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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 (42)
bmac62
Beautiful scene. Love the view when zoomed. Have fun with your new camera.
jocko500
a wonderful shot here
thevolunteer
Wow, what a beautiful scene. So blue and clear. Great shot. Aloha
leanndra
It looks like paradise! Beautiful capture.
Richardphotos
outstanding panorama Sig.
Minda
wow! wonderful shot and scene, beautiful view sig. love this kind of place very nice...great work
tennesseecowgirl
Oh this is so peaceful looking, I have had the worst headache all day, so I think I will go escape on your beach here for awhile... xo
annie5
What a magnific scene Sig! It's a wonderful place :)
bkhook
Absolutely gorgeous capture... beautiful.
beachzz
Wow, how nice you got to BE there--just my kind of place!!
Kaartijer
Awesome view, excellent shot! I bet you don't miss the stinkin' wintry weather!!!
marcopolinski
my kind of place ... awesome scenic view!!!!!!! excellent!
Iceshark39
Postitively stunning shot!
MrsLubner
Sig, this is awesome. those beaches are white and the water is aqua. I love this shot.
ledwolorz
Beautiful place,Wonderful photo.
schonee
Oh Beautiful Shot...I am on my way lol ;)
SGopi
Beautiful shot!!
lyron
Beautiful place. Great shot!!
flora-crassella
great view and photo!
ysvry
great foto.
Hendesse
Excellent shot, what a beautiful view. A place, where I want to be now.
fredster66
Beautiful Sig!
ElizaB
beautiful place...one of those wish you were there places...excellent photo
marybelgium
superbe !
casmindo
Nice picture! I was hoping to see Capt Jack Sparrow running on the beach just like in the movies! Really pretty scenery.
Cosme..D..Churruca
this is a paradise indeed... beautiful!
debbielove
My friend, while I may not have actually been to St Johns, I HAVE been to Tortola, British Virgin Islands. Which I believe may be that island in the distance. They are not very far apart at all. Wonderful place and much the same I imagine! Debbie and I truly loved Tortola, one of our favourite places on Earth! Thanks my friend. Rob.
RobyHermida
Wonderful image!! :o)
MagikUnicorn
I Love Virgin's Island WONDERFUL PARADISE !
durleybeachbum
Read the instructions, eh? I AM impressed, Sig! Very few men read the instructions..., my lodger usually throws away those, and the bill, and the guarantee, then spends weeks wondering how to work it! It is my job to furtively collect them and file them so that when he needs one of them I can provide! I digress. this is a lovely shot of a marvellous looking place.