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..
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Comments (33)
Richardphotos
spectacular scenery
cameraobscura2
Greetings Siegfried, Welcome back from your trip. Looks like you had a good time. the picture you are sharing with us is very much like a fairy tale. Thank you for sharing. egmont
Cosine
What a beautiful and peaceful looking scene.
e-brink
Beautiful setting. Thanks for sharing this.
ledwolorz
Beautiful work.
MaraP
WOW!!! Spectacular view!! Great work :)
durleybeachbum
Lovely composition.
Thiur
Beautiful scene! The deep blue water goes very well with the snowy mountains!
RocksLady
So Coooooooooool Pic!!!!! Wunderschöne Landschafts Optik einfach ein Bild zum Träumen Gruß Rocksy
tizjezzme
such an amazing view .. wow. Takes ones breath away.
frankman
Beautiful place. Would like to take my ice skates.
mairekas
WOW! Exceeding place! Thanks for sharing!
Hendesse
Excellent shot, what a spectacular landscape, A fantastic view!
aljaysart
Beautiful scene and capture, excellent well done.
amlondono
Sieg , this is certainly a magic place , and you captured it beautifully ! Ana
Ionel
Splendid view, my friend! Superb image!!!
fred_sopson
Wonderful mood in this picture - a great winter photo!
mark.spooner
An excellent capture.
witch_1612
Wonderful!!!
CavalierLady
Incredible beauty! You must be a hardy soul to venture out in this cold weather to get these shots, but it sure was worth it!
auntietk
Beautiful!!
frankie96
Wonderful image...kind of an out of the world look...
delaorden_ojeda
very dreamy mood, bravo !
artaddict2
Wondeful view once more Sig , very picturesque indeed.
danob
Fabulous scenery and great photography
JaneEden
Excellent detailed photography of a fabulous view, congratulations for being chosen for LWitG - hugs Jane xx
KarmaSong
I nearly felt like writing that this place was familiar to me, though I only went there twice! You know how much I cherish this part of Bavaria and the road that goes along the banks of this wonderful lake reminds me of my impatience to discover Linderhof castle and then, the great moments I had had on the way out, driving off along the lake, to Oberammergau. I'm happy that your photo was selected in LWITG. Congratulations to you, Sig ! JLuc, and a Happy New Year !
GiMi53
Wonderful winter scenery !
Congratulations, Siegfried for your selection in LWitG (Last Week in the Gallery – week 02-2008 ) !
TombStonepl
Great scenery, nice composition. Lovelly picture
virginiese Online Now!
Nice shot ! I think i have seen this lake but in spring ! Congrats for beeing in the LWITG ! Hugs Virginie