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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 (34)
rocdan
beautiful still perfect view love it
jayfar
I would love to travel this line but not in the fog. Great shot.
angora
coooooooooool!!! great atmo!
giareg
It is excellent.
flavia49
splendid
farmerC
Shining.
junge1
This is rain, not fog!
fallen21
Fantastic capture.
kgb224
Wonderful capture my friend. God Bless.
Faemike55
this looks like fun
vis151
wow....... That is scary looking, but I bet it was fun.
Feliciti
looks misty and mystical too!!
bobrgallegos
Wonderful thick atmosphere and great POV!!!
dbrv6
Great picture
Jean_C
Splendid capture for this misty landscape!
emmecielle
Wonderful image and atmosphere! Fantastic shot! :)
adrie
Cool capture my friend.
Fidelity2
It is a "yes". I thank you for this one. 5+!
drifterlee
Excellent misty atmosphere
auntietk
I want to ride that!!! What a great vantage point for the forest. Beautiful image!
jocko500
lovely shot
jeroni
Fantastic colors and shadow.Wonderful photo.
sandra46
SUPERLATIVE MIST
bazza
Way cool love the mist above the jungle.. Excellent shot Sig.
Isabelle711
This is the coolest my friend. :))))) What amazing beauty to see. :)))) I bet it was nice to ride through the fog. :))))) Most sweet and excellent image. :)))) Most excellent capture my friend. :)))))))))))) This makes me smile. :))))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :))))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :)))) Most interesting info. on this ride. :))))
anmes
Great shot..requires faith in the infrastructure when travelling in to fog....Sure it was great experience
mariogiannecchini
Fantastic capture , splendid atmosphere !
bebert
SUPERB !!!!
dragonmuse
Wonderful capture!
Leije
Dream-like mood !