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 (27)
Janiss
Wouaho stunning capture Sig!
flora-crassella
oh - das ist aber eine schöne Aufnahme! Toll!!!!
tallpindo
This is where Baywatch reaches for Southern exposure.
thevolunteer
Wow, the perfect shot. Love the pov of the sun. Great job Sig. Aloha
busi2ness
Great mood and back lighting. I am sure she would love this picture of CA.
timtripp
fabulous photograph!!!
Meisiekind
Excellent moody image Sig. Good luck with your countdown!!! Keep me posted! :)
bebert
très joli cet arbre solitaire, très belle lumière !
durleybeachbum
Interesting! I must do ours in Dorset!
Richardphotos
great idea to block the sun with the tower still getting the fury of light
virginiese
Fantastic light ! I'm sure Lynell will like it very much
fredster66
Great photo!
Hendesse
Fantastic light and mood. Excellent shot, superb POV!
lorandbartho
Nicely composed image!
delaorden_ojeda
nice concept and great composition, stunning light, bravo !
tizjezzme
beautiful Sig, I'm sure she will love it. :)
tennesseecowgirl
awwwww Sig, Thank you so much for this.. I have lived in Tennessee for 15 years now and love it but ever so often you just sort of get to a breaking pointing of missing everyone.. been a year since I've been home, this beautiful capture makes me really want to pack up and go visit.. big ((hug))
jocko500
a wonderful design it makes . real good backlighting too.
MrsLubner
How wonderful. The sun is displayed well and the quiet of this moment hints at the people who play here during hot summer days.
kgb224
Excellent capture.
dragonmuse
Lovely shot.
emmecielle
Very beautiful shot! :)
annie5
What a fantastic scene Sig..the lighting is perfect! Great capture :)
MongusKing
wonderful pic my friend!!! XCellent work!!
felinx
Belle photo :)
debz
Super capture! Great work!
tetsu-pino
Very beautiful light and POV...Splendid shot!!!