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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,
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Comments (48)
UteBigSmile
♥ DAS IST EINFACH NUR FANTASTISCH!
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
nefertiabet
Angkor Wat wäre moch ein Traumurlaub von mir! Ein tolles Foto und fastzinierender Tempel!
auntietk
There is something about this place that calls to me. It's such an amazing-looking place! I'd love to walk around there, but would need at least two different trips: one for photography and one for just drinking it all in. This is a gorgeous photograph, my friend. Wow.
Flint_Hawk
A stunning photo!
Jean_C
Sumptuous colors, wonderful shot!
drifterlee
This is gorgeous!!!!!!
farmerC
Shining.
bobrgallegos
Very beautiful capture!!
mermaid
Traumhaft!!
bazza
Fantastic silhouette capture Sig..
AidanaWillowRaven
Lovely shot ... :D
emmecielle
Stunning capture, Sig! fantastic colours and atmosphere! :)
kbrog
Beautiful skyline capture! :)
Faemike55
Very stunning and beautiful sunrise very peaceful
sandra46
SUPERLATIVE WORK!
bluart
magnificent sunrise,beautiful capture
flavia49
awesome photo
Jay-el-Jay
Great work on this fantastic view.
Richardphotos
sky, reflections, and a silhouette all in the same capture.way to go Sig
Isabelle711
My friend this sunset is so sweet with beauty. :))))))) Love the beautiful silhouettes. :)))) This image warms my heart. :)))) Most excellent capture and info my friend. :))))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))))))
micturn
majestic
jif3d
That sure is one dramatic sunrise and the contrasts are perfect ! Kool capture & ~Cheers~
renecyberdoc
glad the taliban did not reached out that far east lol.
Hendesse
Superb view. Fantastic mood and color tones.
jayfar
A fab image and wonderful mood.
UVDan
Striking!
dakotabluemoon
A beautiful shot it is.
bebert
gorgeous shot !!
starship64
Breathtaking picture.