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 (39)
Dianthus
Love night shots with lights. Lovely image:)
bmac62
I agree with Dianthus...the ships look great in the dark all lit up. Well done.
auntietk
I used to think it was great when they checked my ID - made me feel like I looked young - now it's just funny. They want to see my ID, I just show 'em all my gray hair. LOL! Love the night shot - nicely done!
artaddict2
ID for everything now, I do'nt travel as much as most people but on my recent flight to Spain they were keen at Manchester making many(ladies!) remove their shoes going thru the check point. Great night shot, beautifully lit and magnificent cruise ships!
ragouc
Very good POV and shot.
necrophage
wonderful night shot.
PIERRE25
Joli paysage, belle photo!
flora-crassella
wonderful night photo!!! Really great!
Bebe160
Très beau cliché de nuit!
durleybeachbum
Gosh! they are the size of apartment blocks
fredster66
Great night photo Sig!
debbielove
So true! Even when I was cruising last (a while ago I'm afraid), Bar codes, scanners, queues etc. All to be expected. And I fully expect its tighter now! Especially on US ships!! Great night time photo. Beautifully taken. Rob.
lyron
Wonderful capture!!
renecyberdoc
impressive ships and impresive shot as well.
MagikUnicorn Online Now!
Gorgeous shot !!
virginiese
nice night scene !
timtripp
superb image!
annie5
Splendid night shot Sig..well captured! :)
kgb224
Excellent capture my friend.
carlx
Excellent night capture!!!
emmecielle
Splendid night image! :)
flaviok
Lugar maravilhoso, captura fantástica, aplausos (5)
moochagoo
I adore those boats. I've seen Queen Elisabeth II in Dakar, long time ago.
MrsLubner
These cruise shots are so amazing to me. I guess I just don't think BIG enough. Outstanding.
duncanoooo
Beautiful shot!
M2A
Carnival under ID... Fortunately, the night and lights beauty overhang this, very pretty and evasive photo.
casmindo
Nice shot Sig, a night shot is so hard to capture. Fun ship from the looks of it.
Buffalo1
Superlative night shot with great subjects and a commentary on our times. First rate work, Sig!
frankie96
Amazing vessels in their own right....great night shot...
jocko500
lovely night shot. look like a cool place to be at