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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 (33)
Umbetro38
a fantasic atmo und wonderful view my friend
Sea_Dog
Great shot.
fallen21
Fantastic shot.
bazza
Great shot Sig, the fog makes it look rather eerie..
flaviok
Fascinante captura meu amigo, maravilhosa, aplausos (5)
auntietk
What wonderful light! I love this ... it's like home! :) Beautiful image.
bmac62
Very normal westcoast daily occurrence...but one often not photographed. Glad to see you stepping out of the ordinary and capturing the real weather:)
sandra46
a special light!
bobrgallegos
Wonderful atmosphere and mood to this awesome photo!!!!
jocko500
love the sun lighting up the fog. wonderful mood it sets
flavia49
fabulous atmosphere and light!
Faemike55
Very cool capture
Minda
love it...marvelous capture sig sooooo beautiful...
bimm3d
wow!!
0rest4wicked
Very moody!
blondeblurr
You definitely created the mood here through monochrome intervention, simple but very effective, Sig BB
renecyberdoc
excellent mood.
angora
what a pretty view! great light!!!
ysvry
great moody pic.
jayfar
Lovely atmospheric feel to this shot.
Dreamingbee
like this view !!!!!
jophoto
I love when the fog rolls in. Nicely done!
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
mariogiannecchini
Beautiful light and atmosphere !
marybelgium
beautiful !
farmerC
Shining shot.
drifterlee
Really gorgeous shot!!!!!
tofi
Very beautiful lighting and colours! This image is very nostalgic for me as well..... such a peaceful aura about it. I could look at it and marvel forever. What a beautiful atmosphere.....
densa
wonderful capture
emmecielle
Fantastic lighting and atmosphere! Wonderful capture! :)