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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,
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Comments (30)
drifterlee
Awesome boat and shot!
emmecielle
Fantastic shot, Sig! :)
jayfar
A lovely shot and a great experience for you.
cfulton
Such a different photograph - I love the colours and the feeling of being in the sea, Clive
sandra46
EXCELLENT IMAGE!
Faemike55
That must have been a blast to do Great capture Sig
rocdan
wwow lovely boat
npauling
What a super POV you have taken this from. I bet you enjoyed this day out. A super capture.
Isabelle711
Most perfect POV my friend. :)))) It is nice to hear that so much attention is put towards all being safe. :)))) Most excellent capture. :))))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))))))
bebert
impressionnant !!
jocko500
cool shot of this lovely boat
angora
wow! very curious now... do you also have underwater pics? 'sounds' like an amazing experience!!! reminds me of a story of a captain we once had 'the privilege' of sailing with. the (merchant) ship was (obv.) anchored in the middle of ...... and while everybody was enjoying a swim, they saw the ship slowly drifting away ;-D TG they had forgotten to take one of the deck hands along for the swim LOL
renecyberdoc
excellent shot.
auntietk
Oh man. There's only one way to get this shot! Outstanding!
UteBigSmile
One fantastic shot! Erinnert mich an einen Segelturn auf Gran Canaria, da war mir SpeiĆ¼bel - Bin halt nicht so seefest die mein Pappa es war (na ja, er war ja auch bei der Marine - Lach)!
farmerC
Exellent shot.
Maxidyne
Woderful way to get a shot. This is really different. Bit of a worrying name on the side of the boat though :)
dakotabluemoon
Wow i simply love the way u captured this must have been some really big waves out there awesome stuff hon.
debbielove
Goodness Sig! A different work on top of the water compared to those you posted under it! Its choppy as hell on top and really calm under! LOL I'll stay under! Great shot.. Rob
flavia49
fabulous image
nefertiabet
Tolles Foto und Yacht!!! Aber der Seegang ;-)
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
Dreamingbee
WOW ! this looks great !
Minda
excellent capture sig..
tennesseecowgirl
Excellent shot, and sounds like you have had quite an adventure!!
mariogiannecchini
Fantastic capture , great POV !Very beautiful image !
carlx
Superb capture and view, Sig!!!
blondeblurr
Yes, safety is paramount, since the loss of a couple out at sea - years ago! fine capture and POV, BB
danapommet
That is a great looking dive boat Sig! It looks fast enough to get you out there and back in a short amount of time.
rachris480907
Amazing shot! I love the POV, the contrast of sky and water grays with the bright white and red of the boat, and that sky is awesome! Fantastic work!