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)
Angelwave
great photo
kgb224
Stunning view and capture my friend.
Hendesse
Excellent shot. Fantastic view, light and details!
flora-crassella
wunderschöner Ausblick!
shadownet
Very nice capture!
sharky_
I wonder whats in that door? A huge key to open that door. Nice capture. Aloha
erlandpil
Good capture picture erland
lyron
Great capture!!
carlx
Excellent capture and mood!!!
durleybeachbum
Interesting to see the context!
kahun.hida
彼女の表情が見たい！！！ 素晴らしい風景と！！！！！
PIERRE25
Jolie capture!
Cosme..D..Churruca
excellent compo!
renecyberdoc
yeah monaco looks great it still is a pearl a bit at least.
debbielove
That is a great view! And NOT just because of the young lady taking a picture! She just adds to it! From a photographers point of view, (though not a great one, it has to be said!), I think its a great view! The POV is perfect..... Really great work. Rob.
ysvry
great foto, whats this the royal outdoor potty? ;P
rawdodb
Beautiful candid shot! Agree with Debbielove on the view.
flavia49
Extraordinary POV !! Great atmosphere!
sandra46
A spectacular view: the girls adds a human element, and also scale and depth. Great picture!
bmac62
So, was this your observation post for the Grand Prix? Gives a grand view of the entire kingdom doesn't it. Very fine POV:)
lucindawind
wonderful !
dbrv6
Great capture - the roof access is interesting in itself.
qrud
well capture.
MagikUnicorn
Sublime point de vue sur Monaco
flaviok
Visaão fantástica, excelente captura meu amigo, aplausos (5)
annie5
She has a superb view to take a photo! Magnific capture of Monaco :)
thevolunteer
Wonderful architecture. I love old buildings like this. Nice pov as well. Aloha
bebert
toujours spectaculaire
Miska7
Very nice view. Great shot!
Minda
another great capture sig!!