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..
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Comments (39)
DarkStormCrow
Excellent shot and scene, well done...
KarmaSong
Very beautiful light effects and pov , with great atmo. Superb capture, Sig !
virginiese
Very nice scenery. Love the quiet atmosphere
MaraP
Really impressive!!
MrsLubner
Now you make me wonder why I have not taken my cousin up on her offer to host a visit from me! She lives very near here. I love the subtle break of light on the water and a hint of mist.
flora-crassella
....was für eine traumhafte Aufnahme von dieser traumhaften Landschaft!!!! Einfach wundervoll!!!!!!
tallpindo
These are the kind of pictures that prompt me to ask what did you do next. No matter how long you hold this view you always have to release it as there is no way to stay there.
busi2ness
Dramatic cloudscapes Sig, and a great reflection.
rocserum
wonderful view, thanks! RS
icerian
Very quiet morning mood. Very nice shot.
emmecielle
Very beautiful atmosphere!!! :)
rainbows
A glorious atmosphere captured, Sig. Serene and lovely shot. Hugs. Di. xx
McDetti
Excellent !!!
JeffG7BRJ
How did you manage to squeeze such a vast expanse into your camera Sig? It seems endless. Superb capture. Bravo!!!!!
MongusKing
Fantastic shot and work my friend!!!! Awesome!!!!
durleybeachbum
Gorgeous!
kenwas
Awesome shot!
jeroni
nice mood, great composition
nikolais
perfect capture of stunning expanses
rawdodb
Beautiful... Makes me Home sick..... Excellent shot!!!!!!!!!!
thevolunteer
Very nice atmosphere. Isn't nature great.... Aloha
ElizaB
wonderful shot
timtripp
sensational image sig!
bebert
a very nice view !!
fredster66
Beautiful shot, full of mood...
mairekas
Wonderful lighting and view!
kgb224
Excellent capture Junge.
Janiss
A dramatic mood that I adore Sig!
dragonmuse
Very nice.. makes me kind of homesick.
jocko500
wonderful shots of this place