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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 (35)
flora-crassella
a wonderful view!!!! Very interesting picture!!!!
lizzibell
great capture...
jendellas
Great in zoom, you can see them so well.
shadownet
Beautiful photo!
Miska7
Very nice view! Great capture.
mairekas
Great shot!
carlx
Superb capture, Sig!!!
MrsLubner
a broad shot with many elements of interest. the creatures are relaxed and natural in this habitat and the long view to the water is very peaceful.
sandra46
SUPERB PLACE! GREAT CAPTURE
delaorden_ojeda
great image Sig , excelent capture and fantastic composition !
Faemike55
Wonderful shot! sounds like everyone is getting colder - not sure about temperature, but do know that the rain is colder and makes my bones ache
lucindawind
its a lovely shot .. Ive never heard of these animals
frankie96
I',m with lucindawind....this is a new breed to me..but a nice image..
flavia49
Fantastic capture!!!
danapommet
Beautiful animals and well captured. Also new to me. 8:14 PM and still 81 in south Florida. Dana
NoobasaurUS
Fantastic wild life capture on a beautiful day!!!! Love the sky and water colors and the composition!!!!! Great virtual vacation and info!!!!! Superb work!!!!!
psyoshida
That is a really spectacular landscape. The blue water and flat land as far as the eye can see. Those guanacos are beautiful, they must be in the llama family. Excellent shot with lots to ponder.
dbrv6
Beautiful capture. An interesting point about taking pictures of wild animals.
THROBBE
Beautiful scene and shot!
npauling
A beautiful scene.
bazza
Nice capture even if its not up close and personal.. love the scenery!! nice work!!
duncanoooo
Great shot!
auntietk
What a wonderful scene! Full view shows them off quite nicely.
bimm3d
very nice photo!!!!
renecyberdoc
excellent shot siggy.
durleybeachbum
Marvellous scene!
jocko500
cool looking
orig_buggy
I think I would have been scared of those long legs !
virginiese
excellent capture of these creatures. Nice landscape too
NoelCan
Pretty..