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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 (31)
Dreamingbee
how wonderful place !!!!!!!! like this shot so much ! excellent
emmecielle
Fantastic capture, Sig! :)
jocko500
I like to fissh but do not have time.
SSoffia
Beautiful capture & view !!!!!!
flora-crassella
wonderful image!!!!!!!!!!!
flaviok
Magnifica captura meu amigo aplausos (5)
farmerC
Shining.
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend.
mariogiannecchini
wonderful place and photo!
jayfar
Very beautiful capture.
Sea_Dog
Beautiful scene - it would be wonderful to fish off this pier. Well done.
annie5
A very nice spot for a picture! Amazing trees..great capture :)
bmac62
The price is right. So, didja? :-)
Simpleworks
Cool shot.
Faemike55
Looks great! I agree that free is a very good price
sandra46
fascinating! I love it!
auntietk
What a great place to just sit, dangle your feet off the edge of the pier, and either fish or pretend to fish. Either way ... it's relaxing! Gorgeous image. Love it!
danapommet
I love this shot! Fantastic looking mangrove tree and root system. We seldom see one standing alone. I'll have to remember the camera the next time I go fishing. Dana
bazza
Done that before today, very relaxing indeed ..unless you need the fish for dinner lol.. Nice shot Sig.
lyron
Wonderful view. Fantastic shot!!
bimm3d
wonderful place and photo!!
Richardphotos
beautiful scene and shot
flavia49
fabulous picture!
Minda
like the tree and the water very very nice capture sig..
drifterlee
Really beautiful shot!
kbrog
Excellent capture! :)
psyoshida
Wow, it looks like such a relaxing spot. The clear blue water meeting the clear blue sky. It's lovely.
DananJaya_Chef
tennesseecowgirl
It looks very beautiful and I can see why you would love to spend a day here fishing.
carlx
wonderful place and capture!!!