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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 (29)
Iceshark39
Beatuiful shot, Sig. Lovely sunset image. Well captured!
flora-crassella
ohhh! Das ist aber eine stimmungsvolle Aufnahme!
ledwolorz
Fantastic shot.
SapUS59
gorgeous view and excellent capture my friend !!
jeroni
fantastic capture my friend, excellent image
tallpindo
It looks like something was being added to the skyline. I see scaffolding but no crane. maybe a lift on the left to the shoulder. Probably working on the outer skin. Twenty years ago I was just beginning to paint water colors. I had no computer and had not had one in five years.
dragonmuse
Lovely shot. :)
JeffG7BRJ
Wonderful skyline capture Sig and a wonderful building too. Superb work. Bravo!!!!!
tetsu-pino
Fantastic capture. Very beautiful place.
Meisiekind
Stellar shot of old Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament in silhouette Sig! I love the lights on the bridge leading the eye into the image. Great work!! :)
phill456
Great capture, the silhouette is fabulous.
timtripp
excellent photograph
rainbows
Splendid shot Sig, so full of atmosphere. Diane.
MrsRatbag
Wonderful subtle color in the sky and water - beautiful image!
bebert
excellent lighting.
dhanco
Superb evening skyline shot, Sig. Beautiful structures, sky and atmosphere. Excellent capture.
PD154
Excellent capture Sig, I didn't think to shoot at night or evening, great work my friend.
delaorden_ojeda
wonderful image my friend, love the atmosphere and mood, bravo !
jocko500
lovely shot of this place
thelamb
Lovely shot xx
Kelena
eine sehr schöne Aufnahme:)
Hendesse
Wonderful light, mood and reflections. Looks fantastic!
mickuk50
timeless image something that never changes only the different moods of the river .superb shot sig :o) mick
debz
Super capture! Great work!
Richardphotos
I recall the Loving Spoonfills singing their hit "Winchester Cathedral". excellent effect on an icon
rawdodb
BEautiful sunset!! Gorgeous shot!!
ragouc
Cool shot.
virginiese
Great light color ! It's a really moody atmosphere !
Jaml
Excellent shot!!!