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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 (27)
rockstrider
Such a beautiful view and striking blue water colour! Excellent capture!
kenwas
Great location..... such beauty.
aljaysart
Excellent capture and what great colours the sea has, excellent well done.
Coppens
Looks very good! I've always wanted to visit that area, French Polynesia, the Tuamotu islands in particular
timtripp
stunning photograph!
cameraobscura2
Greetings Siegfried, By the look of things, the winds are certainly strong there, as the palm is about to lean to one side. Still it most have been a beautiful place, especially when one considers the colour of the water. Have a wonderful weekend and thank you for sharing. egmont
beachzz
This is tropical paradise at its best!!
amlondono
Sig , this looks like paradise to me ! Excellent shot , Ana
durleybeachbum
Wonderful place!
Richardphotos
.extremely beautiful and pristine
Aioros
It is a very beautiful picture my friend
witch_1612
Very Nice Shot!!!
mizoli
Ohhh, beautiful image!
kimariehere
beautiful tropical landscape!
Ionel
Wow! We have a lot of snow in Toronto right now! Great work, my friend!!!
ledwolorz
Such a beautiful view.Great work.
MrsLubner
stunning
KarmaSong
It looks idyllic, Sig, and a teaser in this lengthy cold season! Excellent capture!
mercedestookit
This is Breath Taking! I love this image. GREAT work!
Cosine
This is wonderful, Sig. I love these colors, and I can see the warm tropical breeze in the palm tree. The sailboat completes it perfectly. Let's go.
artaddict2
what a dream place Sig, the blue is fabulous and the palm and tropical vegetation gives a perfect balance to the picture. I feel like I am travelling around the world by viewing your stunning pictures, Thanks, Alan.
mickuk50
this is where i would retire to ,its gorgeous :o) mick
jocko500
what a lovely place this is. like a place where dreams become real
carrotsoup
Beautiful place Great shot.
sharky_
Beautiful capture. Aloha
mzedanh
The vantage point is great and you can almost feel the breeze, but alas, the scan is low quality.
TombStonepl
Very Beautiful place