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 (37)
ElizaB
beautifully captured vista
kgb224
Awesome view my friend.Without you sharing pictures from all around the world i wouldn't have been able to see the world my friend.Thank you for sharing your pictures my friend.
MagikUnicorn Online Now!
You know I love Virgin islands ;-)
flaviok
Que paisagem magnifica, esplendida captura, aplausos (5)
Minda
WOW!! sig this place is sooo beautiful love the view soo much u always did an excellent shot..
thevolunteer
Wow Sig, the red really makes the picture pop out. Terrific full size. Looks like you had a great time. Wonderful capture. Aloha
bmac62
What a great view. It would be nice to wake up with this view every morning.
casmindo
Really nice shot Sig, pretty scenery!
annie5
I went to St.John,Virgin Islands and it's a very nice place! Beautiful photo & thanks for sharing :)
bronwyn_lea
So beautiful!
MrsRatbag
What a gorgeous scene!
jocko500
I can see why people love to go to this place. it so beautiful looking
MrsLubner
Such a spectacular view! Awesome capture.
kenwas
Such a fine place indeed and a great shot.
PIERRE25
Un superpe paysage, excellente photo!
lyron
Wonderful view. Excellent shot!!
jeroni
Splendid composition and colors my friend
debbielove
Ah! The memories.... As I said, Debbie and I were at the Island next door on a cruise! Tortola, British Virgin Islands. Could be any of those in the distance. We could see St Johns from the top of Tortola!! Beautiful place! Beautiful picture! Rob.
virginiese
very nice compo. I love the flowers in the foreground : they had something colorful to this beautiful landscape !
durleybeachbum
Lovely pic!
amanda_a42
What a remarkable shot, BRAVO!!!
densa
what a beautiful shot
pixelmeister
Fantastic image!
flora-crassella
eine großartige Landschaft!!!! Eine wunderbare Aussicht! Ein hervorragend schönes Foto!!!!
bebert
nice POV, excellent foreground.
fredster66
Beautiful!
billcody
Wonderful POV! Looks great with the red flowers in the foreground. A perfect natural frame!
Miska7
Very nice scene. Great POV and sky! Well captured.
RobyHermida
very nice capture
lucindawind
a stunning shot!! so beautiful