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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 (44)
MrsLubner
The silver shimmer on the water is gorgeous. Lovely composition.
auntietk
Wowwwww ... gorgeous!
ledwolorz
Beautiful photo.
flora-crassella
sooo wunderbar!!!!!
jccj56
Beautiful Scene!! Fantastic Shot!!
beachzz
OH, MY kind of place--beautiful!!
mairekas
Very beautiful place and shot! Thanks for sharing!
JeffG7BRJ
I agree with all the above Sig, a tropical paradise, and this is the time to be on the beach, when there is not a lot of people vieing for towel space. Excellent work. Bravo!!!!!
emmecielle
This island was devastated? The tsunami was a tragedy! The photo is spectacular! :)
jeroni
Splendid composition and colors my friend
durleybeachbum
A classic tropical pic!!! Amazing to know how quickly the peace can be shattered.
erlandpil
Nice place and picture erland
tallpindo
I've never been to Costa Rica I just located the Killarney Pub in Windsor so some Costa Ricans could meet girls. It's a steak that needs grilling on very hot coals.
timtripp
perfect shot!
Janiss
Oh absolutely splendid Sig!
MrsRatbag
A classic shot, very beautiful indeed, Sig!
Hendesse
Wonderful mood. Excellent shot!
annie5
Magnific scene Sig..love the silver on the water!Ext photo :)
Kaartijer
Awesome scene, great shot! No tsunami required!
virginiese
awsome place. love the light !
Biffowitz
Sweet capture my friend, I like how the bathers put the perspective of scale to size. Boy I'd love to be there!
lucindawind
oh my I wish I was there now ..its gorgeous !
jocko500
a lovely place to rest
bkhook
Gorgeous and tranquil...
bronwyn_lea
Stunning picture! It is beautiful!
Miska7
Very nice shot! Great scene.
Minda
ohhh sig this is really wonderful and beautiful place love this kind of view a very nice place to be..wish im there right now and sit all day until the sunset down..excellent shot
dragonmuse
Beautiful.. would make a lovely postcard.
kgb224
Excellent capture my friend.
mila_s
Nice!