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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..
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Comments (36)
drifterlee
That's really as beautiful church. Great shot!
Cyve
Fantastic shot !
aksirp
straigth and direct focus to the dome, and so many other to see. perfect capture!
JuliSonne
WOW .... you were in my living room! Have you visited your brother? Berlin is always worth a trip. Wonderful capture. A charming motif .... again and again! CLASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
tigertim
Another superb shot!!.. your photo's are real teasers!!...great advertising for the places you have visited!... makes me want to go and have a look too!
giulband
very well done image !!
jayfar
What a super shot of the Cathedral and from a wonderful POV. Cathedral for the January forum on the letter 'C'??????
flavia49
fabulous capture
bmac62
Well done Sig. Berlin is a city that is on my bucket list. We could use a German speaking guide. Maybe we can all go someday in the future :)
casmindo
nice shot Sig.
UVDan
Very nice!
ArtistKimberly
Beautiful,
sandra46
WONDERFUL WORK
blinkings
Nice shot and interesting info.
Faemike55
Fabulous and wonderful capture Sig! It makes me want to go there as well
photosynthesis
Fantastic shot...
jocko500
this is wonderful
Richardphotos
the building is magnificent Sig. very beautiful city
SunriseGirl
I agree with other comments...this makes me want to visit this area also...another place added to my bucket list. Thanks for sharing.
dragonmuse
Fascinating.
whaleman
There is so much to see here, fascinating capture!
starship64
Beautiful architecture. Great shot!
GARAGELAND
EXCELLENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kgb224
Amazing capture my friend. God bless.
dakotabluemoon
Superb capture of this historical cathedral.
Rob2753
What a magnificent building that is, a superb shot and POV
erlandpil
Fantastic shot erland
farmerC
Exellente recording.....
angora
awesome!!
emmecielle
Fantastic image! :)