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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 (32)
ElizaB
wonderful capture...every picture is a travelogue...thank you for sharing
tetsu-pino
Very beautiful scene. Backlight is wonderful!
jeroni
excelente captura amigo
mickuk50
love that sky sig and eliza is right its great to see all the places you`ve visited :o) mick
SapUS59
WOW fantastic capture my friend, beautiful sunset !!
PD154
Oh boy, I am there beer in hand and just chilling!!!!!!!!!!!...Great shot
kenwas
Beautiful shot!
bebert
superb shot !!
dhanco
Magnificent capture, Sig. Wish I was there in that beautiful place.
JeffG7BRJ
Fantastic sky Sig, love the low bank of cloud on the horizon, the bottom of the clouds could have been drawn, the line is that straight. A great mood to this wonderful sunset, enhanced by the silhouettes of the rowers and the anchored boats. Superb work. Bravo!!!!!
virginiese
Superbe ! I like the silhouettes !
Meisiekind
Oh Sig - this is such a stunning image. I love the sky and the warm light of the image. Great work. How is the purchasing of the lens coming on?? xx
durleybeachbum
Gorgeous!
MaraP
Stuning atmosphere!
busi2ness
You composition is almost perfect, good skies, the boats in the foreground and the colors to die for.
witch_1612
Wonderful!!!
artaddict2
Outstanding sunset and composition, thanks for sharing this one Sig. Beautiful!
rawdodb
Stunning!!!!!!!!! Gorgeous Shot!!!!!
timtripp
marvelous!
tennesseecowgirl
beautiful!
bkhook
I've always wanted to visit tahiti.. Beautiful and inviting this photo is. Thanks :)
furuta
Beautiful sunset scene, wonderful!!
MrsLubner
Those clouds on the horizon are luscious! The boats near shore balance well with the boats further out. This is a dreamy shot.
RobyHermida
Excellent image, well done... ROBY ;o)
Hendesse
Stunning light and mood. Superb shot!
delaorden_ojeda
It looks like the paradise, great capture and excelent atmosphere, bravo !
Richardphotos
an ideal place to experience and an ideal capture of the beauty
KarmaSong Online Now!
It makes me eager for further escaping trips...This is just gorgeous, with these streaming clouds expanding into the skies at sunset.
Cosine
I love the warm colors, and that sky is quite spectacular!
Kelena
klasse stimmung:)