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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 (27)
Faemike55
to say that this is impressive would be an understatement! WOW! Great capture Sig!
tigertim
Yes, impressive indeed.. stunning architecture and decoration!
Richardphotos
the intricate designs are awesome. I seen some of these on TV. very beautiful
UVDan
How gorgeous is that?
starship64
What a beautiful place! Wonderful shot.
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
auntietk
That's just incredible. The mosaics, the sheer mass of the place ... stunning!
whaleman
This is an extrordinarily good shot of the mosque!
angora
wow!!
Juliette.Gribnau
absolutely wonderful
jayfar
Absolutely fantastic and a superb photograph Sig.
dakotabluemoon
Wow u will never see work like this again in ur life time very beautiful.
ontar1
Fantastic and beautiful, outstanding capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
pixelmeister
Nice image!
drifterlee
It's really beautiful!!!!!
nefertiabet
Fantastic Blue Mosque, love it!!!
farmerC
Exellent.
emmecielle
Fantastic capture! :)
flavia49
marvellous picture!! fabulous light and capture
sandra46
FANTASTIC WORK
danapommet
Beautiful mosaic work and lovely stained glass windows. A spectacular capture and it looks so cavernous!
Flint_Hawk
The lighting is marvelous!
virginiese
Very very nice place. Thanks for sharing !
debbielove
I have been in Mosques before in Turkey.. But nothing like this! Impressive! Really Very impressive! Rob
ia-du-lin
very impressive photo
FredNunes
Beautiful photo. Love this magical light.
K_T_Ong
Real impressive mosque interior. The feeling of the numinous is just undeniable.