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 (16)
Faemike55
Great capture of this scene if they were to build it today, no doubt that it would take less time but cost extremely more and look less like a cathedral
jayfar
A lovely Cathedral in fine surroundings Sig. Great shot.
farmerC
Exellent shot.
Cyve
Fantastic place and fantastic cathedral. WOnderful capture also.
ontar1
Beautiful cathedral, outstanding capture!
drifterlee
Very beautiful church and shot!!!!!
flavia49
fabulous image
Isabelle711
The architecture is so very beautiful. :)))) Love the sidewalk. :))))) Most excellent capture my friend. :)))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))) Start each day with a smile. :))))
jocko500
wonderful
starship64
What a fantastic scene!
bmac62
Good to be traveling with you once again Sig. Cusco huh, nearest city to Machu Picchu I presume. South America has never beckoned me to visit, at least yet:)
auntietk
It looks a lot like the San Antonio missions, which of course makes loads of sense. I'm glad Bill isn't feeling compelled to visit there ... I would miss him while he was gone! LOL!
Richardphotos
beautiful architecture and superb capture
debbielove
Lovely shot Sig, and it must be said a view that goes on for miles! Great detailing (thanks for that), lots going on, great shot Rob
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
danapommet
A spectacular Basilica and it looks like the town goes all the way up the side of the mountains!