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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 (29)
jayfar
Another beauty Sig, excellent photograph.
TdaC
Beautiful:)
mickeyrony
A lot of work there my friend Lovely pics ((5++))
emmecielle
Very beautiful shot! :)
flavia49
impressive!! splendid light!
Faemike55
wow! just wow!
starship64
Beautiful colors and light! Fantastic shot.
PREECHER
stunningly beautiful.... chills and thrills
danapommet
Lovely colors even in this subdued light! Another excellent photo my friend!
Isabelle711
My breath has been taken by all of this amazing beauty. :))))))))) Gorgeous architecture. :))))))) Love the lighting. :))))))))) Most excellent capture my friend. :))))))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))))) Carry A Sunshine Smile In Your Heart :))))))
Flint_Hawk
The details are amazing! Well captured!
kgb224
Amazing capture my friend. God bless.
auntietk
I'm not sure I could tear myself away from such a place, given the time constraints of a tour. Wow. This is incredible!
whaleman
There are so many photos to be had there!
Juliette.Gribnau
awesome
illkirch
Wonderful mosaics
farmerC
Fantastic work.
ontar1
Beautiful, outstanding capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
dakotabluemoon
Wow truly a masterpiece of art work on it love this capture also.
drifterlee
Most beautiful church!
Richardphotos
really something to see and indulge
nefertiabet
Wonderful capture and mosaic!!!
Leije
Amazing building, excellent shot !
UVDan
A great picture of the beautiful interior! Wow, that is gorgeous! I wonder what all the vertical lines are and I would have loved to have been there when that was built.
angora
imagine how they must have crawled up there to put that all on fabulous!!
virginiese
Very delicate ornaments. Your picture do justice to the beauty of this place !
debbielove
Almost overpowering in its complexity! Its simply vast isn't it? An excellent shot Sig, well taken.. Thanks for showing us mate.. Rob
FredNunes
Very nice! :-)
K_T_Ong
The grandeur of this mosque interior is breathtaking. Didn't know mosques have stained glass windows too!