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,
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Comments (37)
lyron
fantastic view. Excellent picture!!!
emmecielle
Fantastic view! :)
jeroni
Excellent picture
kgb224
Stunning view and capture my friend.
flora-crassella
wonderful view!!!!!
virginiese
excellent clarity on this shot. Excellent ! Thanks for the informations too !
3x3
lovely photo
ElizaB
wonderful capture and interesting info
bmac62
What a knock out view. Now, I understand how big these ships really are and why you are able to look down on so many scenes coming and going from port. Your photo is A-1 and your narrative right up my alley. Well done.
flaviok
Obrigado pela descrição detalhada. è Algo soberbo. Captura fantástica meu amigo, aplausos (5)
annie5
Maybe my boat that i took is there Carnival When i made my cruises in the Caraïbes..I saw all the Islands! I took the boat at San Juan many times.Great atmosphere and capture Sig :)
glix70
Beautiful capture, lovely details and light!!! Thanks to the info too!!! Great work!!! :)
EnaR
Wow, beautiful photo, those liners really look amazing............ ;o))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
pixelmeister
Fantastic image!
RobyHermida
Superb work!!!
THROBBE
Beautiful view!
lizzibell
Beautiful capture...
MrsLubner
My stars! The ships look bigger than the town! Awesome shot!
Richardphotos
the magnitude of the cruise ships are awesome.I seen a few at Miami but never been on one. outstanding vista Sig
danob
Superb grand vista of the dock and shipping.. Did you have, or are having a nice time
jocko500
I guess that was you with the yellow hat on and I was right. lots of ships here.
dbrv6
Statistics and Capture - both very big.
Digitaleagle
Fantastic capture and I want to go for a ride!!!
Minda
wow!really wonderful capture sig and great info..terrific view very nice..
SSoffia
BEAUTIFUL VIEW : )
PIERRE25
Superbes bateaux, jolie photo!
mairekas
Fantastic view and work! Thanks for info too!
Jaml
Superb view!!!!
debbielove
A big sigh!!!! So many memories, my friend. Not been here, but the Cruise life, visits around the world etc! Cheers, mate! Rob.
lucindawind
ohh this is just gorgeous .. the harbour looks very clean compared to some I have seen