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 (21)
giulband
WOW !! Absolutely fascinating and well taken image !!!!!!
SunriseGirl
This is really a calendar shot...just perfect. What a world traveler you are with so many gorgeous and interesting photos from all over the world. :) Thanks for sharing your experience by posting here.
UteBigSmile
Schaut fantastisch aus lieber Siggi 5
starship64
Beautiful shot.
Juliette.Gribnau
wonderfully taken capture
durleybeachbum
Classic aerial perspective!
farmerC
Exellent done.
Cyve
WOW my friend... What a fabulous place... Fantastic POV and shot also !!!
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
MrsRatbag
What an amazing place; the tall rocky cliffs against the sea and the mist make for a stunning scene!
ontar1
Very beautiful!
AidanaWillowRaven
Excellent shot!
Buffalo1
Lovely topography. You went back for a visit.
Faemike55
Beautiful
Crudelitas
Wow! What a wonderful shot! Love the contrast and the blurring blue in the Background.
Richardphotos
never get tired of seeing this beautiful area of Vietnam. great capture
npauling
A beautiful peaceful looking place in this lovely capture. ☺
junge1
@Bufalo1: Yes! When i was in Vietnam in 1966-67 this was part of North Vietnam. The Gulf of Tonkin incident in 1964 accelerated our involvement in this war, That's when the built-up started!
photosynthesis
Beautifully serene image - I could easily see this hanging on a gallery wall...
flavia49
wonderful landscape
auntietk
Those rocky islands are so amazing. I can't even describe how somehow-familiar-yet-never-seen it makes me feel when I see pictures like this!