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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 (45)
shadownet
Very impressive bird!
Faemike55
Wonderful looking bird! I'm glad that these birds, though no longer able to be in the wild, are used to teach! Great shot!
bmac62
Mr. Owl looks angry but heck, he always looks that way:-) Glad to see him well cared for and earning his keep.
NoelCan
An amazing bird, well displayed..
costapanos
Wonderful capture of this magnificent bird!
flavia49
fantastic capture!!!
flaviok
Magnifica, fantástica captura meu amigo, aplausos (5)
danapommet
Wonderful capture of this beautiful eagle. Very well taken Sig! Dana
sandra46
fantastic shot, what eyes!
duncanoooo
Beautiful bird. Love its claws!
auntietk
Nice capture! The detail of the feathers is wonderful, and his eyes would make a fabulous image all on their own! Gorgeous bird.
Amethystwolf
Gorgeous owl!
bazza
Lovely looking owl!! Nice capture..
clbsmiley
WOW~!~ Yes HOT here too. Not quite that hot though!
frankie96
Regal looking and groomed to perfection...
jocko500
got to stay cool anyway you can. this is lovely looking
Digitaleagle
These guys are awesome they have great eyes excellent capture!!!
tpx1
looks great
MrsLubner
Stupide temperatures. I don't know how life exists in it. This is a wonderful shot of this bird. The talons are really incredible.
jeroni
Excellent work and perfect realisation
Meisiekind
What beauty Sig!!! I am very glad that they are taken care of! :)
durleybeachbum
He looks very pleased with his lot!
whaleman
I'd love that experience!
emmecielle
Fantastic capture! :)
mansco
Really splendid ;O) Thanks for sharing!
lyron
Wonderful capture!!!
casmindo
Nice capture of a great Bird! Yes it is HOT!!
carlx
Wonderful owl portrait and details!!!
ragouc
Very good shot.
flora-crassella
ein sehr schöner Vogel!!!!