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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)
jayfar
A super shot of hidden action.
tigertim
Very cool shot, ships always look spectacular fully lit up, a great capture.
Rob2753
I bet there were some sad people on that boat leaving such a beautiful place, perhaps they were looking forward to their next island adventure also :) a Lovely night shot the boat lights have come out really well and make it look like an island of humanity in its own right :) Well taken Sig
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
drifterlee
Beautiful shot of the boat lit up!!!!
giulband
wonderful shot !!
Cyve
Marvelous capture !!!
nefertiabet
Wonderful night shot and scene!!!
aksirp
must be great ... well captured!
UVDan
This came out so well!
auntietk
Impressive! All lit up and ready to get underway. I can only imagine the logistics of such a thing!
flavia49
excellent capture
Faemike55
Very beautiful capture Sig! great night shot I can imagine everyone having mixed feelings about leaving this place
photosynthesis
The blackness surrounding it makes it look like it's floating in space - I like the effect...
Richardphotos
outstanding night capture
jocko500
cool
starship64
Wonderful shot of it all lit up.
prutzworks
must thinking of TV serie Love Boat cool night shot seeinh the exif
farmerC
Exellent.
dakotabluemoon
What an awesome capture here in the dark love it.
danapommet
A fantastic night shot - nice lighting!
debbielove
A City afloat! All you could need.. Excellent shot Sig, such memories lol Have yourself a Merry Christmas. Rob