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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 (31)
Faemike55
Stunning sunset photo! It is very rare for me to get any type of good sunsets due to where I am and my surroundings. But I do love sunset shots
MagikUnicorn
Lovely contrast here
anmes
Lovely view ,the network of fine branches , twigs ,etc is very effective
bazza
Great Sunset shot Sig love the tree too..
West_coaster07
Very nice Sig!!
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
Minda
love this shot sig,Very beautiful sunset..
jocko500
that tree do look wonderful with the sun set
auntietk
Beautiful! I can see why this caught your eye. (Go Pack!) :D
Dreamingbee
how wonderful view - great light and with the tree it rocks - wow
bmac62
Very artsy Sig. A+ for composition! Like it.
jayfar
Lovely sunset.
fallen21
Awesome capture!
Feliciti
wonderful view through the tree !!
flaviok
Belissima, fascinante captura meu amigo, aplausos (5)
renecyberdoc
very nice view.
dochtersions
A great mood this branches made. It's a very special capture.
mariogiannecchini
Beautifl sunset shot !
flavia49
marvelous sunset
bobrgallegos
Wonderful sunset capture!!! Love the tree silhouetted against the beautiful sky!!!
kbrog
Wonderful evening capture! :)
emmecielle
Magnificent sunset! Splendid colours! :)
debbielove
Looks like you get beautiful sunsets (and sunrises!) all of the year almost! Really good picture Sig, well taken., Rob
sandra46
OUTSTANDING COMPOSITION
eekdog Online Now!
very beautiful photo.
angora
love it!
drifterlee
Very beautiful shot!
carlx
Beautiful colors, light and mood!!!
blondeblurr
It is 'atemberaubend schoen' ;) I can see, what it is that appeals to me as well, the tree looks like dear ol' Granny's delicate filigree lacework, which was always handmade ... not even to mention the lovely sundown, BB
danapommet
Wonderful shot and the sign does say "sunset point".