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 (48)
Hendesse
Fantastic view. Excellent shot!!
kahun.hida
美しいビル群と、美しいヨットの群!!! 素晴らしい港の風景、素晴らしいPHOTO!!!!!
Mousson
Great image!!!
casmindo
The scene is pretty and exhues a lot of wealth. Nice capture Sig.
debbielove
Still damned well Ooooooooooozing with money! Ha! And very pretty to look at as well. Great shot. Great view! Rob.
auntietk
What a stunning view! Your vantage point is perfect - awesome shot!
Cosme..D..Churruca
spectacular vista!
kgb224
Excellent capture my friend.
furuta
Wonderful view and composition. excellent photo!!
MagikUnicorn
I can see my friend house (Jacques Villeneuve) :) Gorgeous shot of Monaco Port
emmecielle
Splendid POV! :)
Miska7
Very nice view! Great shot.
jocko500
wonderful looking
alvesm
Technically speaking, that is a cool shot. But the place is so crowded, no elbow room. The marina is scary, all those boats almost on top of each other....
amanda_a42
Great capture of Monaco, Bravo!!!
virginiese
a famous view ! I love your serie about Monaco !
kasalin
Very wonderful shot!!!!!!!!
SheriffOrr
Great Photos