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 (33)
flora-crassella
ein nettes Foto von einer zugebauten, teuren Gegend!
lyron
Excellent shot!!
artaddict2
what has caught my eye here Sig are the magnificent boats, and great vantage point for the Formula 1
jeroni
Wonderful and very creative work
flaviok
Foto esplendida, captura excelente meu amigo, aplausos (5)
bmac62
Great shot of a fabulous place. Your view point must have been a hotel...?
dbrv6
That's a view - a lot of excitement.
jocko500
a wonderful veiw. look like alot to do there
flavia49
Wonderful place and POV!!!
timtripp
amazing shot!
furuta
Beautiful composition. excellent capture!!
annie5
What a fantastic view Sig! Stunning capture :)
casmindo
nice picture of a Busy place!
ysvry
great foto
drifterlee
Beautiful place and shot!!!!!
kgb224
Excellent capture my friend.
Minda
i wish someday i wanted to see this beautiful place of monaco...superb shot sig!!
dragonmuse
Wow.. sure a lot packed into the area. Quite a capture.
auntietk
What an amazing sight! Great shot.
durleybeachbum
This is very interesting to see! My idea of hell but still fascinating!
bebert
belle photo
renecyberdoc
when i see this curb from the f1 gp in monaco than i must say 70.- euros would be a price next to nothing to watch from there,but the sad think a cup of coffee or a beer would be 20.- or more. i guess. but i mean if i would visit -although i hate crowds-i would not mind spending some money .
ragouc
Very good light and shot.
debbielove
Never been here! Called at MOST of the other well known ,(and some lesser known), places on the various Cruses Dede an I have been on. But, not here. An impressive view, it has to be said, but 70 Euros? Well, they can Bog Off! Well done again my friend! Rob. (Long live the £!)
sandra46
fantastic view! LUCKY YOU!
lucindawind
wow fabulous capture! HAPPY EASTER :)
mermaid
ah yes...the place where you eiter come to see the formula 1 or you come to be seen amongst the rich and beautiful...smile.. nevertheless it's a fascinating place and a fine shot...smile
emmecielle
Fantastic view! :)
amanda_a42
This exactly how I remembered it :-) Awesome shot!
DennisReed
WOW! Stunning vista of this Port!