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 (29)
fredster66
A busy... but very nice photograph!
lyron
Fantastic view. Great image!!!
beatoangelico
FANTASTYC CAPTURE..!!!
bmac62
Very scenic. There's a lot to see here. I am always amazed by how much detail you are able to get in one of these very large files. Your Coolpix get a nice wide angle.
flora-crassella
wonderful view!!!!!
MrsLubner
I can imagine the thrill of being in one of those houses on the hill watching this beautiful bay each day. This is a stunning shot and so very tranquil.
flaviok
Brilhante captura, magnifica foto, aplausos (5)
glix70
Beautifulò sea village and how many boats there are? Great capture, I feel that could be nice to live there!!! Well done!!! :)
Digitaleagle
Beautiful capture and great panoramic view a ton of detail and alot to look at very well done!!!!
emmecielle
Fantastic view! :)
carlx
Looks fantastic!!!
virginiese
so many boats ! Great view Sig !
frankie96
Wonder what the houses up on the hills go for....what views they must have...
danob
Happy times there methinks Sig and lovely panoramic POV
kgb224
Excellent capture my friend.
dragonmuse
Could imagine this being made into a jigsaw puzzle.. nice capture.
Richardphotos
awesome marina and capture
Minda
stunning capture really wonderful view sig... PLS keep posting those beautiful place ....:)..great work!!!
duncanoooo
Stunning capture Sig!
PIERRE25
Excellente capture!
irakika
Very nice shot, well done!
debbielove
A beautiful looking island! Not one I've been to my travels, but stunning none the less. Great picture again. Rob.
lucindawind
fabulous shot ! its beautiful there!
Cosme..D..Churruca
must be a wonderful place! great pano.
MagikUnicorn
WOW I like this view...here everything is WHITE :))
casmindo
I like all the sail boats we should be there right now!
pixelmeister
Awesome shot!
bebert
belle baie
densa
wonderful shot