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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 (41)
bmac62
What an engineering feat for 1891. Spectacular scenery.
ysvry
fantastic foto.
jayfar
Super shot and I see a waterfall just in view.
whaleman
A tough area to build anything!
sharky_
One of a few bridges that curves. Interesting shot. Aloha
qrud
Perfect.
renecyberdoc
must have been very challenging for the builders.
farmerC
Fantastic shot.
nefertiabet
Wow, great shot!!! Have a nice weekend, hugs Elke
morningglory
What pretty scenery.
Maxidyne
I can only imagine what fantastic experience this train ride must be. As Bill points out it's an awesome piece of architecture too!
dakotabluemoon
This is really awesome beautiful work.
debbielove
A brilliant and really stunning shot Sig.. Wow! Words escape me! Wonderful accompaniment to your kind dedi yesterday.. Excellent. Rob
Faemike55
Very cool capture love this bridge and the train
thecytron
A very good photo!
drifterlee
Really beautiful shot!
jocko500
wow you can walk on this bridge here . wonderful shot
kgb224
Amazing capture my friend. God Bless.
Jean_C
Beautiful shot!
adrie
Great capture my friend.
kbrog
Beautiful composition and capture! :)
bkhook
Nice shot....from the rail..
dochtersions Online Now!
A superb capture. Great compo here!
emmecielle
Fantastic view! Stunning capture! :)
auntietk
Beautiful scenery, great capture of the train you were in, and a fun shot of other people (besides you) sticking their cameras out the window! :) Love this!
mariogiannecchini
Very beautiful picture !
angora
love this!!!
bobrgallegos
Wonderful POV of this awesome old bridge!! Love the train also!!
jeroni
Fantastic light and mood. Superb shot
sandra46
great capture