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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 (30)
Iceshark39
Beautiful sunset! And a spectacular view!
Cosine
Love the warm colors and that great view.
amlondono
Very artistic , beautiful composition Sig, Ana
virginiese
Beautiful sunset scene. Great colors !
Hendesse
Beautiful view and mood.
Meisiekind
Oh Sig - this is beautiful. The grainy texture of the scan gives a very special feel to this image! Great work.
mickuk50
i know this well sig ,i was posted here for 2 years in the 70`s .fell in love with gibralter .superb shot and love the grain aswell adds great mood mick
busi2ness
The color and mood is excellent Sig. The tad graininess adds that extra nostalgia.
ledwolorz
Beautiful sunset,Fantastic view.
durleybeachbum
beautiful!!!
countess8
simply beauitiful xx cj
G_Mansco
Love this my friend, I'm from Gibraltar ;O)
timtripp
on top of the world! marvelous image!
Valentin
what a fantastic view and shore impression! A very moody image!
dhanco
Superb shot, Sig. Beautiful how the trees are framing the scene. Excellent capture.
rainbows
A beautiful mood captured. Splendid work. Diane.
MrsLubner
A marvelous view! Soothing and peaceful.
MrsRatbag
The light quality is amazing -- well done!
annie5
Spectacular scene..great capture! :)
Richardphotos
I bet every time a ship arrives there, the crew must be in awe of the scenery.I know I would be
dragonmuse
Beautiful shot :)
tennesseecowgirl
wonderful to see!
jocko500
this is super loking
artaddict2
Superb sunset and view, I agree with Piet to repeat his words the slight graininess just adds to the nostalgia.
Jaml
Great composition. Excellent ligthing
uk601
Beautiful sunset. great capture
e-brink
Beautiful light!
jeroni
fantastic capture my friend, excellent image
fredster66
Really nice!
Buffalo1
A special view from another time!