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 (28)
SapUS59
excellent image my friend, this place is a paradise and i like the dash of red from the persons shirt it adds extra interest.
kgb224
Excellent capture.
MrsLubner
So tropical and peaceful The breeze off the salty water, the rustle of the palms...the quiet of the early evening...all is right with the world. Great mood elevator.
annie5
Superb night scene..great beach image! :)
jocko500
so lovely. calm seas and all.
RobyHermida
Wonderful image!!.Excellent work!!! ROBY
timtripp
spectacular sig.... just that time of day here.... not nearly as beautiful.
tallpindo
I went back in my modelling to see where I was. Somewhere between Los Gatos, California and a Ferrari 275 GTS, a Saturn Sky prototype and an F-4 Phantom II. Carrara 4 was my application. Not all Pacific somehow I snuck in a prototype maybe from a Cessna 172 simulation in the Hawaiian Islands. I'm with you here. My first office mate was from Hawaii. I picked up some bibles in the Hawaiian language but whenever I would mention them someone would want them. Never couold keep them. Must have been the queen's land concept that eventually got me a friend in Brisbane.
kimariehere
beautiful beach scape so wonderful with the tall palm trees!!!
dragonmuse
Beautiful.
lucindawind
wow its just so gorgeous there ! beautidul shot
Iceshark39
Absolutely beautiful shot, Sig!
thevolunteer
Wonderful image of Hawaii. Beautiful beaches, nice weather, and friendly people. Aloha have a great week Sig.
Richardphotos
impressive capture and vista
OrphanedSoul
Great capture!
flora-crassella
....da würde ich auch gern sein! Eine wunderbare, stimmungsvolle Aufnahme!!!!
emmecielle
Wonderful photo! :)
shutterbugs
I know this spot. Thanks for bringing back good memories!!
fredster66
Beautiful image!
virginiese
Nice view and nice beach. A great shot !
Kelena
eine sehr schöne Atmosphäre:)
JeffG7BRJ
It looks like a tourist down there with the camera Sig, waiting for the sun to set, looking at the cloud it's not going to happen on this night. It is somewhat refreshing to see a picture of an Hawaii beach not in sunlight nor a romantic setting sun. They just like us have the odd day when the weather is the opposite to the norm. They get a cloudy day and we get the odd sunny one. Roflmao. Excellent capture, it's good to see both sides of the coin. Bravo!!!!!
junge1
@JeffG7BRJ Thats exactly what happened Jeff. We were both waiting for the sun to set, and it did, but we just couldn't see it. I like this shot for the mood it created, Sig...
durleybeachbum
I never imagined that there was cloud in Hawaii! I suppose I got a romantic notion imprinted since childhood.
bebert
très jolie vue, j'aime beaucoup la lumière.
Janiss
Oh my dream Sig.... and this weel be really good for me! Fantastic capture my friend!
delaorden_ojeda
is this the paradise ? beautiful image and composition, bravo !
mickuk50
this has a lovely mood to it sig ,makes a change not seeing the sun :o) mick