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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 (42)
LBJ2
Fantastic and very beautiful shot, Sig. Amazing light and colors.
Rhett55
23 years ago, I turned 40. I was 60 feet down diving Taotoi Pass off Moorea. All I need now is your photo and a six pack of Hinano and this blizzarding Colorado day fades into warm memories. Thanks. 5+ for the memories alone.
Cyve
It's a fantastic capture my friend ... Great wiev and great colors...It's perfect!!!
bebopdlx
Beautiful photo.
bazza
Fabulous capture Sig!!
UVDan
A gorgeous sunset! Well played!
flavia49
breathtaking
adrie
Very beautiful view and capture Sig.
drifterlee
Very beautiful sky and shot!
farmerC
Shining photo.
AZBO
Simply Magnificent looking
auntietk
Absolutely gorgeous!!
ia-du-lin
great colored sky, beautiful clouds formation
anmes
fantastic!
nefertiabet
Wow, fantastic shot!!!
sandra46
SUPERLATIVE WORK
Faemike55
Very beautiful sunset
spiegel428
Wonderful sunset!
whaleman
Very nice sunset shot!
starship64 Online Now!
What an amazing sky.
sharky_
Beautiful time and shot.. Aloha
bmac62
You've been taking beautiful photos for a long time Sig! Mighty nice.
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
jayfar
Most beautiful Sig.
renecyberdoc
mutiny on the bounty comes to my mind,i see christian fletcher running around nekkid lol.
marybelgium
very beautiful !
dakotabluemoon
Magnificent beauty .
ontar1
Very beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Maxidyne
Lovely sunset Sig!
bobrgallegos
Wonderful light and shadows in this beautiful seascape!