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 (29)
jeroni
nice mood, great composition
timtripp
it looks like a bromeliad inflorescence. the most famous member of the family is the pineapple. GREAT SHOT!
PD154
No idea, Tim may be right?...But this is a wonderful shot!
flora-crassella
...vermutlich eine Bromelien-Art. Sehr schöne, beindruckende Aufnahme! Schönes Wochenende!
virginiese Online Now!
Superbe ! The same family as the pineapple? Uh? A great shot !
amlondono
A great shot of a Bromelia ! ( smile ) Ana
RobyHermida
Wonderful and Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Meisiekind
Great capture Sig with beautiful colors and textures! Well done indeed!! :)
MrsRatbag
Stunning capture, the colors and textures are indeed beautiful!
Kelena
eine schöne Aufnahme
annie5
First time i see a flower like this one..very beautiful! and the colors are unique! Great shot :)
mairekas
Amazing plant! Very interesting details! Great capture, Sig! Maire
bebert
superb macro !!!!
dragonmuse
Lovely shot. Most unusial plant.
G_Mansco
Beautiful capture my friend ;O)
erlandpil
Very beautifult erland
mickuk50
looks like an exotic flower to me .excellent details and capture sig :o) mick
Cosine
I don't know what it is, either, but I'm sure it's some kind of bromeliad. I couldn't find anything on the web that looked like it, though. Maybe you've found a new species, Sig. LOL
MrsLubner
I don't know if it is bromiliad or succulent but it sure is lovely. Excellent macro.
durleybeachbum
Superb pic. It reminds me of a corn dolly that folk used to make at harvest.
witch_1612
Wonderful Work!!!!
Iceshark39
Almost looks like something from the Aloe family. Fantastic shot though and lovely vibrant colours, but a fantastic capture none the less! Great shot!
danob
Almost alien these plants and a few thorns on the plant so must be edible for some creatures...bromeliad inflorescence sounds right to me and it is very pineapple like
ledwolorz
Excellent details and wonderful capture.
jocko500
it is very lovely looking
dhanco
Looks much like a pineapple. Gorgeous flower and capture!
uk601
stunning shot! FANTASTIC
Richardphotos
I think it maybe the national flower of Costa Rica. very beautiful capoture
Jaml
Superb!!! 5+ favs