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 (23)
Buffalo1
Beautiful. I've seen Santorini on TV. It's supposed to be the legendary Atlantis.
Faemike55
very beautiful view
what I find impressive and wondrous is the way the people build their homes right into the cliff sides
giulband
Wonderful picture, I should like to be here now !!
jocko500
wonderful
rbowen
Wonderful capture!
virginiese Online Now!
perfect point of vue ! Great capture. it sure is a very nice place :-)
starship64
What a gorgeous place! Beautiful shot.
soffy
Amazing view of this beautiful place,wonderful shot****
UteBigSmile
Für denSchnappschuss bekommst du von mir 5 Punkte - Santorini meine Lieblingsinsel!!!!!
renecyberdoc
ute and me weve been to santorini in the early 90s.spiritual place.
SunriseGirl
So many beautiful places in the world. Thanks for sharing this one.
ontar1
Very beautiful view!
farmerC
Fantastic work.
photosynthesis
Beautiful view of this charming white village...
Desgar
Fantastic view of this village!
durleybeachbum
No place for the elderly!
MrsRatbag
Absolutely stunning! What a classic shot!
npauling
A lovely capture of this beautiful place. The sea looks so blue. ☺
flavia49
marvelous view
Richardphotos
which one of those seaside homes belongs to you? the beauty is mesmerizing
kgb224
Such a beautiful sight and capture my friend. God bless.
prutzworks
well captured Greece light
KarmaSong
You're making me dream here, Sig, with such a breath-taking and wonderful view and capture.