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
this is fine photo Sig - can feel the waves .. !
Hendesse
Fantastic mood. Excellent shot!
nefertiabet
Toll was du alles auf der Welt siehst, einfach beneidenswert!!!
jayfar
A nice calm and serene pic.
emmecielle
Fantastica capture, Sig! :)
rocdan
AWESOME ATMOS WONDERFUL SCENE YOU HAVE CAPTURED HERE
drifterlee
Beautiful shot!
auntietk
Just the sort of thing I would enjoy kicking back and watching. I find it mesmerizing to watch people work. That probably sounds weird, but it's true! I learn so much, watching someone do something I've never done. This is great!
rockstrider
You've really managed to do some travelling! Lovely capture Sig!
marybelgium
Excellent!
kbrog
Wonderful capture! :)
kgb224
Wonderful capture my friend. God Bless.
sandra46
TERRIFIC IMAGE!
Faemike55
Very beautiful and peaceful Great capture
Richardphotos
I was thinking about the 3 boys from Panama being denied help by the cruise ship. with so many witnesses on board and seen the launch surely the captain will get his due cool seascape
angora
wonderful!!!
bazza
Nice lazy day shot my friend well done!!
UteBigSmile
Einen tollen Schnappschuss, wo du aber auch schon überall herumgereist bist!
dochtersions
I love this photo-shot. The mood is great, and the subject here is shown fantastic.
bebert
very nice mood
bimm3d
fantastic view!!
debbielove
No tourists...Nice! Peaceful I imagine.. A fine local shot Sig, well posted.. Good one. Rob
Feliciti
like seascapes ,beautiful!!
pat40
A great Capture.
lyron
Great image!!
Minda
Very beautiful capture sig..it remind me of batangas place in my country..
flavia49
excellent picture
dbrv6
Looks cold and wet!
junge1
Its actually warm and humid. This is at about 8 degrees north of the equator!
sharky_
At one time when I was into fishing, these open skiffs was the ideal work boat for me day or night. Nice capture. Aloha