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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,
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Comments (28)
bmac62
A fascinating sight. Makes me think of apartment house dwellers. I wonder if they keep pigeons on the roof;-)
Isabelle711
Excellent capture. :))))))) This is a most peaceful image. :)))) Being close to where you can hear the waves crash is so very calming. :)))) Maybe that is why those birds landed there. :)))) They needed a moment of calm in their lives. :))))) Thank you for the smile and the calm. :))))) Thank you for sharing all the beauty you see my friend. :)))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))))))))
Richardphotos
we use to have lots here but I have not seen for a long time.at one time there was one that would follow me while walking the dogs
jayfar
A very nice shot.
renecyberdoc
excellent shot.
tennesseecowgirl
Such a beautiful area, thanks for sharing.
bobrgallegos
Awesome POV to this outstanding photo!!!! wonderful light and detail.
farmerC
Shining shot.
Bossie_Boots
Superb capture !!
drifterlee
Really cool shot!!!!!
blinkings
A beautiful sea scene.
kgb224
Wonderful capture my friend. God Bless.
bazza
Beautiful coastal shot Sig!!
emmecielle
Fantastic capture, Sig! :)
auntietk
Just look at all the ridges on that rock! There's a story there of sand suspended in water, swirling and crashing, and washing away all the bird poo. LOL! Sorry. I couldn't help but notice how clean the rock is! Every time there's a good storm that rock must be scoured. Excellent photograph, my friend!
Faemike55
Wonderful capture. Sig
jocko500
there a lots of them. cool shot
kbrog
Looks like you found thier secret hangout. ;) Great capture! :)
fallen21
Fantastic shot.
mariogiannecchini
Very beautiful capture and picture !
angora
wonderful!!!
marybelgium
very very beautiful !
flavia49
very beautiful
sandra46
VERY COOL SHOT! GREAT IMAGE!
flaviok
Magnifico, captura soberba meu amigo, aplausos (5)
jmb007
bonne photo!
Dreamingbee
great photo !
carlx
Wonderful photography, Sig!!!