmerC
Shining.