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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 (31)
Osper
Almost a perfect reflection. Nice shot, snow or no.
Faemike55
Very stunning image! love the reflections - needless to say, this woudlmake a very interesting and higly frustrating 5000 piece jigsaw puzzle
lyron
Fantastic image!!
shadownet
A beautiful view!
lior
A so fantastic image!
kgb224
Beautiful capture my friend.
MrsLubner
Stellar refections! a fabulous composition. so very well seen.
renecyberdoc
toller shot sigg.
blinkings
A wonderful reflection indeed.
bazza
Mmmm which way is really up?? lol this is wonderful nice reflection!!
casmindo
WOW what a great shot!
flavia49
fantastic landscape and marvelous reflections!!!
flora-crassella
wonderful landscape and photo!
lucindawind
wow stunning view and shot !
debbielove
Just a stunning picture.. So calm... a mirror reflection.. Wonderful! Rob
auntietk
Simply gorgeous! The reflection is perfect. Beautiful photo!
farmerC
Shining work.
carlx
Wonderful image and reflection!!!
duncanoooo
Stunning!
drifterlee
Beautiful shot!!!!!!
jocko500
wonderful looking
npauling
A beautiful capture with wonderful reflections.
Minda
excellent reflection and awesome capture sig..
Richardphotos
totally awesome reflection and landscape
ysvry
fantastic foto
dbrv6
amazing landscape and very clear reflection
danapommet
Fantastic reflection in this capture Sig. Great catch. Dana
virginiese
I like the Plansee too ! Great reflection and thanks for sharing Sig :-)
Alex_Antonov
Excellent!
dragonmuse
Might be warmer there, but we are having a record cold winter here.. Gorgeous capture.