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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 (29)
Cyve
Fabulous and beautiful capture ... wonderfully done !!!
MagikUnicorn
Great shot!
jayfar
A great construction in a lovely landscape.
tennesseecowgirl
I have seen quite a few pictures of bridges similar to this in the galleries did you all go on a road trip and not invite me??? lol stunning capture
blinkings
Great shot of the bridge mate.
UVDan
Beautiful bridge shot.
flavia49
wonderful
sharky_
Nice shot of this bridge. Looks pretty sturdy. Aloha
abreojos
Wow it looks so short. I know the canyon is narrow there. Is that the Navajo Bridge Sig?
sandra46
GREAT SHOT
Faemike55
Very cool capture
Richardphotos
beautiful structure and full screen to appreciate your capture
auntietk
I'm glad you stopped to take a few pictures instead of worrying too much about what time you got there. :P This is proof that you spent your time wisely!
moochagoo
Very impressive POV and bridge
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
whaleman
Very nice shot!
farmerC
Fantastic shot.
dakotabluemoon
Very nice shot of this bridge.
prutzworks
on the road
ontar1
Beautiful view, outstanding capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
drifterlee
Very nice shot!!!!!!
starship64
I love the graceful lines; the way it just leaps across the chasm in one smooth curve. Wonderful capture.
bebert
impressionnant !!
ragouc
Good POV and shot.
Minda
another beautiful shot sig i like the view.
debbielove
A very impressive span indeed! Excellent POV and captured well in great light.. Good one Sig. Rob
jocko500
wonderful shot of the bridge
virginiese
Excellent capture ! I love the landscape in the background !
danapommet
This is a great POV for this shot!