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 (32)
beachzz
Beautiful sunset--and I love the almost linen look the foto has!!
auntietk
Gorgeous!
Minda
wow!! so nice of you sig...this is really beautiful sunset from my country really very nice shot i know olongapo sig i've been there for many times ,thank you for showing this to me i love it you are amazing you still keep this picture...Thanks again for the dedication this image to me my friend...hugs..
bmac62
Forty one years ago captured for us as a time capsule. This photo has a textured look resembling canvas. Well done. Bill
kgb224
Excellent capture my friend.This picture still look fantastic after so many years.Thank you for sharing your pictures my friend.
ledwolorz
Beautiful sunset and fantastic photo.
flora-crassella
very nice!
pixelmeister
Very nice picture!
lyron
Wonderful sunset!!
jeroni
Wonderful and very creative work
durleybeachbum
Classic tropical view!
Meisiekind
Beautiful Sig and a great dedi to Minda... A sunset from her country!
renecyberdoc
very good quality and the sunset is fantastico.
Tubbritt
Beautiful image. You really need to clone out the Electrical Pole though. It spoils the image. Regards. James.
timtripp
a stunning classic!
lucindawind
fabulous sunset !
virginiese
nice silhouettes and sky's color !
annie5
Fantastic sunset..great photo too! :)
Meowgli
wow a photo with real history, great sunset shot!
marybelgium
beautiful !
amanda_a42
Fabulous sunset, Bravo!!!
Miska7
Very nice sunset and capture! Well done.
ElizaB
beautiful capture
bronwyn_lea
Beautiful picture! I enjoy history and I like to see and read the history that you have caught over the years. Thank you.
tetsu-pino
Very very beautiful capture!!!
flaviok
Maravilhoso por de sol, fantástica, aplausos (5)
densa
what a beautiful sunset wonderful feel to your shot
emmecielle
Fantastic sunset! :)
MagikUnicorn
Oh Thanks for the nice heat moment I need it... :)
debbielove
Glorious! And looking great for photo of such an age! Such red skies!!! Thanks my friend, Rob.