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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)
ledwolorz
Fantastic photo.
Thelby
Very Inspirational and Beautiful Photo!!!
Coppens
Icily beautiful!
Cosine
What a tranquil and beautiful view. Thank you for sharing.
MaraP
Splendid mirrored view!!
delaorden_ojeda
I good start for monday, excelent pov and superb work, bravo !
ysvry
fantastic foto
durleybeachbum
This suits the monochrome. Good pic.
Larry-L
Nice composition, great shot. I love the feel of it.
Ionel
Excellent! Is that you in the avatar?
moochagoo
Great mirored picture !
mark.spooner
A very nice capture.
MrsLubner
A tranquil winter scene. The water is glassy and the reflections are clear. The muted light is wonderful as contrast with the snow.
amlondono
Plansee looks so beautiful ...... serene and magical . Excellent shot ! Lovely reflections , Ana
drag
A lovely winter scene.
witch_1612
Fantastic Photo!!!
artaddict2
This looks so beautiful, serene place. The angle you have chosen takes your eyes straight down the middle and absorbing the stillness of the water, as clear as a mirror. Thanks for sharing these shots Sig. Your photo's take us on the journey with you.
frankie96
This has so much going for it..and all of it good..great work..
theblackcatxxx
awesome picture!
Liam.
Winderful reflection.
CavalierLady
Fabulous color and reflection!!
TombStonepl
Beatiful... Reflections, light, colours, calm mood and atmosphere, Great Picture !
mps
Great shot.
smillinfaces
that`s great a real good landscape greetings smillinfaces
bkhook
This shot deserves an award.. really.. this is just outstanding...
cameraobscura2
Greetings Siegfried, Picture postcard perfect! Have a great day and thank you for sharing. egmont