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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,
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Comments (32)
danapommet
Wonderful capture Sig. Colorful and great dept. Dana P
Seaview123
This is a great looking photo, and reminds me of home. I lived there for several years, and those homes do just fine in the hurricanes. Their not right on the ocean, and there's plenty of break water. But farther to the south there are a bunch of houses built on dock pillings in the middle of the bay, that are called "Stiltsville". Some of those haven't done so well in the storms, but they have one heck of a view.
M2A
This is a so great and wonderful panorama. Many thanks for uploading this one.
annie5
What a nice view and a great atmosphere! Magnific landscape & photo :)
auntietk
You'd never see anything like that up here, simply because of the tides. The closer one is to the equator, the less the tides are an influence, but up here it's a huge consideration! We put in pilings for a dock, and then float the dock between the pilings with a piece of bent metal or a wooden enclosure that surrounds each piling. That way the dock can move freely up and down, but can't wander off by itself to play elsewhere. (I'm sure that's more than you ever wanted to know! LOL!) Beautiful image - it looks like you had a great time!
tallpindo
The whiteness and the bright sky make Southern Florida stand out as a place to live. It's a place to be when you feel cozy under a palm tree.
THROBBE
Beautiful scene!
Minda
what a great view sig really beautiful place sound u really had a great time..im still looking forward to see more of those wonderful pictures...u did great capture.
timtripp
WONDERFUL SHOT sig. i grew up in miami and, in high school, dated a girl who lived on star island. she lived in the house that al capone had built in the 1920's. they last hurricanes cause the people who live there rebuild.
kgb224
Excellent capture my friend.
MrsLubner
Most coastal islands are barrier islands and never meant to last forever. Some grow and shrink and change shape with each passing year. I have never understood how man can get angry or act surprised when the barrier island they live on is struck by natural disaster and they lose everything they have worked for. Knowing these places can never be stable, I look at a beautiful scene like this and also know that one day, I or one of my decendants, will be paying for disaster recovery and rebuilding - and no lesson will ever be learned. But good heavens! Look how very exciting and gorgeous it is! Great shot.:-)
renecyberdoc
this shot is worth a fav to me.
pops
Great capture
flora-crassella
a wonderful view!!!!
bmac62
Haven't been to Miami since a high school sponsored scuba diving trip in 1958. Great view from way up there on your cruise ship. And quite a panorama that you've captured. Looking good.
jeroni
Wonderful and very creative work
PIERRE25
Jolie vue, superbe photo!
lyron
Fantastic view. Wonderful shot!!
ElizaB
wonderful capture ...the various horizontal lines make for a really interesting vista..
durleybeachbum
Absolutely fascinating pic, narrative and comments! You continue to be one of my windows on the world, Sig! thankyou.
emmecielle
Fantastic capture! :)
debbielove
A beauty of a picture again, mate. Makes you wonder doesn't it? You quest for the 'best' house with the best view doesn't take into account hurricanes or indeed nature! They were probably built originally on old mangrove areas or the like.. But as you can see, they have all gone now. They would have held most hurricanes at bay. Man has to stick his meddling finger in.... Happens everywhere. Great picture, my friend. Where next I wonder? Rob.
rockstrider
What a superb view! Great capture!!
virginiese Online Now!
a dreaming place ! nice view and shot !
amanda_a42
Lovely view on the Bay, Bravo!!!
flaviok
Soberba captura, excelente, aplausos (5)
Richardphotos
I can relate to this because I have been on this street.your vantage point from the ship was awesome as your capture
jocko500
you right about the storms. wonderful looking image
lucindawind
oh my this is gorgeous!
erlandpil
This is a so great and wonderful panorama. Agree erland