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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 (40)
flora-crassella
einfach nur schön! Das weiche Licht und die Schatten: fantastisch!
Mondwin
Ein wunderbarer Blick.....bravissimo!V:DDD.Grüße Whylma
hleon
wonderful and so beautiful +++++++++++++ 5
MrsLubner
Where is everyone? It looks so quiet and peaceful. A glorious shot with that lighting.
PD154
Nice capture Sig, typical autumn in London, on this particular day, I was only a mile or so away, working in an office, what a small world this can be:)
nfrocer
Wirklich ausgesprochen schön!
hatchert77
Wow this is excellent
rawdodb
Beautiful shot!!!
MrsRatbag
The lighting is beautiful! Nice work!
timtripp
superb image!
jeroni
nice mood, great composition
Meisiekind
What a wonderful backlit shot with loads of atmosphere Sig... Great work!! :)
tetsu-pino
Beautiful place and sunshine is splendid!! Excellent capture.
gizmo563
Lovely capture!
virginiese
What a light and what an atmosphere ! Bravo ! Great capture of this street !
annie5
Superb capture Sig..a wonderful place! :)
tennesseecowgirl
nice shot!
SapUS59
excellent capture, the lighting is awesome in this, great work my friend !!
moochagoo
Very impressive light !
Fidelity2
Your image is very well done. 5+.
bebert
superb atmo
dragonmuse
Delightful image. Amazing to capture with no people.
JeffG7BRJ
Excellent atmospheric shot Sig, I have never visited London as a sightseer, I have driven through and delivered in the center of London, but have never walked about as a tourist. The furthest I have traveled is Paris, I have never felt the urge to travel further afield. I am quite happy to see the world through the friends on RR. Superb work. Bravo!!!!!
dhanco
Love the lighting in this beautiful scene, Sig. Excellent photography!
Richardphotos
never been there but everything I would expect to see.outstanding capture
durleybeachbum
You make it look lovely!! I am usually so distressed by the air quality I never see anything attractive!
kenwas
Such great atmosphere beautifully captured!
jocko500
wonderful backlighting . cool shot
yons
The light!
RobyHermida
Wonderful image ...............