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 (39)
NoelCan
Great scene.. It makes Me feel cold..!
shadownet
Beautiful!
jeroni
Wonderful and very creative work
flora-crassella
ein hübsches Dorf! Schönes Foto!!!!
Faemike55
Wodnerful shot, Sig! looks like a great place to stop and relax
tennesseecowgirl
I love the little walking bridge over the stream, I see lots of those out my way. Nice photo.
jocko500
wonderful shot
drifterlee
Beautiful shot!!!!!
duncanoooo
What a beautiful picture Sig!
annie5
Wonderful winter scene, great picture too, Sig! :)
flavia49
wonderful capture!!!
orig_buggy
amazing place!!
rocserum
wonderful! RS
Richardphotos
I know I would love the architecture in Europe.beautiful shot
Minda
sig This is beautiful place and u did wonderful shot..
auntietk
Beautiful! The steeple is a wonderful bit of architecture.
renecyberdoc
very nica bavarian landscape.
kgb224
Outstanding capture my friend.
bazza
Nice looking little village, but don't like the cold look, to cold for me lol..
lyron
Wonderful!!
anitalee Online Now!
Nice shot
mairekas
Wonderful view!
erlandpil
Great scene erland
densa
great capture
debbielove
Oh! These are just beautiful places! Really.. :-) Houses that MAKE pictures look perfect! Rob
lucindawind
oh my what a beautiful shot !
farmerC
Shining work.
carlx
Excellent photography!!!
BertDes
Wonderful capture.
Buffalo1 Online Now!
It is what a Bavarian village should look like in winter - just lovely!