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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 (23)
jayfar
Lovely light and atmosphere.
adrie
Beautiful view and photoshot Sig.
rachris480907
Great capture, Sig! I love the way the fog is just hanging partially into the picture. Looks cool!
Cyve
Beautiful seascape... very very well done!!!
MagikUnicorn
B E A U T Y
flavia49
very beautiful
Sea_Dog
Nice shot - I know the view well, this used to be on my jogging path when I was stationed at North Island. Well done
UVDan
Beautiful shot! I love the fog coming in.
sandra46
SUPERLATIVE IMAGE
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
Faemike55
Fantastic capture Sig!
starship64
Gorgeous shot.
renecyberdoc
excellent shot.
whaleman
Very nice shot!
UteBigSmile
This is realy a very pretty capture!
farmerC
Fantastic shot.
nikolais
great light!
ontar1
Beautiful view, outstanding capture!!!!!!!!!!!!
Richardphotos
beautiful seascape
debbielove
A fine shot, nice shimmering waters.. Well taken.. In reply to your question Sig, yes, it was Top Gears James May that called at 'The Tan Inn'.. Rob
auntietk
How beautiful! I love the light on the water, and the peacefulness of sailboats going by. The fog gives such a nice mood. What a great picture! You make me wish I were there!
bebert
very nice view
danapommet
Fantastic glitter off the water!