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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 (26)
brewgirlca
I like the strong spots of blue scattered throughout... looks like everyone got their gear at the same shop sale. The short telephoto helped compress it all making the spots more evident and making the scene look tight and crowded.
whaleman
Lots of good breeze to shoot around there! Nice shot!
UVDan
"I ran over a shark." "That's nothing. I ran over a whale." Great shot! Being there looks as bad as being in a city. The guy in the hoodie wants to be a pirate.
renecyberdoc
yeah.
erlandpil
well done picture erland
jayfar
Nice shot and I hadn't noticed the child until I zoomed.
UteBigSmile
Boah' hier ist aber eine Menge los!
dakotabluemoon
Nice image and a very cool pic.
Faemike55
Great capture! the little girl looks bored of the entire session
Isabelle711
There is nothing better than talking to friends. :))))))) This is a most relaxed site. :)))))) Most excellent capture my friend. :)))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :))))) Carry A Sunshine Smile In Your Heart :))))))
nefertiabet
Wonderful shot!!!
abreojos
Lots of boats too! Should be some good deals on some! Maybe gas prices are so high that is all they can afford to do!
Cyve
Wonderful capture!!!
ontar1
Cool, outstanding capture!!!!!!!!!!!!
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
auntietk
I love being at a marina. There's so much to see! Zoom on this one is terrific.
farmerC
Shining.
rachris480907
Great picture, Sig! Nicely framed, and a great slice-of-life shot!
sandra46
very beautiful
flavia49
great capture
starship64
Beautiful shot.
virginiese
Wonderful capture ! I love harboours too :-)
Richardphotos
outstanding subject and shot
tennesseecowgirl
very nice!
debbielove
And the perfect place to do it, beside the sea! Great casual shot.. Well taken Sig! Rob
danapommet
An excellent photo and they do pack them in out there!