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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 (22)
UVDan
Super shot! That really looks like fun.
Richardphotos
looks fun. really a nice seascape
blinkings
Super Sig. ZOOM IS A MUST!
auntietk
There sure are a lot of people on that boat! It's a beautiful sight, sailing through the harbor like that. Lovely image!
whaleman
Nice shot! It is obviously a harbor tour, one I would like to be on!
prutzworks
beautiful vessel, love tall ships
Cyve
Fabulous capture... wonderfully done!!!
abreojos
This you definitely need see full view to fully appreciate. Looks like a party on the tall ship!
LBJ2
Fantastic capture and motif, Sig. Lovely seascape, and a cool looking ship.
jayfar
This is a great zoom.
weesel
Looks like a Balmer clipper. Neat shot.
tigertim
great shot, and a nice looking ship!
Jay-el-Jay
A fine photograph of this elegant sail boat.
drifterlee
Very beautiful shot!!!!!!
starship64
That looks like an awful lot of fun. Great shot.
gaius Online Now!
Wonderful ship ; she really looks great.
ragouc
Cool shot.
virginiese
very nice ship ! Great scenery too !
bebert
very nice boat
rainbows
Beautiful capture, I would sure like to be aboard, Sig. HUgs. Di. xx
danapommet
That is one gorgeous looking sailing ship and a nice zoom too!
Isabelle711
I love sailboats. :))) This one is so beautiful. :))))) Nothing but calm comes over a person when they are on the water. :))))) Most excellent capture my friend. :))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))) Carry A Sunshine Smile In Your Heart :))))))))