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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 (26)
Cyve
Fantastic capture !
ronmolina
Beautiful!
jayfar
A nice view and sunset Sig.
ontar1
Beautiful view, outstanding capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
renecyberdoc
amazing,the mysteries of the orient.
flavia49
wonderful panorama
bobrgallegos
Great capture!! Love the lighting!
sharky_
Wow! Sunset goes down late that side.... Nice shot. Aloha
emmecielle
Fantastic view! Great capture! :)
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
farmerC
Exellent shot.
Rob2753
I have been to the blue Mosque it is well worth the visit and the views over Cairo are amazing, reminds me of the early morning I arrived in Alexandria and watch the bribes being thrown down to the harbour master to obtain a speedy docking :) such is life :) Beautiful shot
drifterlee
Beautiful sunset and shot!!!!!!
tigertim
A spectacular Vista.. especially with the sun in that position. Love the sky colour, nice and muted toning
sandra46
GREAT MOOD
Faemike55
Almost a sad photo in that it is one of departure, of going away... Great shot
danapommet
The Blue Mosque sure dominates the skyline. A very powerful icon!
whaleman
Awesome parting shot!
starship64
Great shot. It looks like you had a fantastic trip.
auntietk
I love the composition, with the mosque framed by the boat like that. Beautiful sky, lovely mood ... I'm so glad you went! :)
dakotabluemoon
What a magnificent view to take in as u leave wonderful image.
nefertiabet
Wonderful capture and mood!!!
FredNunes
Bravo! Nice work!
erlandpil
Love the lighting! erland
UVDan
A peaceful and beautiful exit under cover of darkness.
debbielove
A very cool and atmospheric shot mate! Nice one. Rob