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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 (34)
ysvry
fantastic foto.
starship64 Online Now!
Gorgeous shot!
glix70
Wow so beautiful seascape and stunning light and mood!!! Exellent shot!!! :0)
whaleman
Wonderful shot!
giulband
Wonderful is few to comment this shot !!!!!!
blinkings
What a beautiful place. It is somewhere I have never been.
angora
stunning!!! love the mood!!
hilmarion
Outstanding photography
bazza
Nice shot Sig, lovely lighting in this. Well done!!
SunriseGirl
Very professional-looking shot. It pictures a mood I have never personally experienced. Thanks for sharing.
farmerC
Shining shot.
nefertiabet
Wonderful landscape and sunset!!! Have a nice weekend :-)
bigshow
very lovely scene ! love the atmospheric impretion !
drifterlee
This is gorgeous! Great shot!
dakotabluemoon
A most beautiful capture here my friend.
ontar1
It is beautiful!
Faemike55
Very beautiful shot I can feel the heat from here
illkirch
Beautiful shot indeed
starfire777
Wonderful photo!!!
jayfar
This is a beautiful and very atmospheric image Sig.
emmecielle
What a wonderful view! Colours and atmosphere are exceptionals! :)
ia-du-lin
beautiful capture, great atmo/lighting
flavia49
fabulous image
sandra46
WONDERFUL LIGHT!
rbowen
Very nice capture!
RaykesPictures
Great capture!
dragonmuse
Outstanding capture!
aksirp
what a wonderful mood in this picture and what a great trip!
phfrancke
unbelievably calm. Wonderful shot!
Richardphotos
very beautiful seascape