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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..
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Comments (22)
MagikUnicorn
Lovely summer shot
lyron
Nice picture!!
mariogiannecchini
Beautiful summer shot !
jophoto
Lovely serene beach scene, nicely composed.
bazza
Great shot Sig those children seem to be enjoying the water.. Nice beach scene!!
farmerC
Shining.
kbrog
Wonderful fun in the sun beach capture! :)
auntietk
I love it that children the world over react to water in the same way. It isn't cultural, it isn't learned behavior ... it's just how we are as a species. That's quite a comforting thought. It's difficult to think of anyone as an enemy when you look at the world from the perspective of little kids everywhere squealing when they get in the water. This is a great shot! I love the shape of the waves coming and going. Nice capture!
bobrgallegos
Wonderful capture of this young family!!
Faemike55
Fantastic capture! this is what makes me have hope for the human race with these two little ones...
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
flavia49
very lovely scene!! great capture
whaleman
Very nice scene!
renecyberdoc
very nice.yep probably rats after dark the 2-legged species.
casmindo
Nice job Sig the scene is great. The kids always love being at the Beach
Isabelle711
Summer Fun. :))))) Nothing like enjoying the beauty of Summer. :)))) I wish Summer could last a few more months. LOL!!!! Excellent capture my friend. :)))))) Thank you for sharing my friend. :)))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :)))) It makes one smile when you see a child taking in all that is around them. :))))
emmecielle
Very nice shot! :)
ysvry
great foto.
debbielove
Kids! Water! Sea! Sand! = FUN! The whole world over they react the same way and you have caught a perfect shot here.. Well taken.. Rob
rachris480907
Fantastic shot. I love the "slices of life" that so many of your photographs protray. Wonderful work!
tennesseecowgirl
Great to see them all enjoying them self, nothing like spending a day at the beach with your family.
danapommet
Wonderful people study Sig and I loved the ocean when I was a kid. Born in Gloucester, Massachusetts and surrounded by water and beautiful long beaches. Dana