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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 (46)
Janiss
Absolutely gorgeous Sig!
Milouv
Excellent air photograph. And when will you do that of my house? Bravo.
fredster66
Talk about a view. Great shot from high above!
kenwas
Remarkable image!
annie5
Superb Sig..always impressive shots! :)
timtripp
marvelous!
Ionel
Very interesting view, Sig!
2Loose2Trek
I'll bet the Vikings never saw it this way. Excellent photo.
MrsLubner
Stellar view! The overall composition is amazing. A very good shot with details that I know look totally different on the ground.
emmecielle
Wonderful view!!! :)
tallpindo
A place unfamiliar to me in spite of it's role in several 50's movies. The real is better.
rawdodb
Beautiful shot!!!!!!!!!!
JeffG7BRJ
Superb capture from that altitude Sig, it just looks like Icebergs really, you wouldn't think people lived there from this shot. Excellent work. Bravo!!!!!
flora-crassella
...eine sehr schöne und interessant Luftaufnahme!!!!!
FCLittle
A wonderful shot!
busi2ness
Fantastic POV from way up. Lovely landscape.
Iceshark39
Spectacular shot!
jocko500
was warmer 1000 years ago. this is super looking
tennesseecowgirl
what an exciting view. :)
MrsRatbag
Stunning!
Sherena
Amazing view!! fantastic colors.
RobyHermida
FANTASTIC!!!
Richardphotos
seems so surreal.outstanding aerial capture Sig
Cosine
An amazing shot, Sig! Those icebergs must be gigantic to have so much showing above the water that they look so big from 34,000 feet.
artaddict2
Amazing view from this altitude Sig, excellent capture!
Hendesse
Excellent shot, what a fascinating view. Thanks for sharing!
bebert
a very nice work !!
Petra-S
super Luftansicht!
durleybeachbum
Wonderful! Is there nowhere you have not been?!!!!
Mousson
splendid !!!!!!!!!!