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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 (26)
Faemike55
Wonderful shot! looks very peaceful and serene!
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend.
lyron
Cool picture!!
bazza
Great shot and love the reflection in this, well captured!!
renecyberdoc
there is a nearby village to us els poblets in spain/alicante . they have exactly the same kind of canal a bridge and a few cafe/terraces to have a drink.looks alike lol.
gaius
Not very rich there...Thanks Sig for sharing, we vist countries where we'll never get.
flaviok
Excelente captura meu amigo, aplausos (5)
bimm3d
wonderful place!!
farmerC
Wonderful work.
flavia49
splendid shot and reflections!
debbielove
Colourful and interesting capture my friend! Looks liable to bit of flooding maybe? Good shot.. Rob
annie5
I especially love the reflection on this photo! Super capture Sig :)
Minda
wow! very nice shot sig, the place look very peaceful...
drifterlee
Beautiful place and shot!!
Sea_Dog
Very nice scene. Well done.
flora-crassella
interesting image!
emmecielle
Excellent shot, Sig! Wonderful lighting and reflections! :)
psyoshida
Great reflections. Is that a rabbit hutch? How interesting. Wonderful shot!!!
sandra46
SUPERTERRIFIC!!!!!
danapommet
Wonderful reflections in this beautiful capture. Dana
MagikUnicorn
Beautiful shot and wow superb reflections...GOOD EYES
auntietk
I love the reflections! Condition, age, details all fade a bit, the scene becomes more colorful, somehow better in the reflection. Wonderful composition ... an excellent image!
Richardphotos
the house on the left could easily be in the Philippines.very candid cityscape
kbrog
Beautiful capture! :)
carlx
Excellent photography and reflection, Sig!!!
amanda_a42
Excellent capture!