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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 (33)
bimm3d
gorgeous photo and atmo!!
Faemike55
Great capture, Sig! of course, the could be aliens, searching for intelligent life... not that they'd find any here on this planet
lizzibell
Beautiful...
kgb224
Wonderful capture my friend.
thevolunteer
A beautiful and dramatic capture. Yeah, Aliens alright. Who knows for sure. Aloha
mariogiannecchini
Devo dire che la nebbia ha sempre un suo fsscino! Mi piace!!! I must say that the fog has always a charm! I like it!
lior
Excellent mood and superb composition!
lyron
Wonderful image!!
bazza
Excellent scenic shot it looks great, love the fog too..
renecyberdoc
a nice shot here siggy.
sharky_
I love that feeling of being in that early morning fog. Everything is quiet and peaceful. Aloha
Seaview123
Great looking picture! Very nice image!
Minda
excellent capture beautiful fog love it sig..
Valentin
The fog gives the perfect atmosphere. Excellent!
debbielove
A VERY atmospheric picture... Great shot.. Can't say what the 'light' is, Sig.. Could be what you say.. we'll go on that.. lol Well done... Rob
flavia49
fantastic capture!! great mood!
MrsLubner
Stunning shot! Love the mist and mood.
unstart
Beautiful atmosphere!!
bmac62
Morning fog in Germany...I remember jogging through it in farm country near Ansbach. Those were some good yet tough times (1976-77).
flora-crassella
super Foto!!!!
emmecielle
Fantastic atmosphere! :)
frankie96
That is a beautiful area to live in...and a great image..
annie5
Excellent atmosphere with fog! Great capture Sig :)
farmerC
Wonderful work.
dbrv6
Great capture
drifterlee
This is beautiful!!
jocko500
love fog. it change the land so much and put it into a surreal look to me. wonderful shot
watapki66
Very nicely done!
sandra46
wonderful, splendid image!!!!
auntietk
Wonderful mood ... nicely done, my friend!