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 (54)
bebert
très belles couleurs
virginiese
they have a nice sea ! Great light and capture
dbrv6
Thats a harbour wall! Have a good trip!
pspworkshop
Wonderfull work!
Minda
very beautiful view and excellent capture ..Have fun and safe trip sig!!
danapommet
The great walled city. All the roofs are the same color??? Wonderful capture. Dana
kgb224
Wonderful capture my friend.
sandra46
SUPERB VIEW!!!!!!!!
e-brink
What a beautiful port. Fascinating work.
ledwolorz
Beautiful place,Fantastic photo.
Richardphotos
I have always thought Croatia is a beautiful place and this is more proof.excellent work Sig
Buffalo1
Such a beautiful city that is largely unspoiled by modern architecture. Great capture. Bring us back more good pics from your journey!
sossy
wonderful view! and so good to see this area again! was there very often! ;o)
M2A
Dubrovnik is a wonderful place. Great shot and panorama view.
giovanino
How Cool! Fantastic image!!!
mila_s
Nice!
Sylvia
~Beauties of the World~ Thanks for sharing... EXCELLENT!!!
MongusKing
Splendid work my friend!!! XCellent!!!
netlauv
What a wonderful view here :0) Nice.
beatoangelico
LOVE THE SCENARY...FANTASTIC CAPTURE..!!!!
gaius
I never went back...and didn't want after the war...but maybe this Summer...it's so beautiful. Have a nice break.
kasalin
A very beautiful capture...AWESOME....excellent work...dear Sig ! 5* Hugs Karin :)
MagikUnicorn
Superbe pays la Croatie beautiful POV
erlandpil
Wonderful place. Great shot!! Agree erlæand