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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)
RobyHermida
Fantastic shot..
timtripp
superb!
ledwolorz
Fantastic reflection and wonderful photo.
jocko500
wonderful to wake up to this landscape.
mgtins
What a peaceful lovely setting. Great photo!
tennesseecowgirl
Reflection, lighting and beautiful trees... all lovely!!
thevolunteer
Beautiful picture. So peaceful and serene. Had to reformat my hard drive. Was having problems with my tech help. Guess they don't want to admit they don't know how to solve my computer problem. Just have to do things myself. Aloha and have a great day.
MrsRatbag
Gorgeous morning shot!
leanndra
lovely and serene photo Sig!
tallpindo
Nice place for arm wrestling. I've been through there once in 1984. The road makes a corner.
allnaydi
Beautiful scenery and atmosphere. Great capture.
busi2ness
Good control over the sun through the tree line, excellent reflection.
tube-x
warm colours. some fog on the water. perfect.
kgb224
Excellent capture Junge.
flora-crassella
sehr, sehr schöne Aufnahme! Eine wundervolle Stimmung!!!!
emmecielle
Fantastic reflections and splendid photo!!! :)
JeffG7BRJ
Have they any vacancies Sig, I want to join the Coast Guard if they wake up to this sort of thing in the morning. A beautiful vista to view as you take breakfast. Superb work. Bravo!!!!!
virginiese
nice atmosphere and light. I like the quietness of the landscape !
rainbows
A gentle and beautiful place, splendid capture, Sig. Hugs. Di. xx
lizzibell
Beautiful reflections...
durleybeachbum
Wonderful pic!
Mad-Mike
Fantastic capture in your evening :-)
Hendesse
Wonderful reflections and mood. Fantastic shot, looks very beautiful!
Janiss
Absolutely sublim Sig!
dragonmuse
Lovely capture :)
bebert
superb lighting !!
Petra-S
Fantastic light and reflection!
tetsu-pino
Very beautiful reflection and fantastic mood!! Excellent capture!!
irakika
Very nice reflection, great work!