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..
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Comments (31)
Faemike55
Very beautiful and awe-inspiring view Great capture Sig!
alessimarco
~Most beautiful vista!!!~
MagikUnicorn
Mastershot!
Isabelle711
Gorgeous view my friend. :))))) I love seeing the mountains. :))))) Most excellent capture. :))))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :))))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))))))
bimm3d
fantastic and beautiful view!!
West_coaster07
Excellent work Sig!!
auntietk
Oh man. Gorgeous! That beautifully curved beach, palm trees framing it, all blue and green and natural framing ... this is outstanding! A classic tropical view. It doesn't get any better than this!
bazza
Very nice capture Sig, I want to visit there some day..
jayfar
This is a beautiful hazy view.
junge1
The good thing about this beach is that there is not one soul on it. Why? Salt water crocodiles. On the entire stretch there is one small section, roped off and marked as 'save' to swim.
Feliciti
wonderful view along the coastline through the trees and palms!!
jeroni
Very nice shot and colour contrast
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
flaviok
Belíssima, maravilhosa visão e captura meu amigo, aplausos (5)
nefertiabet
Very nice landscape, great shot!!!
adrie
Beautiful landscape view and capture.
farmerC
Shining shot.
debbielove
A wonderful shot! Just magnificent to look at.. Thanks for posting this photo of a famous place.. Well done Sig and thanks for comments.. Rob
drifterlee
Gorgeous place and shot. Wish I were there.
renecyberdoc
heheheh 14 th december is my wifeys bday.nice one.
bobrgallegos
Wonderful capture of this most beautiful landscape!!!
Fidelity2
Totally cool. Thank you so much. 5+!
ia-du-lin
great view, very nice shot
bebert
tres jolie vue
emmecielle
Very beautiful view! Fantastic shot! :)
flavia49
marvelous panorama
npauling
A beautiful bay with all the bush right up to the water. A super view from this spot.
mairekas
Fantastic view! Thanks for sharing!
sandra46
GREAT VIEW
mariogiannecchini
Very nice landscape, great shot!!!