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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 (29)
Umbetro38
looks liek a perfect place to relaxe ;-)like the POV here
Faemike55
Wonderful & sneaky capture
flora-crassella
eine schöne Szene!!!!! Super Foto!
Dreamingbee
wonderful place to relax
flavia49
wonderful POV and image!! I like the mood!
junge1
@Faemike55. 'Sneaky' shots usually result in better pictures than posed shots.
unstart
Wonderful shot beautifully framed by the branches!
flaviok
Que lugar matavilhoso, excelente captura meu amigo, aplausos (5)
emmecielle
Wonderful and relaxing place! :)
MrsLubner
Very relaxing shot.
Mousson
Wonderful shot!!!
mermaid
Oh SIg what a fine shot, so well composed and relaxing
drifterlee
Beautiful shot!
psyoshida
I love the view through the weeping willow. Certainly looks peaceful. Beautiful shot!
lior
Superb capture!
alessimarco
Looks wonderful! Great capture!
bazza
Beautiful shot, nice looking place to be, well done!!
dragonmuse
Nicely framed by the tree branches. Lovely scene.
casmindo
beautiful spot and a great picture. would love to be there
jocko500
fun in the sun
watapki66
Looks like a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the day, great shot!
annie5
Yes, a very nice place to relax! It's a wonderful scene & capture Sig :)
npauling
A great spot to relax in.
auntietk
Ahhhhhhhhh ... what a lovely place to kick back and relax! I might be tempted to take a little nap in the sun. Wonderful capture!
renecyberdoc
ja das hat schon was sigggy.tolle bilder die du uns zeigst.
kgb224
Outstanding capture my friend.
farmerC
Shining.
Minda
Great shot they look very relaxing sig...
bebert
excellent POV