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 (44)
bimm3d
superb!!
Umbetro38
wow what a giant pOV over this excellent place
blinkings
Lovely.....I especially love the old fort. R.I.P Britt Lapthorne.
bazza
Excellent capture it looks like a great place to be.. excellent POV..
PSDuck
It always looks so beautiful and Old-Worldly.
carlx
Wonderful city view and capture!!!
jeroni
beautiful, love the colors and lighting excellent work
renecyberdoc
the pearl of the adria. (well before the war in ex-yougoslavia)
aureagle
Beautiful shot! :)
tennesseecowgirl
Lovely! :)
Faemike55
Wonderful photo! the city is marvelous however it is the blues in the water that get my attention!
Hubba1
Beautiful shot!
flavia49
great capture!!
flora-crassella
eine hübsche kleine Stadt!!! Wunderschönes Foto!!!!
Minda
soooo beautiful and great shot sig..
annie5
A wonderful view on this city! Superb photo and capture :)
sandra46
EXCELLENT SHOT!!!
durleybeachbum
You can see why it was so popular before the last lot of Balkans troubles.
Miska7
Very nice scene and POV! Excellent capture!
ragouc
Very good light and POV.
SIGMAWORLD
Excellent shot!
farmerC
Fantastic shot.
jocko500
what a wonderful pov here. cool shot
auntietk
Ohhh ... what a beautiful view! Gorgeous photograph, my friend.
lior
So stunning vista!!!
drifterlee
Beautiful place and shot!
duncanoooo
Great picture, beautiful!
npauling
A beautiful scene with the houses all nestled around the little bay.
tofi
Fantastic landscape! The clarity and the lighting are incredible, bringing out the true beauty of this magical place! Almost looks ancient, and most interesting and captivating architecture and layout! That deep blue water is sooo inviting!
psyoshida
Beautiful city and capture. Looks like a wonderful place. Gorgeous shot.