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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 (48)
tetsu-pino
Wonderful capture!!
GinoBossoleti
MARAVILLOSA FOTOGRAFIA. Gino Bossoleti
Sylvia
~Awesome~ Pure Fun :-} FABULOUS!!!
frankie96
Amazing that they can accomodate so many folks in such limited space...
MrsLubner
My gosh, is it really like this??? That's like... well, its too much activity! I think if I ever get a chance to do a cruise, I have to go alone on something a whole lot smaller and a whole lot less ... stuff. Great shot! Amazing. I never would have guessed all this was on a cruise ship.
PIERRE25
Magnifique photo!
JeffG7BRJ
Very atmospheric Sig, you have managed to capture the cruise holiday atmosphere perfectly. Something I have never even thought of doing, simply because I couldn't cope being cooped up with all these other people. I do however understand the attraction with visiting different ports seeing all the different places the ship visits. Much like a coach trip though, you are time restricted for each port of call, a lot of places could well be restricted by the tides as well. In each case you are only allowed a few hours on shore. I have a couple of friends, a married couple both in their mid 80's and they love going on cruises, two a year as long as I have known them. Eric is still fit and active and loves 35mm slides, his wife Barbara is disabled with mobility problems and needs an electric scooter to get around. When in port Eric goes of on the site seeing whilst Barbara remains on board ship. She has to wait until they get back home to enjoy it fully, Eric usually gives us a slide show when they get home. So I can see both pro's and con's for the cruise holiday, it's just not for me. Superb work, the image is so busy with so much to see, especially if you zoom, and all those people there enjoying themselves can't be wrong, it must be me. Lol. #;0) Outstanding image. Bravo!!!!!
Coppens
Great shot, but, o horror, to be there!
bmac62
The phrase that comes to my mind without reading other comments yet is, "...every size and shape". You've captured the atmosphere very well. Like the fact you've left this big for a really big full-size view. Bill
densa
great shot but too many people for my taste of a vacation thanks for sharing i bet u had fun
BethCP
Great shot. I wish i had thought of it when i was on the Liberty. The lido decks look so similar including the stand which sells the books on towel folding!
virginiese
what a crowd ! Nice scene and capture
JackSprat
When I first saw th top of your thumbnail, I thought I was looking at a scientific base on top of a mountain. That's what happens with middle aged eyes. I think you caught an excellent scene of people in all sizes and shapes enjoying themselves. After checking the full size view I see that there are several ladies who would make fine models for a photo or painting!
mermaid
ah as I said like a little city...to me it would be to many people on one limited spot...smile...so I guess I will never have this view personally...
cherokee1961
Wow, now that's a crowd!!!
Buffalo1
A really great shot of part of the cruising experience. Looks like some potential photographic subjects might be enjoying the sun, too.
kasalin
Fantastic and very beautiful capture, dear Sigfried !!! "V":5++++++ Hugs :) Klasse !!!
Richardphotos
the lady on the lower left with shades looks like she has spotted you and is trying to give her best pose