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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)
mickeyrony
I like the prospect of that click, my friend. This gives it look great. Bravo again nice work, but I believe that this is a habit for yourself? (((5 + +)) J'aime bien la perspective de ce clic, mon ami . Cela lui donne fière allure . Bravo encore joli travail ,mais je croie bien que c'est une habitude chez-toi?( ((5++) )
nefertiabet
Super Foto!!! So lerne ich auch ein bisschen Australien und Sydney kennen, Danke!!!
1358
despite the lights... it does have a bit of a desolate feel to it.. nice capture.
anmes
St5ations are interesting! Lots to see here and even a few people. ( I shall upload Brighton Station UK , in the next few days!)
dbrv6
Great capture. Like the way the light plays out.
renecyberdoc
impressive real businesslike and clean.they seem to know what they are doing down under.
flaviok
Magnifica captura meu amigo, aplausos (5)
Jean_C
Excellent shot, great perspective!
jocko500
super
THROBBE
Love it! Great job!
adrie
Superb capture my friend.
auntietk
I love all the lines! Tracks, platform edges, painted lines, wires, uprights, crossbars ... it's a veritable grid! Most excellent capture, my friend.
jayfar
A super clear shot, excellent capture.
drifterlee
AWesome shot!
emmecielle
Excellent shot! Great lighting! :)
jeroni
Excellent work and perfect realisation
blinkings
Great shot and perspective.
npauling
It looks like you were early for your train. An excellent capture.
bazza
Lovely capture nice looking station Sig well done!!
bobrgallegos
Wonderful moody early morning capture!!
Faemike55
Very cool capture love the stillnes but it won't be long until the station is filled
flavia49
fantastic capture
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
bmac62
Like it Sig...you were up early!
ysvry
fantastic foto.
thecytron
Stunning illumination fX!
Minda
excellent lighting and great capture sig..i love it.
pauldeleu
Very good.
farmerC
Shining done.
moochagoo
Superb POV :)