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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 (42)
erlandpil
Very nice picture erland
tpx1
nice capture, i like how he looks at something like he is angry
bmac62
Good shot. I am very glad that he is being cared for but what a tragedy. Makes you wonder how he broke his wing. Have seen video of eagles fighting...they are extremely rough...could have been knocked right out of the air with this result. Nature can be tough.
Digitaleagle
Excellent capture but how sad for the Eagle; this majestic bird should be free but I'm glad he's being cared for!!!
kgb224
Excellent capture.
thevolunteer
He does look kind of angry. Bet he wishes he was free to fly around. But, much safer for now. Great capture of this fantastic bird. Aloha
UnicornDancer
Wonderful Picture!!!
Faemike55
Beautiful and sad picture! He should be free but he is safe and alive
virginiese
what a magnificent and majestic creature ! What a pity it has a broken wing !
adrie
Very beautiful photoshot my friend, wonderful capture.
renecyberdoc
sad for him,but he at least has been taken care of.
sanzi
The bird has brave eyes though the wing is injured.
petercp
He is a beauty, I'm saddened to hear that the healing process was not successful, we have them here also as permanent residents and are looked after by great carers that love them all dearly! very nice capture indeed!
lyron
Great capture!!
jeroni
Excellent shot, fantastic colors and details
NoelCan
What a wonderful bird.. Nice capture..
ledwolorz
Fantastic capture.
tofi
What a fantastic bird and capture!! his markings and colours are wonderful, the greatest of detail and texture! The ground perspective is so very unique and wonderful, gives this Eagle, an almost human quality, for some reason... amazing subject and presentation!
costapanos
Great capture!
flavia49
extraordinary picture!!!
lucindawind
hes lovely .. I have to laugh at eagles ..they always look so angry with those intense eyes
frankie96
Sad that he is in captivity..but it beats the alternative.....
beatoangelico
fantastic creatures and excellent capture..!!!!
Meisiekind
Pity about the wing but I'm glad he is at least taken care of! Lovely image Sig!!! :)
Dreamingbee
wonderful shot and glad to her all is ok with him..
flora-crassella
poor bird!!!!! Great photo!
emmecielle
Beautiful capture! :)
shadownet
Great capture!
giovanino
wonderful work.amazing done
orig_buggy
very nice pic!!