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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 (37)
Faemike55
Wow! this is the type of sunset that sends a warm feeling up through your soul! Great capture and thank you very much for sharing it with us!
gypsyflame
Beautiful sunset...Makes the heart feel good
shadownet
Wow!
renecyberdoc
this is a great one.
lior
Another great one!
auntietk
Oh Sig, this is stunning! What a gorgeous photograph. Wow.
flaviok
Simplismente uma imagem maravilhosa, belissima, aplausos (5)
debbielove
Another, seriously impressive sunset picture.. Well taken again, my friend.. lol Rob.
kgb224
Outstanding capture my friend.
farmerC
Shining.
lucindawind
very beautiful ! wish I was there sighhhhhh :)
Hubba1
Would love to be here :) Awesome job!
danob
Fabulous Sig great mood my friend
Sea_Dog
How beautiful! Great composition - light and shadows are fantastic.
flora-crassella
ein sehr schönes, stimmunsvolles Bild!!!!
drifterlee
Beautiful. Wish I was there!
carlx
Impressive!!!
emmecielle
Wonderful capture, Sig! The colours are exceptional! :)
orig_buggy
wow...impressive color!!
sandra46
TERRIFIC SHOT!!!
flavia49
wonderful shot!! the colors and the silhouette are splendid!
npauling
A lovely sunset and you have framed this beautifully with the palm trees.
duncanoooo
The better side of Guam, beautiful!
dragonmuse
MMM, a nice warm scene to counteract our winter chill.. Lovely capture :)
Alex_Antonov
Excellent!
virginiese Online Now!
a sunset that makes me dream ! thanks for that Sig !
Richardphotos
stellar sky capture
bazza
Beautiful capture lovely sunset Sig very well done!!
myrrhluz
Lovely silhouettes and beautiful sunset. Excellent image!
amanda_a42
Lovely romantic scene!