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 (18)
Thelby
Not Only a Beautiful Mtn, but I like the valley leading up to the Mtn also!!!
Dianthus
Gorgeous image and view:)
GiMi53
Wonderful scenic view !
Panka
It's fantastic!!:)
Octaganoid
Glorious !!
aljaysart
Beautiful scene excellent.
Coppens
A dizzying perspective! Superb shot!
gattone_blu
Excellent image. bravo
Sans2012
Breathtaking view! Great frame:)
rahimyts
Very nice mountain capture here... I'll look at this picture several time, suppose Regards
cameraobscura2
I like seeing places that are very remote and reveal what earth was like before habitatioin by humans. Thank you for sharing and have a great weekend. egmont
amlondono
Beautiful shot , Bravo and thanks for sharing !
gs1953
Ottima immagine!
KarmaSong
Superb view of a mountain yet unknown to me. It looks as if you've been places a lot, and you are lucky to have been able to see that splendid vista.
Ionel
Superb view!
Hendesse
Fantastic landscape, excellent captured. Superb POV and beauitful colors!
RobyHermida
Es maravillosa nuestra gran MONTAÑA ... gracias por poner fotos de mi pais!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
leanndra
There are so many beautiful places on this earth and I see you have many photos of them in your gallery! Lea