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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 (22)
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
rbowen
Very nice capture!
ronmolina
Nice shot!
starship64
Another great picture. The two pictures together make a wonderful set.
jayfar
Nice symmetry and shot.
verbumdomini
interesting, rather small indeed
SunriseGirl
Thanks so much for sharing the photos and info on these two cathedrals. It really shows a vivid contrast. I never did know the difference between the Greek Orthodox and the Roman Catholics. Now I have a glimpse through your camera lens.
dakotabluemoon
So beautiful.
casmindo
Nice capture, nice comparison. Great job Sig
junge1
The Greek Orthodox is the predominant religion in Greece and it looks they have more money in their coffers!
Rob2753
It's a plain Jane in comparison but another great shot !
Mondwin
Splendid capture my friend!!!Bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
flavia49
very lovely
farmerC
Shining shot.
bobrgallegos
Super capture with great contrast to the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Your last post Sig!
drifterlee
Beautiful shot. Not as fancy as the Greek one.
Faemike55
Very beautiful
Cyve
Very great shot !
danapommet
Simple but still a beautiful photo!
auntietk
I'd never thought of a Catholic church as being austere, but the comparison shows exactly what you're talking about and makes it clear. Terrific pair of photos!
myrrhluz
I shows my bias that I would find this space much more conducive to worship. I like the clean lines and empty spaces. The pews look rather hard though. It's interesting to see the contrasts between the two. Beautiful capture!
debbielove
Nothing like the ones in Britain, but these have a charm and calm of their own.. A fine shot indeed Sig. Rob