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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 (37)
flora-crassella
....das schöne, arme Tier im Käfig! Oder war das ein großes Gehege? Auf jeden Fall eine sehr schöne Aufnahme!!!!!
tallpindo
Anything to make these creatures safe and content.
junge1
Es war ein grosses Gehege!!
DarkStormCrow
Excellent capture, well done...
thevolunteer
What a beautiful animal. I am partial to big cats. Nice shot. Aloha
MrsLubner
Lovely look at this powerful creature.
shutterbugs
What an amazing animal!!!
tennesseecowgirl
They always seem to be hiding when ever I visit a zoo... great shot !!!
G_Mansco
Splendid animal. Love it ;O)
timtripp
one of the most rare and certainly one of the most gorgeous animals in the world. thanks for sharing!
mickuk50
it seems i`ve got myself behind again sig :o)..excellent capture mick
jocko500
wonderful shot
cameraobscura2
Greetings Siegfried, A beautiful creature and one can see why it is endangered. Thank you for sharing. egmont
delaorden_ojeda
What a beautiful animal !, I have never seen one like that, thanks for sharing, bravo !
Stringy
Beautiful colours on this big cat. Fine photo!
annie5
What a great shot Sig..Super! :)
MrsRatbag
Great shot of this gorgeous cat!
busi2ness
Great capture of the animal, I think they are on the endangered list.
leanndra
Sig, this is so beautiful. Snow Leopards are my second favorite of the big cats. Tigers are number one. It is sad to realize that more than likely this can is no longer alive. He was a real beauty! Lea
lizzibell
great capture...
Cosine
Great shot, Sig. What a beautiful cat.
kgb224
Excellent capture Junge.
Hendesse
Excellent shot of this beautiful cat. Looks impressive!
emmecielle
Wonderful shot! :)
durleybeachbum
Beautiful creature.
Liam.
Excellent capture
rainbows
Magnificent creature and splendid shot, Sig. Diane.
CavalierLady
What beautiful creatures they are! Great shot.
Janiss
Oh Sig, a gorgeous capture my friend!
starone_angel
He is so beautiful! Great shot!