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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 (24)
Meisiekind
Wow Sig - what a place! You have me hungry now for Fish n Chips!!! xx
durleybeachbum
I think this is the town where my neighbours lover (rather inconveniently) lives! She sometimes goes there for 4 months, I think he's been here once, he finds it too hot.
jeroni
Fantastic colors and light,excellent capture
mickuk50
you`ve got me at it aswell sig ,love fish and chips :o)..excellent capture mick
timtripp
great picture! great story
MrsLubner
Marvelous shot! I have a couple of friends who have gone there to charter boats for 3 day fishing tours. They love it and tell me its the place to go for the best fishing and best seafood. I guess you just emphasized that. :-) That's a great shot of you too in front of that fantastic harbor.
Hendesse
Fantastic place, excellent captured. Looks very interesting, thanks for sharing!
rockstrider
The best place for fish and chips is in Yorkshire (UK) made with Haddock - they just cant get it right anywhere else! lol! Excellent capture and great to see you in it!!
busi2ness
you've been to cold places, stunning harbor scene.
SapUS59
beautiful harbor scene and the mountains with the clouds are awesome, thanks for sharing my friend !!
Janiss
Fabulous place Sig and what a marvelous light... I adore this capture my friend!
lizzibell
great capture...
Kelena
Klasse Aufnahme:)
billcody
Great harbour scene!
jocko500
cool to see you. cool place i hope to go there one day
samyyous
Wonderful place and a great shot !
Cosine
I don't like seafood, so there's no attraction there, but two summers ago I took a wonderful glacier tour from Seward. I posted some pictures way back in my gallery. Thanks for the reminder. I notice there's still a lot of snow almost down to sea level, and it's August. Brrrrr.
Richardphotos
my older sister went twice fishing off from Juneau. the first time she caught a 90# Halibut.the y packed in dry ice and they brought it home.they brought nearly 200# of fish the first time.outstanding view and you make an imposing figure.
amlondono
A wonderful place Sieg , great photo ! Ana
Dynazty
so were you there for the marathon run up the hill or just visiting this beautiful land?.......=] My Mom use to have a sailboat docked in this harbor but they had to sell it to fund the log home they built in Palmer.
e-brink
Great scene. Very busy... nice to see who you are!
dhanco
Beautiful capture of a wonderful place. Didn't get to see it in person while living in Northern Alaska. Great to see you as well, Sig.
MaraP
Amazing view!! Great memories!
Flbenjamin
Alaska, known as the "Last Frontier". Looking at the photo reminds me of the time I was in that same exact spot. As a matter of fact I was there with a very good friend of mine. Its true about the Halibut I had some aswell. The photo shows the not only the Scenic landscape but the lifestyle aswell. No doubt fishing is a way of life in that area. Having the "Seward Municipal Harbor" sign in the photo was a very good touch. If one is curious enough they can look on a map to see its location. If I am not mistaken & correct me if I am wrong, but July is the best time for Alaska. Yes, I can remember the fresh air, wild life, fish, the extended daylight hours and the friend of mine. One last comment for future viewers: I took the photo:) Bill K