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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 (30)
UVDan
It is like a fairy tale to me and very beautiful!
Faemike55
WOW! Is that a four-master I see in the background? Great capture Sig!
jocko500
cool
tigertim
excellent!!!, clone out the speedboat (wouldn't mind a quick blat in it tho').. with the 4 mast'er in the background... it's a transport back to the turn of the century!.. well almost.. the odd aerial tends to destroy the ambience a bit!
brewgirlca
Great golden moment capture that really takes its full effects on the Greek Islands or the south coast of Turkey. I have been to such places and times and you have well captured the warmth and bliss of those moments.
ronmolina
Very interesting photo!
auntietk
Love that evening light. Beautiful!
whaleman
Excellent shot, showing a slice of their daily life! There is much to see there.
sharky_
Beautiful place. Aloha
blinkings
That boat looks just like my style, although I doubt my bank manager would agree!
Mondwin
Splendid view my friend!!!!Bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
drifterlee
Very beautiful shot. I wish I was there!
dakotabluemoon
A beautiful view of this place awesome image.
Juliette.Gribnau
wonderful colors and light
casmindo
I like it, showing the Old and the New and a classic town in time.
farmerC
Beautifully with the floodlight
jayfar
A super picture in the half light Sig.
Rob2753
It's a beautiful place but then so many of the Greek islands are, love the sunset hues
nefertiabet
Wonderful capture and greek island!!!
PREECHER
absolutely gorgeous...gives good sense of village and life there...looks very interesting place to be... chills and thrills
renecyberdoc
fine shot Sig.
kgb224
Amazing capture my friend. God bless.
Isabelle711
Truely beautiful. :))))))) Love the sweet lighting, and the beautiful architecture. :))))))) Most excellent capture my friend. :))))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :))) Carry A Sunshine Smile In Your Heart :))))))
starship64 Online Now!
That looks so peaceful and beautiful.
ontar1
Beautiful, outstanding capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bobrgallegos
A very beautiful capture!!
erlandpil
Excellent shot, erland
Cyve
Marvelous capture !
danapommet
An impressive photo and zoom Sig. The modern, high speed boat in the foreground and the four mast sailing ship in the background!
moochagoo
I dont really like Greece, but this is a wonderful capture.