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 (36)
Faemike55
Wonderful capture Sig this stuff is fascinating
rachris480907
Great photo, Sig. Very nicely framed.
flavia49
lovely shot
sandra46
GREAT CAPTURE
bazza
Wow would love to get my hands on that wagon and do a bit of restoration to the wheels. They would look great outside the gate.. Super shot Sig..
Isabelle711
Oh I love this image. :))) Love the blossoms around the wheel, and I truely love the sweetness of the background. :))) Most excellent capture my friend. :)))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :))))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :)))))
wizardofnoz
Gorgeous!!! There is a beautiful nostalgia to the shot. I love it!!
junge1
This picture was taken in late October, and while the days are still nice and warm, there may be frost at night already. and these are no flowers, they are some sort of desert weed that is just hanging in there!
Richardphotos
this is a very well composed capture Sig and quite beautiful
bobrgallegos
Wonderful capture Sig!!
mps
Excellent image
Jay-el-Jay
Very nice,especially with those surroundings.
auntietk
The composition and content are A-1, my friend. Wow. What a fabulous shot! A standout, even in your fine gallery.
Jean_C
Excellent capture!
jayfar
Great shot, it looks like it might have been a settlers covered wagon.
UteBigSmile
Wieder so ein toller Schnappschuss Siggi!
erlandpil
Wonderful capture erland
renecyberdoc
impressive.
dochtersions
Such a great mood as also view here, Sig. The branch of the tree (on the right)bends so beautiful around on that wheel, in the same form.
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
sharky_
Kewl capture... Aloha
crunch01
great pic could be a cool yard ornament!
lyron
Excellent image!!!
dakotabluemoon
A most quaint pic for sure i like the rustic look of this one.
farmerC
Shining.
tofi
A place that seems so soothing and peaceful.... I like how you've not only captured my attention and brought it to the wagon itself, but I seem to look far off into the distance as well, admiring such sublime beauty... the outdoors are so perfect here!
kbrog
Superb composition and capture! :)
Leije
Stunning shot !
daggerwilldo
You do lovely photography. I am totally enjoying your gallery.
bebert
nice déco :) excellent capture