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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 (46)
Faemike55
Wonderful shot!
Umbetro38
a excellent POV for this Place - wow
renecyberdoc
wonderful and as i have a nice bridge in my runtime this inspires me a little do do a scenery.
bmac62
Wow, that water is haulin' through there. Tidal I presume?? Bridge structure brings an erector set to mind:)
NoelCan
Great shot.. Since I have never been to this part of the U.S. I am learning about more of your amazing country..
Digitaleagle
Awesome POV amazing scene and capture, very nice work!!!
Meisiekind
Stunning image Sig! I remember this bridge from when Tara, Denise and Marilyn went there for a visit! :)
lyron
Great structure. Wonderful shot!!
gaius
Google earth + Google maps and I now know where it is...beautiful place, impressive bridge. I've got to get there one of these...years !
jeroni
Splendid composition and colors my friend
CavalierLady
Cool shot and pov, Sig. I missed this place when I was in WA.
ysvry
great shot
prutzworks
nice compo
GBCalls
Now that is quite a nice bridge. Excellent photo!
JeffersonAF
Very nice capture.
Cosme..D..Churruca
impressive structure! a fantastic pic.
lucindawind
fabulous view ! its reminds me of one in Niagara Falls
costapanos
wonderful capture and POV!
sandra46
very impressive! wonderful caspture!
flavia49
extraordinary!! great capture!!!
MrsRatbag
I can see that tide pouring in; what a great shot!
Str4wB34ry
Impressive! Nice shot.
virginiese
impressive bridge and architecture. Love the POV !
PIERRE25
Excellente capture!
beachzz
This is an amazing place; I spent hours walking around, under, over and on that bridge!!
emmecielle
fantastic perspective! :)
shadownet
Really great capture! Not been to this particular locale but hope to one day.
flaviok
Fascinante captura, magnifica, aplausos (5)
durleybeachbum
Looks like Meccano!
flora-crassella
eine sehr schöne Landschaft! Super Foto!!!!