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 (51)
1971s
Amazing!
thecytron
Mysterious and wonderful!
Rainastorm
Stunning for sure...wow!!
fallen21
Wow, magical photo!
dbrv6
Impressive - bit of a winter enchantment capture.
kgb224
Wonderful capture my friend. God Bless.
photosynthesis
Beautiful winter shot - fine work...
VEDES
Unique view!!!!!!!bravo!!!1
renecyberdoc
looks beautiful.
Faemike55
Very beautiful capture Sig a most magical image
kbrog
Oh beautiful! Such a wonderful scene and a superb capture! :)
jayfar
This is what we call in the UK a 'hoare' frost. Very beautiful Sig.
farmerC
Exellent.
lyron
Magical and beautiful scene. Excellent!!!
bobrgallegos
Wow, wonderful capture!
adrie
Stunning winter capture my friend, love it.
bazza
What a wonderful winter capture Sig glad I can view it from the warm indoors lol..
auntietk
Oh my. This is just stunning, my friend! Gorgeous scene, great composition, and beautiful, subtle colors. I bet your jacaranda never looks like this! :)
drifterlee
This is gorgeous! Been a long time since I saw snow.
emmecielle
What a splendid image! Wonderful colours and atmosphere! :)
rocdan
AMAZING CAPTURE STUNNING WELL DONE
nefertiabet
Wow, dass sieht ja spitze aus, fantastisches Bild!!! Klasse Foto!!!
MarciaGomes
WOOOOOW!! EXTRAORDINÁRIA FOTO UMA CENA MARAVILHOSA E MAGICA.+++++++++++5
sandra46
WONDERFUL CREATION
MagikUnicorn Online Now!
BEAUTY...tomorrow it will look like this in Montreal (Yes snow again)
virginiese Online Now!
I know the location but I don't recall beiing at this place. It is a great winter capture. I love the hues there ! Bravo Sig
rachris480907
This is SOOOO incredibly beautiful! Breathtaking, really! 10++++++++++
dakotabluemoon
This is most beautiful love this shot.
flavia49
marvelous capture
bimm3d
gorgeous place and mood and photo!! :)