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 (36)
bmac62
And the weather is hot and sunny :-) Very nice city scape in a rather exotic setting. Well done Sig. Bill
artaddict2
Quite a populated area around the harbour, a splendid view! Thanks for sharing Sig!
lyron
Nice place. great image!!
flora-crassella
eine wunderschöner Ausblick! Besonders erfreulich, weil es bei uns sooo kalt ist!!! Schönes Foto!
beachzz
What a beautiful place, the palm tree is just perfect!!
virginiese
very nice shot. I knew Elba from Napoleon's story but i've never seen this island. Thanks for sharing
Meisiekind
Gorgeous view here Sig and a fascinating narrative! Just lovely! :)
dragonmuse
I wonder how many people would be delighted to be "exiled" to such a sunny warn place :)
kgb224
Excellent capture my friend.
jeroni
Wonderful image
renecyberdoc
yes and after that he came around to bull.... around for 100 more days and then they've got his a.. at waterloo and gave him a free ticket to st.helens.hihihi. wonderful shot brother.
picantilla
beautiful capture
PIERRE25
Très joli paysage!
flaviok
Uma captura histórica soberba, excelente, aplausos (5)
timtripp
superb!
allnaydi
Excellent capture - you caught the Mediterranean style and atmosphere beautifully.
durleybeachbum
The only 'palindrome' I can remember, (if that is the right term)... Napoleon is alleged to have said 'Able was I ere I saw Elba'
MrsRatbag
Wonderful scene; I love the shapes and lines of the roofs!
Kaartijer
Excellent picture, great capture!
annie5
What a nice view of this city! Wonderful capture.Thanks for the info :)
ElizaB
wonderful place and pov
emmecielle
Wonderful view! :)
lucindawind
a wonderful capture!
Richardphotos
beautiful architecture and capture Sig
CavalierLady
Beautiful exotic vista! My word, you have traveled to many places!!
Miska7
Very nice shot and POV! Well done.
bkhook
WOW.. you were exiled in 1814 and still look so youthful.. ;) Grand shot..Love the adobe buildings in contrast with the green palm and blue water; a really great pano.
Minda
great capture sig...really beautiful place..
M2A
I like these houses on foreground with the mountain on background, water in between looks so amazing and attractive. Great.
debbielove
Ah! this one I can relate to. I have been here myself. It is a lovely place. Beautiful photo. Great view. And memories brought back.... Thanks my friend, Rob.