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 (37)
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
jayfar
This is a beautiful well framed view Sig.
adrie
Beautiful view and landscape capture my friend.
caty77
Beautiful place. But it is unfortunate that there is so much navigation.
bebopdlx
excellent photo.
Jean_C
Wonderful landscape and image!
renecyberdoc
impressive view.
alanwilliams
a wonderfully exotic picture
Hendesse
Fascinating landscape and view. Excellent and very interesting view.
Sea_Dog
Great shot - wonderful scene.
nefertiabet
Tolles Foto und wunderschöne Landschaft!!!
Dreamingbee
so wonderful Sig ! like the view !
bobrgallegos
Wonderful capture of this beautiful bay Sig! Have seen many films and photos of the islands in this beautiful area. would hope to see them in person some day.
farmerC
Exellent shot.
UteBigSmile
♥ Da ich ja so oder so nie da hinkomme, habe ich wenigstens ein tolles Foto davon!
bebert
jolie vue
Umbetro38
beautifully presented and wonderful to see
emmecielle
Splendid view! Excellent capture! :)
Faemike55
looks to be a very busy place Great capture Sig
flavia49
fabulous panorama
sandra46
FANTASTIC SHOT!
npauling
What a beautiful bay and it looks to be very busy with all the boats. I bet this would look fabulous on a sunny day.
lyron
Wonderful view. Fantastic shot!!
pat40
Splendid Scene.
Stringy
Needs a zoom to do this image full justice. Magical landscape and a super shot.
dakotabluemoon
A magnificent shot and what a beautiful view.
casmindo
Well done Sig! This is a great portrayal of a beautiful bay
ia-du-lin
wonderful landscape, great pov
auntietk
Those islands are amazing to me! So different from our low, rolling islands here. Fabulous!
starship64
Great shot. It looks like a gorgeous place.