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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 (30)
flaviok
Fantástica visão meu amigo, captura excelente, aplausos (5)
Jay-el-Jay
A wonderful photo.
KarmaSong
Like a door to the sky ! A superb photo, Sig !
farmerC
Shining shot.
Jean_C
Impressive landscape in front of the sky! Superb!
kbrog
Wonderful capture! :)
emmecielle
Magnificent capture! :)
lyron
Great capture!!
bobrgallegos
An amazing and beautiful capture Sig! Love the silhouetted arch contrasted against the sky.
bazza
This one looks amazing also Sig, wonderful capture!!!
drifterlee
Awesome shot. LOoks mysterious!
nefertiabet
Schöne Abendstimmung!!!
Crudelitas
Wonderful colors, great shot!
flavia49
fabulous capture
rocdan
GREAT SCENE WONDERFUL CAPTURE
erlandpil
od capture picture erland
Faemike55
Very beautiful capture
bimm3d
superb!!
gaius
Great one...this arch makes me think of another one near Page, Ut.(not in Arches Ntl Park, elsewhere).
jayfar
Lovely shot and I see what you mean against your previous upload.
kgb224
Wonderful sight and capture my friend. God Bless.
carlx
Excellent photography!!!
DamienDevil
Great mood!
sandra46
EXCELLENT WORK!
Leije
Outstanding shot !
MagikUnicorn
Good angle view
orwell2020
Marvelous...i like it!
mariogiannecchini
A wonderful photo !
rachris480907
Cool. Glad you got the shot both morning and evening.
debbielove
Completely stunning natural architecture! Outstanding shot Sig! Rob