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 (40)
Iceshark39
Beautiful shot, Sig. You can just feel those warm Tradewinds blowing.
thevolunteer
Yep, Sig. I thought this looked familiar. Beautiful shot. Lucky I live Hawaii. But, on the Big Island....Aloha
cmolsen2002
How wonderful this loks. It's a marvelous image, and I want to book a flight right now!
tennesseecowgirl
Such a beautiful place!!
Richardphotos
outstanding seascape Sig.Hawaii is on my list of want to go places
jocko500
a lovely and peaceful looking place. bet the fishing be good. love these trees too. it like a day dream that comes true
tetsu-pino
Very beautiful place...excellent capture!!
dragonmuse
How beautiful.
JDoc
Beautiful shot.
bebert
paradisiaque !!!
MrsLubner
I can feel those tropical breezes! Stunning shot.
lizzibell
Beautiful capture...
flora-crassella
...ein Traum von Foto! Wunderschöne Aufnahme!
Hendesse
What a fantastic place, excellently captured. Superb POV, colors and mood, looks very beautiful!
jeroni
nice mood, great composition
ledwolorz
Beautiful place and fantastic POV and mood.Wonderful photo.
mickuk50
i`d love to wake up to this view every morning sig .fantastic place and capture :o) mick
tallpindo
You're more than just restless. It has paid off for you.
JeffG7BRJ
I wouldn't want to wake up next to him Sig, but I do agree with Mick, I would love to wake to this view each morning as well. A walk down to the beach with rod and line to catch breakfast, or maybe buy it from one of the boatmen. It looks very exotic and inviting, you have certainly visited some beautiful places on your travels Sig, thanks for sharing some of them with us. Excellent capture. Bravo!!!!!
SapUS59
Wow, what a paradise, excellent capture Sig !!
timtripp
spectacular place and a wonderful photo, sig.
Meisiekind
Great compo and a wonderful scene! You did a great job capturing the beauty Sig! :)
virginiese
A paradise ! Great compo and nice landscape. Thanks for sharing this beauty with us :-)
rawdodb
Beautiful Shot!!!!!!!!!
billcody
A south sea dream, big brother! I wish it has a BIG BANG and I wake up there! A graet capture and a good POV! Boats, palm trees, rocks - all there and at the right place!
annie5
Fantastic view..that's a great scene! I would like to be there :)
emmecielle
Very beautiful place and great photo! :)
shutterbugs
I think I know where this was taken from. Excellent shot!
fredster66
Beautiful photo, very well composed!
mermaid
ah dreams of holidays...beautiful place and shot