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 (31)
adrie
Very beautiful capture.
carlx
Impressive ship!!! Excellent photography, Sig!!!
renecyberdoc
fine ship high standard i presume.
flavia49
impressive ship!! great capture!
debbielove
SOooooooooo big ..It wouldn't fit in the frame! And a different view.. From the Carrier instead of looking AT the Carrier! Great picture, Sig! rob..
bazza
Thats one BIG ship, nice capture!!
farmerC
Fantastic shot.
Faemike55
Wonderful shot, Sig!
Minda
very nice shot sig..BIG SHIP...
gaius
When I see these enormous vessels, I always think of the Titanic...they carry soooo many people...but I have to say, I nevertheless think they're beautiful.
unstart
A beautiful ship!
flora-crassella
wonderful picture!!!
annie5
What a ship..always impressive to see those ships! Great shot :)
emmecielle
Interesting shot! :)
SoulEatar
Big boat - something you shure don't see in the upper midwest ! - A panorama would be cool here - Cool shot though !
lior
A superb capture!
Dreamingbee
wow - how fascinating !
kgb224
Wonderful capture my friend.
sandra46
very impressive! great shot!
jeroni
Fabulous pose and expression
drifterlee
Wow! What a ship!!
npauling
A wonderful looking ship and soooo big too.
auntietk
I'm thinking something a little smaller and closer to the water ... but wow ... what a way to travel! Great image.
Richardphotos
what is the object above the ship?2 people flying high on a surf board?massive ship and superb shot
junge1
@Richard photos: Richard I think it is a sea gull. I was thinking of taking it out, but left it in as part of the scene!
bebert
very nice shot
lyron
Spectacular shot!!!
watapki66
Great shot!
flaviok
Fantástica captura meu amigo, aplausos (5)
Alex_Antonov
Excellent!