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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 (43)
kgb224
Excellent capture my friend.
MrsLubner
This rings of simplicity and an uncluttered mind. Fabulous shot with natural framing.
flora-crassella
Fantastisches Foto!
jeroni
Splendid composition and colors my friend!
M2A
Sweet and relaxing place. Angle of shot was well chosen.
tetsu-pino
very beautiful place!! Excellent capture!!
ledwolorz
Beautiful garden and fantastic reflection.Super photo.
SSoffia
EXCELLENT CAPTURE & BEAUTIFUL REFLECTIONS :)
Igolochka
Amazing place, very beautiful photo!
durleybeachbum
I love the framing with the bamboo leaves.
fredster66
Excellent photo! Well done Sig...
rainbows
You are so well travelled, Sig. A wonderful shot, so peaceful a place. Hugs. Di. xx
emmecielle
Splendid photo and fantastic reflections! :)
G_Mansco
I love it's reflections ;O)
rawdodb
Beautiful!!
cherokee1961
This is a really wonderful capture - I especially like the effect of the leaves in the foreground, and the clear reflection on the water - very well done!
auntietk
Love the composition and light!
annie5
Wonderful place..superb reflection! :)
MagikUnicorn
Marvellous
virginiese
nice view and great reflections ! Bravo !
lucindawind
what a beautiful place ! very pretty shot !
ElizaB
wonderful capture...really enjoying my trip to Singapore
Ionel
I agree with Diane here, my friend!!!
jocko500
very lovey and peaceful ....happy halloween
Richardphotos
outstanding landscape Sig.very beautiful structures and garden
Minda
wonderful place sig,stunning reflection and excellent shot..
PIERRE25
Superbe paysage, belle photo!
ragouc
Cool landscape. Good shot.
Sylvia
~Lovely Place~ Thanks for sharing... FABULOUS!!!
kimariehere
beautfiully captured !!!!