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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 (23)
MagikUnicorn
Beautiful view
starship64
Great shot.
whaleman
Wonderful shot of the junction of the continents!
jayfar
A very nice shot and a lot of history surrounding this area.
Juliette.Gribnau
wonderful view
farmerC
Exellent.
Faemike55
very cool view Sig! Great capture
auntietk
Fascinating! You had me running for the map again, checking out just where you were. I found it ... that's the Maiden's Tower across the way. Thanks for the trip! :)
dakotabluemoon
Beautiful image here hon.
emmecielle
Splendid view! :)
drifterlee
Is that where the sultan drowned all his harem girls/ Cool shot!
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
tigertim
great shot...that is magnificent view.. should be even more spectacular on a bright day!
flavia49
wonderful shot
jocko500
wonderful
ontar1
Wonderful view, outstanding capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
nefertiabet
Wonderful capture my friend and nice Photo Serie
Richardphotos
to bad the weather did not cooperate, but you made the best out of unfavorable conditions
sandra46
AMAZING SHOT
UVDan
Very interesting ship in the right foreground!
danapommet
One bridge, one city yet two continents! WOW! I wonderful idea to take this historic photo Sig and a fantastic POV!
junge1
Actually there are two bridges Dana, (the other one is further up toward the Black Sea and can't be seen in this photo), and there is a third bridge in the planning stages!!
debbielove
Where East meets west... Famous the world over and in Bond films lol Great shot mate! Rob