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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 (32)
Seaview123
Cool looking seaside town! Nice looking place to visit.
Faemike55
Great shot! looks like you had fun!
tpx1
nice image
carlx
Excellent composition!!!
Dreamingbee
wonderful view !!!!
costapanos
Wonderful composition!
timtripp
beautiful!
bmac62
I always like your photos Sig...when zoomed, I feel like I could just open a door of somebody's house and walk in for breakfast or lunch:-)
annie5
What a view Sig..fantastic place! :)
lyron
Cool picture!!
renecyberdoc
impressive landscape.
MrsRatbag
I do so want to make it to Alaska one day...such a beautiful scene!
lucindawind
a gorgeous scene ! beautiful shot
emmecielle
Beautiful shot! :)
shadownet
Nice capture
flaviok
Grandiosa, magnifica foto meu amigo, aplausos (5)
MrsLubner
Another place I dream of going one day. So many great stories come out of this town. Great shot.
frankie96
All the houses look really close to the water...
kgb224
Wonderful capture my friend.
junge1
The tidal flow is 20-ft. here. So all the houses may be at the waters edge, but they are on stilts.
NoelCan
Very well done, good work..
duncanoooo
Looks like a postcard.
flavia49
great shot!!
danapommet
For such a small place, it did offer so many things to do and see. Love the misty look. Dana
auntietk
I love those hills ... so much like home!
Mousson
Fascinating image!!!
casmindo
Nice! I love Alaska but only a few months of the year, the restr of the year I just like it alot!
debbielove
Nice looking place now! But, I bet when Winter arrives!!! Cool shot on this tour again, Sig! Rob.
sandra46
wonderful place great shot!
durleybeachbum
fascinating pic!