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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 (25)
emmecielle
Splendid night shot! :)
jocko500
wonderful shot of this place.
adrie
Outstanding capture my friend.
rachris480907
Very nice!
wotan
Beautiful lighting!
bobrgallegos
Awesome night scene!!
flora-crassella
wonderful night picture!!!!!
bazza
Fabulous evening capture Sig..
sandra46
GREAT NIGHT SHOT
Minda
Beautiful shopping place...i love shopping...:):)
flavia49
wonderful capture
bronwyn_lea
Great capture! Love the lights!
npauling
A wonderful night scene with superb lighting. It looks a very inviting place to be at.
renecyberdoc
excellent shot brother.
auntietk
Such energy! I can hear music from somewhere down the street, see the people hurrying home or out to dinner or just to the next shop, feel the pulse of the city. Somehow it gives me a glimpse into the static-ness of the shops and their offerings. Nothing would exist without the people in the streets. Sorry ... a bit of head-tilting weirdness on my part this evening. Great shot!
fallen21
Excellent capture.
bmac62
You've caught the vibes once again Sig...well done. Night shots pose additional challenges don't they...
nefertiabet
Klasse Nacht Foto!!!
flaviok
esplendida captura meu amigo, aplausos (5)
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
farmerC
Shining.
mariogiannecchini
Beautiful night shot !
carlx
Beautiful night capture, Sig!!!
danapommet
Wayne (Whaleman) will like this one. Very colorful night shot.
Dreamingbee
great evening shot - and so interesting to see such places ..