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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 (28)
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
Cyve
Fabulous capture and great paerspective... WOnderfully done!!!
adrie
Wonderful capture Sig.
Faemike55
Great shot Sig
nefertiabet
Nice Info Sig and wonderful image!!!
jayfar
A nice rural scene Sig.
Richardphotos
that car must be yours. very beautiful ride Sig.BMW? outstanding capture
ontar1
That is cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bobrgallegos
Wonderful small town perspective Sig!
AZBO
So peaceful looking
Juliette.Gribnau
beauty-capture; I love the shadows
farmerC
Shining shot.
rockstrider
Excellent perspective using the road Sig!
tigertim
interesting photo!.. apart from the fact that you guys drive on the wrong side of the road.. it could be a classic shot from rural NZ too. A cool capture!
sandra46
GREAT SHOT
flavia49
very nice picture
bebert
very great POV
renecyberdoc
i guess there is no rush in the classrooms lol.
UteBigSmile
Ein toller Schnappschuss!
auntietk
This is just the sort of road we like to travel. As few interstate miles as possible, and as many rural roads as we can manage!
Maxidyne
Perfect for a relaxing drive out of the cities. Wonderful image Sig!
Dreamingbee
so wonderful and great POV!!!!
starship64
Nice shot.
LBJ2
Wonderful capture and motif, Sig. Seems to be a beautiful little peaceful place.+5
A_Sunbeam
A long road! Great photo and background
mickeyrony
Beautiful tree on this road my friend ((5++))
debbielove
This so reminds me of around Rose's home.. lol Thanks for showing us Sig.. Good shot.. Rob
danapommet
I like this capture especially the patterns in the shadows!