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 (34)
bebert
IMPRESSIONNANT !!!! greeat shot.
tigertim
Very cool.. the colour is impressive!!
Faemike55
Impressive photo love the colours
rockstrider
Beautiful golden glow - great capture Sig!
UVDan
What a great shot!!
Richardphotos
what an impressive capture Sig
casmindo
What an impressive picture of a place with so much history. This had to be a very moving trip!
drifterlee
Very beautiful shot and colors!!!!!!
flavia49
fantastic photo!!
sandra46
SPECTACULAR IMAGE
cosmo71
great shot
npauling
A stunning capture you have taken with wonderful colours and light. Very impressive.
jocko500
very lovely shot
danapommet
Amazing photo Sig and welcome home my friend! Enjoyed your information also!
bazza
Superb capture Sig, the lighting is impressive in the gold!!
auntietk
Wow. What a shot! I love the gold cast to the picture, and the sun glinting off the water is marvellous. Of course you know this sent me to the maps and a bit of research, as well as some conversation with Bill. Wonderful image!
bmac62
Beautiful Sig...the Delta was my home for a year (65-66),...but way over on the South China Sea where the Mekong meets the sea. (Tra Vinh Province)
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
renecyberdoc
most spectacular place.welcome back bro.
jayfar
This is very beautiful Sig, a super capture indeed.
nefertiabet
Wow, ein grandioses Foto und tolle Farben!!! Schön von dir zu lesen :-)
UteBigSmile
Atemberaubendes Photo Siggi, schön dass du wieder gesund zu Hause angekommen bist!
dakotabluemoon
This is one beautiful capture here and i would love to visit that country.
farmerC
Shining shot.
fallen21
Splendid view & sunset capture!
debbielove
a stunning shot! Really beautiful but full of such History.. Not all good.. Wonderful, has to be a fave! Rob
photosynthesis
Beautiful & dramatic monochrome landscape...
adrie
Very impressive and great photoshot.
emmecielle
Welcome back, Sig! Splendid photo! :)
Isabelle711
Welcome back my friend. :))))))) You have been missed. :))))) My friend the beauty of this image is so amazingly sweet. :))))) Most excellent in each and every way my friend. :))))) Thank you ever so much for the most interesting info. :)))))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :))))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))))) It is so nice to have you back with us. :)))))