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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..
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Comments (34)
DarkStormCrow
Very nice capture and scene, kudos..
flora-crassella
...eine sehr schöne Aufnahme von dieser wundervollen KĂ¼ste!
timtripp
i bet that's a wild place in the middle of a nor-easter! fabulous image!
dragonmuse
Nice capture. Such towns are becoming a thing of the past as the fish are depleted and people abandon that way of life and move away to find work. It was a hard way of life even when the fish stocks were good.. much harder now.
Hendesse
Fantastic view and wonderful light. Excellent shot!
tetsu-pino
Superb view!! Splendid capture!!!
Meisiekind
Just a stunning vista Sig and a beautiful capture! :)
carinatiefenthaler
Excellent photo!
MrsLubner
So very typical of so many fishign villages where the point of land it is built on is flat, wind and weather worn and the theme is directed towards work and practicality rather than fancy decoration. This is a fabulous view and a fabulous shot.
jeroni
fantastic capture my friend, excellent image
Tanglimara
Fantastic scenery, looks like a real beautiul place to live. I'd be interested to see whether it still looks like that these days. Tony :-)
RobyHermida
Outstanding image, very nicely done .... Fantastic!!!! Roby
tallpindo
Windswept is the word that comes to mind. My only reference is vilages on Lake Superior. I can see it with snow and ice on the land.
tizjezzme
such a beautiful view! Lovely shot Sig! :)
durleybeachbum
Wonderful! looks very bleak!
MongusKing
Awesome work!! Xcellent my friend!!!
jocko500
very lovely looking town
ledwolorz
Beautiful place and wonderful photo.
MrsRatbag
A lovely village, looks perfect out there on the coast. Great shot!
ascript
What an awesome view ;)
lizzibell
Beautiful view...
leanndra
Wonderful capture, a beautiful perspective! Lea
Richardphotos
beautiful seascape Sig
emmecielle
Fantastic place and wonderful shot! :)
thevolunteer
Looks like a very quaint village. Peaceful and quiet. Very beautiful. Aloha
Iceshark39
Spectacular shot! Wow, what a view!
rainbows
A beautiful shot, Sig. I live in a tiny fishing village in UK. Your shot reminds me so of home. Hugs. Di. xx
bebert
belle vue, de ce très joli petit village !!
lorandbartho
Picturesque scene and a nice pic.
Darkwish
Nice, really nicely done!