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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 (37)
alessimarco
Wow...so calm an peaceful...makes me want to go to Tahiti! Excellent capture!
duncanoooo
Stunning picture!!!!!!!!!!!!!! First to comment waaaa-hooooo!!
MagikUnicorn
WOW...THE PARADISE ISLAND
Minda
wow! sig love this place sooo beautiful...
Faemike55
Wow, Sig! this looks wonderful Great shot
thevolunteer
Looks so peaceful and calm. Makes me want to sunbathe. Aloha
watapki66
Very nice!
sharky_
Beautiful capture. I can imagine at nights when the torch are lit. Aloha
jocko500
so lovely looking
psyoshida
You sure get to travel to the most wonderful places. You lucky devil! This is an absolutely gorgeous shot! Those infinity pools are spectacular. Beautiful shot.
nicki_mcmanus
Nice shot! I love the reflections in the pool. Makes me want to be there.
frankie96
Looks like a very nice place to be...so serene looking..
danapommet
Gorgeous capture and view. Love the reflections in the pllo. Dana
jascorpio
It is so lovely and peaceful, good shot.
bazza
Gorgeous and peaceful looking place... well done!! Nice capture!!
anianiani
beautiful
SIGMAWORLD
Excellent photo!
renecyberdoc
tres joli mon ami. je parle frankreich hehehe.
MrsLubner
Placid, tranquil and gentle mood.
dragonmuse
Gorgeous capture. Love the contrast between the waters.
Meisiekind
Oh, a place I can live at for a while! Wonderful calm and relaxing image Sig! :)
debbielove
Simply stunning... Oh how I'd love to be there.. lol Beautiful shot, well done.. Rob
flavia49
supelative reflexions!! wonderful capture!!
drifterlee
Gorgeous shot!
Umbetro38
a dreamplace and harmony - excellent capture my friend
flora-crassella
wonderful mood! GREAT photo!!!!!
unstart
What a fantastic shot with such clarity and great reflections!
lior
Superb!
dbrv6
Wonderful reflection. Well done capture
sandra46
a great image!!!