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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..
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Comments (23)
timtripp
go cards!
Dianthus
I like this image. Great shot:)
MrsLubner
Stunning news and very descriptive capture.
fredster66
I hope they win it all! Nice....
lyron
Congratulations!!!
jeroni
I like this shot! Great
PIERRE25
Excellente photo!
flaviok
Instantaneo magnifico,excelente, aplausos (5)
casmindo
Spur of the moment is what makes great shots! Good one and go Cards!
Minda
wow! excellent photo sig..u did great shot..
bmac62
Good capture for us all to see. I have tried taking pics of images on a TV screen without much luck sharpness-wise either. Looks like you were probably looking at a high quality "HD" broadcast...I wonder if there is anything we can do to improve sharpness???
ysvry
great foto, I had a foto of a tv screen removed once because it was seen as copyright invringment, I hope it doesnt happen to you.
Kaartijer
Great shot and tribute, but the only team I really care about is Houston Dynamo! :D
junge1
Thanks for all the comments. I never even thought about the legalty of posting a picture taken of a TV picture, just as I never thought of the possible legal ramifications when taking a picture in a museum. The screen was a 40-inch Sony 1082 and the broadcast was in HD. But I was trying to avoid the flash reflection (not successfully). My problem was the little Canon A520. The picture always has a slight delay after I push the shutter release and the image is always something from what I intended. It is really annoying when going to car races. But this is the cammera I will take with me on my upcoming short vacation and I don' anticipate any really fast action shots. I really liked Kurt Warner's humble responses to the questions and I wish the Cardinals well.
toddmiskimen
Kurt Warner is an Iowa Boy! So from all us in Iowa are cheering for the Cards. Detrick Ward is the Cardinals' assistance offensive coach...also from Iowa. Next Superbowl Champs. We're rooting for em' Good pic.
virginiese
Now I know why they are called red cardinals :-) Nice tribute !
kgb224
Excellent capture my friend.
debbielove
Believe it or not, the Superbowl is broadcast LIVE here in the UK every year! I have NO idea how its played but, I enjoy watching it I have to say. Well done to the Cardinals!!! Got to wonder, and often have, if you took the padding off the players, how long they would last againsts the British Lions Rugby Team! Lol. Go Cardinal's! Rob.
moonrancher
Congratulations, Sig! This is filled with your excitement. It's amazing how something like this brings people together. Happy tailgating!
tennesseecowgirl
The best to your team~~
Richardphotos
a few still love the Cowboys, but I never loved them. I did and still love the cheerleaders.I have 3-4 pictures of them with me. haha got them at a paint convention
pixelmeister
Nice shot!
jocko500
cool . too bad they did not win